The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-19
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Tariff Debate Probably Will
Close by Saturday.
Income Tax the Only Hitch Likely to
Delay Completion Of the Measure.

WARRINGTON, June 10 : From the
progress made by the senate yesterday
with the tasia bill. IL seemed possible that
the Democratic prophecy that this, the
12th week OF the tariff debate would be
ths last. might be fulfilled.
The last two schedules before the free
list (pulp. paper aud books and sundries)
were disposed of. They covered 90 para
graphs, comprising l2 pages Of the bill.
This leaves only the free list. the income
tax. internal revenue and administrative
features of the bill unacted upon.
The income tax will probably prove the
greatest obstacle in the progress of the
remainder OF the bill. but the excessive
heat may have the effect of abiding the
debate on IL somewhat. II is limited that
the Democrats may not insist upon the
changes proposed in the administrative
feature of the bill. II not. the bill ought
TO be reported TO the senate BY the end of
the week
Hill For Free Coal.
The Only paragraph which provoked
much OF contest yesterday, was that re-
storing coal to the dutiable list. The de-
bate grew quite sharp between Senators
Vest, Aldrich, Chandler and Hill. The
terms the right of any senator to say how
ne stood on this bill. and scored Senator
Vest for impugning his motives. Refer
ring to Senator Vests testimony before
the sugar committee, with which his
name was connected, Senator Hill in
sisted that he had been placed in false
position. as ii demanding duty on
sugar He had not said one word on that
occasion before the finance committee, nor
had he ever asked any member for
duty on sugar. The debate was con-
tinued by Senators Faulkner. Squire,
Perkins and Lodge.
Senator Hill said he reserved the right
70 vote for or against the tariff bill when
see what it is as finality," he passion
ately exclaiming, "God knows what the
bill will be like when IL passes this
senate and comes out of conference God
knows how many more extortions and
concessions will be wrung from the un-
willing hands of The committee"
The vote on Senator Hills motion TO
place bituminous coal on the free list was:
Yeas, z; nays, 81. Senators Allen, Hans
brough. Hill. Irby, Kyle. PETER and
Washburn voted aye.
For speedy Action.
between the leaders of the two sides OF
the senate chamber for the purpose of
discussing the final disposition of the
<ariH bill, and while thera- had -been-Hs-
formal agreement arranged, it is con-
ceded on both sides OF the chamber that
the end is very near.
Senator Cockrell expressed the opinion
after the conferences had been concluded,
that the bill would pass the senate and be
ready TO send to the house by Saturday,
and other Democratic senators agreed
with this opinion. Senator Hill's atti-
tude on the income tax is looked upon as
the greatest element Of doubt that enters
into the calculations. 1t is believed that
he will not agree to fixing any definite
time for tho Limitation of debate upon
this part of the bill
The Appropriations.
Whatever the delay in the senate in
passing the appropriation bills, the gov
ernnsnt will not be embarrassed in all
The house committee on APP
has authorized Chairman
Sayers 10 report bill providing that APP
for the general governments,
the District Of Columbia and pensions
shall be continued for 30 days after the
close of the fiscal year. which is June 80.
The bill will not be reported, however,
until later. when its necessity becomes
apparent
Bailey In the Chair.
On account of the slight illness Of the
speaker, Mr.. Bailey discharged the duties
Of speaker pro tenn. Two bills were
passed aud then the anti-option was
taken up, but without arousing the Bit
terness displayed against this measure.
Mr.. Hatch made the opening speech in
favor Of it, He was followed by Mr.. |
Warner Dem., n Y.) in opposition. and
Mr.. Bryan lDem.. Neb.) in favor OF the
bill, after which the housecAdjourned.