The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06

on footing with grain alcohol and Of
preventing "A reduction OF the tax on dis
TILED spirits"
The power OF these trusts Mr.. Teller
said, would continue II they were ap-
pealcd 10 as they were last fall for larger
contributions than had ever before been
obtained. and that money had been used.
not FOR legitimate election purposes. but
70 corrupt and intimidate the voters.
Mr.. Lindsay lof Kon'uoky) followed
with a severe arraignment Of the wood
alcohol trust After some remarks by
Mr.. Stewart. in opposition 20 the pending
Spoonor commission amendment. Mr.. Al
len tof Nebraska) offered some amend
mcnts 20 the amendment so as TO provide
that the President shall select tho gen
eral appraisers. not more than one OF
whom shall be OF the same political party
with the advice and consent Of the SEN
ate.
INDEPENDENT ACTION NEEDED
A spirited debate followed. participated
IN by Messrs. Spooncr. White. Canoy
Allen. and Morgan. The latter said this
national holiday should inspire men to-
ward Independent action
Ana would make IL a day Of indepen-
dcnce for those prosecuted people OF
Cuba" He added: Before this day
closes we should give TO those pco, le
the recognition they look for from MS
But we Will not DO. No, there are polti-
cal debts 90 pay with tariff. and we
must let the Cubans die and he destroyed
by tho cohorts Of Weyler until the very
stencil comes across the gulf and assails
our nostrils."
Mr. Allison briefly answered the criti-
cisms IN the SpOOner amendment, and
then said In view Of the o,fo-
sitiOn developed, the committee would
withdraw the amendment, as ii was not
felt to be sufficiently important to further
delay the bill.
Mr.. Mantle (of Montana offered an
amendment. reducing the tax on distilled
spirits 10 20 cents a gallon. Mr.. Allan
stated that the Finance Committee had
fully considered this proposition. and had
reached the conclusion that the time was
inopportune for bringing 10 before the
Senate. The amendment was rejected.
% 10 II.
Mr.. Mills proposed an amendment plac-
ing an internal revenus tax OF Eve per
cent. On all articles Of manufacture pro-
duced in the United States from iron
steel. brass copper, wool. cotton. silk
sugar, etc, the proceeds 10 be used IN
reducing the interest bearing debts. The
amendment was rejected 1875
A new amendment by ATr, Morgan was
agreed to, without opposition. authoriz-
ing the President when he is satisfied
it IS to the public good. TO suspend the
operation Of the law as 10 tho disorimi-
mating tonnage duty on said merchandise
or commodities or the vessels Of foreign
nations carrying the same.
Mr. Mills CfeXas) offered an amendment
providing for a reduction OF 20 per cent.
Of the ~Itics provided for In the bill in
favor Of the countries that open their
mints to the free and unlimited coinage
of silver at the ratio OF l6 TO l. Rejected
2G-3l.
Mr. Carter CMontana) voted with the
Democrats and Populists I'm tho affirma-
tive. and Messrs Caffery louisiana and
Gray Oelaware) with the Republicans
in the negative.
At 1850 /. NJ. the bill was laid aside.
and after an executive session the Senate
at L. NJ. adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WASH1NGTON, July 5.-The blind
chaplain Of the House. in his invocation
to-day, referred to the spirit of independ-
enco day. which he said gave to us the
immortal declaration Of independence
that led TO the formation of a republic.
which has been the inspiration Of the
whole world for a larger liberty and a
higher civilization. Also when the jour
nal was read and approved. Mr.. Dingley
moved a recess until Wednesday noon.
Mr. Bailey demanded a division, and
when the speaker announced yeas no..
nays Gl-two less than a quorum. Mr..
Bailey made the point. "Our friends on
this side are down town listening 10 the
reading OF the declaration Of indepond-
ence,' said he i'm explanation Of tho va
cant seats on tho Democratic side. Mean
time several Republicans who had not
voted announced their presence and the
speaker declared the motion carried