The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-25
CARhAGK ATTACKS
PRESIDENTS POLICY
Cuban Bill Bargain Coun-
ter and Missionary Box"
CUTS REVENUE BY MILLIONS
Charges Made That Republicans Have
Promised Reciprocity Shall Die
With Present Measure.
CUTS REVENUE BY MILLIONS

In the Senate today Mr. Carmack OF
Tennessee made a scathing attack on
President ROosevelt's Cuban policy, in
the course Of a speech on the bill to
carry into effect the Cuban reciprocity
treaty. He received unusual attention
from the Republican side of the cham
Der. more than score of the leading
Senator'S on that side listening to every
word Of his speech, compliment not
always paid to opposition orators.
Mr. Carmack began with most sar-
castle description of what the Cuban
bill. in his opinion, really is He re-
ferred TO the legislation now before the
Senate as presenting AN opportunity
that has seldom come TO worship God
and get your money back. He said it
presented the peculiar combination OF "a
bargain counter and a missionary box.
and said the Administration which was
promoting this legislation is being
driven by a selfish motive to
righteous fate"
The Tennessee Senator said he in
tended TO vote against the bill for rea-
sons very different. perhaps. from other
Senators. He arraigned the Republican
supporters of the bill and declared:
Violation of Promises.
I'm honor and good faith you cannot
pass this bill. which 4 in fagrant vio-
latiOn OF the promises made in the act
Of 1897"
Mr.. Carmack elaborated his belief that
the bHi was Of vicious nature 1T
simply diverts money from the Treasury
TO the pockets Of individuals" he de-
clared- 1T viii not reduce taxes Of the
American people by ! cent. but viii re-
duce the revenues Of the Government by
millions of dollars
The intention Of the Administration to
put the bill through was termed by the
Senator the last gasp, the very death
grOan of Republican reciprocity"
We have no right to demand that
you shall carry out the Democratic
platform" said Mr.. Carmack. but We
can demand that you carry out your
own Later he asked how many
yeas in purgatory does the Republican
party deserve" for departing from Mr.
Blaine's reciprocity plan OF years ago?
He charged that the Republican man
ayers had arranged with financial in
terests in this country that reciprocity
should die with the disposing of the
present bill. He referred to the Kasson
treaties for reciprocity with other coun-
tries, and said all of hem. except the
one with France. referred 10 sugar, and
would be opposed by Administration
Senators.
He said Cummins OF Iowa and Bah
cock of Wisconsin had been compelled
TO repudiate their own tariff views,
and he predicted Senator Dolliver
would be the third of the trinity TO
do the same thing.
How the Matter Came Up.
Mr.. Cunom OF Ini.ois. chairman OF
the Committee on Foreign Relations,
asked that the bin he laid before the
Senate. so that II anv Senator desired TO
debate the subject he might have an
opportunity 10 do 50.
Mr. Teller inquired the purpose OF the
Illinois Senator's motion, and made no
objection 70 the request when informed
that If no Senator desired 10 speak on
the bill IL would go over from time to
time as the unfinished business until the
sessions Of the regular session were be-
gan.
When IL seemed probable no Senator
desired 20 speak, Mr.. Carnack took the
floor and made a vigorous attack on the
bill.
Mr. Long, OF Kansas. introduced a bill
permitting railroads in the Indian Ter
ritOry TO sell or transfer any or all
lands In that Territory.
On molten OF Mr. Cullom il was de-
cidedsto adjourn over until Friday.