Evening journal., 1889-12-27
MI AIS, uhkS ANU GOAL,
Tariff Hearings by the Ways
and Means Committee.
MANY WISH THE DUTY RETAINED.

interesting Arguments heaFd~-t tfeslueht
Harrison Again Goes Duck shooting.
Death Of Gen. George Al. Thomas
widow.
vAsHINcron Dec 27.-The tariff hear
'ings to be given by the ways and means
rommittee Of the house to interested parties
concerning the duties on variety Of articles
have begun. The committee was called to
order by Chairman Mckinley. Metals, ores
and coal, the first articles on the list, were
taken up George H. Ely. representing the
Western Iron Ore association Of Lake SUI
perior district. was the first witness. lie
stated that the home supply was equal to
the demand. and he favored the retention Of
che duty now imposed on the imported ma
teral
Voice from the Bay State.
Mr.. Tobey, Of Massachusetts,, manufaci
turer OF iron and steel, spoke in favor Of
free ores and coal He also presented statis-
tics showing the decrease in manufacture OF
iron articles in New England. He atsrib-
utes this decrease to the high rates sustained
by the railroads on coal and ores 70 points
In New England, and, on this account, be
says they are unable to compete with Penn
sylvania, where the transportation rates arc
much lower and supply consequently much
better
F. s Witberbee, Of the Eastern Iron Ore
association, strongly favored the retention
OF duty on these articles, and predicted an
1ncrease in this manufacturing business il
STEADY heme supply could be had and Che
present duty maintained
a Vigorous Protest by wire.
Chairman Mckinley here read a telegram
receivw6 from Smith M. Weed, Of New York,
stating that he was unable to be present and
vigorously protesting against the reduction
of the duties now imposed on metals and
ores Mr.. J. J. Dominies, representing the
Grown Point Iron company Of New York,
spoke in opposition TO reducing the duty on
coal and ores
An Equal Chance with Canada Desired.
Mr g. A. Graw, Of Pennsylvania, advo-
Gated placing provision in the tariff law
fn connection with coal to force Canada 70
give US as good rates as we give her This
ne says, will give the United States all the
hsrotection that this industry needs. as we
will serve ten square miles Of Canada trade
where she will serve one Of ours
idated company Of Maryland, stated that
the importation Of coal since 1879, and since
the duty has been reduced has doubled. To
remove the duty on coal, he stated, would
greatly damage the coasting trade Of this
country, and also cause reduction Of the
wares paid TO American miners
Mr. J. r Butler, a large manufactures of
pig iron, spoke strongly against any reduc-
tion.
". g Morris, manufacturer Of iron and
steel, SPOKE IN favor Of retaining the duty
on iron aud steel manufactured and in its
raw state Tue duty on plates, he said, was
mot sufficient, as a great deal Of this article
was being imported, and the home manu-.
facturers was almost entirely shut out
Lend and silver ores.
Mr. = Session. representing the smelling
industry, spoke of the importation Of lend
and silver ores from Mexico aud of the oh
1ection the people Of Colorado, Utah and
Montana have to this importation lie
favored the rulings made BY the secretaries
nf the treasury since 1883 in regard 20 the
Importation Of what Is commonly known az
silver lead ore. Mr.. l.. A. Holden advocated
taxing Oh imported ores Representative
Townsend, Of Colorado favored taxing these
ores when imported.
Cutlery Men Heard.
Representative Bartime, Of Nevada, said
be knew ali parties in bis state were high
protectionists for lead. He had seen Pres
dent Harrison about the matter, and The
president agreed with him. but did not feel
at liberty to 80 behind the decisions Of his
predecessor. W. f. Rockwell, of Connect
cut and Thomns w Bradley, president OF
che New York Knife company, were heard
in behalf Of the pocket knife manufacturers
The former stated that with proper protec
zion home manufacturers could supply the
demand Of the home trade and he advocated
increasinR the tariff duty on these goods. II
some protection was not given this indus.
try within five years It would 90 TO the wall.
The committee then adjourned for the day.
The President Duck Hunting.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27--At O'Clock Presi-
dent Harrison left the White House for a
duck shooting excursion on the lower Poto-
mac. lie went on Mr.. Bateman's yacht, and
was accompanied by Mr.. Bateman. Senator
Hawley, senator Edmunds, Justice Gray, OF
the supreme court aud Mr., John w Thomp.
son. the banker. The president will not re.
t1irn until Saturday.
Al the Shooting Grounds.
A dispatch from Aquia Creek. Va, say,
AfuriNeht iAHthisVu anu party anChofeu OH
Kichland for several hours The president
and party came ashore and after looking
eround and obtaining Information as 20
game, returned 70 the yacht The president
was favorably impressed with the site, and
expects to return in day or two and try
his hand on the game which abounds on tn,
river and in the surrounding country Rich
land is the former home OF Governor Lee
and is the most favored hunting ground fol
duck and quail on the river
Civil Service Reform.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 25. 1t Is expecte,
that the house committee on reform IN th,