The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-17
SWANSON'S AMENDMENT.
HE WANTS THE INcREAsED TAX ON
cIGARBTTEs STRICKEN our
Marshali Hanger Leaves for His Post.
.Movements of Virginia Congress-
men-Osher Matters.
IIMEs BUREAU. RArLEy BUILDING,
WASHINGTON. January i6, 1894. !


the Whole upon the tariff measure. After
the adjournment of the extra session Mr.
Richardson was Informed by Speaker
Crisp that he would be called upon 10
preside. and he at once began study OF
the precedents in the considerations Of
the Mckinley bill, and consequently yes
terday, when Mr.. Burrows objected TO the
offering Of the amendments by the chair
man of the Ways and Means Committee
alone, Mr.. Richardson promptly reminded
him that Mr. Mckinley offered eighty
eight amendments TO his bill, While the
Democratic minority were allowed but
nine. The Democrats have no intention
or desire to prevent the presentation Of
anv amendments by the Republicans, but
they propose 10 first perfect the bill as
they wish It. and then next week hear
from the opposition. This is neither arbi-
trary nor necessarily conclusive but with
a body of 356 members, with such varied
requirements from their constituents, the
| final passage OF the bin could never be
| obtained by the admission oil irrelevant
amendments, and the contemplation OF
| discussion not wholly german TO the
general purport of the measure.
Chairman Wilson is mild-mannered
man. and the Democrats are not haif
autocratic enough in party measures so
! there will be no danger OF eacn represen-
tative not having an opportunity TO
! offer whatever amendments ne desires
before the debate is closed.
The Rejection of Hornbiower.
Tho rejection of Mr.. Cievelands nomi-
nation of Mr.. Hornbower to be an asso-
ciate Justice of the Supreme Court shows
what great power a member of legisla-
tive body has with his associate MEM
hers. This has been In some manner re-
| Gently demonstrated within the State or
Virginia, and 1t is not hard TO understand
how Senator Hill completely DESTROYED
the prospects Of Mr.. Cleveland appointee
| and the high hopes Of Mr.. Hornbiower.
| Hornblower is not a very particularly
euphonious name. and does not carry with
II a suggestion of the attributes or legal
lore Of Marshall, Taney, Chase, or Waite,
| but perhaps rose by any other name
would have logged along just as wei, II
| he had not had a very SWIFT poliucaI zoe
! inside the breast-works. who directed the
| guns and uttered the .waT-cry OF presiden-
tial antagonism which brought TO the dust
| the houored name of Hornblower, and
left his scalp dangling at the belt Of the
senator from New York. Mr.. David Ben
| nett Hill
The supposition is that the President
will now go outside of New York for this
judgeship, and 1t is not at all unlikely
that Senator Gray, Of Delaware VIII be
| nominated.
Congressman Marshall to-day called at
the Department Of Justice with Mr.. w
! s. Hamilton, who is now special attor-
ney for the government, with a view OF
having his field of duty enlarged
Mr. Marshall also secured the appoint
ment to-day Of Mr. Dudley to the post
mastership Of the Office at Pulaski CITY
Judge r. III. Cardwell OF Richmond
| was visitor at the Capitol this morning
Mir. r.. Tate Irvine. of Big stone Gap
| is registered at the Metropolitan.
M. wise's Amendment.
Congressman George D. wise is EARNEST
" at work in the interest of the coal ana
iron industries Of Virginia, and the
amendment he proposes TO Introduce
which revives a portion OF the duty on
these articles, besides receiving the sup
port Of southern and western congressmen
whose home interests are almost identicai
| with Nirginia's, will receive the hearty
approval OF nearly the whole congressional
delegation from his state and portion OF
the votes Of the North Carolina delegation
He will offer the amendment as soon as
he can gain the recognition OF the Chair,
who at present declines TO recognize any
member desiTous OF offering an amend
ment except the chairman OF the commit
tee that framed the bill.
Congressman Wise called at the Treas
ury Department to-day and requested tc
know the reasons for Withholding the
back pay due Mr.. Richardson, the fireman
at the Custom House I'm Richmond lie
was informed that the papers IN the case
which had been forwarded 10 the depart
ment were all right, and that the amount
claimed would be paid in a few days.
M. ~wan-on ou the Tsrin.
In his efforts to protect the important
mining and carrying interests OF virginia
Mr.. Wise is ably assisted by some OF hi'
Virginia colleagues Congressman S"ahso ]
who is standing shoulder 10 shoulder Hlti
him in the light, says that he Will olei
an amendment striking out the provision
in the Wilson bill which increases th'
tax on cigarettes from 30 cents thousan'
TO Sl.5U. The present tax amounts TO sn
per 100 pounds, and If increased he says
1t will amount 10 about so per 100 pouhds
That no product under our system pears
such an immense taxation as that; ina
the effect OF the increase would De NOR
effective to establish the monopoly OF III
American Tobacco Company, when ma
done more than anything else TO dimlhlsi
the price Of bright smoking tobacco: tina
1t would require an immense sum
money 10 conduct the' cigarette business
which would prevent successful compeu
ton with the present trust.
He said he would also vote for tn
amendments providing a revenue tarii
on iron ore and coal; that he could Sc
no benefits that would accrue 20 an
! section of this country by putting ther
on the free list, except the New Englan
[ manufacturers, who had already bccom
, enriched by protection. He preferre'
; having reductions on the finished produc
, consumed by the people. and not on tn
/ raw material, which only increased tn
profits of the manufacturer that h
thought the iron ore and coal industrie
, should only sustain an equitable reduC
! tion along with other products. that b
, could see no justice In the defence OF
fered by the advocates of this provisio
. OF the bill, on the ground that Il CAV
! | compensation 10 the manufacturers o
, New England for the reductions, to whic
their goods have been subjected. Thes
| already enriched manufacturers deserve
, no compensation In this respect, as thel
profits have been, and are STILL eAorD
tant. Anthracite coal. which is mostl
! used for domestic purposes, is airedo
; on the free list. Ii will only benent u,
the North adjacent to Canada. Nrsiii
= and the South now supply that secuo
with coal IL the North Is permitted
. get it's iron ore and coal free, the oou,
: should be permitted TO buy It's nilsne
,rodncts free. This Is justice. hesiue
po revenue is derived from "a free lis
Tbe government would derive mucn rev
, 80 a. mis- tariff should be'lowered IN
revenue is needed. IL .
..I can see no saving 10 the peopie
.,ender the revenue derived from iro
! ore and coal and make up the dehclehs en-,