New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-28

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rlause greeted this assertion. Nr. Cochran, ne
declared. rnistooiS epithet cor argument and de-
r1,,-,ciation for demonstration. lie would not, he
said Degrade himself 70 he level Of assault
vnincasson and vttuperation IN tie discussion OF
o. great question that concerned the welfare
happiness ana prosperity % great people
vvhsle admitting that the performance" OF Mr.
Cochran on Saturday last was one Of the finest
lau-els he had added TO his reputation, he said
the discussion added nothing TO the sum OF hu-
man knowledge ana wisdom.
He referred 20 the Democratic platform re
Gently adopted IN Nezv-Yorl and said that the
convention cid not dare proclaim any PROPOSE
tion that had any idea Of dehniteness whatever,
because the Democratic party could not enact
any % their propositions into law Of the land.
God be praised. they cannot" he exclaimed
because the country is protected from Demo
cratic legislation for four years TO come. no mat
ter what happens to she Presidency or to this
chamber"
DEMOCRATIC LEADER SILENT.
re asked the Democrats II they stood on the
yreech of NJ Cochran. the new risen leader
n the Democracy" He directed a specific CUES
tiou 20 Mr.. Williams x he approved MI COCK
rsa's policy.
Mr. Williams remained silent
ar. Littlesela then asserted that the Demo
Gratis would march out with fife and drum and
force their cohorts into line and make the people
believe thet they both approved and disap-
proved" he goaded Mr.. Williams for a reply.
but the minority leader remained silent He
shen sought q reply from MIR. Clark. Of Mis-
souri,.
Mr. Clark set the Democrats frantic by say
ing that when the House should give him an
hour he vouid make a reply that win knock
some Of you gentlemen shy" No one he said,
could reply "~Yes' or '2go" 20 one hour Of cheap
demncosy-" Screams Of approval came from
the Democrats az this utterencs-
The gentleman from Missouri wants
hour to indulge IN v5IIiacatfon and vtUperation."
retortea M I5tteheid Mr.. Clark. he said. could
say yes" or NO" now. and he would give him
until the end of the campaign 10 answer
A suggestion from MI Clark that he and Mr..
Iittedeld should hire q hail and debate the
proposition was the signal FOR tumultuous out
burst Of applause from the Democrats. but Mr..
Idttleheld pressed for categorical answer
from any other man the Democratic side.
Mr.. Baker. - New York. arose. will the gen
tenan yieId?" he excitedly asked
ANTI-PAss BAKER MADE FRANTIC.
NO" said M LittIedeld. fools rush in where
angels fear TO tread
Cesticulating wildly ana showing great excite
nent Mr.. Baker shouted: Il VIII give you
an answer II you want onei I viii give you
one"
Mr Lsttleaeld paid no heed 10 Republican
cries OF Let him go on; Let him go on" but
said there was only one man left on the Demo-
cratic side. Mr.. Baker Tho had the physical
courage TO say he was ready TO give an answer
He contended that Mr.. Baker could have said
Yes" and after some remarks, IN which he
fused to accept Mr.. Baker as entitled 10 speak
FOR the Democracy. Mr.. Littleield was drawn
into q lively colloCuy with Mr.. De Almond, Of
Missouri. which was much enjoyed by the crowd
cd galleries. Mr.. De Almond said he would vent
ure TO crafty Mr.. Littleheld to some extent He
was interrupted with cries OF Yes or no.
from the Republicans. Mr. DeArr1ond said that
II Mr.. Littleheld wanted information to the
Democratic position he would say that the posi-
ton OF the Democrats was to take OF or to
lower the duties wherever those duties sheltered
trusts
Bah, Bah" came from the Republican SIDE
LIVELY BRUSH WITH DE ARMoND.
Mr. Lattlehele called on NJ. De Almond TO say
whether he did or cid not egres with Mr..
Cookran's views.
Democratic applause greeted Mr.. De Almond
when he said the Democratic party would de-
clare for a revision Of the tariff $50 as TO drive
from shelter the trusts who are now robbing the
people"
He then wrought the Democrats up to a high
pitch OF enthusiasm when he asked Mr.. Little
field 10 answer yes or 10 as to whether the
12epublicans would drive out the trusts.
Mr. Littleneld. enid Democratic 5eers and
laughter. said he would answer when he got
ready. and asked IL MI De Almond had given
anything Ike an Ingenious, fair and decent re-
rly 10 his question MT De Almond. he said.
seemed TO be disturbed by the trusts, and he
raid: y t-ust''-511akng play on wOrds-'he
may have read the platform adopted by the
Democracy Of New York. upon which the great
,1nlrToV7' ana rersrfIv discovered. ts e,7,ecfsS
20 be nominated and to make the for the
Presidency
GAUNTLET NOT TAKEN UP
AIr LAtueheld threw Gown the gauntlet to the
Democrats, and said not one OF them dared rise
in his place snd say he approved the speech Of
afr. Cochran.
Mr. Cochran himself, Mr. Littleheld declared.
did not stand by st. but, on the contrary, with
drew Il f. terms the floor Of the House yes
terday. ar. Littleheld then entered into a gem
era. discussion Of the protective tariff policy.
lis tine expired and Mr.. Grosvenor asksa
unanimous consent that he be allowed TO pro-
Il object" shouted Mr.. Baker. amid general
laughter You cannot treat me that way. I
cannot be insUlted on this floor by YOU and then
extend you any cOurtesieS.' lie took his seat,
wildly Shaking his fists. Democratic members
persuaded him 70 withdraw his objection.
Resunling the floor ana touching on the charge
shat some American manufacturers sold their
product abroad cheaper than At home, Mr. Lit
sleheld said that wherever the tariff the
reason for this condition he would favor a re-
ouctfon OF the tariff TO deprive such manufact-
urer Of so much of the protection was neces-
sary IN order TO prevent such result.
This announcement was received with Demo-
cratic applause. He explained that in this he
was speaking for himself alone, but added II
know OF no Republican who thinks otherwise"
This statement elected Republican applause.
1fr. Ittleneld said that under the last Demo-
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