The news & observer., 1897-06-22


upheld.
Mr.. Vest moved to strike out the para
graph leaving these articles on the free
list; disagreed to-24 to %.
The succeeding paragraphs, hatters'
plush, umbrellas, waste were agreed to
as reported, motions by Mr.. Vest and
Mr.. White to substitute the Wilson rates
being disagreed to without division.
This unexpectedly brought the Senate
to the free list, all of the customs fea-
lures of the bill having been either con-
sidered or passed over. This apparent
progress was offset, however, by the fact
that the wool, silk and leather schedules,
and the paragraphs ON gloves had gone
over during the day, while several other
features of the customs portion Of the
bill had gone over at previous stages of
the debate.
Mr.. Bacon (Georgia) offered an amend
ment to be urged later, placing cotton
ties on the free list.
Mr.. White suggested that it was not
advisable to go on with the free list, I'M
less paragraphs could be reconsidered in
case they were effected by changes on
wool, leather or other articles ON the duti-
able list
Mr.. Allison assented to this arrange
ment.
Mr.. Morgan (Ala.) interposed an objec-
ton, however, saying he would not con-
sent to going on with the free list until
the dutiable list was completed. He ex-
pressed his profound sympathy for Mr..
Allison, in having to adopt the hurried
program required by the caucus.
: Mr. Allison insisted that the consider
alton of the free list ought to go on.
He explained the parliamentary status
of the bill which would permit any Sena-
tor to present amendments at later stages
and after the bill was reported from the
Committee of the Whole to the Senate to
demand a vote on any amendment.
Mr.. Morgan assented on this explana-
ton that the consideration of the free
list proceed.
The first paragraph was left blank as
to the date when the exemptions from
duty shall go into effect.
Acids (452) went over at Mr.. Allison's S
request; also alizarin 1850.
A new paragraph (4531) was agreed
to on motion of Mr.. White (Cal) plac-
ing anti-toxine on the free list
Paragraph 460, relating to animals ad-
mitted free for breeding purposes was
changed on motion Of Mr.. Chiffon TEX
to provide that the Secretary of Agri-
culture shall certify to the SECRETARY of
the Treasury the pure breeds coming
under the free hist.
Mr.. Jones (Ark.) gave notice of a fur
ther amendment that animals straying
across the boundary may be brought
back
Mr. Jones also gave notice of new
paragraph t4731a) placing cotton bag
ging and other covers for cotton on the
free list. Ii went over for future consid-
Grafton.
On binding twine ATS Mr.. White
moved to substitute the Wilson law pro-
vision. Rejected.
Among the provisions agreed to were
those (4S6 A to 4S6 F. admitting free,
books, etc, in print more than twenty
years; books in foreign languages; books,
etc, not more than two in number for
the use OF religious, scientific and like
purposes; hooks and library effects, of
persons abroad. and books for the lib
rary of Congress.
Mr.. Bacon moved to put on the free
list cotton ties OF iron and steel. saying
assurances had been given by Mr.. ALI
son that cotton ties and binding twine
would be similarly treated. There was
some dispute as to the assurances, and
the amendment finally went over
Vegetable ivory was added to the free
list.
The committee paragraph admitting
free philosophical and scientific appa-
ratus for scientific and like use was
agreed TO.
The committee paragraphs admitting
free works of art, etc, for exhibiting pur-
poses were agreed to
At ) O'Clock the bill was laid aside and
after brief executive session the Sen
ate adjourned.
THE HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Washington, ID. c., June 21.-After the
approval OF the Journal in the House
to-day a special order was adopted pro
viding for the considerat ton of a bill ap
propriating 100000 for the repair o1
dry-dock No. 3, at the New York Navy
Yard.
Mr.. Henderson Rep., Iowa., explained
the necessity for the appropriation, say
ing that leaks appeared which threater
the collapse of the dock. Immediate
measures to repair the damage, he said
were necessary. he fedu letteT IRON
the Secretary of the Navy in support o.
that statement The water flowing from
dock No into dock No. 2, threatened j
also.
In answer to an inquiry by Mr.. Sayer'
Dem, Texas), Mr.. Henderson said tha
dock No 3 had been completed within
the last year. The injury probably hat
been done by powerful dredging machin
cry or by the prows of vessels. The ac
cident, should not be made the basis fo
adverse criticism of the construction O
the dock.
Mr.. Simpson Pop, Kansas), suggested
that the matter had not been considered
by the committee on Naval affairs.
Mr. Cummings Dem. New York;, saic
this dock was the only dock on the AT
lantic coast where large battle-shi
could be repaired. He Thought tn
trouble had it's origin in the fact tha
it was built of timber instead of stone.
Mr.. Cannon (Rep., Illinois), believe;
that some one was in fault, either TIL
lcontractor or the suneryisinp officers Th