New-York tribune., 1870-06-01
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House proceeded to the consideration,
in the morning hour Of the bin Revive the Navigation
and Commercial Interests Of the United States.
Mr. LYNCH Hrp. Me) moved the previous question
on the bill and the pending amendments.
The previous question seconded and the main ques
tion ordered.
Mr. LYNCH then proceeded to explain the substitute
reported bv the Committee and TO discuss the amend
ments and some OF the objections made TO the BILL lie
denied that the bill conceived in the interest Of any
class or section The first meeting OF the Committee ad
been held at the Custun-House in NewYor where ship
owners nerc chant and shphu ders were not only per
nled, nut invited, 10 De present. ana give opinions ana
make suggestions. Tie proceedings wero reported and
were sent broadcast over the country Tie same RUE
was followed IN Boston and POrtahd On tLe iaes tnnr
obtained the conclusions m the report were based Ihe
opposition TO the bill came principally from New-York
merchants, who during tie war had placed Their ships
under the British flag from who were interested in
foreign steamship lines and from the subsidized agents
Mr. w60D T5em y ", IN reply 10 a remark Of Mr..
Lynch referring him. said that he was quite satisfied
with the substitute except 10 the prOvsO b. the first
section which allowed iron manufacturers 70 20 di-
and iIf il I'm their pocke Heretofore tie protection
lists had led the consumer undcr contribution lOr Jhe
special benefit but TINS was an Improvement on th ola
Mr.. LYNCH replied to Mr.. Wood. and proceeded TO
crtcise his views as developed IL hs speech on the
In the course Of the discussion. the objection made
FOR closing debate Lad been already consumed by the
Chairman Of the select Committee Dir. Lynch.
Mr.. LYNCH charactrr'Ied the objection and lhterruP
ton ~ unusual prOco0 ling
Mr.. sCHENCK remarked Lat the gentleman had closed
Mr. LYNCH denied tAat he rad done 20.
Mr.. SCHENCk made the p0in, Of order that the hour
10 which Mr. Lynch was entitled Aad been consumed b!
The SPEAKER that he would have to sustain
the point Of order but appealed to NJ scIenc moi " III
Mr. sCHElCK accorlaly withdrew it, and Mr
LYNCH proceeded with his remarks, IN the of
which be made remark which reelected on tie motive
- Mr IT, GsGHESCK- What do you mean by luputing
MI, Mr. TYNCH-I withdraw y q remark.
Mr. -AttU fN l~
indecent. hay, acted oA my own Judgment ~ regard
Mr. LYYCH-I withdraw the remark IN ordef TO go On
At the close Of the speech some further remarks werc
made and then the HO-e proceeded 20 vote on the BIZ
The first amendment was that proposed by AIr. BUT
LER Mass, imposing 0lE. entail dl;its
Mr.. SCHENCK tRep., Oaoj moved ." lay the bill ana
Rep Mass who moved 10 reconsider the ordcriu.
the main question, H order 10 move 70 refer the Whole
Tie motion to reconsider rojeetedIeas, rs Nays
The morning hour expired and the SPEAKER an
nounoed that the bin went over I'll Tomorrow IN the
Mr. iSHENcK ave notice that he would not yield for
the morning hour tomorrow the mex; day or the day
Mr.. LYNCH-Tnc gentleman need not show any feel
ing in the matter. Ey general consent J VII allow the
Mr.. SCHENCk-I have no objection.
Mr. INGERsO OLi.--with What conditions
Mr.. LYNCH-With leave 70 report al any time.
Mr. sCHENCK-I object 70 that part Of H.
Mr.. FAFNsWQRTH (Rep,, ~ relqaihed that the
and claimed that it should bc disposed OF to-day
discussion en-ued on this point, the result OF which
was that the House Vi Iceeded with the vote.
Mr.. BUTLER Gep Massl Withdrew his 9he4dinGnt
The next amendment was one pr0Tc.ed by NJ. BIZ
HAM somewhat 10 tne same effect IL Mr. Buffers "hch
rejected.
strike out the TUvisp to the first SeCuou allowing an
equivalent for drawbacks where the maternal, used ar
Of American production. The amendment was agreed
tO-90 10 a.. -, ~ ,-CCr,
IN three ana ouf aEO"4iI
and Drohibtipg t,Innage duties. IL was agreed 10.
The xt amendment Was that proposed 10y Mr. lNGEt
SOIL admitting to American registry 1fte OF uutN non
citizens Of the United states provided that such ships
shall not be allowed 10 engage III the COasJWlsc Ldut
The amendment wds rtJt cttd-'5 20 70 . ~
The next amend-neLt was one proposeG hy MI ALL
SON Rem Iowa. limiting the drawback ss6tt 20 YES
~ 2OO tuus burden. RJected-i 70 81
The next amendment was one proposed by MI. MA y
10 substitute Iuf the ifs section one
limiting the allowance 10 American materials II was
The neyt amendment was one proposed by Mr. sCHU-
MAKER 10 add % the amendment allowing snip suolc-
and coal 10 be taken and consumed free oI duty the
words and supplies necessary fOr repairs IL was
ssrbe next amendment wa proposed by Nj.
REEVES 10 add 20 the materials on WElch dfdWDdch l.
TO be allowed, the words " tad, copper au3 CoPItt4t
sheeting." Tne aMehUIheAl "ds asIcO~ ~ A'"'' 10
Tie Substitute offered by Mr.. LYNCH amended by
striking out on motion q M cox, the pfo' 40 aoWhg
an pouiyae Il for drawback where American laitlis
are used aud by adding on the motion OF MI hhENbo,
Tho words lead, copper, and COpper-sheetng
The amendment OF Mr.. bCHUNAkER u the second
section adiing supplies necessary Tor repairs was
not adoutpd 10 fhc substitute objection beng made y
Mr. KELSEY The substitute amended was agreed 10;
The House then refused TO order the D 10 G hsio-'i
and read third tImch t4S, ca Nays Ill NJ, tvVl'
ing 70 the Tule, was ItJec1ou u III" jail A' Ao
a. .-g.f.f IN all