The Washington herald., 1909-04-27

D0rerS MI smith insisted thds German
were in better condition than the
laborers Of Ireland under free trade, and
yet conditions, soil. climate, and natural
resources are as favorable in Ireland as
in any other place IN the world.
Replying Mr. Bailey reminded his ad
versary that labor conditions in Ireland
was as bad under protection and before
the repeal OF the corn laws as Il is to-day.
Mr.. Bailey said the conditions IN Ameri
ca were more favorable for citizenship
generally than in any other country IN
the world. and that there were clements
other than the tariff that determined the
condition Of the working classes.
Senator Elkins ventured 10 interrupt
10 ask Nr. Bailey what class or Ameri-
can laborlng men had been discriml-
mated against under q protective tariff
Mr.. Bailey having said the tariff was
huflful TO classes OF worsingmen.
Tne Senator from Texas answered that
the farm laborers were not benefited.
To this statement Senator Elkins' rc-
joinder was that the farmers had re-
ceived protection on their products. and
we're thereby enabled 20 pay greater
wages.
'The Senator from West Virginia does
nor think that" replied ny Bailey. He
thinks he thinks IT, but when he thinks
he viii know Il Is not true
Wore Look of Pain.
For a moment Senator Eikins looked
dazed. then took on q look Of pain.
4Ir. Bailey hasjened 70 assure him he
meant no discourtesy.
Mr.. Bailey repeated the charge that
Senator Aldrich had once characterized
the advocates Of the tax as 'PopuIists
Socialists. and Democrats who wanted to
redistribute the wealth OF the coun-
try" He tauuted Mr. AldrIch with the
charge that he would not make that
accusation now.
The Senator from Rhode Island was on
his feet. and promptly disclaimed the
utterance attributed to him by Mr.. Bal
ley.
IF the Senator never said that, he
ought % correct the Congressional Rec
ord. - replied Mr.. Bailey.
The Senator from Texas called his clerk,
and sent out for the Record. reminding
Mr.. Aldrich that he would produce his
language The Record, when produced.
showed that Senator Aldrich had used
language IN the Senate in replying to
Senator Hin and Senator Allen. Of Ne
braslCs. in 1Ssi. bearing some resemblance
to what Mr.. Bailey had said Nr AldriCh
declared he would repeat the same
language now.
In the course Of his argument, Mr.. Bal
ley charged that duties could be reduced
3 u per cent without injuring American
industry.
Does the Senator believe American
manufacturers make an excess OF 3 Il
per cent prOft?" inquired Mr.. Aldrich.
Some Of them, yes. replied the SEN
stor from Texas
Mr Aldrich sisok his head disapprov-
ingly-
Mr. Bailey said that If one could con-
clyde from the display OF automobiles
and the fragrant and vulgar display. by
officers and stockholders Of the steu
trust. the profits were greater than q II
Per cent
AIdrich Shakes His Head
Mr. Aldrich again shook his head.
After Mr.. Bailey had launched upon a
defense Of an income tax. Mr.. Aldrich
-,z.e ed him why he exempted incomes up
,, $500
Why Eot tax $4,000 or s3,ca9 or even
Iessg" inquired Mr- Aldrich.
Mr. Bailey replied that he had made a
liberal allowance for the amount Of an
Income which is spent
An income spent PAYS its share by the
tax upon consumption, said Mr.. Bailey
Sir. Bailey added that he placed the ex-
emption high in order TO aIlay the OBJ
jeCJiOus 10 the TAX
Then you are seeking 10 enact class
legislation in order TO win popular SUP
port. said Mr- Aldrich.
The discussion took a turn on the ques-
ton as 10 the living expenses Of laboring
men. Mr. Aldrich was cOntending that
the protective system was necessary 10
the comfort OF American labOrers.
4 will join the Senator from Rhode
Island in passing a law 70 prevent the
coming 20 the United States Of hordes OF
poorly paid labOTers Of Europe 10 COM
pete with American citizens said Mr..
Bailey
The Senator from Texas would pass a
law to prevent immigration 10 the United
States. but he would repeal q law that
protects American laborers from cOmpe-
poorly paid labor Of Europe" replied Mr.
The tender solicitude Of the Senator
from Rhode Island for the American
is one OF the really touch
ing incidents Of this debate retorted
AIr. Bailey.
Mr. Bailey reminded Mr.. AIdrich that
q laboring man IN Rhode Island who
bought a plug Of tobacco paid more to-
ward the support Of his government that
a certain expatTiated millionaire who
owns ten milton dollars worth Of real
estate in New York City. and the labOrer
can he called into the military service
at any time 70 defend his country, while
the expatriated millionaire cannot be thus
called out
Reaching the MiIIiOnaires.
How does the Senator from Texas
propose 10 reach the expatriated Ameri-
can who owns the ten million dollars
worth Of real estate in New York City?'
inquired Mr.. Aldrich.
Il would tax the income from that ten
million dollars worth Of real estate, re-
Piled Mr.. Bailey.
in the face Of the decision OF the
United States Supreme Court?" quizzed
Mr.. Aldrich
Yes. in the face Of that decision. which
was directly contrary TO other opinions
On the same question" replied Mr.. Bailey.
Continuing. Mr.. Bailey began TO
trace the various decisions OF the Su-
pTeme Court OF the United States in
which the validity Of the income tax
was involved. In 1894. he said. the gov
srnment imposed a tax on carriages.
which was attacked on the ground
that il was a direct tax and. there
.ore, under the Constitution would