The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-18

1t is not perceived how these returns be fully
made out without reference to the warehouse opera
tons of the kingdom. They show that foreign
manufactures not excluded, but that they actu-
ally enter into the consumption of the country The
duties indeed on most articles are quite low, as
may be seen by reference to the British tariff. II
they imported in small quantities, it is because
| they excluded by the domestic competition in
her own fabrics.
1t has been stated, also, that on depositing goods
in the British warehouses the is required to
declare whether he deposites them for consumption
or exportation and that the goods are governed by
this declaration. Sir, my Investigations have led
me to an entirely different conclusion. find no
such restriction, except in special case, which con-
firms my inference to the general rule. pro-
coed to state the result ofmy examinations.
No declaration is required when merchandise is
warehoused, whether it is for expectation or home
consumption; unless it is merchandise, which cam
not be imported for home use. In this case, the
importer declare that he enters it for exporta
ton, and the package is marked deportation"
This seems to be the only case in which declara-
ton is required on warehousing merchandise. The
proof is as follows: ."E...3 a. 'tGs
|. The law requires declaration to be made in
this special case 1t requires none in any other
case. The omission in general to require decla-
ration and the exaction of one in the special case,
conclusive proof that none is required except in
the special case .....
q. IHG IOrU Oh Tic DoHu, WHeH aUoHu 10 tc1uiieu,
seems to prove il. The condition of the bond is for
the payment Of the full duties of importation or for
the due expectation of the merchandise-( Y early
Journal of Trade, 1916, page 259)
3. ltappears (see commissioners order of 1891
that it is the practice in London, where part of the
original importation has been exported, and por-
ton entered for home consumption" to cha &c the
duty on proportionate part, &c. This seems to
show that when goods have been warehoused, a
part may be exported and part entered for home
consumption. Though not conclusive, IT raises the
strongest possible presumption that no declaration
is required on warehousng, I'D page 23l'(
A. No goods which have been warehoused can be
taken out, "except upon due entry" "for exporta-
ton, or upon due entry and payment OF the iull du
ties payable thereon for home use." This shows
that the election is made on withdrawing the goods
from warehouse, and not on warehousing them
(H) @.
Sir, it is extremely unpleasant, to say nothing of
the labor to be compelled to go into this extended
examination to show the erroneousness OF state
ments made by gentlemen, whose great respectable
ity is vouched by the senator from Connecticut
statements made, according to their own represen-
ations, after careful inquiry. will not assert that
thew are wrong. do not deal in assertions give
only the result Of my researches into the regula-
tons of the system, citing my authorities and eay
ing to the better Judgment of the Senate to correct
my conclusions, If they are erroneous. state The
result thus p@
l. All goods OF all descriptions, winch may DC
legally imported into the kingdom, may be ware
housed except the enumerated articles before mem
toned L.. s.... d..
g. Goods prohibited TO be imported for home use
may be imported, even in foreign vessels, and ware
housed for expectation. ...t.
g. All other goods, excepting those comprehend
ed in the two foregoing classes, may be imported
and warehoused, either for home consumption or
expectation without any declaration, at the tune OF
the entry, whether they are intended for one or the
other.
l. The goods which may be so warehoused with
out a declaration include foreign manufactures:
Such understand to be the British warehouse
system. have stated the facts above presented on
no authority Of individuals, do not regard such
testimony as legitimate IN the decision Of quesuons
Of legal enactment or regulation. have sought for