The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-16
AMENDING THE BILL.
The Real Fight Against the Tariff
Measure Commenced.


WASHINGTON. Jan. Reconsideration
Of the Wilson tariff bill was begun in the
House to-day under the fve-minute debate
rule. Mr. Bynum had charge of the meas
ure and defended it against the numerous
bitter attacks made on items in the sched-
ules as they were reached-attacks from
Democratic as well as Republican members.
He and Mr.. McAIillin, of Tennessee, are eX-
pected to do nearly all of the talking for
the committee in defense of the measure,
while ii Is being debated under the five-min-
ute rule. Three amendments We're disposed
OF to-day, none of material moment The
attempt OF Messrs. De Forrest and Sperry
to secure the adoption OF an amendment in
creasing the duty on Sumatra cigar wrap
pers to the present rates was defeated The
debate concluded with brilliant tilt be-
tween Mr.. Cochran and Mr.. Reed.
This morning there was the usual tilt be-
tween Mr.. Boutelle and Speaker Crisp, and
then the House went into committee of the
whole. Mr.. Richardson took the chair, and
then. according to the special order, the
reading OF the tariff bill began. This con-
sumed two hours. At its conclusion a row
took place over the question of procedure
Mr.. Wilson wanted the schedules taken up
in the order in which they occur for three
ton. pointed out the impracticability of
such plan and wanted the time limitation
removed from the debate
AT this point Mr.. Bynum called for the
regular order, and the Chair recognized
Mr.. Wilson, who offered the first commit
tee amendment by striking out in the to-
Dacco schedule the words, commercially
known" in the description of wrapper to-
bacco. He explained that the amendment
was desirable TO prevent incorrect inter-
probation at the custom house. This amend
ment preciptated fierce discussion
Mr.. Payne offered an amendment to the
amendment to increase the duty on cigar
wrappers from 81 TO 81, and supported il in
a fiVe-Ininute speech.
Mr.. DeForest supported Mr. Payne's
amendment He declared a high duty would
not only protect the tobacco farmers of
Connecticut but was consistent with the
revenue plank in the Chicago platform.
Mr.. Marsh wanted to know why the con-
stituents of Mr.. DeForrest who elected
him TO Congress on a Democratic platform,
did not take the medicine they voted for
Then, getting recognition in mis- own right,
Mr. Marsh declared that the Democratic
party did not have the, courage 10 incor-
porate in the tariff bill the redemption of
It's platform pledges. If the Connecticut
democrats wanted p did th Tor their to-
and help him to protect the farmers of
the West?
Mr. Bynum declared that cigar manufac-
turers and operators, to the number of
$4,000. had signed the petitions for this re-
duction. They were deserving OF more con-
sderation than the tobacco farmers Of
three or four counties in Connecticut.
Mr. Paynter proposed to reduce the duty
of 81 to 80 and 80 cents:
Mr. Sperry said that if Sumatra leaf came
under the present duty 1t would yield
$OOo.OO0 more than the proposed schedule
OF the bill.
Mr. Marsh (Rep. I'D, offered an amend
ment to the substitute to reduce the duty TO
% cents, as he said. to lest the good faith
of the Democrats side. He scored the
Democrats for cOwardice, and was literally
applauded by the Republicans The vote
was then taken on Mr.. Payne's amendment
to place the duty at the present rate. 1t
Mr. wilson's amendment was then agreed
to, and the vote was taken on Mr.. Marshs
amendment 10 Mr.. Paynters substitute.
This precipitated a general discussion as TO
what member had right TO precedence in
the matter of Offering amendments.
NJ. Richardson. chairman of the com
favor of Mr. Wilson, who proposed the
amendment TO eliminate cables and cOrdage
from the operation of the 10 per cent duty
on cordage and Irvine except binding twine)
SO that they too could come in free.
Mr. Morse offered amendment which
sought to take binding Irvine from the free
list and put IL back on the dutiable list.
Both the amendment and the Paynter sub
stitute were disagreed to. The Republicans,
fight for the privilege of offering amend
mentS. Mr.. Morses amendment was voted
down and Mr. Wilson's agreed to.
Mr. Wilson's next amendment to
the cotton schedule 10 include cotton duck
In it's provisions After some debate this
was agreed TO. and Mr.. Wilson then offered
amendment TO add to the free list sweat
feathers, binding ribbons cut felt. etc, for
hat trimmings The present duty. he said,
80 per cent. Mr.. CooTnbs stated that
this class or material was not manufac-
tured in this county. Mr.. Payne stated
that this probably sop to the hat
manufacturers. This led to a wordy duel
between Mr.. Reed and Mr. Cochran The
hour of $50 having then arrived, the last
amendment OF Mr. Wilson was agreed TO
and recess was taken until O'Clock
At the night session Mr.. Powers opposed
the bill and Mr.. Boon and Mr.. Hudson sup
ported the bill Mr. Boon proposed as a
substitute a bill permitting the free entry
OF manufactured articles when sent in
change for agricultural products. At 1920
p. m. adjournment was taken.
BAD for Wales; Good for America.
LONDON. Jan IA dispatch from Car
diff says that the Mckinley tariff law is
still working disaster in the export trade