Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-19
rTlSI0y OF THE TARIFF.
,-,r INSTEAD OF AID VA
sPh, Poa1'H ~ DUTIES PROPOSED.

,apping Addresses Circular
ceeI manufacturers and others
be''.' y.helr views on the Subject
A'A'DA .t,g Points Which Have u
nm l'''r,ne on the Question.
,r..uNGroN. July 1S.-Ihe following
-i.- letter mas been prepared, and is
/ ". .ent out to manufacturers and
| ~. interested in the Industrial arts:
l'' ,a,.sucation of the methods of entry
Au ,'',',,,issment of imported merchan-
sAu elP' .1,Wn that the tariff laws are
'e s,adej by underyaluatiOn wher-
par, f,,,iss are levied al yalorem. The
t'a .,geosted for this evil is the
TrIg! ~ ,ppcific duties. With view
faJOI'9D ''.-,n., information on this subject,
NAV be- useful to Congress in fiscal
"lNNi.ii,n and as an aid in the improve
rs.,'' s.''l tb. customs revenue system IL is
l'. -,i nrorar to ask the advice OF those
r-,I, Interested in the various indus
IN art. M the country, which may be
5. %,lpd by tariff legislation, ana whlca
,ssr more or less by reason OF deIectlVet
&nstbois Of Administration.
SPECIFIC DUTIES.
4 Van are therefore requested to give
,iews as to the feasibility of
.rlfyinr the tariff and making
t,n specitic so far as appli-
aIi,io important articles, such as are
'ais or rr6iuced in the United States, in
rs,cb geu are interested, or with which
4 sra familiar, with as tull information
NJ t6s sub,rct as YOU may be pleased to
"hmr ID IS desirable that in addition
A &a..abe3ulp showing the rates of spe-
Il &f,duiy which, in your opinion, should
II layiad upon various kinds and quail
II merchandise embraced therein, the
81 normstlon furnished may cover the fol-
= Orng points:
Il Commercial or technical desig-
ston Of the article with sample or
anTes.
COST or PRODUCTION.
Sf5ea.-The cost OF production Of
II gypn unit Of quantity by weight or
e es50ra With the following details as to
acb kind or quality Of the article, viz.
N0l materials, character Of the same
as for example, ii wool, the kind of
mn whether of foreign or domestic
8rgln: il foreign what part of the value
eyresents the duties paid thereon, the
stof labor in detail, giving each item
eedoaly and rates of wages paid,
prating expenses and how distributed,
.qrest or other elements OF cost not
Oyerel by the above.
ldhL-A description of the buildings
{ ni machinery, and the amount of CAPT
& invested IN each.
FWrh-lf a foreign article OF q similar
nd anG quality is subject to ad valOrem
. uty, state, as nearly as practicable, the
#pectc equivalent per a given unit Of
4 eight or measure.
81 SPECIAL ADVANTAGES.
81 F18,-Mention any exceptional element
advantage or disadvantage in manu-
actuIug, such as the location Of the fac
ny with reference TO the market or
s rals Of transportation, accessibility of
Iple' nature OF the power or kind
machinery used. character OF labor en-
o!eG- rates OF wages paid, amount of
xes Or exemption from taxation, etc.
NJ are also requested to forward such
formation as YOU may be able to submit,
l0Tlhg the relative cost Of manufacture
lle same article IN the United States
ll 10 Europe, particularly with regard
lae cost OF labor as affected by the rate
wages paid in different countries.
'ale now much the total cost of a given
ul q production is increased In the
lli5a states over European countries
reason of the difference in wages paid,
loved W.
EVASION OF DUTIES.
eiale also 10 what extent, with your
lO".edgeoi the special trade with which
7" business is connected, the present
w. imposing taxes on imported articles
y ueen eyaded, and how the same can
y.Irecled, whether by specific duties
oueI Wise and to what extent the
'le iillluslry With which you are con-
.su mas suffered from this cause. 1t
NJ, Intended that your reply shall be
,r... - W lhe lorm or scope Of inquiries
W wy ~, ou.gsested, but YOU are invited to
,1e lu'iest expression OF your views
..e general subject Indicated in such a
pI,yi p',Ii!. ana Iorm as Won may deem best.
es,,u 5,.1Ol VIII not be given to names,
.4l' ..3.,'.g5' w lacts relating to the business
mI'' ,.uua or corporations. These
~, utated AS private, if 80 desired.
# Wy lepIy atyOur earliest convenience
"! respectfully.
DANIEL MANNING,
secretary Of the Treasury.