The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-22
WASHINGTON TALK.
Income Tax Upon incomes of $1,000,
May Find a Place OIL Bill.

WASHINGTON, June 22.-Mr. Hill's
arguments previously uttered by him
in opposition 10 this odious tax.
1t is not believed, however, that there
will be any lengthy debate on the ques-
tion. although this IS o matter that will
be determined by circumstances. There
appears 10 be no donbt that the vote to
incorporate the committees draft of an
income tax law in the bill will prevail.
Therexare some Republicans from the
silver states who would, iftheir negative
! votes could defeat the proposition, vote
against il. II Senator Hin and the five or
! six other Democratic senators who are
opposed TO the tax should show TO Repuh-
/ licans that they can get enough votes in
addition 90 the solid Republican strength
TO carry some OF Hills amendments, es-
pecidlly that which proposes u tax upon
incomes of 5000 and over, every Repub-
lican, IL is understood, would vote for it.
The advisabilsy OF the course has been,
and is, under consideration on the Re
publican side. Ii could not be learned up
10 the present time whether Senator Hill
will be able TO corral sufficient votes To
insure its adoption. Ii the 9s Repub bli-
cans, the three Populists aud Hill and
Irby vote for it. il will haze a majority of
one. At any rate, the vote will be watched
with much interest
Murmurings In the House.
There is still considerable talk on the
house side Of the Capitol in reference to
the course that will be followed when the
tariff bill is resolved from the senate. Ii
Is safe To assume that tue rules governing
house bills returned with amendments of
the senate will be followed. The custody
of the amended bill will be assumed by
the ways and means committee, under
lead of Chairman Wilson, for considera-
tion Of the senate amendments When
reported back to the house, the bill must
go TO the calendar OF the committee of the
whole.
Each amendment must be considered
separately, but this is not likely to be
done, for the reason that as much time
could be consumed by an organized op-
position, in the consideration of the
numerous amendments as was consumed
with the original bill The ways and
means committee, in conjunction with
the speaker aud the rules committee, will
decide what shall be done on this point,
and the recommendation of that COM
mittee is likely to be followed
There is strong disposition among a
considerable number OF Democratic rep
resentatlves To secure separate vote on !
sugar aud several other items in dispute
before the bill is sent to the conference
committed and it is probable that such a |
vote will be had. Ii so, the expression
will be largely against the senate's action
on sugar.
IN any event special rule will have To +
be adopted to regulate the time and dis.
position of the measure in order to avoid
delays and confiotions that are bound TO
arise, and to hasten the final passage Of
the bill
A Dull Session.
There was little interest manifested in
the house. and several bills and resolu-
tions were passed. There was some DELAY
in taking up the anti-option bill, and an
agreement was entered into to extending
the time for debate for two hours. to be
consumed under the five minutes rule,
after which Mr.. Hatch will be allowed an
hour for his closing speech. Speeches
were made by Representative Grosyenor,
Wheeler, Stockdale and Berry in support
of the bill, and by Mr. Covert, Bartlett.
Quigg and Boatner in opposition to it.
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