The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-18

cry additional degree shown by the po-
lsriscope test, three andone-half humid
redths of one cent per pound additional
and fractions Of degree in proportion;
and on sugar above Number 16 Dutch
standard in color, and on all sugars which
have gone through process Of refining.
one hundred and twenty-five one-thou-
sandths of one cent per pound addition
al"
1t will be observed that the modifica-
tic Of the sugar schedule still leaves the
rate on pure sugar testing 100 degrees
at 1.95 cents per pound, which was the
senate rate. The differentials on refined
sugars, however, is one-eighth OF cent
per pound, while the senate differential
was one-fifth. The house also secured
the elimination of the one-tenth Of cent
reduction allowed on jaggory and other
low-grade sugars testing below 81 by the
polariscope. 1t is claimed that the in
crease on the higher grades Of sugar
which will result from the increase Of the
pciarfscope graduation allowance will add
materially to the protection Of the beet
sugar industry. The refiners necessarily
receive incidental profit.
1t Is estimated that the changes in the
sugar schedule will raise about $4,000. 900
additional revenue.
IN OTHER SCHEDULES.
Following are among the more import
ant changes made in other schedules:
Hides, Is per cent ad valorem, in place
of the 20 per cent fixed by the senate.
The house Of representatives mode
representatives made a strong fight to
have hides restored to the free list, but
they were compelled to submit to the I'M
firing demand Of tht senate.
Wool, first class, II cents per pound:
second class, u cents per pound; third
class. cents per pound on that below y
cents per pound in value and cents on
that above II cents in value. These rates
on third class woods were the result Of an
agreement between the wool growers
and the carpet manufacturers.
Lead ore, 1-2 cents per pound. Pig
lead IA cents-the senate rates. Iron
ore as fixed by the senate.
Coal, bituminous, 81 cents per ton.
Tobacco, s1.75 per pound on imported
NIdppe1S. 10 tAiC 0ChohS AhsN'
Cyanide of potassium IL 1-2 per cent.
This is the senate rate. the house rate
being % cents. The reduction was also
demanded by the gold miners OF the
west, cyanide being largely used in the
reduction of auriferous ores.
Boracic acid, cents per pound. the
senate rate The senate rate on borax
was also sustained, as was that on
soda.
The senate rates on all fruits are re-
tanned, including 1 cent per pound on
ranges, lemons. lines, etc. On walnuts
the house rate of cents per pound was
restored, the senate having lowered this
"a tie TO 2 IL cents.
White pine lumber was restored to the
house classification and the rate OF ~
per /, 900 feet instead Of the senate rate
If 81.
The reciprocity clause has been trans
formed mot a modificat ton Of both the
senate and house rates-that is, the
number of articles which can be used
as a basis for reciprocity agreements has
been increased. but the presidents dis
,retion as TO the rates, and the ratifca-
ion of treaties by the senate, which was
tie main feature OF the senate provision
has been rejected.
One of the biggest victories won by the
,ouse was IN the restoration 10 the duta-
de list of burlaps and jute bagging. cot
on bagging. gunny sacks. floor mating
md cotton ties. which the senate placed
m the free list. While restored to the
Iutable Est. however, ths rates are low
,r than they have ever been on this
lass of articles. Another victory OF the
lolise was the elimination OF the senate
stamp tax on bonds and stocks. 1t was |
lecided that the machinery OF the COL |
ection was too cumbersome.
Raw cotton is restored to the free list, |
IS originally fixed by the house. The |
enate. with the aid Of some OF the DEM |
,cratic senators made cotton dutiable at |
o per cent.
The amendments. as agreed upon, will /
70 n the printer tomorrow and the COM
,leted bill will be laid before the Dem
crats Monday.
Assurances have already been given /
" the Democrats on the conference that
here will be no attempt TO delay the re-
,ort when the full committee meets. But
is possible that the Democrats may
SIX more than the Republicans expect.
HE Republicans believe that the report
an be made TO the house early Monday |
nd if the present Intentions OF the
ouse leaders are carried out. the report
VII have been acted upon before the
ouse adjourns on Monday.
Governor Dingley expressed the opin.
On that the bill will be a law and that
ongress will have adjourned a week
rom today.
The Democratic conferees are by no
means pleased with the transfer Of such
TENS as cotton bagging, iburiaps, floor
nattings. etc, from the free list 70 the
utiable list. and express the hope to-
light that they may be able TO reverse
he conference committee on these ar
icles. They claim 10 have the pledges
Z the Republicans who assisted in max