Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-19
THAT TARIFF. BILL.
There Are Many Evidences Of Snags
Ahead Of Il.
THE SUGAR BOUNTY,
Louisiana Protests Against Its Withdrawal.
Hoge-Gencrai Washington Notes.
prom Our Regular Correspondent,

and Means Committee have had a busy
week trying TO put the finishing touches
on the tariff bill. A great deal OF work
has been done. 1t was supposed that the
listening to appeals had closed weeks ago,
but number Of delegations were subse-
quently given Informal hearings because
there was much protesting against GER
tain plans which the newspapers report
ed had been agreed upon. Chairman VIII
son and his associates have maintained
a reticence that would do them credit II
they were In the diplomatic service. but
this has been absolutely necessary. else
they could not have possibly finished
preparation OF the bill inside OF three or
-FOUR months. When they report the mea-
sure their work will really only begin. II
Is not expected, either. that the measure
as agreed upon in committee will give
satisfaction, except, perhaps. In a general
way; and that is what the committee
want. II the proposed changes suit the
country at large they will be satisfied.
and that fact viii not be ascertained until
after the congressional elections OF next
year.
PROTESTS ANTICIPATED.
Many industries will be affected In a
way that is apt to cause loud protests
from certain States. For instance. II It
Is finally decided to recommend an In
crease in the tax on tobacco, the con-
gressmen representing States In which
that staple is produced will oppose vigo-
rously that section of the bill. Whether
the North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee
and other members would oppose the en-
tire bill because OF an increase In the tax
on the weed is another thing. II Is very
doubtful II they would. They could pro-
test, and then take the best things that
are offered, for they all profess to be
tariff-reformers. anxious 60 lessen the
general burdens Of the people, and the
Democratic platform denounced the pres
ent Mckinley tariff as being responsible
for all the ills with which the country
has been afflicted since 1t went into ope-
ration.
LOUIsIANAS POSITION.
The Louisiana delegation announced to-
day that II the committee should recon-
mend the abolition of the bounty that IL
now paid on sugar, and should place
sugar on the free list, as is generally
believed 10 be the policy Of the COM
mittee, the six votes in the House from
their State would be cast against the
entire bill, and the Louisiana members
would do everything In their power 10
defeat its passage. They could not sue
coed I'm the House. but when 1t comes
To the Senate, the Louisiana senator's
would be in q better position TO oppose
IT, owing TO the close margin over there
between the two parties.
Several other Democratic senators are
shaky on the tariff, notably those from
New Jersey: and the present outlook IN
dicates that the bill will have 10 encoun-
~
tons before 1t finally becomes law.
THE SUGAR SCHEDULE.
As was pointed out some time ago In
the Dispatch correspondence, the sugar
schedule is the most difficult one with
which the committee has had to deal. The
bounty cannot stand unless the Demo-
cratic party goes squarely back on It's
principles. TO remove It and not substi-
tute a duty Of from / cent 10 IL cents
per pound will seriously cripple II not
annihllate the sugar Industry OF the
United States. And when the tax IS re-
stored UP will 20 the price of sugar TO
the consumer, unless the refined article
Is practically placed on the free list.
Sugar is so generally used in the homes
Of the land that an Increase I'm the price
" the commodity after 1t has been 50
cheap for the past two years must
result N great harm 10 the party IN
power.
According to the best information OBJ
tainable. the committee will have palmer
sailing If the proposition to tax incomes
is incorporated in the forthcoming bill.
The prevailing opinion is that 1t Will
include an income-tax.
COLLECTOR SIMMONS.
Fx-Congressman Simmons left the city
this morning for his home, at New
berne, n. c. He has qualified as Collector
Of Internal Revenue for the Eastern Dis
trict Of North Carolina, but has executed
only a temporary bond. He was com
pelied 70 do this because. not having
been confirmed by the Senate, no was
only temporarily reappointed by the
President. When confirmed by the SEN
ate Mr.. Simmons will have TO 80 over
the whole thing again and execute a
fresh bond. He expects to so 70 Raleigh
about the middle Of next week, and VIII
AXE charge OF his office one week from
to-day.
For the past two days the city has
been we'll filed with students Of the
University of Virginia, who came down
TO witness the football contest between
their team and the boys of the George
town University. The young men from
not only had a merry time here, but
20 back to the university with victory
perched on their banners.
THAT JUDGESdIP.
According TO some of the reports in
circulation here, the President does not
care to have delegations call on him
o give advice In regard to the hlling
If the vacancy caused by the death OF
United States Circuit Judge Bond. 1t is
not stated however. that he has de-
termined to shut out Senators and Re
representatives., or that he will decline to
receive written recommendations bearing
IN the subject. 1t is very doubtful If the
President really declared he would not
.eceiye callers, who may want 10 put
n a few words in behalf OF some friend.
some months ago he quit allowing the
applicants themselves TO see him, even
when accompanied by Senator'S and Re
representatives.. He was compelled 70 do
this. or else greatly neglect the public
business. 1t may be that the President
already has his mind made up about that
udgeship. Many people think he has
settled on the gentleman TO appoint, but
he opinions differ as TO who WILDE APP
pointed.
ANXIOUS TO SERVE. &C.
In spite OF the fact that most OF the
desirable consulates have been filled by
this administration, 1t is astonishing how
many Democrats seem 10 think that just
possibly there may be something vacant
that they could get. The ardent desire
10 represent the government abroad seized
10 less than about 1900 Democrats this
wear. and Virginia, as closely as can be
astima,rd, furnished fully 100 avowed APP
plicants, and perhaps as many more
sounded the situation TO find out what
their chances would be.
The fever has broken out again since
Colonel ]. Hampton Hoge had mis-
understanding with the administration,
and was restrained by an official order
from proceeding on his Journey to China.
AT least dozen Virginians who failed
20 connect with the consular service last
sprinH and summer are making further
Efforts TO hop m now, evidently being
under the impression that If Colonel Hoge
cannot retain his place there VIII be just
one more opening for the State.
POSTAL POINTS.
A postoffice to be known as Mount
Vernon Springs has been established In
Chatham county, n. c., with Margaret
c. Lane as postmaster.
Among fourth-class postmasters ap-
pointed to-day were:
North Carolina-Neal, Halifax county
w. G.. Dixon vice W. IL. Ward. resigned