The Washington herald., 1909-05-26


The day was given over 10 set speeches
Senator Shiveley, OF Indiana. discussed
the maximum and minimum tariff, ant
then his colleague, Senator Beverage
made an earnest and Ions speech TO show
that the Republican party was pledged
10 revise the tari1 downward.
Senator Borah, Of Idaho. made a bTiaI
reply, and then Senator Foster, Of Louisi-
ana. took the floor TO discuss the sugar
duties. He made an extended argument
in favor Of protection in the sugar indus
Try Of Louisiana, and his colleague. Sena-
tor AIcEneTy. also a Democrat. spoke at
length. and declared himself Unequivocal-
y in favor OF protection. and expressed
the hope that the Democratic party would
declare for protection
Republicans Nod Approval.
The Senate has been prepared for
Democratic votes and utterances in favor
Of protecting local industries. but it was
hardly prepared for the sweeping declara-
uop made by Mr.. McEnery. The Senator
from Louisiana read his speech from
manuscript Chairman Aldrich crossed
over and took seat near him. Many Of
the Republican Senators nodded approv-
lngiy as the Senator from Louisiana spoke
IN defense Of the protective tariff
After the Democratic Senator'S had re-
covered from the first shock OccasiOned
by the speech they smiled good rsIurediy
and permitted 1t 20 pass without com
ment. No vote was taken on the sugar
schedule OF any other paragraph IN the
bin The consideration OF the question Of
the sugar duties viii be resumed to-day,
and a number Of speeches are scheduled
which may postpone the vote on the para
graph until tomorrow.
NOt Keeping Pledges.
7 know there IS a political party that
IS not keeping rs pledges 10 the people
on tariff legislation in this chamber" said
Senator Beveridge by way Of chastising
the Republican standpatters-
This statement was made in reply to
question asked by Senator Hepburn. The
Idaho Senator said that there was
party. but not the Republican party.
which made the last campaign on a plat
form of reduction OF the tariff down
ward"
Senator Beveridge. quoting at length
from the utteranceS OF President TAFT
beginning with 4Ir. Tafts speech at Bath,
Ne, and concluding with his campaign
speeches, showed that on numerous occa-
sions Mr. Taft had declared that the
President was committed 10 the policy OF
"a general revision downward
Asked what he thought Nr. Taft meant
by certain utferances. the Senator from
Indiana replied that he was not going %
Try 70 constrUe what the President had
said
Senator's may put their own conStruc-
ton upon the words. said Mr.. Beveridze
lie said he vas tired Of being assailed for
not being a protectionist when he merely
asked for slight reductions on schedules
which he believed 20 be too high
Defends ProgressIves.
The Senator spoke for nearly an hour
quoting from 1tr. Taft. chiding the stand
patteTs for urfulfIled party promises. and
defending himself and other progressive
Republicans against the charge Of being
out Of time with Republican partv
thought
The differences among the Republican
Senator's, Nr- BeveridEe said. are oDlv
difference OF degree. and not OF pr.n-
Cipie- From statements made during the
tariff debate. one would suppose that the /
Dingley law was the only possible ex-
preston OF the protective system.
I hope 10 see the day when the AID /
rich bin viii receive greater commenda- /
ton than the Dingley law has received F.
The Democratic parry bewaTls our fate
before election, and after election bewau +
their Own fate.
There is no free trade sentiment 4
among the Republican members OF the I
Senate. but who viii deny that there IS a /
Gratis The principle Of protection VIII
sweep the South within the next few
years. Protection Is the principle Of the
American republic. REGARDLESS Of party"
Wall Street Propaganda.
Wall street interests. Senator Foster
charged. are carrying on a propaganda (
In favor Of placing raw and refined sugar /
Cn the free list
The American consumer he said.
has no right TO complain OF the price I
OF sugar. and Congress viii be guilty OF
q great wrong and an injustice should 4
Il reduce the rates Of duty on sugar.
Senator TIlman wanted 10 know. what
IS meant by the phrase not above No.
IS Dutch standard in color" used in the
tariff bin 70 classify sugar.
I don't know any more about L than
! do about Sanscrit" he said. except i
that in a general way Il denotes the /.
percentage Of sacChrine under the polari-
scoDe"
Several Senators shook their heads. IN
dicating that Mr. TIIIman's definition was
incorrect
Well you see" 9Ir. TiIlman added.
I'm only guessing"
without explaining the phrase. In replv
to Senator Tillman, Mr.. Foster said that
the great Increase IN the production Of
cane and beet sugar was partly due 10 :
the protective tariff. y
IF you can separate these cane and ,
beet raisers from the sugar trust" Mr..
Illman inteTjected, I'll go the limit 70
help them I'll help you cherish the
sugar baby IN your State, even II II Is a
pretty old baby, about 80 years old. The D
beet sugar baby IS only about ten OF If
teen years OF age. But I do object 10 {
helping support Mr.. Havemeyer and his Z
automobiles. which are such a terror 70 7
ny friend from Texas, Mr.. Bailey" r
Resolution Asks Information.
A resolution introduced by Senator Ia j
Toilette. OF Wisconsin, calling upon the
Secretary Of State for any information /.
collected by that department as to the r
wages paid workmen in certain industries 7
n Germany was adopted after a short de- I
'ate. Senator Smith. OF Michigan. wanted Y
10 amend the resolution 80 as 70 inciudeth q
wage scales in other countries of Europe a
1r- La Toilette objected 70 this amend
nent, on the ground that the preparation 2
u this additional Information would .
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