The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-28
MIR. RANDALL's TARIFF BILL.

Provisions of the Measure To BE introduced
To-Day in the House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, June 2z-Mr Randall win to-
morrow introduce his tariff bill in the House.
The bill he saye, does not contain anything nov
ell or extraordinary, and is designed TO build up
much needed industries revive those that are
languishng, and remove inequalities in the ex.
listing law. He does not claim that the bill is a
complete or perfect measure of tariff revision,
but holds that it is decided step in the right di-
rection, and sufficient indication of the policy
that should be pursued in remodeling the tariff
and revenue laws. The changes in the rates
proposed are to go into effect the 1st of Janu-
ary, 1887 The additions to the present free list
I.are squared timber boards and lumber in the
rough, hubs for wheels and wood of all kinds in
the rough, jute butts and bristles The bill re-
peals all forms of internal revenue taxation
on tobacco of every description, and all laws re-
stricting its sale and disposition by farmers and
producers after Oct. / next. 1t allows draw
back or rebate of the full amount of taxes paid
on tobacco of every description held by manu-
facturers or dealers at the time the repeal goes
into effect 1t also permits, from and after the
passage of the act, the manufacture and sale OF
fruit brandies and wines free of internal reve-t
nue. taxes. Under the head of silk, silk goods
and leather gloves. the bill embraces the recon-
his letter Of June H. 1886, to the chairman Of
the committee on ways and means, already pub
lished. Wools are divided into three classes,
namely Clothing. combing and carpet woods.
In the first and second classes the duty is fixed
at 10 cents per pound, and on the third
class cents PER pound. Washed wool of the
first class is to pay double duty and on secured
woods of all classes the duty is fixed at three
iected if imported unwashed. On carded or
combed woods or tops, the duty IS fixed at 48
cents a pound and 10 per cent advalorem.
Wools on the skin are taxed the same rate as
other woods. Woolen goods. waste and hocks,
10 cents pound. Woolen or wgrsted cloths and
uenumerated manufactures of wool, valued at
not exceeding GO cents a pound 80 cents pound
and 35 advalorem; between go and 3d. 30 and 80
cents advalorenl; above 50, 30 and 40 cents ad-
valorem. Flannels, blankets knit goods, COM
posed wholly or in part of wool and all manu-
factures Of alpaca wools and the woois other of
animals not specifically enumerated, valued at
80 cents or less per pound, 10 cents per pound;
between 80 and 40 cents per pound, II cents; be-
tween 40 and so, Is cents; between GO and so. "a
cents, and in addition upon all the above named
articles. 80 per cent. advalorem. Women and
chidrens dress goods, coat Innings and goods of
like description, composed in part OF wool or AMI
NAL hair, not exceeding 20 cents per yard in
value, cents per square yard and 30 per cent
advalorem: above 20 cents. cents and 40 ad-
valorera. Clothing ready made and wearing ap-
parel, except knit goods nos enumerated, COM
posed wholly or in part OF wool or animal hair,
and wholly or partly manufactured, 45 cents per
pound and 45 cents advaorem. Marble, block,
rough or squared so cents per cubic foot; veiued
marble sawed dressed or otherwise, including
slabs and tiles, ST. per cubic foot. Salt in pack
ages. 10 cents per 100 pounds, and in bulk,
cents per 100 pounds.
The bill proposes to amend existing tariff laws
by striking out Section 2499 of the Revised
Statutes and substituting clause providing that
articles not provided for shall pay the same rate
of duty levied on the enumerated article which
it most resembles in material quality. texture
or use On unenumerated articles manufactured
of two more materials the duty shall be
assessed at the highest rata chargeabe if the
articles were composed wholly of the component
material of chief value The main features OF
the Hewitt bill are Incorporated, including the
clause removing the duty on alcohol used in the
arts the tobacco wrapper clause, and the admin
istratiye clauses