The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1900-02-16

WAanNaroN. Fab. 9th. 1905

WAsHIN0ToNs keD. Oths lHUV.
Mr.. Mckinley can change bic opinions
e. quick a. other men can change their
coats, when be finds II necessary, and
he can smilingly pretend that he 10 thor
oughly pleased with his last one. His
latest lightning change act waa In con-
nsctiOn with the Porto Rico lbill, II is
well known that the Payne bill, provid.
Ing for free trade with Porto Rico, was
prepared under McKinley's instructions,
but the republican revo grew so rapid
" that the republicans Of the House
Ways and Means Committee Jumped in
to the breach with she compromise IL
the shape Of substitute for the Payne
DILL. This substitute provides for the
collection Of duty on Porto Rican pro-
ducts. Of 95 per cent Of the duty leveled
upon similar foreign products, and it will
be pushed through as party measure.
IT has already been endorsed by the
Senate Porto Rican Committee. Not
withstanding all his previous talk, TO
Porto Ricans and others In favor OF free
trade. Mr.. Mckinley now pretends to be
perfectly eatistied with the 25 per cent
bill. In other words, he 10 once more
demonstrating that he Is q follower, not
leader Of HE party; and that he has no
opiuion that he would not sacrifice
rather Il an lake any chances OF missing
= denomination.
Representative Talbot, Of s. c., has
served notice on the House that no pen.
sion bills are to be passed except when
there is q quorum present.
rhe best lawyers In the Senate, re-
gardless Of politics. are OF the opinion
that the refusal Of Taylor, to issue GER
ti6cate of election to Senator elect Black.
burn, OF KY, win not prevent the seat
ing Of Senator Blackburn, when the
term Of Senator Lindsay, whom be was
elected to succeed, expires, which, by
the way. win not be until March 5, 1901.
Il las only been few years eince Ssna-
tor Call was seated without objection in
the face OF the. absolute refusal OF he
Governor Of Florida, TO give him Ger.
Eificate of Election.
Secretary Gage. in officially notifying |
the national banks which have been re-
sewing the internal revenue re.
se pts on deposit, that the money would
not hereafter be sent to the city Nation
Il bank Of New York, for distribution'
as has been done since Dec. 18th, last,
outswould be sent to the various sub
ss usual, virtually acKnow-
edged the justice OF the democratic at.
acks upon.hls favoritism.
Senator Aliens remedy for trusts, as
iven by him in public speech, 10 so
lain that heswho runs may read and
Understand. He said: "The remedy u
q the ballot box. Go to.the polls next
november and cast your vote a. ainst the
resent trust-ridden administration, and
ou will haYe Temedied the evil Of thes
igantic corporations and their pur.
hased press. Redeem the country by
allot." |,
The Washington end Of Taylor's game
Tas mp when Mr.. Mckinley, by advice OF
his cabinet, decided to keep his fn-
ere out. Since then, Taylor's friends /
ave been trying in every way 70 get
nat decision reconsidered. Their last
odge is to ask Mr.. Mckinley to send
'mmission to Kentucky to investigate.
here 10 one reason which makes it quite
Ire that this request will not be grant.
!; Mr.. Mckinley has no authority to
pint such a commission.