The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-31

WASHINGTON, D. C., May sO.-Ths
Impression was general about the sen
ate at the close OF the frst weeks dis
cusslon OF the tarifE bill yesterday. that
the sugar schedule would be reached
towards the close of the present week.
The progress so far made, while It was
much less marked yesterday than on
previous days, Is generally regarded as
little less than phenomenal rs modern
tariff debates so. Senator Vest de-
clares that the present bill is as far nd-
vanced now as was the Wilson bill after
i've weeks Of discussion, while Senator
Jones. OF Arkansas, asserts that as
much OF the present bill was passed
over on the first day Of consideration
as was disposed OF In the Wilson bill In
three weeks.
The Republicans generally concede
that good progress has been made. but
they are not inclined 90 fellcitate them
selves too much until they see what
policy Is 10 be pursued when questions
of more general interest are reached
than have yet been broached.
The sugar schedule In all probability
Will excite more prolonged and antma-
ted debate than any other in the oil.
The Democrats are making very cXten-
slVe preparation for the discussion of
this schedule and several set speeches
will be made upon II. The indications
are that various other questions Of gen
eral interest Will be considered In con-
necllon with the sugar duty. Senator
Pettfgrew Is contemplating presenting
his amendment against trusts In this
connection, and Il Is certain that the
Hawaiian question VIII come 20 the
front in an amendment providing for
the continuance OF the reciprocity
treaty with the Hawaiian Islands. With
reference to the Hawaiian treaty there
is no longer much room for doubt that
provision will be made to continue the
present treaty In effect.
ImtsrsStIng TImss.
1t Is probable that this will be done
by direct declaration that nothing In
the bill shall be construed as abroGnt-
Ing the treaty. The Republican mem
bers OF the committee are contemplating
this change. II Senator Pettigrew In
sists upon offering the trust amend-
ment to this schedule he will precipitate
one OF the most interesting debates OF
the session. The Republicans are not
yet decided whether they will caucus
on the sugar schedule, but there Is more
or less talk to this effect.
There are two schedules to be conslds-
cred after the conclusion Of that under
present discussion befoEe the sugar
schedule can be reached. These are the
metal and wool schedules. The metal
schedule Is not especially Objectionable
10 the Democrats, containing as 1t does
many OF the Wilson rates, but Il IS more
or less complicated and Will necessarily
consume time. The wood schedule VIII
develop no little antagonism on account
OF the duty on lumber. There VIII oe
quite determined effort to restore white
pine lumber to the free list.
Tho TiIlman resolution for n sugar
investigation probably will be reported
10 the senate Tuesday. 1t VIII be pass
ed without difficulty. when taken up,
according to the present outlook; but
senator TIllman will find opportunity to
make another speech II there Is any ap-
parent effort to delay. The senate VIII
NOT be in session tomorrow. having nd
journed over on account OF Decoration
Day.
The attempt to embarrass Speaker
Reed for the programme Of inactlon
pursued by the majority has become the
gcttled policy Of Representative simp-
SON and other members OF the minority
and the sessions OF the house this week
viii witness continuation OF these
tactics. ,.,,
The conference reports on the sundry
civil and Indian appropriation bllls are
ready fnr consideration and this week
the leaders would like 10 dispose OF
them. But the difficulty now Is that
many OF the members have gone home
and al present there is no quorum In
Inc city. This win interfere with inc
desire OF the leaders to recess until
tuesday when the house meets to-mor,
row and compel an adjournment until
Thursday. on that day II quorum Is
present, the house VIII proceed WIN
ihese two conference reports ana aIso
~. hIIi cnrrrInr a apeciai nppropriation