The sun., 1894-02-08
THE WORK OF CONGRESS
RESUME OF PROsEEDINGs OF THR
SENATE AND HOUSE.
Condensed Record of the Important
TrnnsnctIons of Our National Law
makers-The Work Done in Both
branches,

Washington, Feb. /. The internal
upon the tariff bill by vote of 175 to
64. Much time was spent in the consid-
Grafton of amendments which were Of
feed to the various internal revenue
featIes. The principal fight came upon
the proposal to increase the tax upon
whisky from 80 cents to 81 and extend
the bonded period from three to eight
years. These provisions, especially the
one looking to an increase of the bonded
period, were bitterly opposed by promi-
nent members upon both sides of the
horse, and despite the opposition the lat
ter proposition, that is to eX-
tend the bonded period to
eight years, was stricken out, while the
increase of the tax from 80 cents to 81,
was allowed to strnd. The Kentucky
members say that this will bring ruin
and disaster to the whisky interests of
their state Kentucky alone has over
100000 gallons of whisky in bond
Upon which the tax will be increased
without giving them the benefit of an
extension of the bonded period. Only one
other amendment of Importance to the
internal revenue features of the bill was
carried. 1t was a provision to extend
the operation of the income tax to ali
moneys and personal property given or
bequested by inheritance. This, it is
estimated, will increase the revenue from
the income tax about $3,OOO.OOO per an
nun. After the disposal of the internal
rcyerue amendments a row occurred over
the four amendments to the barley sched-
ule which Were pending last Saturday,
and by dint of maneuvering Mr.. Lock
wood, who is opposing them, managed to
prevent vote until the hour of recess
arrived. The tariff bill was reported to
the house and three hours were allowed
for closing the debate, Cne and half
hours on g side. Mr.. Reed made the
closing speech for his side, and Speaker
Crisp and Chairman Wilson closed for
the Democratic side. Late this afternoon
the vote will be taken upon the bill and
per ding amendments. Several s.parate
votes will probably be demanded upon
anerdments, among them being the
an,e dment abOliShing the sugar bounty.
UrCer the rule the only motion which
Can intervene before the final vote is
taker upon the passage of the bill after
the amendments are disposed of is a mo-
ton to reconmit, with or without in-
stluctions. AS the Republicans have Le
cided to refuse to joiA in this effort to
recC mmit the bill. it is a foregCne con-
clrsion that it will be defeated, if made.
A st Unofficial estimate made by Mr.. Will
iun and some of his friends on the COM
mittee gives the bill 81 majority, di-
v;ded as follows: Democrats, 1872; Popu-
lists, II; total, 1913. Against, 126 Re
rLtlicans; 50 Democrats and Populist
(Newlands of Nevado); total, 159.
The entire time of the rate was con-
srmed in the discussion of the resolu-
tioE of Senator Stewart of Nevada de-
clsrng that the secretary of the treas
Lry has no right to issue bonds. Sem
ator Allen crened the discussion in sup
Ecrt of the resolution Senator doar
surprised his Republican colleagues by
sustaining the position taken by Sena-
tors Allen and Stew art, and Senator
CClman made speech directed princi-
pally to replying to the partisan structures
of Senator Sherman yesterday, but Civ
Jig no expression of his opinion as to the
authority of the secretary of the treas
Try to apply the proceeds of the bonds
to meeting current expenses. A great
discussion followed participated in by
Senators Aldrich, Sherman, Voorhees, and
others. The bond resolution went over
without action.
Last night was the last night for
speeches on the tariff question, and Con-
gresham McCleary improved the op-
portunity. He was the last of the Min
nesota delegation to speak. All the
others have heretofore availed themselves
of their privilege, but the Second dis
trict representatives effort, although last,
was by no means least. Like his speech
on the silver question, it was an able
and earnest address. He opposed the
passage of the Wilson bill. The at
tendance was somewhat larger than has
marked most of the evening sessions,
and Congressman McCleary was listened
to most attentively.