The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-03
THE HOUSE.
Another Day Devoted to Ways and Means
Committees Tariff Bill.

Another Day Devoted to Ways and Means
Committees Tariff Bill.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Mr McCook, OF New
York, presented a memorial of the Chamber Of
Commerce, of New York, urging Congress TO pass
bill limiting the coinage Of the silver dollar to
the requirements of the people,
Petitions were presented protesting against
the transfer of the revenue marine life-saving
and coast survey services to the Navy Depart
ment.
On motion of Mr. Paysou, of Illinois, resou-
ton adopted calling on the Secretary of the
Interior for information relative to the Leaven-
worth, Pawnee g. Western railroad.
After the appointment OF cOnferees on the
postOffice appropriation bill, the House went
into committee OF the whole on the tariff, the
pending amendment being that offered by Mr.
Curtin, OF PENNSYLVANIA, to Increase the duty on
tanning bark from 10 to 20 per cent. ad valo'
rem.
After debate, Mr.. Curtins amendment was
agreed tO-9S to IA. The clause now reads
extract of henock and other barks used for
dyeing and tanning, not otherwise provided for
in tins act 20 per cent. al valorem"
After spirited debate upon the question OF
quorum voting on the amendment TO the
varnlsn clause. during which Mr.. Mills, of
Texas, charged Mr.. Aldrich of Illinois, with
utterng "a falsehOod, but subsequently retracted
the remark, the clauses relative TO varvlsh were
agreed upon rs follows: ''Shellac varnsh, 20
cents per gallon, and in addition thereto AN
amount equal to the internal revenue tax on the
alcohol contained therein. varnlSh other than
Shiac, 40 per cent nd valorern, and in addition
thereto amount equal to the internal revenue
tax on the alcohol Contained therein"
The chemical schedule having been concluded,
Mr.. Morrison offered AN additional clause pro
vidng that in July, 1884, there shall be levied
and collected us TAX paid on the articles OF
goods, wares and merchandise in this schedule,
only 80 per cent of the duties imposed on
sad articles severally; such reduction would
help the manufacturing interests, and, on the
Oathnf protection. could not possibly affect the
question of wages. The amendment was lost
70 tO94.
Mr. Tnwnshend offered as a substitute FOR the
whole schedule n proposition prhviding that for
two years following July l, 1888. there shall be
a reduction OF 20 per cent. from existing taxes
in the chemical schedule: for the succeeding two
years further reduction OF 10 per cent, and
after thar further reduction of 10 percent.
Schedule b, earthenware and glassware, was
then consid. red. Many amendments were Of
fared and rejected, and the debate continued at
great length. During the discussion Mr.. Ham
mOnd remarked that every time an industry was
reached, somebody arose and said: ''rhis ia All
infant aud has to he taken care of" Thus, in
the anguag" of the President in his veto of the
river and harbOr bill, Gas the bill becomes more
objectionable II secures more support"
Mr. Tucker ridiruled the idea that an industry
which only required 80 per cent. protection in
its infancy should, III its manhood, receive 90
per cent. protection.
Mr., Carlisle moved to strike ornamented
earthen, stone and crockery ware from the list
OF articles to pay 60 per cent. advaloreIu.
Mr.. Guenther moved TO change the duty on
green and colored glass bottes. walls, de,ait0hns,
pound to 30 per cent advalOrem.
After "a long debate the motion was agreed to,
81 TO II, so the rate remains at 50 per cent. ad-
ValOrem
The committee then rose.
Mr. Cannon, from the committee on apprOpri-
ations, reported the legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill. Referred to the
committee of the whole. He gave notice, under
direction OF hIs committee, that he would move.
on Monday TO pass the bill under suspension OF
the rnles. II he cOnld be recognized by the
Speaker for that purpose.
Mr. Blackburn-Will the gentleman he candid
enough TO state that the authority given him to
move suspension of the rules tn pass the bill was
not the unanimous action of the committed
Mr.. CannOn-I voice the action of tine commit
tee The committee acts by majority. OF
course. am perfectly willing to state that am
directed by strict party vote.
Mr.. TOwnshend-DO you want to vote away
$2O.O0O.OOO without an opportunity to debatei
Mr.. HIscnck-That is tue proposition exactly.
1t is an appropriation bill carrying The pay roll
Of the executive departments, and we will
ing tntmke the responsibility of passing IL with
out debate.
Mr. Robinson, OF MassaGhusetts-You passed
the suadry civil bill without debate i'll the Forty
sixth Congress.
Senate joint resolution was passed authOrz
ing the public printer to remove certain mate
rails from the government printng-hOuse.
The House then adjourned, though AN attempt
made by the advocates of the whisky
bonded extension bill IL pr0lnng the session lOr
the purpose OF securing night session on Mon
day next for consideration of the measure