Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-25
SENATE TARIFF BILL
The Proposed Substitute for the
 Mills Bill
IT'S DISCUSSION STILL RIFE.


 the Finance Commtttee-An Isnport- l
 amt Interstate Commerce Decision. l
 Internal Revenue for the Xsar-Do- |
 fngs oT the Houses.
 WAsH1Nar <. July 25.-There has been l quite an exodus from the House stpce the passage of the Mills bill. Both sides had kept their forces in close attendance but now there is scarcely a quorum in the House, ana there probably will not be one in the ctty after this week. The Senate will work rapidly to complete the appropriation bills.
 There is a general disinclination to do much more except routine business. The calendars are crowded, but there is very small pro- portion of objectionable measures upon them. There will be an attempt to select those Of general importance and let the rest go over till winter. 8
 There was a full meeting of the Senate Fi- nance Committee this morning. and m hour was devoted to the informal discussion Of line of action in regard to the tarin. Nothing was determined, but at the time of adjourn ment there was an understanding that the Republican majority of the committees would get together and see if an agreemens could be reached in respect to 6 measure to oe SUD- mitted as a substitute for the Mills bill.
 If successful in this, the measure is likely to be laid before Republican cactus, ana, when shaped to meet any conflicting views which may be developed there, 1t will De laid before the Democrats of the Finance Com mittee, and by them before Democratic caucus for the consideration of line or pol icy on their part.
 With SO many elements of uncertainty no one feels like venturing guess as to the kind of measure if any, which may be submitted, or the length of the session. But It IS ex- p cted that the present week will determine pretty clearly the course of future events.
 Tho Interstate Commerce Commission has announced an opinion prepared by Commits sioner Schoonmaker, dismissing the compiaint of the New Jersey Fruit Exchange against the Central Railroad Company of New Jersey ana the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company.
 The point in controversy was the reason ableness of the rates on peaches from points on the defendants lines in New Jersey to New York City, but as 1t was unquestionably shown by the evidence that the peaches were deiiv- cred in Jersey City, and the carriage to New York was by the consignee. the commission holds that the transportation was entirely within the State of New Jersey, and therefore beyond it's jurisdiction. The opinion says:
 It is thought appropriate to observe, how. ever, that in view of the increasing volume oi business in the peach traffic and the increased competition in the New York market, a req sonable reduction in the rates might be just; that rates which were probably reasonapie and necessary in the infancy of tho business might now be reduced to some extent and still leave a reasonable margin Of pronts. These are said to be considerations which address themselves to the sense of lusuce oI the carriers and rest on the principle oi fair dealing that is due between tne eafFteFS- Ano their customers.
 Jos. s. Miller, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, has made preliminary report of the operations of the Internal-Revenue Bu- reau for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1888. The total collections for the year were $124,- 326, ,474, as against SIS, ,837 ,301 for the pre- vious fiscal year, being an increase of S5, 4oS,- IFS. The cost of collection for the year was S3. .9SS 900, exclusive of the amount expended for the printing of internal-revenue stamps. In case this amount Is not increased by items yet to be settled, the percentage of cost of collection will be about 3.2 per cent of the amount collected. The Commissioner says that under the conditions now existing with l regard to pending legislation. etc., 1t is im- l possible to make an estimate of the probable collections for the current fiscal year. The collections were made up as follows |: On spirits S69, ,S06 166 an increase of $S, ,476,- s45; on tobacco $50, ,662, ,4s1. an increase of $554, ,S64; on fermented liquors $23, SPA ,21S, an increase of $1, ,402 ,031 on oleomargarine 1 eS64, ,14O, an increase of $40 ,i92; banks and
  laneous $165. .316, decrease of $S4, ,172. The 1 collections were greatest in Illinois, New York. Kentucky, and Ohio in the order named. There was an increase of 27S. .220. 300 cigarettes and 56, Al ,207 cigars manufactured during the year.
 Bills for holding terms of the United States courts in the State of Nebraska, in Salina, Kan. 1 Owensboro, Ky, Newark, N, J.. and Quincy, l nl., and to subdivide the Western Judicial District of Louisiana, were reported from the l Judiciary Committee and passed by the Sen- ate bill establishing the fees and expenses of examining surgeons was reported and placed l on the calender.
 l In the House of Representatives, on motion
 of Mr. Lawler the Senate bill was passed ap-
 propriating $20O, 900 for the erection of pub lic building in Chicago to be used as an appraisers warehouse.
 ! On motion of MT. Blount the Senate bill was passed prohibiting the transmission through the mails in transparent envelopes of
 of matter which would be prohibited if printed or written on the outside of ths envelope.
 MT. Lehlbach from the Committee on Pub iic Buildings and Grounds, reported the reso iution for the employment of an electrical engineer to make plans and specifications foI lighting the House and Committee rooms by electricity, and to solicit proposals for the
 work. Adopted.
 MT. Springer submitted the conference re port on the bill providing for an additiona
 associate justice of the Supreme Court of Da
 kota. The report, which states that the btl
 now provides for two additional justices, wal
 agreed to.
 Ives Bobs Up Serenely.
 CINCINNATI. July 25.-Henry s. Ives, ofNev
 York, supposed to be in Canada, unexpectedl!
 surrendered himself in Judge Schroeder
 court this afternoon to answer to an indict
 ment against him charging embezzlemen } from the Cincinnati, Hamilton Dayton Rail
 way Company.
 George H. stayner, ex-president of the Cin
 cinnati, Hamilton & Dayton, also surrenderet
 and both gave bonds to appear when wanted