Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-09

hear demanded ever since tho unjust de-
cision of the Treasury Department that
sotton-ties were subject to tax OF 35 per
cent. ad rdlJrem.
Mr.. Butler: Then understand that the
increased duty has been put on by the
committee at the instance OF the few per-
sona engaged in the manufacture of cot
ton-ties in this country.
Mr.. Aldrich: This rate Is suggested by
tina FINANCE Committee because the COM
mittee believed it to be proper rate and
because it equalizes the rates on ties used
for one purpose with those on ties used for
Mr.. Butler: Then this high tax has been
mt on cotton-ties by the Finance Commit
tee of its own motion without suggestions
from human beings.
Ar Aldrich.. The Senator evidently de-
sires TO have it that way. will not COLI
tradict him.
DELIBERATE ROBBERY.
Mr. Rutler declared that the proposed
duty on cotton-ties was nothing more nor
less than deliberate, wanton piece of rob
berry and predicted that If it were carried
out. enabling combinations and trusts to
corner cotton-ties, the farmers of the South
would return to the use OF rope to bale
their cotton.
In the course Of the discussion Mr.. His
cock asserted that in his action on the bill
he had been actuated by patriotism, broad
craftsmanship. and the general welfare OF
the country. Unquestlonably,, MIR. Butler
asserted No senator would doubt for an
instant that the Senator from New York
has been actuated by broad craftsmanship,
philosophy. wisdom, and oil other high
qualities that adorn any man.
Further on in the discussion Mr.. Butler
asked Mr.. Aldrich whether the object Of
the bill was not TO reduce taxation.
Mr.. Aldrich: One object of the bill is to
reduce taxation on the article of sugar for
the benefit of the Senator's constituents.
If the Senator means TO ask me whether
the purpose of the bill is to reduce protec-
tive duties for the purpose OF reducing
taxation. say no.
THE BILL NOT TO REDUCE TAXATION.
Mr.. Butler: Then the Senator says that
il is not for the purpose of reducing taxa
ton.
Mr. Aldrich: Not by any means.
Mr. Butler Then we understand each
other.
Mr.. Aldrich: You do not understand me
at all. Now. have stated as plainly as
could that the purpose of the bill is TO re-
duce the revenue, and lin reducing the
revenue) to relieve the people OF this coun-
try from any burdens created by the tariff
or the internal-revenue law.
Mr. Butler: Is the object OF the bill to
reduce revenuei
Mr.. Aldrich: / have already stated that
that is one Of its objects.
Leaving that point. Mr.. Butler said that
what he complained of was that the pro
posed tax on cotton-ties would beprohlbi-
tory and that combinations would be form
ed to put up prices.
THE IsIQUITY OF THE BILL.
That was the iniquity, the enormity. the
outrage of the bill. He declared there was
nothing farther from his purpose than TO
injure any manufacturing industry in the
United States, but he could not support
the proposed increase of duty on cotton
ties. 1t was not broad craftsmanship nor
honest craftsmanship to select one class
and bleed il TO death III order 10 enrich an
other class.
At the close of Mr.. Buffers speech the
bill went over without any action on the
cotton-tie amendment.
A message from the President in refer
ence 10 the restitution among settlers in
Oklahoma was read and referred 70 the
Committee on Appropriations.
Mir. Hoar, from the Library Committee,
reported the Senate Joint resolution 10 ac-
cept from the National Encampmeut OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic a statue and
pedestal of the late General L. s. Grant 20
be erected in the Capitol, provided that the
design of the statue and pedestal shall re-
ceive the approval of the joint Committee
on Library, and it was passed.
Adjourned.
House of Representatives.
Mr.. Alutchler, of PENNSYLVANIA. was ex-
cused at his own request from further SER
vice on the Committee on Coinage, Weights,
and Measures and Mr.. Vaux, of pennsyl-
vania, was appointed to fill the vacancy.
The House then resumed consideration
of the general deficiency bill, the pending
question being on the amendment granting
a months extra pay to the employees of the
House and Senate.
no EXTRA PAY FOR EMPLOYEES.
The amendment was lost-yeas, ~;
nays, 10f.
Mr.. Vaux. of Pennsylvania. moved TO re-
commit the bill with instructions 10 the
Committee on Appropriations to report 1t
back with the clause appropriating S22,0 900
for deficiencies in the fees and expenses Of
United States marshals eliminated. Lost
yeas, 33 nays, l50
The bill was then passed.
Mr.. Cannon, from the Committee on
Rules, reported a resolution providing that
after the passage OF this resolution 1t shall
be in order after two hours debate, to
move that the House non-concur III the
Senate amendments TO the Indian appro-
priation bill, and To ask committee Of
conference.
Mr.. Enloe. of Tennessee raised the Ques-
ton of consideration in the interest, he
said. of the private calendar.
In order to Obviate Mr.. Enloe's objection
to the resolution. Mr.. Cannon stated in re-
spouse TO a question by Mr.. McComas. of
Maryland that II was the purpose of the
Committee on Rules 10 report resolutions
giving days to the consideration of bills
reported from the committees on Agricul-
ture and Labor and 10 the consideration
of private bills. If the Indian appropria-
ton bill could be disposed of to-day, unani-
nous consent would beasked to devote to-
morrow TO private bills.
The House decided-yeas 10. nays &C.
to consider the report of the Committee
on Rules.
Mr.. Rogers. Of Arkansas. having voted
in the affirmative for that purpose moved
a reconsideration.
Mr.. Cannon raised the point that this
was dilatory motion. The Speaker sus-
tanned the point.
ANOTHER APPEAL FROM THE SPEAKER.
Mr.. Rogers appeal from the decision.
The Speaker: The Chair declines to en-
terrain the appeal.
Mr.. Breckenridge moved to table the
motion. Lost-yeas. 81 nays, 100.
Then Mr.. Peel. of Arkansas, asked unani-
nous consent that the Senate amendments
to the Indian appropriation bill be nom
concurred in. giving as his reason the fact
that the Indian service was suffering, and
that il was necessary that the apprOpria-
ton bill be passed at the earliest day pos
sible.
Mr.. Breckenridge. of Kentucky, OBJ
jected.
Mr.. Cannon then demanded the previous
question on the adoption of the resolu-
ton. This motion was agreed to-yeas,
Ill; nays. SO,
Mr.. Dockery, of Missouri, moved to re-
commit the resolution. Rejected-yeas,
3d. nays. 50.
The question then recurring on the
adoption of the resolution, no quorum
voted and the House at y. Nj. took re-
cess until o'clock. the evening session to
be for the consideration of private pen
sion bill.
THE EVENING SESSION.
Nothing was done at the evening session.
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