Marble Hill Press in Marble Hill, Missouri

Congress Debates Tariffs and Pensions in Early Session

In Washington on April 11 Republicans rail at the "do nothing House" while rapid passage of two tariff bills sparks fears of a 1888 cyclone replay. Senate Finance Committee members seek to bury the bills in committee, dodging speeches by Carlisle and Bills. Raum’s Pension Bureau woes surface as Cooper’s signature was used to obtain pension data for private gain. McCreary backs an International Monetary Congress drafted by Springer to harmonize gold and silver and coin standards. Only three Democrats vote against cotton ties on the free list.