New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-28

that tho Democratic members respo nsble
~ Mr.. FIREMAN. replied that he did not. He simply
spoke OF Tie Kew York World, which had followed him
wi it caiumuies and bels, and he had retOred he
believed the gentleman MR. speerl would retort. by
asking who was his accuser ~.
Mr. sPEER remarked that Mr.. Treman. In his first
speech had referred Tweed and Cell No. &c. and had
now his last speech. referred to Tweed again. What
had Tweed to do with the repeal of the Bankrupt law
Mr. FIREMAN. Il referred TO Twced's connection with
The Nem, York World, which was my ass sal
let him rest The New York World was one OF the first
papers TO denou1 1sSt the R' m r,sm,,n, motion
Mr.. MAYNARD Rep., Tepn). Chairman OF the Com
mittee on Banking and Currency. gave notice that ne
the Currency bill. lie would renew" substantially, tne
motion which he had made on Monday 70 pass the bn
without further discussion and without further amend
than those suggested by the Committee on Bank
Mr. COBiRY Drop. Ind), Chairman OF the Committee
on Military Affairs, gave notice That he would AJAX to-
morrow Tor vote on the bn. 10 reduce tne army A.,
The House then at Oclock took recess tll " the
evening being for the consideration oil tho Farm
bl.
The House met at 1880 o'clock aud went into Commit
tee of the Whole Mr. Tyner (ep, Ind in the chair on
the bill to amend the existing Customs and Internal
Revenue laws. the question being on tho lien taxing
hops ten cents per pound.
Mr. BANNING Glib. Rep. Ohio) moved to reduce the
tax 70 fonr cents pound. aud spoke strongly sup
Mir. sTANDEFORD Dem. KyJ opposed tho motion.
Afer considerable discussion the amendment was re-
iected with tho condition that should u in
tho Uonse ON striking ont the item "a To hops.
Mr. O'BRIEN dem, Md) moved to insert as an addi-
tIonal item On chrOmate and bichromate Of potassa
Al cents per pound" Adopted.
After discussion Mr.. TOWNSEND (Rep.. PENN moved
to In scr as an additional item ION mustard, packed
in package OF less Than ~ pouus UT III saos OF ill.,
20 cents per pound"
Mr. DAWES (Rsp., MlssJ protested against opening
up the whole tariff. II that was to be done, The Dil
u ght as well be abandoned at once.
Mr. Townsends amendment was rejected.
Mr. KENDALL Dem, New moved TO insert rs an
additional item: "On cruae b0rax ana baraclc acids
five cents per pound"
Mr. DAWES again appealed 10 the Committee not TO
admit any new into this bill. TDere could be no
excuse for this amendment when California ana
Nevada possessed mountains of DOraX and lakes OF
baracc acids.
Mr. Kendall's amendment was rejected.
item in regard tin by making IL read: Oh tin In
plates Sheets and terno aud taSgers tin, cent
per pound" Rejected, after discussion, by vote of 20
10 80.
Mr. WOODFORD Rep, N. " moved to assert as an
additional item On steel in ingOts bars coils. Sheets
and steel wire Of all Sizes y cents per pound lie
made an argument u favor his motion and VI spe-
cfc duty.
MIR DAWES renewed his appeal TO the Committee not
to allow the whole tariff question to be opened.
Mr.. KELLEY Qitp, PENN opposed any modification
OF the existing dulics.
Mr. KASSON (Rep, Iowa) desired reduction OF the
duty Steel but did not yet know the basis which
SPECIFIC rate should be arranged lie wished TO ad
inst the tariff that competition snail DO encouraged anu
not destroyed.
After further discussion Mr.. Woodforis amendment
was A. Jected
For Later Rporis see Frs! Pagsl