Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-14
Ar. Seamon read the following letter
m United States Senator Camden:
OkNAAE IN a AhA DIS
MAsHINGToN, March II. 1S9t.

Ny DEAR SIRs:- had interviews to-day
with Finance Committee, explaining the
hardships TO the manufacturers OF West
Virginia cheap cigars, known as stogies,
and presented the letters received. Ihey
promised me to give the matter consldera-
ton, and see how the bill could be modified
to care for this particular interest; and
asked me TO aid them by suggestions, Whlch
l will do tomorrow.
"Since that time I have received the
package of cigars. which / will present 10
the Committee tomorrow, and l trust may
induce il TO make changes 10 suit your
views. The Committee made this sugges-
ton, however, that is little hard TO meet,
viz: that if all cigars are taxed at . per
thousand, it will enable you 10 increase
the price Of your cigars, in proportion, and
will not lessen your sales. The answer
that suggests itself to my mind, is, that
the additional tax added to tencent cigars,
is out of proportion TO the same tax on
one-cent cigar l would be glad TO have
your views on this point VIII IL really
interfere with your sales, by adding TO the
price the increased tax
every truly j. n. CAMDEN"
A brief discussion followed the read
ing OF the letter, during which the ar
gument was advanced that stogies are
smoked because Of their cheapness,
that smokers can afford TO spend but q
certain amount for tobacco, and II the
purchasing power Of their money Is de-
creased % per cent, the product OF
cigar factories is proportionately re-
duced.
Upon motion OF Mr. Riley, a commit
! tee Of four was appointed, consisting Of
Joseph Yahn, Andrew Seamon, w. II.
II. Riley and G. Z. HiIdebrand, to CO.
operate with the Pittsburg committee
In preparing resolutions embodying the
views and wishes OF those engaged in
the stogie industry. Before the COM
mlttee retired, the secretary read a
| communication from Mr.. Augustus Pol
lack, regretting his ability TO be pres
ent, and transmitting a copy OF letter
sent 10 Chairman Voorhees,, Of the SEN
ate Finance Committee.
Following were the resolution report
ed by the committee and unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, Such changes have been
made By the Senate subcommittee IN the
internal revenue tax Of the Wilson OF
by the increasing Of the tax upon nome
products aud the reduction OF the tarlH
upon foreign products as to cause grave
apprehension for the interests and eXlst'
tence Of the great and important cigar 10,
dustrv Of the country, and especially OF
this and adjoining States therefore, be IL
RcsolUcd, That we, as manufacturers ana
emploves Of one of the most important lu-
dustries OF these States, protest against tue
passage Of the internal revenue TAX on
cigars as submitted 70 the Finance Com
mittee by the subcommittee
ReyoIred. That a committee or two be
selected oy the Chairmas from the mem
belship OF Garfield Assembly 10 accompany
a like committee Of manufacturers 70 Wasn-
ington TO act in CONJUNCTION with IKE COM
mittees Of other States ana represent our
interests before Senators and congressman
A. j. SEAMON,
Secretary Of the Committee.
The gentlemen of the Pittsburg COM
mittee stated that they intended to DO
in Washington next Tuesday morning,
and would ike TO confer with the local
committee in order to outline plan OF
campaiRp. The chair then appointed
Nessrs Roman DObler and w. II. II.
Riley 10 represent Garfield Assembly.
Mr.. Dobler stated that ne had received
the assurance from Senators Camden
and Faulkner that they will look after
the interests Of the cigar manufacturers
Of this State. After the meeting oriei
conference was held By the local and
Pittsburg committees
Am the local manufacturers expressed
sunrise and disappointment al the
light attendance Of employers. II was
decided 10 call q meeting for 2:30
o'clock this afternoon, al Grand Army
han. when the manufacturers will de-
eide mon the proper course 20 pursue,
and probably select two Of their num-
Der TO be added 20 the local Committee.
The Secretary OF Garfield Assembly
has been instructed 10 secure copies Of
This mornings ROOSTER and bltcIigcn-
Ger 10 be mailed to every cigar manu-
Factnrar in the State.