The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-19

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had not surrendered their convictions that
thrift might follow fawning." He pointed
70 INDUSTRIOUS instances in the past where
Republicans had opposed measures adVo-
Gated by a majority of their colleagues,
notably the case OF ex-SpeakeF Reed, in the
Congress when he voted TO isue gold inter-
est-bearing bonds. Mr.. Tawney argued
that II the beet-sugar industry were prop
erly protected in a few years it would sup
ply the entire domestic consumption. II
was for this reason. he declared. that the
sugar trust was seeking through the agency
OF this bill TO cripple and destroy its great
rival OF the future. In conclusion Mr..
Tawney said that this was the first time
Republican leaders had proposed 10 depart
from the protective theory. The Republic
an party was bound in honor TO keep faith
with those whom il had induced 10 enter
the beet-sugar industry. II the United
States owed a debt To Cuba 1t should be
paid out of the public treasury by the whole
people and not alone by the farmers who
We're growing sugar beets.
MR.. DALZELL'S SPEECH.
Mr.. Dalzell in closing the debate for the
friends of the bill declared that il was not
an attack upon protection. 1t is not a re-
vision of the existing tariff law or its sched-
ules. 1t will not harm a single American
industry or deprive an American workman
of 4 single days wages. This bill contains
a single proposition for reciprocal trade re-
lations and is justified on plain business
principles. But IL is more than that. 1t
is a step toward the OF the
pledge We made, not to Cuba, but 10 our
selves when we volunteered 10 intervene
to right the wrongs which she was suffer-
ing under the Spanish regime. Mr.. Dalzell
insisted that IL was our duty now that Cuba
was 10 be set upon the high road OF the
world to see that she started under fair
auspices. .
While Mr.. Dalzell was speaking several
of the senators, including Messrs. Elklns,
of West Virginia, Spooner, of Wisconsin.
and Fairbanks, of Indiana, came into the
chamber. Ex-senator Hiscock, of New
York, also was on the floor. The galleries
had also filled TO overlooking and almost
every member was in his seat, so that he
had a brilliant and attentive audience. Re
peatedly he stirred the friends of the bill
to applause. Just before he concluded Mr..
Dalzell discussed the question of striking
the differential from refined sugar. That
diferential, he said, was placed In the
Dingley law for the benefit of the beet
sugar industry. IF | am TO have sugar
from a trust" said he. Il want it from an
American trust, not an English trust In
conclusion Mr.. Dalzell said: I'VE have
pointed out to Cuba the way she must walk.
We cannot abandon her now. We must and
can give her not generous but just treat
ment and fulfill the mission we assumed
when we entered upon the war for hui
manity." [Applause.l
AT 3 o'clock the time for general debate
expired, and the bill. which consisted OF
only one section, was opened to amendment
under the fiVe-minute rule. Mr.. Morris, OF
Minnesota, one of the Republican oppo-
nents Of the bill, was recognized, and amid
much excitement, offered an amendment 10
remove the differential from refined sugar.
The amendment was as follows: j.,
Upon the making of said agreement and
the issuance of said proclamation, and
while said agreement shall remain in force,
there shall be levied, collected and paid, in
lieu of the duties thereon now provided by
law on all sugars above No. l Dutch stand
ard in color. and on all sugar which has
gone through "A process OF refining, I'M
ported into the United States, l cent and
S25-1,O00 of 1 cent per pound"
POINT OF ORDER MADE.
Mr.. Payne, the Republican leader, at once
made the point of order that the amend
ment was not germane. He argued that
there had been rulings innumerable against
such extraneous amendments. Il know
he cried, turning TO his Republican coll
leagues, that the decision has gone forth
on the other side that the rules are to be
brushed aside to secure a vote on this
amendment, but gentlemen must remember
what the rules are They were the out
growth of the best thought of the great
parliamentary leaders of the House In the
past, and he appealed to his colleagues TO
vote on this question according 10 the dlc-
tates of their "cOnsciences and honor,
Mr.. Littlefeld, of Maine, followed Mr..
Payne, taking the view that the amendment
was germane. He had not proceeded FAR
in his argument before he aroused intense
interest by reverting to the report that at
the Democratic caucus last night Mr.. Un-
derwood stated that overtures had been
made to him in regard TO the Crumpacker
resolution. "An insinuation has been made
here to-day" said he, which has not been
repealed as ii ought to have been. l reIef
TO the report that at the Democratic caucus
last night il was stated that. approaches
had come from this side OF the House Tor
the Democrats to enter into an uhhoiy' uh-
godly and Infamous alliance TO sacflhce hu-
man rights in order TO save the fate OF Ger
tain leaders or protect the officers of an
aggregation of capital.
Mr.. Grosvenor was on his feet in an In
slant asking MIR. Littleheld 10 whom he
referred, when Mr.. Underwood arose ano
was about to interrupt him: But the latter
was appealed to by some OF his Democratic
colleagues and he took his seat.
Mr.. Lfttlefeld. in reply TO Mr.. Grosyenor
said he thought Mr.. Payne, the ehaifHai
OF the ways and means committee shoult
make a statement, and the Republcaf
leader was just about to do so when Mr.
Underwood again arose.
Il desire to say just one word, sald ne
Il have never made any sueh charge as th'
gentleman repeats either IN a Dehnocfatl'
caucus or elsewhere
The Republicans applauded this state
ment and both Mr. UhuerWod ana MI
Payne sat down.
HIS PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHED.
II have accomplished my purpose sait
Mr.. Littlefeld. Il have succeeded in vindi
eating the Republican majority" He thel
proceeded with his argument that the Nor
ris amendment was in order as 1t bore di
rectly on the duties on sugar, which wa
10 be disturbed by the proposed reduction
upon Cuban sugars. Other tariff amend
ments, however he argued, would not b
In order. lie quoted a decision of Speake
Blaine in support of his contention.
Mr.. Grow, of Pennsylvania. the veneer
able eX-speeker of the House, argued ina
the amendment was not germane becaus
sugar was not mentioned in the orlglna
bill.
Mr.. Richardson. the Democratic leader
contended that the amendment was IN or
der. He thought Speaker Blaines declsio'
was conclusive. As Mr.. Richardson con
cluded the Democrats cried: Vote vote.
but several Republicans incl9dlns Nj
GrosVenOr. Mr.. Olmsted and Mr.. Lace.
were on their feet clamoring for recog
; rition.
Mr.. Sherman. of New York, who was I
: the chair. recognized Mr. Grosvenor. VIII
, called attention to the fact that Blaine
great as ne was as a parllamentarlan, IA
, been oVerruled repeatedly, especially Wit
l regard TO his proposition that one coul
lead a horse to water but not make hir
drink. the question of counting a quorum.
! Despite the impatience OF the member
as evidenced by their demands TOT a Vot'
: Mr. Lacey smoke briefly In support OF tn
T noint of order and urged his fellow Reput
z licans not 10 play into the hands or IN
; Democrats. who had bound themselves b
1 caucus action last night 70 try 10 open u
E the whole question OF tariff reduction.
: DE ARMOND IRONICAL-
g Mr.. De Almond. OF Missouri, suggeste
; that the chair should submit the point q