New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-22
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
THE PROSPECTS OF THE TARIFF BILL
It's FRIENDS MORE HOPEFUL WORK OF THE IRON
AND STEEL MEN.
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WASHINGTON, Jan 21.-rhs prospect Tor tne
bas,ape of the Tariff bill at this session has con-
sderably improved within the last three days
Ihe expressions of hopelessness heard early III lhe
past week have inspired the leaders IN the senate
with spirit of determination and have hao Sohe
inch effect in the House. Ii is proOaoIe uhtV Tue
resolution providing for night sessions Oh INC
Senate will be passed tomorrow ana that untll tue
Tariff hill Is disposed of the usual morning hour
will he very much Curtaled or entirely suspended.
In the House the outcome depends largely upon the
ability of the Republicans to keep their ranks full
10 avoid making long speeches themselves and to
refuse unreasonable indulgence in this direction TO
the Democrats.
1--WE are unfortunate said a Republican Con-
gresham this evening :" in our leadership in this
matter Judge Kelley is earnest enough but he
has no plan of action and not systematic in such
struggle. KassOn has been acting queerly,
YOU know, in respect to the bill, and
the brunt of the fight may thus fall
upon Mckinley, modest gentleman, quite Inc x
perienced a leader IN parliamentary struggle OF
the kind we shall probably have. TIE Democrats
want long time for general debate; II our people
are wise they will not be given more than day or
two The general question has already been dis
russed at great length and nothing remains to be
SAID that was not said in the discussion OF last SEES
son npon the Tariff Commission bill. We should
demand the previous question and let them hhbus-
ter if they want to make that kind of a record"
The difference between the bills pending in the
two houses is not considered very wide one. being
rather of detail than of any general principal.
The IRON and steel men are in Washington in force,
and have been exerting all the pressure they can
bring upon members of the Finance Committee OF
the Senate 10 effect If possible, the substitution OF
the Tariff Commissions metal schedule for that re-
ported by the committee to the Senate. Last week
they persuaded the committee TO invite Mr.. OlVer,
OF the Tariff Commission, to come to Washington
ostensibly to answer some questions winch the
committee desired to put to him. but reality
to make an argument in favor OF the restoration
substantially of the Tariff Commissions metal
schedule. MIR. Oliver came and before
thee ommittee on Friday aud SATURDAY. mornings
The questions were asked him by Senator Sherman
md verbal replies were made by Mr. Oliver, but
they werenot convincing to the members of the com
mittee. The inquiry was not concluded. Mr.. OH
yer returned to Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon
and is expected back on Monday or Tuesday. when
he will probably be prepared to deliver his replies
OF argument in writing, embracing all that he and
those interested the work have 10 offer upon the
subject.
A criticism which is heard very frequently from
some of the most pronounced protectonists in Con-
press is IN substance, that the iron and steel
interests seemed determined to allow no bill 10 pass
which does not give them as much protection as
they have at present and that thew are suhsIan'
tally free traders in respecs 10 everything else
From present indications, ii seems probable that
their efforts will not be successful in their main
purpose although 1. is likely that the rate on pig
iron will be restored to IS 72-the rate commented
bv the CommissOn-and some modification OF he
sfeeI clauses will be recommended. hxDg some Inl-
tation the SIZE of Bessemer steeis which may
come in at Clio per cent 800
IL seems probable that the Naval Appro -riati on
hill will occupy the House until Tuesday night MI
Burrows of Michigan. IS to preside over the 4 ON.
IniItee of the Whole during the debate on the lari
bill IL Is Important that thoroughly COMPETENT
man should DE in the chair at that time and ihe
se!ec lion is regarded a. a most excellent one.