The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-01-25

per pound. On molasses testing not aDo'
"a degrees by the pOlariscope, . cents pc
gallon, and on mOlasses above %, 10 cent
per gallon. This amendment was in th
interest of free agricultural labor, he said
and IL would, of course, excite the earnes
opposition of q large and active lobby IL
the interest of reliners.
Mr.. Ingalls, said that the statistics OF tim
ber and wood consumption OF this country
were very interesting. More than w,
600, 600 of our people still use wood as fuel
and the amount so consumed last year wal
worth more than $500, ,0G0,0DO. Our annua
consumption of wood II was estimated
requires the product OF 5,OO,OOl
square miles ofheavily timbered land, and
even on the most liberal estimates the
supply probably would not last longer than
fifteen years. The argument that duty on
foreign lumber was required for the protec-
ton OF American labor, was somewhat at
tenuated by the fact shown by statistics, that
average wages paid persons engaged
in that occupation = was less than
rs cents per day. III ha considered
olly the interest of the peopie of his state
he would hesitate TO vote for the reduction
proposed by the senator from Iowa, be-
cause the relief given would be insiignit::
cant, but the other aspect Of
the question presented by the SEN
ator from Delaware was OF great
national importance-the necessity for the
prevention of the destruction Of forests
around the headwaters OF our rivers. Syria
and Spain and Palestine and Italy were IL
Illustrations of the evils resulting from the
destruction of forests. He would like to
see this schedule separated,I.o as to admit
free of duty timber squared or sided, sawed
board plank, deals, white wood and other
sawed timber and laths.
Mr.. McDil said he would withdraw his
motion in favor of that proposed by IT,
gals.
Mr.. Morgan thought the duties proposed
in schedule ought to be reduced 80 per
cent.
Mr.. Plumb said his vote upon the tariff
bill would be given on the theory OF pro-
lection, but he did not understand that the
theory had any application to the major
portion of this schedule. 1t was not the
question, how much protection should be
given American capital or labor
engaged in the production OF lumber, the
real question was, how much should be ad-
ded to the enormous fortunes already made
by owners of pine lands in the
country. The argument of the senator
from Michigan, on Saturday, that farmers
west ought to favor protection for manufac-
turers, because their own products were
protected was delusive. The protection
given wheat by the tariff amounted to no.
thing. In dealing with this whole ques'
ton of readiustmeut Of the tariff, we
should remember we are entering upon
new era of things in this country; we are
on the threshold of the day OF small econo-
mics and comparatively small returns upon
capital. The people of his state were
in favor OF reasonable protection.
They had no desire to strike down existing
industries, but regretted utterly the doc
tripe of higher duty, the lower the price,
ought to be applied to everything.
Mr.. Van Wyck accepted the amendment
proposed bv Mr.. ingalls, as substitute Tor
his own motion to strike out most OF the
articles in the schedule.
Mr.. Ingalls, amendment was agreed to
25 to %. 1t strikes from the bill
and puts on the free-list lumber,
squared or sided, not specially
enumerated, sawed board plank, deal Is Of
hemlock, white bass, sycamore and all
other articles of sawed lumber; also laths,
shingles and pine and spruce clap-boards
Mr.. Morgan moved to take cedar, lignum
vitae, lance, box, mahogany, rose wood,
attn wood and all cabinet wood manufaC-
tured out of the free list, and impose on
them 90 per cent. ad valorem duty. Lost
Mr.. Cockrell offered a resolution, pro-
viding for taking up the tariff bill each day
after Tue regular UlOFlllllE DuellltsSt anu
considering it till as late as 6 p. N. Laid
over till tomorrow
Mr.. Morrill, stated that the metals sched-
ule would probably be considered to-mor-
row. Adjourned
Immediately aiier the Seadhie ,. ht
journal, Hiscock called Tor the regular
order, and refused to yield to several re-
publican members who desired to ask
unanimous consent, reminding them that
there had been a caucus Friday afternoon
Under the call of states a number of bills
were introduced and referred.
Among them was one by Rosecranz,
empowering journalistic writers TO procure
and receive protection
after their articles have been published.
BY Willetts, OF Michigan For the further
of bgamy and polygamy.
On motion of Caswell, of Wisconsin, the
joint resolution passed approprlating $780,
0U0 10 continue the work OF the census
bureau.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23Apetitions Of iron
workers were presented, protesting against
the reduction of duties.
Mr.. Van Wyck, from the pensions com
mi'tee. submitted the repor, in behalf of
the minority of the committee in favor of
the passage of a bill giving increased pen
siOHs ~ OHe-arled au ODC-lcgged soldiers,
but as majority report had not been made
it could not be received.
Mr.. jackson said the majority report
would be ready in few days.
Mr.. Morrill,, at 1880, moved 10 proceed
with the consideration OF the tariff, saying
that If the motion was agreed to he would
assume the senate preferred to take up the
bill early each day rather than hold even
ing sessions The motion was adopted
without opposition, and the senate began
of the metals schedule.
Mr. Miller, OF New York, moved to make
lie duty on non ore and drOss on residium
from burnt pyIites at 81 per ton, instead OF
20 cents, as in the bill. long argument
during which Mr. Beck said be
would move to put iron pyrites on the free
list.
HOUSE.
Butterwortb, Of Ohio, introduced bill
providing for the appointment Of seven
at $40 per day each, to in
7esigate all questions relating 10 the es-
and maintenance OF a reas0 n
.ble and just transportation tariff for pas
.ngers and freight by railroads or other
nodes Of transportation. Referred 10 the
on Pacific railways.
HiscOck offered a resolution, providing
hat daily sessions OF the house extend un-
ii .. m. Referred 10 the committee on
-ules.
Young, Of Ohio. introduced the following,
which were referred: To retire Rufus In
gals with the rank Of majOr-general; a. O,au-
.hOrizing the president % extend the patent
granted f0r methods 10 increase the capac-
~ Of oil wells.
DezendOrf, from the naval committee, re-
ported the bill 10 place Representative
smalls colonel on the retired list Of The
navy. with the rank Of captain. Ordered
printed and rec0fnmitted.
Valentine reported the Anderson agri-
cultural commission bill agreed on By The
5u,nmittee yesterday. Referred 10 con-
miftee Of the whole.
Ran-V. OF Massachusetts. from the elect
ions COMMITTEES reported resolution in
he Jones-S Shelly Alabama contested cases .di
-scfing q special committee q members %
proceed % the 4th Alabama district and
axe evidence In the matter, pending the
sUntest. The resolution vent over
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