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view found expression in the caucus. the
statement being made that delay was
more dangerous than anything else, and
that the country and Porto Rico ought
to know soon Whit to expect. Apparent
ay there was no dispose ton among the
free-tradc senators present at the caucus
Z TO delay a vote upon the bill. though no
agreement was reached for an immediate
vote.
Among the senators who addressed the
caucus wcre Mcssrs. Foraker. Allison.
Cullon, Chandler. Gallinger, Quarles,
Davis Wellington and Lodge.
Senator Foraker review the efforts OF
the harmony committee. After pointing
out how iireconcilable were the several
elements In both Houses, Mr.. Foraker
urged the passage of the House bill with
out modification. and he appealed clo-
quently TO all clements to unite to pass
the Civil government bill as q separate
measure and with such amendments as
would concede much that the free-t.aders
sought to secure. mentioning among
amendments possible of enactment one
for the continuation of the Presidents
free list. which would practically secure
the admissions of all necessa1ihes. such
as breadstuns and clothing into Porto
Rico free OF duty.
AN AMENDMENT.
Mr.. Foraker also suggested the posi-
biiity OF an amendment leaving the forto
Rico authorities 10 be constituted by the
civil government bill. to say when any
duty which might be imposed should be
removed.
Senator Gallinger offered a resolution
directing the separation of the House
tariff bill from the Senate governmental
bill. and supported the resolution with
a speech. This move was met by a
condensation offered by senator
Wellington, providing for the passage OF
teh civil government bill, with Tree
trade proposition instead of the tariff
provision of the House.
The discussion proceeded on the basis
of these two motions.
Senator Davis read and explained at
length the amendment he introduced IN
the Senate to-day! He said there was a
feeling throughout the country for free
trade with Porto Rico. which was not a
mere ephemeral sentiment, but was
based upon a proper demand for, right
and justice.
Senator Cullorn spoke in a conciliatory
manner, indicating a personal leaning
towards the free trade sentiment. but
advocated that an agreement should ne
reached upon some basis which would
present a solid front
APPEAL FOR TARIFF.
Senator Quarles made an 1mpassloned
appeal for the enactment of a tariff law,
saying that only by this course could the
best traditions of the Republican party
he maintained. Both resolutions were
ultimately withdrawn Senator yelling
tons because of the impossibility oil
passing it, and Senator Gallinger's IN
view of the determined opposition OF the
trade element.
On Senator Chandler's motion the 1'ar-
mony Committee was discharged from
further service. lie referred to the TACT
that some of the leaders who are gen
orally appointed on committees. had not
served on this committee, and called
attention to the fact that the caucus had
found it Impossible TO agree upon any
OF the suggestions made by the commit
tee and had failed to reconcile the VaIa-
Gus elements of the party.
Almost at the close Senator Lodge OIL
fered a resolution, expressing the sense
Of the caucus to be that there should
be no present effort TO separate the gov
ornamental and tariff features of the Dill
and that the discussion should continue
on the old lines for the present -
The caucus then adjourned subject 10
the call of the chair, without even voting
as a vote was held to DE unnecessary.