New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-26


Senator LOGAN with some sharpness expressed the
opinion that Senator Allison would do better 10 lay
the weight of his criticisms ana ms censure uP pm
the men who had labored to put LUMBER upon 'ne
free list.
THE TARIFF BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE.
DEMOCRATIC OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES WHO
WERE ABsENT-MR KEILEY's ADDRESS
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON Jan. 25-At last the Tariff bill has
been fairly brought before the House. and Chair-
man Kelley has delivered short speech explaining
commencing and defending its general PROVISIONS
Two and a half hours of tO-days session were
lost, partly through the fiibustering OF the
Democrats last night. which postponed the
Gnai votes on the Naval bill until this morning, and
partly because of their dilatory tactics this morn
frg in which they were assisted part of the time at
least, by Mr. Randall.
Chairman Kelleys motion to go into Committee OF
The Whole was resisted by the friends of the Bonded
Spirits bill, but after they had been defeated
on a division by vote OF loZ 10
30 they abandoned the struggle. AS soon as the
House was in Committee of The Whole, MIR. Carlisle
made the point thateach revenue bill must be taken
up in its order Nine or ten bills had therefore 10
he laid aside before the Tariff bill cOnld be touched
The first one provided for the admission free OF
duty of monument to General Washing
ton" measure In which the free trade
Democrats suddenly evinced the most lively inter
est. The exuberant Mr.. Springer declared that any
legisat in honor of the Father OF his Country
should never be slurred if he (Springer could pre-
vent it, S. s. Cox and other free traders called
loudly for the reading of the bill, which
being denied. Mr.. Springer demanded
division on the question of its consideration.
IA vote of SO to III against his motion appeared
to satisfy Mr. Springer for the time being, but he
soon rallied and made desperate efforts to keep IN
The load of the obstructionists during the ilibuser-
ing Messrs Carlisle and S. s. Cox kept neck and
neck with him, however and Mr. Randall was not
far behind at the finish although he started later
than his competitors.
Within an hour the House went into Committee
of the Whole and came out again nearly dozen
fumes Among the bills which must be laid aside
was the Tobacco bill. and there the free traders
reinforced by Mr.. Randall aud come
other tariff" Democrats, made desperate
stand If that bill could be taken up
II meant weeks delay at the very least. de-
mand for the yeas and NAYS was sustained MI
Randall and most of the other "tarih" Democrats
voting with the obstructionists. who evidently
hoped that by the time the call could be
finished the Senate resolutions of respect to
the memory of the late Senator Hill wOul1 be re-
oeived which, under previous order, would put an
end 70 further legislative proceedings for the day.
The tobacco men were defeated, 10l TO 146. Every
Democratic member of the Ways and Means
Committee voted with the minority as also did
two Republicans, Messrs JOrgensen and White.
The following Republicans, none of whom will be
members of the next Congress. were absent:
Messrs Camp, Crowley. Cornell, Darrall, Dezen-
dorf DunneIl, Fisher. Harris massachusetts, Hub
hell Hubbs Mason, McCook, Pacheco, Tyler,
Urner Van Voorhis Walter A. Wood and Young
eighteen in all Among those who voted ag inst tn
Tobacco bill were sixteen Democrats, about one
third of whom are classed tariff men. The result
of this vote put end to the hopes OF the obStruc
tionists for to-day at least
Chairman Kelley spoke only half hour.
his remarks being confined to the general
features of the measure, which he twice
described 1.-the best tariff bill ever
presented.to the American Congress" One of the
reductions did not receive the approval of his indi
yldua Judgment for he feared they would result in
harm to American interests nevertheless he
prepared 10 stand by the bill In all Its parts and
would submit no amendments except such
might be authorized by his committee. lie realized
that all such legislation must necessarily be enacted
In spirit of compromise, whereat there was some
raising of eyebrows and exchange OF significant
chances among Western Republicans who are very
distrustfu of any tariff compromise winch meets
the approval OF the venerable chairman OF he ways
and Means Committee. The attention OF the House
was specially called to new provision III the oli
praise. 1t provides as follows:
Any person having interest in the proper classification
and rating Of such merchandise whether as importer OF
similar merchandise which has paid higher duty,
manufacturer In this country OF similar ana competing
10 the Collector within ten days protest from such
decision, stating clearly ana ooeGl,sety us res-
ANIMATION Of the CASE and in the event Of the Collector
maintaining his original decision the SAID protestant
like manner as above provided carry the appeal
70 the hereby created provided that said import
err manufacture Aforesaid shall give bond to
secure all costs arising from such Intervention
Chairman Kelley appeared willing to do full JUS
t;ce TO the work of the Tariff Commission, but no
member of that body will be likely to complain that
the approval and praise bestowed were indlscrilni-
nate or unstnted. Most of the imperfecuons, Judge
Kelley appeared to think were due to haste and
want of time and the particulars he cited
did not appear TO DO OF extreme importance.
He praised the classification adopted by the
commission He appealed TO both sides To give the
bill careful and thorough consideration and he be-
sought Republicans to be constant aud punctual IN
attendance.
Carlisle remarked that the country would be dis
appointed if he did not make some statement as 10
what would be the reduction OF rates ami revenues
under the bill Judge Kelley replied that he did not
believe anybody could even make guess as to
that to Sa met redasSn
bis own estimate would be much larger and
neither included she reduction on account OF the
abolition of packages, Inland transportation
missions. etc, which amount 10 about III per cent
OF the duties. "
Judge kclleyS audience was dttnllNe Dut COluly
critical and not Represe ntative appeared will
ing TO commit himself by bestowing q
An effort will DO made to proceed
with the bill tomorrow, but it will require two
thirds vote 10 do So .
Mr. Randall still holds out against the adoption
Of the Hiscock rule, and ntlmaes that tine Demo-
Gratis will fiibuster il II shall be attempted.
Messrs HiscOok, Reed and other prominent lie,
publicans nevertheless urge that the attempt should
be made at once rs the new rule offers the only
hope for the passage Of the Tariff bill Inc prospect
bf that is admitted by it's most ardent friends TO be
growing fainter every day.
eTAPRJrCR AND KErCuIYM