The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-08

Chicago plafforTE was concerned he
agreed with the Interpretation put upon
BY Mr.. Beverage. but that he did
not agree with him that a tariff that
is above what is demanded for protec-
i've purposes, but which does not in
Jure the American people, is extortion-
ate He said the only injury is that
done 10 the foreigner, and said this
could not be called extortion.
Predicting Democratic advantage by
tne division in the Republican party.
senator Bailey declared that Democrat
&c votes for customs duties could not
De interpreted as in favor of protec-
ton.
Democrat in the Cabinet.
Defending his own actions in relation
10 tariff revision, Mr.. Dolliver said he
was not without company in high off
cial circles, and read a portion OF Sec
Ietary MacVeagh's speech delivered on
Saturday night
Senator Smith Of Michigan interrupt
ed to say that the secretary entertained
the same views now that he did in
1884, when he was classed as a Demo-
GRAFT
Does the senator suggest that the
secretary of the treasury is wanting in
hepublcanism?" inquired Mr.. Dolliver.
he Is in the closest possible relation
with the president" he added.
cannot forget" retorted Mr. Smith,
that while Benjamin Harrison was up
holding the banner of protection the
present secretary of the treasury left
his party and Joined the party Of Mr.
Cleveland for downward revision of
the tariff"
Does the senator object to hundreds
nF inc tn,
our party, especially when they include
such splendid men as the secretary of
the treasury" inquired Mr.. Beveridge
No replied Mr.. Smith, but I de-
cine TO hand them the banner under
which have marched"
Taft Upheld.
When the senator shows that the
secretary Of the treasury is not a prop
er political associate for the president,
lnterposed Mr.. Deliver. Il will admit
| am not a fit associate for the Repub-
ilcan party as represented in this cham
ber."
In a defense of his position as a tar
if reyisiOnist. Senator Cummins said
L want the competition of the Unit
ed States, but ] want the competition
OF the world If necessary. The pro-
Queer Is as much entitled to competi-
ton as the manufacturer is entitled to
protection"
Referring to a statement by Mr. Al
drlch concerning senator's who had
shown loyalty to the party by up
holding the committee on finance, Mr. /
Cummins declared there was no man in 1
the senate who could put him out of /
the Republican party.
Mr.. Aldrich disavOwed any intention [
TO reflect upon the Republicanism Of /
the senator from Iowa.
UNLESS you want to disintegrate the /
Republican party" said Mr. Cummins.
there should be an end here to direct I.
or indirect challenges to party faith"
Senator Hepburn declared that he was /
not ready to admit that foreign compe-
tltlon was necessary to prevent domes-
TIC combinations from putting UP the .
price of products. He was not ready
10 ADMIT that it was necessary to call /
mereenaries'' to settle those matters.
Eleven Boilers.
Senator Delivers amendment strik- /
ing out the duty of / cent a square |
yard on mercerized goods was lost by 1
vote of 50 to g.
Eleven Republicans voted with the |
Democrats for the amendment. Senator /
1CilC9 u W e15AA-AlE LDlts " no mas almost ]
uniformly voted to uphold the commit /
tee on finance. voting with Senators /
Beverage. Bristows Brown. Burkett. 1
Clapp, Cummins. Deliver. Gamble. La 4
Toilette and Nelson. One Democrat. /
voted with the Republican |
majority.
When Senator Dolliver offered an
amendment removing rubber goods I.
from The committee schedule under
which all rubber goods having any
cotton in them, such as lining. are re-
quired to pay a double duty of 80 per
cent ad valoTem and Is cents a pound
Senator Aldrich announced that he
would accept it for the committee. and
1t was accepted by the senate without
division.