Mohave County miner., 1890-09-27
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Correspondence Of TINS NINER
WAanIN1lrfaN Serlfnrnha.r ODD 1900

say the men who ought 10 know all about
such things. Even II the tariff bill should
go into effect October l, as Is provided as
Il now stands, treasurery officials state
that not more than 10000 900 will be
needed by the importers TO get all Of their
goods out Of the bonded warehouses, and
the lack Of that amount, II IL was lacked,
which the authorities deny, certainly
could not cause any serious money trou-
bic. Besides, prominent men OF both
political parties are investigating the
matter, and the opinion is unanimous
among them that the conference commit.
tee will change the date on which the
tariff bill is to 20 into effect, IL there lie
the slightest indication that the date nov
in it--0ctober will disarrange the
business Of the country. In fact the date
is almost certain TO be changed anyway,
az il is hardly possible for the bill 10 be
finally passed, signed by the president
and placed in the hands Of the customs
officials at every port in the United
States by October /.
The bill is nov in the hands of the
House COMMITTEES on ways aud means,
which has decided to recommend nom
concurrence in all Of the Senate amend.
ments. II there Is no unexpected delay,
it ought TO be before the conference com
mittee by the middle Of the week. Then
a fight will begin over the Objectionable
The sugar lobby are
bringing all their influence to bear in
favor OF the Senate sugar amendment,
and the cordage manufacturers are fight
ing tooth and toe nail against the reten-
ton Of the free binding twine amendment.
The Democrats do not seem disposed to
obstruct the bill the express themselves
az being willing 70 look on while the Re-
publicans fight Il out among themsel yes.
II is not likely to be much of fight,
anyway the fighting strength Of this con-
sress is pretty nearly used up
II is amusing TO disinterested party
10 hear the charges which Democrats and
make against each other Of
money corruptly in the Maine
election. The amounts named are per.
fectly ridiculous-more in some instances
Than either party has ever had in prssi. |
iential contest
The Republican senators in caucus
nave decided 10 consider the following
Anti-lottery bill; repeal Of
he timber culture act; establishing pri-
rate land claim courts; relief Of q. S. |
supreme Court; eight hour law, etc.
transfer Of revenue marine to navy de-
'artment; pure food tthis Is Senator
Paddock's DILL, and the superstition is
hat the Senate will pass il as a substitute
or the House compound lard BILL; In
Ian depredations; National bankruptcy /;
extending interstate commerce Iaw to
telegraph companies, and bills relating
o the District Of Columbia. II is a big
and those that are not acted
ipon before the conference report on the
arif bill Is made, will not stand much
how OF eating through at this session.
The civil service investigating commit
ZEE has adjourned until December. and
many people, including some of,the mem
'ers Of the committee, wish it was never
o meet again.
Saturday was devoted by the Senate
o eulogizing the late Samuel J. Randall,
nd by the House TO performing a like
eryice for tie memory OF the late Senat-
II Beck.
Senator Plumb's amendment TO the
arif bill, making provision for a per-
nanent tariff commission, to be COM
'ossd Of five members, not more than
hree TO belong TO one political party,
meets with the commentator OF nearly
II thoughtful people. True, 1t seems a
title like shutting the doors after the
'orses are gone, to add such an amend
nsnt 10 tariff bill, but 1t Is good idea
nd had better come late than not at all
The Democrats got the best OF the
louise Rules during last week, and by
quorum prevented the seating
I the two negro contestants whose claims
ad been fayorably reported by the cleo.
ION committee. This week the Repub-
cans expect TO get the upper hand again
y having quorum Of their own mem
ers present; all leaves Of absence have
cen revoked and absent members tele-
raphed TO return. But telegraphing and
citing them here are two different
lings.
There is a bill now before the Senate
ldiciary committee which many people
blink will, II it becomes law, have a ]
,ndeney 10 clear up the doubts az 10 Just
hat are the rights Of the United States '
! Behring Sea. II was introduced by
enator Ingalls,, and the object is 10 get a .
ecision on the subject is TO get decis- I
On from the Supreme Court IL
IL is stated here today on what appears
, be good authority, that an agreement 4
a. been reached 10 postpone the date
n the tariff bill to go into effect, TO Feb
Iary, 1891. That would be sensible and
isy way OF ending the controversy. 4
No date can yer be set for adjournment