Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-12
The Morrison Tariff bill.

THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY REPORTS
The majority report OF the ways and means COM
mittee, accompanying the Morrison tariff bill,
drawn up by Mr. Morrison himself. after calling at
tenton to that part OF the Presidents message re-
commencing some ''SuDstantial reduction in the
tariff, advised by the tariff commission" gives
statement to show the reduction effected by the
tariff bill, passed at the last session. not to have ap-
preached that recommended by the tariff commits
sion. 1t then explains the provisions of the new
bill, and states that While the nominal reduction is
20 per cent, the actual reduction effected will be
1875 per cent. This, it is estimated will amount to
s3l 600 coo direct, and imneasurable Indirect relief
to the people After analysis OF the manufacturing
interests OF the country the report In conclusion
says that the calamity Of frequent recurring indus
trial embarrassment and enforced fdleneSs is insep
arabic from the enormtles OF our protective sys-
ways fall upon the laboring poor Appended TO the
report is statement upon the subject OF imports
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The minority report prepared by Mr.. Mckinley is
more V0ulninOuS than that OF the majority, and
| from about the same facts draws very different
conclusion, declaring that what the country needs
Is protection for home industries and relief from
Congressional agitation of the tariff question
| Steam Railroad Routes i'm This CITY.
WHAT SENATOR GoRMAN SAYS.
| Senator German believes that his bill offers the
best solution OF the local railroad problem yet
posed. He said talking to STAR reporter, that he
regarded the routes laid down In his bill as the
uuSC IedSlUie VI pIOpOSeu, ana ne InOught the
entire measure in the interest OF the public and
fair to the railroads ssNow" continued the Senator
"the Baltimore and Ohio wanted to go through
there indicating the west side OF the CapitoD, but
| that wouldn't do"
"Did the B. and o. propose to go through ,cest of
| the Capitol building?" asked the reporter
"Oh certainly" responded the Senator. "They
could get through on that route for $500 600 less
! than the other"
Speaking OF union depot, Senator German said
there ought to be one but he was opposed to ocat-
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where it could be reached by street cars and within
easy walking distance. ''Somewhere south of the
| mall, he said, mot too Tar away"
| Society Notes.
Mrs. and Miss Fox, OF Highland Place. held q
| large reception yesterday afternoon, assisted by
Philadelphia, and Master Ned and Miss Marie Louise
| Cutter. Mrs. Fox and Miss Emily will be at home
be observed for receiving.
| Mr.. and Mrs. John N. Bovee celebrated the twen-
tieth anniversary OF their wedding in most de-
lghtful manner, at their residence street. last
evening. The house was beautifully decorated with
flowers, the effect OF which was heightened by the
display, in one OF the rooms, Of handsome array Of
tokens sent In by friends to mark the OCCASION one
noticeable feature being large basket OF rare
| flowers, from the center OF which rose two white
doves. A bOuntiful collation. and choice selections
OF music by Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis added to the attrac
tiOns OF the evening, all OF which were greatly
joyed the large number guests who cheered the
!. occasion by their presence.
| A brilliant audience greeted the "Cercle des
Precieuses Rdicules" at Willard Hall last evening
The plays and music were all well rendered Among
the many distinguished persons present were Baron
| Fava, Marquis Dalla Vale, Mrs. Hugh McCulloch
Mrs. Hfldrup, MIR. and Mrs. John Savage, Hon
| Horatio King and wife, Senor Madreno and the
Misses DOminguez-
Miss Helen Raborg, one Of the society favorites Of
Baltimore, who has been visiting the Misses Simp-
| son on e street, where she was the recipient OF
many pleasant attentions has returned to her home
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Barker, OF New Bedford
are making short visit here as the guests OF Pay
Inspector and Mrs. Washington, 1904 street.
| Miss Hattie Whiting, whose musical talent has
secured her such marked recognition I'm critical
Boston, is brief visit to her parents In this CITY,
| TIE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE-In the Maryland
! senate yesterday, bills were introduced to fix a
standard weight and quality Of canned goods. In
| the house bills were introduced TO regulate the
| working hours Of women and children In Baltimore
CITY, to allow sacred concerts in Baltimore on Sun
day; to prevent the consolidation OF gas companies.
The senate went into executive session shortly
after noon, and hlibuStered all day and night over
| the appointments OF supervisors of election
| Bishop Wigger refused to allow the funeral of
William Hayden and his wife, who died at Patter-
son. N. j.. ON Friday, take place from the church.
| because the Haydens diSOOeyed an order OF the
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