New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24


could change his habitat from Cairo TO New
sTork he would have been Of all men the most
acceptable daughter That gentleman never
has said any fool thing. and could give guar
antees COR the future. But they could not get
? him. so they accepted the next hest. but not in
ferior man. and they are now engaged I'm putting
him forward
REPUBLICANS CHEER ROOSEVELT
But when the masses Of the Republican party
shall name by reclamation Theodore Roosevelt
prolonged Republican applause). it win be be-
cause they know him, they know his sentiments,
they know his integrity, they know his intelli-
gence and wisdom. and can trust him"
Mr.. Hepburn reviewed at length the opposi-
ton 20 the Republican party.
When he concluded Claude Kitchin took the
floor. He expressed surprise at the attack on
himself by the gentlemen from Ohio and Iowa
fAIr. Grosvenor and Mr.. Hepburn. He was
their friend. and only tried to impeach the gen
tleman who had assaulted them. He agreed
with Mr.. GroEvenor in his published estimate OF
Theodore Roosevelt If the gentlemen would
listen he would show them that he the
best friend they had. He had quoted the Presi-
dent yesterday that they we're politically cor
rupt
Il said.to myself am going to rescue those
gentlemen Il Theodore Roosevelt expels me from
this body by executive order LaUghter.D What
thanks have got for it? They have called me
peanut politician" he concluded.
COCHRAN ATTACKS PROTECTION.
Mr. Cochran then took the floor. He began by
remarking that there never was better illus
tration Of the close connection Of the vicious
principle OF protection with ali other vicious
legislative propositions than this bill He de-
sired to devote himself to an opposition to ship
subsidy. Ardent patriot that he is Mr.. Cock
said. he did not suppose even the gentle
from Ohio iAir. GrUsvenorl would advise
making up the loss IN any other business except
shipping, out Of the Treasury" This question
Of subsidy presented the ful issue between the
two parties, he said. The challenge had been
made by Messrs. Hepburn and Grosvenor for the
Democrats 10 name the issue. They would
name it prosperity he continued. but prosper
ity is no issue. All men who labor seek pros
perity. We seek abundance by civilized meth
obs: you. perhaps quite unconsciously. seek it
by a return TO the methods Of barbarism.'
Mr.. Marsh Of Illinois, interjected: Did you
not help to frame the Wilson tariff bill. that
brought such prosperity TO the country"
Yes replied Mr. Cochran. L did help to
frame the Wilson bill that went out of this
House, but voted against the emascuated con-
dition OF It as it came back from the Senate
(Applause)
Greater applause WAS provoked when Nh
Cochran added that the corporations had been
able 70 write their schedules in the Senate.
Mr.. Cochran returned to the policy of protec-
tion, which he characterized that of plumber.
Mr.. Marsh again interrupted. Il won't exact
ly yield, but I viii submit" Mr. Cochran
marked with a gesture OF despair.
Mr.. Marsh asked if ii was not the present
leader Of the Democratic party in New-York
who hae written the Wilson tariff schedules in
the Senate.
The truth knows no distinction Of persons"
replied Mr.. Cochran with emphasis This
mark aroused renewed Democratic applause.
The difference between the two parties. which
indicated in every Republican song he
said, was that the Democratic party did not
know what it wanted and did not know how 10
i get IL; the Republican party knew what il want
ed Osughter), and always knew how to reach
: out for t. The Democratic party was essen
TALLY one of divisions. The Republican party
had an appetite and knew how TO crafty it: the
= Democratic party had beliefs for the good of
--the country. On these beliefs battles
, fought TO the finish.
3 We are going into the campaign" he con-
5stinued, torn with distracted feelings many OF
as holding divergent views. That is feature OF
= Democratic procedure. That is why we are
'~going to hold a convention. You are exposed to
: no such peril ] congratulate you on your Sc
= curity. You win hold a mass meeting Your
proceedings are already arranged for you In q
public building at the other end OF Pennsyl-
= vania-ave"
AS the platform, Mr. Cochran said il the
New-Eork Democratic platform evasive. he
wondered what would be the terms of that writ
ten in The White House.
90 A CONTROVERSY WITH PAYN1-
The Republicans laughed at this Mr. Cochran
PAUSED. 4 wonder if there was mirth in that
laugh" he said. 1t WAS led by the chairman
. 81 the Ways and Means Committee and if that
sbe an expression Of JOY I want never to see
that party Ia a state Of sadness
: Mr.. Payne am delighted
Mr.. Cockrsn-I am afraid the gentleman did
not carry his submission fa~ enough He old not
n, accentuate the first syllable of the word he
.lused.
= Mr.. Payne-Ths gentleman from New-York
can leave that sort OF exploitation to the leader
Z from Mississippi OR. wHliams) and his col
s7eague from New-York CMr. Cockrsn).
Mr.. Cockran-The gentleman from Mississippi
, Furnished TO this House a striking example of
what can be accomplished by minority when
IT is led by patriotism and ability Democratic
-spplause}. II the majority are proud of this
last performance Of their leader, congratulate
!! them ana the country on the prospect which
aropens aD for them.
Taking up the PostOfHce scandals. he said the
failure OF The Republican party to make further
srinFestigation was proof Of crime This F4o,,se
''s disloyal to the oath of its members II 81 besi
tates 10 make the investigation"
= He referred 10 a remark said IN han. ho.,,
made by President Roosevelt; about good and
had trusts, and said that nasurali,, bs5 t-,,.+,
were those which raised prices. but a Erear ON
slaught had been made on ora ,.b,c,, ,,s =