The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-06-28
GROWTH
OF THE
TRUST
Democratic Leader Ar
raignS the Party
Cannon Fires Some Hot
Shot
Will Not Stand for Criticism
Of Republican Party

the present session of congress was
signaled by a general political speech
by Mr. Richardson of Tennessee. the
leader of the minority Taking advan
tage of the latitude allowed during
general debate on the deficiency ap
preparation bill. he delivered a set
speech of an hour and a half He ar.
raigned the Republican party for its
falling to keep its platform pledges,
dwelling especially on the question OF
trusts and the necessity for tariif re-
duction.
He went back to 1896 charging that
the Republicans had betrayed their
pledges on the Monroe doctrine ques.
tion and later in 1900 when they ap-
pealed for a further lease of power I'm
order to cure the alleged defect I'm the
constitution for the perpetuation of
the gold standard Not one line Of
the recommended legislation had been
placed upon the statute books since
! 1900.
Growth Of Trusts.
! Mr.. Richardson announced that in
his opinion the gravest danger now
threatening the welfare OF the people
and the country was the growth of the
powerful trusts. There was, he de-
clared. an irrepressible cry through
out the country for government con.
troll of the great trusts. Congress
alone could heed that cry. II IL was
not needed these remorseless trusts
could proceed in their greed TO defy
the power OF the government itself
Mr.. Richardson charged that the
growth OF these great trusts was due
to the existence of the highest pro
tectiye tariff ever placed on the stat.
ute books. There was sworn testi-
mony of the benefciaries Of the tariff
that il was "the mother of trusts"
The Sherman law which the dom
lnant party point to with pride, he
said, was dead letter Under Il the
trusts flourished like mushrooms in a
dark cellar Congress did nothing. III
the people did not turn out Of power
the friends of trusts, he said, they
would deserve the fate that trusts
had In store for them. The Republl-
cans, he said, seemed 10 be paralyzed
with fear They cried out and asked |
whether the president and attorney
general were not now endeavoring to |
restrain trusts. That was true, he |
said. but action against a single trust |
could accomplish nothing Congress
must act Presidential strenuOsity |
would not compensate for congress
sional ennui.
Mr.. Shallenburger, Democrat, also
made a speech condemning the ad.
for removing Miss Tay-
lor, a clerk In the war department.
who criticised its Philippine policy,
and for iustifying General Woods ex-
penditure for the promotion of reel
procity legislation.
Reply by Cannon.
Mr. Cannon. chairman OF the apprO-
priation committee. In a brief reply TO
both speeches said he was ready 20
90 10 the country on the record OF the
party. He caused much
nerriment on his side OF the house
by describing the Republican party as
pulling the wagon while the Democrats
stood off and found fault.
Il listened with care almost an hour
md a half" said Mr.. Cannon. TO the
'emarks OF the gentleman from Ten
lessee. the leader OF the other side OF
he house and after listening 10 him
am here TO confess that on this side
u the house. and rather suspect on
hat side OF the house, the millennium
las not yet come. We are not per
act. and we do not claim TO be. We
,ull the wagon and do the work and
ou find fault You have been al that
low for over generation, and still
ye have pulled along II does you
ood and ! don't think Il hurts us.
lou had full power under Cleveland.
'ou came in power partially from
lme TO time. but then you had full
over. Don't you wish you could blot
ut the recollection Of the manner In
lhlch you exercised your power?
low, when we are doing the best we
an, meeting every obligation, the
Ountry prOspering, passed through
he war with honor. passed through |
he war with justice. solving the ques
Ons that grew out OF that war, and
DrHng them with courage. nOtwlth,
.anding the criticisms and OppOsl
on. gentlemen OF your party, stll
ou scold.
my friend from Nebraska (Mr
hallenburgerl who has just talked 1
young and hopeful, bye and bye
hen. politically speaking. he has 81
lrried al Jericho until his beard has
rown. he will not be 80 optimistic.
Nothing 10 Apologize for.
Now, In conclusion LEI us move on. 81
D few days let as adjourn this con.
ress. We have nothing 10 apologize I
lr. Peace and prosperity abound with
) here and everywhere throughout q
lr border as never before In the
Istory Of civilization Print your
leeches. circulate them. 60 on the
ump. I will take my chance that 8
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