Evening Star Newspaper, April 18, 1894, Page 1

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SENATE AND HOUSE Business Transacted in Both Houses | of the National Legislature, IN ONE PRINCIPALLY TARIFF TALK The Diplomatic Appropriation Bill in the House. ee LIVELY TALK ON BOTH SIDES Immediately after the reading of yester- day’s journal in the Senate today Mr. Caf- fery of Louisiana rose to a question of per- sonal privilege, quoting from an article in the New York Evening Post of the 14th Instant, in which he, with several other Senators, was denonunated an obstruction- ist anc was called upon to redeem the party's pledges or “get out of the party.” “Now, Mr. President,” said Mr. Caffery, *T do not deem it necessary on every occa- Bion to notice the publications of newspa- pers containing statements in regard to myself, but when a reputable newspaper like the Evening Post quotes approvingly the utterances of the Minnesota democ-. Tracy I deem it proper as a democrat and a member of a democratic Senate to notice such misstatements. I am not an obstruc- Uonist; I am not opposed to the speedy Passage of the revenue bill as amended by the Senate finance committee. I shall put ho obstruction in the way of the passage of the bill; more, I will actively support and vote for it. I desire to say that much in justice to myself.” On motion of Senator Washburn the House bill to authorize the construction of @ steel bridge over the St. Louis river be- tween Wisconsin and Minnesota was pass- ed_with an amendment. The Senate’ passed the House bill author- izing F. W. Dickens, United States navy, to accept the decoration of the cross of naval merit of the third class from the King of Spain. Also Senate bill to author- ize Prof. Asap Hall, United States navy, to accept a gold medal from the Academy of Science of France. The Committee on Communication. Senator Peffer (Kans.) called up the reso- fution introduced by him a short time ago for the formation of a select committee of nine Senators, to be known as the commit- tee on communications, to receive petitions and memorials of all citizens now on their way to Washington to lay their grievance before Congress. This has reference. of course, to Coxey’s army, and when Senator Cockrell moved to refer the resolution to the committee on rules, Mr. Peffer asked for a yea and nay Vote. but the usual hour for taking up the tariff bill having arrived, the resolution ‘went over without action. Senator Gallinger (N. H.) gave notice that he would speak on the tariff next Friday and Senator Palmer that he would speak on Tuesday next. Senater Morrill on the Tariff. ‘The venerable Senator Morrill of Ver- t™mont, who recently celebrated his eighty- fourth birthday, and the nestor of the Sen- Ste, was recognized, and during his re- marks was accorded more respectful atten- tion than has fallen to the lot of most of the speakers on the tariff question. In spite of his advanced age he spoke clearly, though evidently suffering somewhat from a cold. Senator Morrill, after speaking sixty-five mirctes, concluded his remarks at 2:05 o'clock, and immediately left the Senate. Serator Mills gave notice that on Tues- Gay rext he would submit some remarks on the tariff. Senator Turpic in Favor of the Bill. Senator Turpie of Indiana spoke in sup- port of the tariff bill. THE HOUSE. Before the journal was approved today Mr. Burroughs.(Mich.) called attention to the fact that Mr. Wheeler of Alabama, who Spoke for exactly one minute yesterday on the new quorum counting rule, had printed $m the Record, against the express provision of the House, a speech which occupied four columns. “I knew Mr. Wheeler was a rapid talker,” said Mr. Burroughs, dryly, “but I doubt his ability to accompiish such a feat as that.” As Mr. Wheeler was not present it was Gecided to allow the matter to go over until he could speak for himself. Mr. Dunphy (N. Y.) asked unanimous fonsent for the consideration of the New York and New Jersey bridge bill. Mr. Kilgore (Texas) stated, rather sar- eastically, that as the House now had rules by which it could transact business he could hot agree to any requests for unanimous | He demanded the regular order, | consent. Which was equivalent to an objection. Diplomatic Appropriation Bill. After the call of committees for reports the House then went into committee of the whole (Mr. Bailey of Texas in the chair) for the further consideration of the consular and diplomatic appropriation bill. Mr. Grow (Pa.) took the floor and vigor- ously arraigned the Hawaiian policy of the Qdministration. That policy, he said, had feversed all the traditions of our history; it had turned back the hands on the dial plate of human progress. Mr. McCreary (Ky.), in reply, stated that jasmuch as the House had discussed the lawaifan matter for five deys and had fidopted resolutions expressing the sense of the House, he regarded it as res adjudicata. He characterized Mr. Hitt’s criticism of the removal of republicans in the consular “lugubrious wail’—a wail as a deme . would be glad to had the power. (Demo- ) He repudiated the idea ex-Assistant Secretary Quincy had outermost ends of the earth the regular quota of broken-down men and t editors.” As far as his observa- believed the consular service i States was as capable as that mtry in the world. gent to the n -d io the Van Alen appoint- ment, he ared that no one had denied his fitness for the post of mirister to Italy. His edvcation and experience made the ap- intment a suitable one. He repelled the lea that Van Alen had been appointed as ® reward for p ‘Mr. Van A replied Mr. Me- and the members of ttee denied that his made with any idea A. 1 the office, continued Mr. he feared that in the people his appointment kad y that contribution. In doing ad displayed a high and manly Wan Alen and Wanamaker Contrasted Mr. McCreary contrasted Mr. Van Alen’s namaker, whose ribution of thousands had been followed by his appointment as Postmaster General. Master al drew forth a warm defense of that gentleman from Mr. Adams (Pa.). r. Adams said he @ personal ac- Quaintance with both 4 Wanamaker and He knev . Van Alen the circumstances AL Wanamaker had raised fund in 1888. -nded him for it. Asa citizen it and his duty to do what he rush political doctrines which his own business, but ies of his state. Later, after i been elected, it was emi- r, when seeking bureau officers, ta captain of industry whose ty had been signally demon- ned nol ative abili Stratel With respect to Mr. Van Alen’s case, it WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1894—TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS. was totally different. He was unknown except socially. He admitted he had never voted In his life. When men were fighting litical battles he was driving a tandem Foam through the streets of Newport. It | was only when he saw a chance to improve his social position that he had taken enough | interest in politics to contribute a vast sum in expectation of realizing upon it. The comparison between Wanamaker, a man of the people, and J. J. Van Alen, an aristo- crat of aristocrats, Mr. Adams thought,was exceedingly unfortunate. The President’s Hawaiian Policy De- fended. Mr. Hooker of Mississippi, a member of the foreign affairs committee, followed with @ defense of the President's Hawaiian policy. “Is it still the purpose of the President to restore the queen?” asked Mr. VanVorhis cf New York. Mr. Hooker said that had been left to and decided by Congress. Continuing Mr. Hook- er touched on the Van Alen incident. In speaking of his appointment Mr. Hook- er paid a glowing tribute to ex-Secretary Wm. C. Whitney. No man from New York, be, he democrat or republican, would be- Heve that W. C. Whitney could be ap- proached and offered a bribe. PUBLIC PRINTER BENEDICT. An Effort Being Made to Defeat His Confirmatt There appears to be very good founda- tion for the repert that another effort is being made to defeat the confirmation of Benedict as public printer. It has been re- peatedly rted that iur. Hill would not oppose @ confirmation, but the under- standing is that the New York Senator and a number of others are going to kill the ap- pointment if they can. TO “DOCk” MEMBERS Report of the House Judiciary Committee on the Subject. It Says That the Law Providing for Such Action is Still in Force and Should Be Carried Out. An era of business is rapidly being in- avgurated in the House of Representatives. The quorum-counting rule has been the first step in that direction. Further steps are now contemplated by which absenteeism will be brought to an end. The House will then have a system by which members can be made to attend and wien in attendance can be counted to make a quorum. It will be the most stringent system for enforced attendance and enforced voting that Con- gress has ever had, the system under Mr. Reed having lacked the plan of withholding ,; the pay of absent members. It is believed | by parliamentary authorities that the rew | system will make it almost out of the ques- tion to break a quorum, and that the House, from this time forward, will always be ready to do business. ‘Phe judiciary committee, made up of the leading lawyers of the House, has pre- sented a report to the effect that it is the imperative duty of the sergeant-at-arms to execute the old law, long in disuse, for the deduction of the pay of absent members. This report supplements the recent action of the democratic caucus, instructing the sergeant-at-arms to execute the law. It | 4s in line with the general movement to | enforce the system with every law and rule which will aid in the transaction of business. | ‘The report of the judiciary committee er reciting the old law says: Inder the provision of this law there can be no question but that a member of Congress is not entitled to receive pay for ny day when he is absent from the House unless he can assign as the reason for his absence ais own sickness or the sickness of some member of his family, and it is purely a question for him to consider whether, if he desires to attend to his per- sonal business,it will be worth more to him than his daily pay or salary as a member of Congress, or, if he chooses to absent himself on a trip for pleasure, whether he prefers that to drawing his per diem salary or the amount of the salary which he | would be entitled to receive if he would | have been in attendance in the House.” |. The report then shows how the failure to “dock” salaries grew up during the war, | when many members were officers in the army and were necessarily absent. It pro- A is law has never been repealed either directly or by implication, and is in force today, and, in the opirion of your commit- tee, it is the duty of the sergeant-at-arms to make the deduction required by this act from the salary of each member at the | time he draws his pay. It may in many cases work hardship, but it is the law, and as long as it remains on the statute books should be enforced.” ‘The substitute resolution reported by the committee recites the law for withholding the pay of absent members, and adds: “Therefore, be it resolved, That the ser- geant. arms strictly observe and enforce the provisions of said law and report to the House monthly his proceedings there- under, and each month pay into the treas- ury of the United States the sums deducted in the due 6bservance and enforcement of the law as declared in said section. Sergeant-at-Arms Srow is back after an absence of some time, and is in consulta- tion with members of the judiciary com- mittee as to the method in which the law will be executed and the “docking” system reinaugurated. ‘Will Enforce the Old Law. Sergeant-at-Arms Snow decided today to enforce the old law for “docking” the sal- aries of members, without waiting for the passage of the resolution of the judiciary committee directing him to do so. Accordingly he prepared a blank certifi- cate and sent it to the government print- ing office for a supply of the blanks. They contain a clause in which a member | will hereafter have to certify how many | days he has been absent each month. . The Speaker's certificate follows, giving | the total number, less the deductions for absent days. ) Se eee PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS. Commodore Skerrett Named to Be a Rear Admiral. The President today sent the following nominations to the Senate: Postmasters.—Louis C. Rowe, Oswego, N. | ¥.; Wm. H. Stickle, Weedsport, N. Y.; Da- | vid K. Falvay, Westfield, N. Y.; Kenneth D. L. Niven, Monticello, N. Y.; C. Pliny Earle, Gouveneur. N. Y.; Geo. W. Drake, Corning, N. ¥.; Adelbert D. Payne, Bainbridge, N.Y.; Erastus F. Hall, Norwood, N. ¥.; Patrick Guinan, Lima, N. Y.; James P. O’Brien, Holley, N. Y.; Patrick Lillis, Albion, N. Y.; Geo. H. Kelly, Middleport, N. Y.; Melford Y.; Edwin M. Slay- G. Brown, Canton, N. Y ton, Port Byron, ¥.; Valeb T. Smith, Islip, N. Y.; Cha: . Clarke, Erte, Pa.; D. Mor; Cox, Downington, Pa.; Isaac B. Williams, Paris, Tenn. ; Chi R. Pendleton, Valdosta, Ga.; Wm. G. Goff, DeSoto, Mo. Interior: To be registers of land offices— Chas. S. Wright of Montana, at Miles City, Mont.; David Hilger of Montana, at Lewis- town, Mont.; Wm. E. Cox of Montana, at Helena, Mont. Navy: Commodore Jos. S. Skerrett, to be a rear admiral; Capt. Jos. N. Miller, to be a commodore. To be receivers of public money: J. G. Ramsay of Montana, at Miles City, Mont.; Jno. P. Barnes of Montana, at Lewistown, Mont.; Jeremiah Collins of Montana, at Helena, Mont. pti aie Death of Maj. Comly. The War Department ts informed that Major Clifton Comly, ordnance department, died at New York last night of cerebral hemorrhage. He was a graduate of the Military Academy. He was appointed to the army from Ohio in 1858, and reached the grade of major in August, 1879. His record is excellent. He had charge of the War Department exhibit at the world’s fair. His death will promote Capt. John E. [RAILROAD MATTERS|'T WILL &E SIGNED|EVILS OF THE BILL Occupy the Attention of the House District Committee Today, ALEXANDRIA AND MOUNT VERNON CO. Will Not Oppose the Board of Trade Recommendation. HEARINGS TO BE GIVEN The House District committee held a meet- ing this morning, at which considerable business was trarsacted. The bill amend- ing the charter of the Washington and Great Falls Electric Railway Company was reported favorably. This bill changes the route of the proposed road by substituting the following: Beginning at a point on 32d street at the intersection of Prospect street, thence along Prospect street to 88th; thence to the Foxhall road, to the New Cut road; thence easterly to the Conduit road and Palisades of t): Potomac and to Cottrel place. The company obligates itself to ex- tend a branch to the proposed union depot for street railways near the Aqueduct bridge whenever required by Congress. A favorable report was made on the bill introduced by Mr. Hayes limiting book- making within three-quarters of a mile of the city limits to the regular spring and fall meetings of jockey clubs, not to exceed eighteen days in the year. This bill will be substituted for the bills of similar tenor now pending. The full committee adopted the report of the subcommittee on the Metropolitan rall- way bill, heretofore published in The Star, and Mr. Richardson was directed to prepare the bill with the proposed amendments for = in the House at the next District The Alexandria Ratlroad. Mr. A. D. Anderson, counsel for the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company, will submit to the House District committee a proposition for a Speedy settlement of the question involved in the revuest of that road for a right of Way across a portion of the Potomac flats. The company pro} to present to the committee two bills, one providing for the route selected by the company and the other carrying out the recommendations of the board of trade in the route via 17th and KE streets. The company will in a brief state- ment show why it prefers the route hereto- fore selected, but will express its willing- ness to submit to the judgment of the com- mittee the route which shall be used. The company will accept whatever the commit- tee proposes, and will only ask prompt ac- tion, so that work may be commenced in time to have the road in operation for the summer traffic. The proposition will be presented in writing, so that the committee may take action at its next meeting. Columbia vs. urban, Mr. Nathaniel Wilson appeared before the committee in behalf of the Columbia Rail- way Company to oppose the amended route of the District of Columbia Suburban Rail- way Company. He said that the new road prepores to parallel the Columbi: route for a long distance, whereas there is no necessity for two roads and no traffic to support both. He said that the new road would divert a portion of the traffic from the Columbia Mne and interfere with ef- forts to inaugurate a system of rapid transit on that line for the convenience of the public. As the committee’s time was lmited this morning, it was decided to have another hearing next Tuesday morning, at which both sides will be given opportunity to present their claims. A number of citizens appeared before the committee to oppose the bill giving the Washington and Georgetown Terminal Company the right to lay tracks for a steam railway on certain streets in South Washington. Although the hearings upon this bill had been declared closed, it was decided to give the opponents of the bill another opportunity next Friday morning at 10:30 to present their case. The B. and O. Tracks, Messrs, Frizzell and Tucker of the North- east Washington Citizens’ Association ask- ed the committee for a further hearing on the B. and O. railroad bill. In a statement submitted to the commit- tee they signify their intention to answer and refute certain assertions of the rail- way company, in which they will show that the “stub system” is in use in larger cities than Washington; that the bill contains ample provision for temporary entrance of the railway to the city while the viaduct is. being constructed, and thai cost of the improvements will be less than $2,000,- 000 instead of $5,000, The committee agreed to give a hearing on the merits of the case, leaving out the legal questions, one week from next Fri- day. Attorney Hamilton for the Baltimore and Ohio company has asked for a further extension of time in which to submit a brief on the legal points of the contro- versy. —____- e--__— A NEW PRINTING OFFICE. Chances for One Seem to Brighten— The Senate Plan. The chances for a new printing office seem to brighten. When the Senate adopt- ed an amendment to the bill, presented by the committees on public buildings ard grounds, such as would probably prevent any further action this session, it looked as though the project for replacing the danger- ous shell that now contains the printing office, by a modern structure, would suffer another postponement, but a new proposi- tion has now been made, which it is hoped by the committee will result in an appro- priation for the purchase of the site recom- mended by the committee for the erection of the required building. It is understood that the plan is to offer the bill presented by Mr. Vest as an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill, when that measure is reported back to the Senate by the committee on appropriations. Should this plan fail, which is not thought likely, the original bill will still be preserved with the pending questions on Mr. Harris’ mo- tion to reconsider the vote by which the Mahone site amendment was adopted by the Senate. The friends of the committee's bill, how- ever, are in hopes that they will muster sufficient strength to prevent any other project not proposed by the committee getting into the sundry civil bill. Of course, if this amendment is passed by the Senate it must stand its chance of being knocked out in conference between the two houses. It will have a strong friend on appropria- tions committee, however, i Mr. Gorman, who, as chairman on the committee on printing, is thoroughly aware of the great danger to which the employes of the print- ing office are daily subjected, and who ts heartily in favor of the plan to rebuild the office on the adjoining property. Should Mr. Gorman be one of the conferees on the bill it is quite probable that he will make a determined fight for such an amendment if it should be adopted by the Senate. ————_-+- oe -__. SENATOR SMITH’S SPEECH, It is © sing Uneasiness Amo: Income Tax Advocates. While the speech of Mr. Smith in the Senate yesterday 1s not as much talked about as was that of Mr. Hill, it is occa- sioning the advocates of the income-tax- tariff bill more uneasiness. The impression is very strong that Mr. Smith will have the courage of his convictions, and will not vote for the bill if it is not made more sat- isfactory to him. The democrats are more afraid of him and the influence he will have than of any other, = the What Representative Meyer Says of His - Seigniorage Ooining Bill. It Has Been Submitted to Secretary Carlisle, Whois Satisfied With the Measure. Mr. Bland’s coinage committee met today for the first time since the silver seignior- age struggle and were treated to a genuine surprise. Representative Meyer of Lou- isiana was present to urge his bill for coin- ing the seigniorage and for low interest bonds, and in doing so he stated authori- tatively that the measure had the approval and was in part suggested by Secretary Carlisle and in the judgment of the Secre- tary would be signed by the President. To this extent the bill was regarded as an ad- ministration one and as satisfactorily over- coming the objections of Mr. Cleveland’s veto of the Bland bill. The members of the committee came together after many weeks, no meetings being called after the Blaud seigniorage bill was reported to the House, and absenteeism preventing a meeting after the veto of that bill. There was a large at- tendance today, however, Mr. Bland being in the chair. Representatives Tracey of New York and Harter of Ohio, representing the anti-silver democrats, and Representatives W. Stone of Pennsylvania, Dingley of Maine, and other republicans were present. The Meyer bill was introduced some days ago, but this was the first time that its official approval in executive circles was stated. Mr. Meyer Explains His Bill. Mr. Meyer stated that he had been op- posed to the Bland bill, but had been im- pressed with the arguments advanced for coining the seigniorage. The President's veto had stated also that Mr. Cleveland was not insensible to these arguments, and had stated that a bill giving further thority to issue bonds would meet his ap- proval. The bill under discussion, Mr. Mey- er said, was thereupon framed to come exactly within the statement of the Presi- dent. It coined the seigniorage and so amended the resumption act that 3 per cent bonds would in future be issued in Meu of the 4, 4 1-2 and 5 per cent bonds. Mr. Meyer stated that he believed the bill if passed could not consistently be Vetced by the President. After discussing the measure, Mr. Harter asked it to be understood that this bill is satisfactory to the Secretary cf the Treasury, and in his judgment will be sp- proved by the President Mr. Meyer answered: “Yes, I can say that the bill was submitted to the Secretary and it meets his approval and in his judg- ment it will fully meet the views of the President and receive his signature.” Mr. Dingley expressed some surprise at this, as he said that the objections of the President's veto would not be met by the low rate bonds of the Meyer bill. Secretary Carlisle Approves It. Mr. Meyer added: “I did not wish to re- viv® the silver question if it was likely to result in a fruitless discussion and another veto. The bill was therefore submitted to Secretary Carlisle with the suggestion that I did not wish to introduce ft unless there was some assurance of its approval. “Mr. Carlisle considered it several days and suggested several changes. From these the present bill was framed, which, in the opinion of Mr. Carlisle, was broad enough to meet all contingencies. I can therefore state authoritatively that it meets the ap- proval of the Secretary of the Treasury and in his judgment will be approved by the President.” The measure was discussed by the com- eae but no conclusion was reached upon ——___-+______ WHY AMNESTY IS GRANTED. The United States Desired Petxoto to . Show Mercy. The news of the collapse of Mello’s end of the Brazilian rebellion and the surrender of his ships at Buenos Ayres was first con- veyed to the Brazilian minister here by the Associated Press. He was, of course, much gratified, and said that while he had no official confirmation of the news, he could not doubt its accuracy, for preceding events had indicated this end. For the clemency shown them and the general amnesty extended by President Peixoto, the Brazilian rebels have to thank the United States, for it was through the efforts of Secretary Gresham that the ex- pediency and propriety of this humane course was urged upon the Brazilian gov- ernment. Although the United States have declined to act in conjunction with other nations—notably Italy and Portugal—in making a joint representation to this end, the United States have acted perhaps more effectively, and ce! nly in a manner more agreeable to the Brazilian government, in securing its object. This government has made no formal proposition, nor anything that could be construed into a demand, to yield to which would have stung the pride of the great neighboring republic. But, in an unofficial way, through Minis- ter Mendonca, it has been made clear to President Peixoto that he would add to the glory of his triumph ahd the sooner restore good feeling at home, and retain the respect of other powers, by kind and humane treatment of the defeated and crushed rebels. The representations were m entirely in the spirit of friendly ad- vice toward a nation in whose welfare the United States feel the deepest interest, and, as President Peixoto appears to have re- ceived them in the spirit in which they were offered, the United States, it is be- Meved here, have gained in prestige without sacrifice of the well-established principle of non-intervention. + 2+______ IMPORTANT ARMY CHANGES. Capt. Pitcher and Maj. Tucker Order- ed to Other Posts. Secretary Lamont has made a number of important army changes, the publication of which will undoubtedly cause consider- able comment in local society circles. Capt. Wm. L. Pitcher, eighth infantry, who has been on special duty at army headquarters since President Cleveland’s inauguration, has been ordered to join his regiment at Fort Washakie, Wyoming. Capt. Pitcher assisted Gen. McMahon, chief marshal, in arranging the inaugural procession, and more recently he has assisted Col. John M. Wilson of the engineer corps in the social functions at the Executive Mansion. The Secretary of War has also made sey- eral important changes in the pay depart- ment of the army. Maj. W. F. Tucker, son-in-law of the late Gen. Logan, who has been on duty in this city since 1886, has been ordered to St. Paul. Maj. C. I. Wil- son, a brother of Marshal A. A. Wilson, now stationed at San Francisco, is ordered to duty in this city. Maj. A. E. Bates has been ordered from New York to San Fran- cisco, and Maj. A. 8. Tower from Santa Fe to New York. ————_+- © +_______ THE STATE BANK TAX. Not Expected That the Bill for Its Repeal Will Pass. Notwithstanding the action of the demo- cratic caucus of the House in indorsement of the repeal of the tax on state banks, and the fairly favorable canvass being made by the friends of the measure, the prospects are decidedly that it will not pass the House. The men most interested in its passage have little hope, since there is an uncompromising difference of opin- fon as to the character of the bill that should be pressed. It is expected that a vote on the measure will be had within two weeks and that the bill will fail. As soon as the decks can be cleared for it, the anti-option bill is expected to be brought up in the House by Mr. Hatch. There appears little doubt that the bill will pass. It is expected also that the free-ship bill and a bill for the admission of New Mexico will be passed before the and of the session. 4 ~ - aes Senator Morrill Speaks in Opposition to the Tariff Measure. VACUUM DUE TC A DEMOCRATIC TARIFF The Income Tax a Grievance of the Late War. CALAMITIES PREDICTED Senator Morrill delivered a formal tariff speech today in the Senate in opposition to the Wilson bill. He expressed his regret that the financial and industrial crisis had to be continued by @ vainglorious and clumsy attempt to carry out the democratic platform. He made some rather biting references to the troubles in which the democrats found themselves over the bill, and pointed out some of the items in which he thought they had compromised with their principles and provided for a protective tariff in such articles as would win votes for the bill. “Concerning the rates of duties reported in the tariff bill,” he said, “it is no viola- tion of confidential relations of the Senate committee on finance to state now that they were all fixed and determined without the votes of the republican members, and against even the votes of any hesitating or divergent minority of the democratic mem- bers. Thus many cf the most important questions may have been determined by the smailest fraction of three or four of a com- mittee of eleven; but while the process of evolution was a great novelty, it will not be controverted that all the rates of duty are of the purest democratic origin. Tariff ‘for revenue orly’ proves to be only politi- cal tariffs, valid only until after the next election.” Hpquoted scme of the severe terms used by Chairman Voorhees of the finance com- mitgee to characterize American manufa: turers, and expressed his surprise that they should come from so good-hearted a man, whom he likered to Uncle Toby. “After all, the jurors of the country, so far as re- cently heard from, do not seem in a mood to consign all American manufacturers as criminals, robbers and monsters to the pen- itentiary, nor even to permit any reasonable protective tariff to long remain in a demo- cratic purgatory. The increase of our man- ufacturing products from $5,000,000,000 1880 to $9,000,000,000 Progressive growth of this or any other country in all the world’s history.” Evils of the Bill. In contrast to the prosperity under the republican regime, he contrasted the de- pression that ensved with the threatened tariff bill like Milton's “Tawny lion, pawing to get free His hinder parts.” He pointed out in detail what he con- side! the special evils of the bill, the first being the obsolete ad valorem system. The purpose of the bill, he thought, was es- Pecially destructive toward the production of the farmer, the wool industry being at- tacked. Reciprocity arrangements which benefit the farmer are to be abrogated. He refuted the assertion that customs duties are always paid by the consumers and cited r rket prices to prove his conten- tion. ‘s..e income tax he called an unusual blunder for even a democratic administra- tion to me +e. “The charge of excess of revenue lately iterated against protection is already aban- doned by the party whose dominance it is expected will cease March 4, 1895, but which is now on a wild income hunt for revenue to fill the vacuum to be created by a demo- cratic tariff. The Senator stated in some detail his ob- jections to the income tax. He said: “An income tax like the one here proposed, which fixes the tax at one rate in its appli- cation to all persons, is manifestly unjust. That derived from rent of houses, always needing annual repairs, should be less than that on land; that derived from labor less than that upon real property; that from silver mines less than that from more stable coal mines; and that from professional men, wholly dependent upon their health, less than upon brewers and distillers. To make things equal some discr’ nation must be made.” As to the Income Tax. The income tax, he said, was one of the notable grievances of the late war, and yet it was sought by the democrats to perpet- uate it. “Our country is dotted all over with institutions essential to the genera) welfare, where the capital is not mainly made up by the rich, but largely contribut- ed by those in moderate or humble circum- stances, to aid local prosperity, and who are anxious to have some little savings treasured up to meet old age and all vicis- situdes of human life. But this democratic income tax boldly grabs each of these helpless parties and snatches its grim and paltry tribute. If a poor widow, whose husband has left her an income of $500 in ine stock of some bank, should be absurdly told by an income crank that this is a tax upon the corporation and no tax upon her, will she believe it? No, but she might warn him to beware of the fate of the an- cient liar, Ananias.” He attacked the provision for protection of large incomes from injustice, including Senators and Representatives, while smaller incomes were thus left open to the tax gatherer, “The income tax bill, by its proposed seiz- ure of many important objects of taxation upon which the several state governments have hitherto been largely dependent for a considerable part, in some states for the whole of their annual support, will prove a serious invasion of the sources upon which they now largely base their taxation. Near- ly every state imposes a tax upon the real estate and personal property of its citizens, especially upon their stock in railroads and banks, milis and factories, and their coal, iron, copper, gold and silver mines, their stone, slate and marble companies, their debts and bonds due and collectible. All these sources and all corporations which yield dividends or interest are now to be Squeezed and stripped, first by the national government, and then be subjected to a sec- ond stripping by the states. Wrong to Small Stockholders. “Personally, my income tax under this bill would be so light that I should be ashamed to grumble about the tax. At my time of life it cannot hurt me much nor very long, and above all others the mem- bers of Congress imposing this tax should not escape from it. “Nor does the very small number in the state I have the honor in part to represent, who may be taxed on incomes of $4,000 or more, excite my solicitude. But the great wrong to which I would call attention is that of the numerous small stockholders of every business corporation that ever earns a dividend, who are to be subjected to an income tax of their whole personal income or means of support. A no less serious ob- dection is that, like the tariff part of the bill ' of the series of | | proposed, it is local in its application and throws the onus principally upon the north- ern states.” In closing Senator Morrill said: “The Policy of some rugged partisans is to hold as their enemies all corporations, how- ever beneficent, as the Fejee Islanders once held Christian people, and though these fanatical partisans may love and forgive them, they really love them best roasted. The democratic party ery for years has been against all internal revenue taxes ex- cept those on malt and spirituous liquors. | The revolution now proposed is to give.the lead of these taxes, hitherto anathematized, and so minimize customs revenue that even incidental protection shall be impos- | sible. “Should the bill, aided by the concurrent action of the Senate, ever reach the dig- nity of a law enacted by Congress, I should profoundly regret it on account of the dire calamities with which its tariff chapters are pregnant. Throughout the world it would also be regretted by the friends of free popular government that the great republic of the United States, though every- where at peace, should forfeit its ancient reputation of a treasury properly support- ed and seldom empty, and suddenly earn the poor fame of being unequal to the ieg- islative task of proposing a revenue meas- ure for the ordinary support of the gov- ernment without a frantic and desperate resort to an income tax—the resort only of nations which are always wrestling with financial deficits. Surely we can not afford to decorate the annals of our repub- Ne with a vile copy of this foreign ex- crescence.”” PILLOWS AND COLLARS A Committee to Ask the President's the Permission to Camp Arsenal Grounds. There were six occupants of the Coxey headquarters at Rechabites’ Hall today, and a little flurry was occasioned among them between 1 and 2 o'clock by the appearance of an elderly woman, clai in black, who inquired for Mr. Redstone. When the citi- zen descended from the platform and ad- var.ced to meet her she greeted him with effusive warmth and an animated conver- sation occurred between them out of ear- shot of the curious quintet at the tables. When the visitor retired Citizen Redstone’s face was aueroled in smiles, “That was one of the noble women of Virginia,” he remarked proudly. “She came in to tell me that she was one of the class who lived on rents and didn't have to seek labor for support, but that she sym- pathized with our movement. She said she had a dozen pillows and pillow cases that she will send here for the use of the army as well as a lot of collars.” “A lot of what?” inquired one of the party. “Of collars,” repeated the citizen. “‘Col- lars and neckties for the members of the common weal to put on and wear when they reach W: She says the ladies over in Virginia have organized to help the cause. Oh, I tell you popular sympathy with our movement is rapidly increasing and showing itself on every side.” A Constitutional Lawyer's Views. “I pride myself on bein’ a purty good con- stertooshunal lawyer,” said an elderly man possessing a red face, with a stiff invitation to a barber spread all over it, “an’ I don't know no other law in this country. Th’ m says th’ majority must rule ‘they ain’t no question about th’ major- ity bein’ in symp’thy with Coxey’s move- ment.” This declaration met with warm approval, and the discussion waxed gen- erally warm until something turned it on and Citizen Redstone told a story: “I saw a young fellow on a horse the other day,” he said. “He had on leggins and held one of these gads in his hand, with @ loop in the end of It. His horse had hob tail and a hard trot. The young man’s stirrups were so short his knees nearly reached the pommel of his saddle. I hollered to him to hold on, and he wanted to know what for. I told him if he didn't stop he'd fall off, sure, Citizen Redstone laughed heartily at his persiflage,and then said there = news to give out of interest to the public. To Call on the President. It was learned from Mr. Mayer, who acts as secretary at the headquarters, that a committee was to call upon the President and the Secretary of War and request that the commonweal be allowed to encamp down at the Washington barracks during its sojourn In this city. Mr. Mayer said it was believed that Benning race track, where it had at first been intended to put up the tents for the Coxeyites, wouldn't meet the requirements, but that the old arsenal grounds and the new and old buildings con- tained within the inclosure would be the very best place procurable. When asked who composed the committee Mr. Mayer said there were a couple of gen- erals and a couple of colonels on it, but he didn’t think the committeemen would like their names published before the result of their mission was ascertained. “If they are successful, however,” con- cluded Mr. Mayer, with charming naivete, “I am sure they won't have the slightest objection to having their names printed.” None of the Coxeyites believe that any at- tempt will be made to prevent the common- weal from entering the city, but all unite in stating that they fear serious consequences if force is used. The Commissioners Confer. The’ Commissioners had an important conference this afternoon behind closed doors with Gen. William Birney, who was at one time the attorney for the District. The Commissioners were desirous of as- certaining his views to their powers to arrest Gen. Coxey and the army of com- monwealers. The general stated that he had no doubt of the Commissioners’ power to arrest the army as soon as it arrives in the city and proseeute them under the recent act as vagrants. While the Commissioners have determined upon no course of action, it is very prob- able that they will make an endeavor to meet the army at the District line with the police force and march them off to some convenient place where they can be placed under strict surveillance. One of Primrose’s Band. One of the men who came here in a box car under the guidance of “Captain” Prim- rose, and who acquitted in Judge Kim- ball’s court of a charge of vagrancy, has become chargeable to the District as a pauper. Edward McBrarty was the name he gave Sanitary Officer Frank yesterday, when he called and asked to be sent to the hospital. He gave his age as fifty-two years, and said he was a printer by trade. Although he joined the litle army of the unemployed at San Antonio, Texas, he for- merly resided in New Jersey. He told a pathetic story of his experience in the far Southwest, and described the condition of thousands of men out of employment. His feet were sore, and he was broken down generally, the result of insufficient food and accommodations during his long journey. All the way along the route, he said, the men were kept in the car. When stops were made the authorities refused to per- mit them to leave the car, and furnished them with food. Especially was this the case at Cincinnati, where, he said, the mayor called at the car and furnished them with food. He said that only four of the Texas party are now in this city. On account of his condition he was sent to Providence Hospital. Chief Hazen of the secret service, Treas- ury Department, has discovered the exist- | ence of a new twenty-dollar counterfeit na- tional bank note, and through his officers has arreste@ as shovers of the notes Collier McDonald, Frank Malcolm, Harry Weit, alias Hiram Weed, and secured about $ of the spurious notes, which is supposed to ve nearly the whole issue. The note is on the South Bend, Ind., National Benk, and is A POINTER. The circulation of The Star & Sreater than that of all the other Washington dailies combined, and is believed to be five times that of its afternoon contemporary. A sworn detailed statement of circu- lation is printed each Saturday. SAILING THIS WAY Experience of the Coxey Army in Transports. MARSHAL BROWN'S ELOQUENT ORDER Magnificent Scenery ‘Along the Canal.” STIRRING UP THE NATIVES emenesenipemaemmess Special Dispatch from a Staff Correspondent. ORLEANS ROADS, W. Va., The along by means of the propelling coming from an assortment of strawberry- blonde mules with more or less moth- eaten hides. Yesterday afternoon at the three locks, nine miles from Cumberland, the army stopped and consumed a combination dinner and supper. A. H. Dawden, the philanthropic register of wills of county, met the army at this point ané furnished it with cigars and coffee. Th’ lunch was the extent of the provisios issued during the day, but, as Marst i stretches of scenery, and opening again, dashing along to pulled in, and Brown an the crowd of some fifty open-eyed on the canal bank. Brown attacked the two and the newspapers, and Coxey at the national banks and the tem, and both speakers urged to go to Washington on the 1 stated their firm belief that would be passed by June 1. ‘There have been some inges army. The yawning vacancy caused enforced absence of the unkno’ has been filled ,and Roy Kirk, formerly Brown's private secret been made adjutant marshal. been with the army at most a has gone ahead rapidly. He ts fellow with a smooth face, and is of Maryland. Jesse Coxey, the sc! leader of the expedition, has been as chief aid. Last night the party moved steadily the canal, passing through the about 4 o'clock this morning. the boats tied up along the and tions of coffee, hard-tack and bacon issued, and at Orleans quite greeted the “New Columbus” as in, and the unusual speechmaking was menced at once. Hancock will be reached by 5 o'clock to- day and a stop of some length will be made for speeches. The stop will be called Camp Cumberland. Marshal Brown's general order issued late last night is an interesting document. It was written with a typewriter on paper with a printed letterhead reading: “Good Roads. Good Money. Plenty of Work. ate ir Hide aha Ey ii i ; il A Guiding Spirit. | wart men, graceful women and joyous boys and girls gathered on either bank of the | canal and showered their blessings upon us with handkerchiefs and hats, parasols and canes. They urged us on in our mission for the salvation of our country.” Speaking of the trip on the canal yester- day, the marshal says: “Our voyage has been lke the languorous languor of the | lingering day when Cleopatra floated down |on her barge of perfumed sails to meet her Antony. Instead of her silken sails is our starry flag of freedom and the glorious ban- ner of peace; for perfumery we have been regaled with the buds of springtime. “In leu of her decks of beaten gold, we ~_ have substantial boards of oukj instead of .