Evening star., 1894-03-20
TARIFF AND HAWAII
Both Subjects Occupy the Attention
Of the Senate.
THE new TARIFF BILL REPORTED
Senator George Speaks on the
Hawaiian Resolution.
THE SUNDRY CIVIL BILL
THE new TARIFF BILL REPORTED
THE SUNDRY CIVIL BILL

ehe nhance committee. reported from that
committee the tariff BILL introducing # in a
few words. When it had been read by title.
Mr. Noorhees rose and said: Il ask that the
Dill be printed and placed on the calendar,
and 1 give notice that on the second OF
April, a week from next Monday, I win
call the bill UP for consideration by the
Senate"
Mr.. Morrill,. one of the republican mem
bers Of the finance committee. said he had
no objection to the bill being reported to
the senate. but he was opposed not only
70 the Income tax, but also to the change
from specific to ad valorem duties
Mr. Manderson CNeb) inquired whether
there was to be any written report accom-
panying the bill.
There is not" said Mr.. voorhees,, en-
win there be any statement7" asked Mr.
Manderson.
rsnI,as Tssre wv win be when the bill is called up"
WIN these be ready by the I'd of Aprilr'
asked Mr.. Manderson.
Il DO not say that" returned Mr. voor-
nees but will make a verbal statement
ment"
Mr.. Manderson explained that his reason
Ior lhQulrhg was that, In view of the
many changes from specific to ad valorem
outy, the services of an expert would be
required to show what the changes were.
and he thought such a statement should be
printed and In the hands of Senators
several days before It was reported 10 The
Senate.
Mr. McPherson's Explanation.
MI. Mcpherson On. -, a member Of the
finance committee. about whose position on
the tariff question there has been consider
able speculation. explained to the Senate
his relation to the balance OF the commit
tee on finance. He said:
In view of the fact that have already
mace certain statements to the Senate in
reference to the delay in reporting this
Dill, II may be necessary 10 further explain
my actions. / have ented to the report
just made by the chairman Of the commit-
tee, 1ustifying my action by the belief that
whether wise or unwise I'm all its provisional
this Bill Is the best obtainable in committee
ana ID It's enects on the prosperity OF the
country. when enacted into law. I shall
nave no hesitation In supporting INV COLI
leagues In enacting into law so much OF
the proposed legislation as will Weld TO
the government all the revenue needed for
,ss Us, ,aohinlstrauon. On when economically car
ried on Beyond this just and proper limit
must not be expected 70 go.
ihere are two subjects in the bin which
nave received much public attention, and
VIII state TO the Senate, as 1 have sl.
ready stated. my viewe on them.
First L disagree with my collea9ues aa
TO that section which provides for an in.
come tax Ample provision having been
unneC4R>
sary, IL is undemocratic Il is un-Amersc.n
ana Cas believe) Il is unwise and shaIi
move, at the proper time. to strike II from
Secondly. / disagree with INV cou..~.
as to the sugar schedule as IL appea "a m
the Dill, believing that the methods OF test-
ing put dangerous power In the hands Of
any government officers. I would conf,nS
the polariscope alone and thus rnafs
Definite the duties each should nav"
Mr Aiiison, the ranking republican mem.
,',a. Ds .,,, on une committee. suggested the ad-
visa apiiity or having the bill printed in nam
phlct form, showing as to each article the
present Law, the changes made by the House
snancn sna cne .on changes proposed by the Senate
he thought that could be done
Mr. Hoar's Inquiry.
Mr.. Hoar inquired how the report cou,o
be considered a committe report. when
the republican members knew nothing
about II and the Senator from New Jersey
was opposed to two Of the most important
features
Does that make a party report?" he
asked. Il do not see how IL can be said
port"
MT: Mcpherson replied that he knew of
no disagreement in the committee and the
report was made by general assent.
L supposed" remarked Mr. Hoar. That
the committee reported bills they were An
posed to-"
The subject was closed by MIR. McPher.
son.
Il do not want" he said, Ito get into
q discussion now on collateral subjects
The time will come when I think i can
convince the Senator from Massachusetts,
that i have acted in a strictly consistent
way"
A Street Car Fender Resolution
The tariff question being thus disposed Of
Mr.. Galinger On. H) called up and had
passed a resolution: That the committee
on the District OF Columbia be directed to
Investigate and report as promptly as may
be, whether. in their opinion. the street
railways Of the District Of Columbia have
adopted and are using the proper fender
for the protection Of life and limb.
The Hawaiian Resolution.
Hawaii cropped out in the Senate again
today when Mr.. Turpie endeavored to reach
some mutual agreement for .he considera-
ton OF his resolution declaring that from
the facts and papers laid before the Senate
by the executive and other sources Il wss
unwise and inexpedient and not in accord
ance with the character and dignity Of the
United States to consider further the an
nexation of the Hawaiian territory to thia
country"
Mr.. Dolph. however. blocked this purpose.
announcing that he. for one, was not ready
TO come to any agreement IN reglr1 to ths
resolution. This being disposed OF, Nr.
George, In accordance with the. notice he
gave few days ago, addressed the Senate
on the legal aspects OF the Hawaiian af-
fair.
senator Georges speech.
Senator George argued that the papers
and documents on the Hawaiian question
before President Cleveland when he came
into ONCE were ample to indicate TO him the
necessity for careful and executive inyesti-
cation of the whole subject before allowing
action to be taken. He cited evidence TO
show cause for the suspicion that Minister
Stevens had been involved with the men,
bers of the provisional government In q
conspiracy TO bring about the revolution.
This he said, showed the necessity for in
vestigation and of somewhat enlarged pow
ers on the part Of the person making the
investigation.
An exhaustive argument followed on TIE
constitutionality of the appointment Of Par
amount Commissioner Blount. He noted
pointment by the President. Among those
appointed without the advice and consent
of the Senate he cited the recent cases OF
Senators Jones and Allison to the Brussels
monetary conference. and OF Senator Nor
gan to be arbitrator for the United States
in the Bering tribunal by President
Harrison. Senator George said of these Of
fees: They We're created by law. This
duties were prescribed by law, some par'
of the sovereign functions Of the govern.