The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-01
TENNEssEAN NAMED BY DEMO-
Gratis FOR SPEAKER OF HOUSE
OFF REPRESENTATIVE
FIGHT PROJECTED
Representative Mcclellan of New
York, Offers Some Significant
Resolutions, Which Are
Sent to a COMMITTEES.
BRYAN MEN ARE IN EVIDENCE
FROM THE GLOBE BUREAU,
Washington, ID. C.

steps toward reorganizing the DeIn-
ocratic party were taken In caucus held
today. Resolutions were introduced and
seemed to meet with favor declaring for
reciprocity and tariff revision. A resolu-
ton was also introduced by Fitzgerald,
of New York, against any change in the
monetary laws as they stand. The reso-
Iutions were all referred to committee.
The Bryan wing of the party was in evil
dence, and Representative Ball, of Tex
as, tried to get the Kansas City plat
form adopted as the sense of the caucus,
By referring resolutions of both factions
to committee the fight was postponed.
The new policy of the anti Bryan DEM
ocrats Is best set forth in the resolutions
offered by Representative Mcclellan, of
New York They read:
Resolved, That we shall promote to
the utmost of our power the removal
of the oppressive, restrictive and often
prohibitory features of the existing tar
iff. IL has been truly declared to be the
mother of trusts. The tendency to create
combinations of wealth, establishing
practical monopolies in the manufactur-
ing and commercial industries of the
United States, threatens the future ex-
istence of individual manufacturers and
merchants and tradesmen of moderate or
small means. That tendency must under
mine the sturdy independence of large
bodies of American citizens, and may
well be deemed most odious menace
to the moral and political welfare of
the country
1.-THE time has come when our indus
tries, manufacturing as well as agri-
cultural, which practically enjoy no pro-
tectlon,' for the reason that their prod
ucts are exported, and because, whether
or not duties be levied in their favor no.
competing products can be profitably i'm
ported, should be permitted to avail
themselves Of foreign nas kets to the fllll-
est extent, as they cannot do under ex-
listing restrictions. Highly protected in-
dustr!es should no longer be permitted
to sell more cheaply to foreigners than
to their own countrymen. Fit and thor
ough relief can be had only by amends
ment Of the present tariff act; but we
shall favor such reciprocity treaties as
will reduce. even if they do not alto
gether remove, the unfair and oppressive
burden of the present system
Other paragraphs of the Mcclellan res
olutions declare for generous treatment
Of Porto Ricans, opposition to proposed
ship subsidy bill and opposition to thu
colonial system. "The colonies must en-
joy the immunities of the constitution
and Democratic self-government."
Richardson for Leader.
When the Democratic caucus met in tho
hall of the house there were 126 present,
including Mr.. Shafroth, of Colorado, and
Mr.. Newlands. Silvertes; Mr.. Neville and
Mr. Stark. Populists, of Nebraska, de-
clined to enter the caucus. Without OPP
position the following selections were
made for officers of the house, to be pre-
cnrNfa OF fha fno Of he
Monday:
Speaker, Mr.. Richardson, of Tennessee;
secretary, James Kerr of Pennsylvania;
sergeant alarms, ex-Representative 8.
o. Brooks, Of Indiana; doorkeeper,
Charles Edwards, of Texas, and post
master James K. Jackson, of Alabama.
The selection of Mr.. Richardson as cam
didate for speaker clothes him officially
with the minority leadership. The four
places in the house roll allowed the mi
nority will be filed by Isaac Hill, or
Ohio, assistant sergeant alarms, and
James F.. English, OF California; FELTON,
B. Knight, of Georgia. and Ewing
Bland son of ''Silver Dick Bland, spe-
cial employees.
Mr.. Richardson thanked the caucus for
the honor done him, and then said:
Steady Attendance Urged.
MY best efforts will be put forth to
have the minority on the floor of the
house acquit itself In such a Iranner
as to command the respect and conf
dence not only of our own party, but OF
the country at large. ask, and have tho
right to ask of each of you, the fullest
and heartiest cooperation and support
at all times. And am sure will have
it, for in no other way can l hope for
success.
There is one thing / will say now at
the very beginning of our service, because
l believe it is proper that 1t should be-
said. 1t is this: 1 urge upon you, and
each of you, the surprising Importance
of attending the sessions Of the house.
We have a minority consisting of about
16 members If every member of this op-
position will attend our sessions and an
swer when his name is called, we will
make our opposition effective, and often
times will be able to defeat our oppo-
nents in their efforts to pass unwise and
improper measures. / feel that have
right to ask you, and / do ask you, that
you will be as anxious to occupy that
seat here as you assured your constitu-
ents you were desirous of occupying it
before election. If we are punctual in
our attendance, although in the minority,
we will be able to do much in the way
of enacting wholesome legislation, and
more, and above that, will be able to pre-
vent the enactment of many bad laws
1.-THE country will, when the session clos
es pass Judgment not only on the action
and conduct Of the majority side of the
house, but also of the minority side, and
If we have acted wisely and patrioticaily,
we will place our party In the position
to deserve and command a decisive VIC
tory In the congressional elections Of next
year, and still greater triumph in the
national contest of 1901"
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