New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-28

lS90-'a3 and In the other or those Of 1896. which
were much less. Except earthenware glass. to-
bacco, sugar and silks. the duties in the pending
bill were less than those in the Mckinley bill and
In many other schedules the figures were those OF
the present law.
Mr.. Dockery Dem. Mo- said that bill that In
creased the taxation upon the people $4,000 900
and imposed average rate Of duty Of 57.O3 per
cent. while the Wilson bill but 1904 per cent
and the Mckinley bill 40 Sc per cent was likely 10
cause the people TO call attention II frequently
and forcibly.
Mr. Hopkins Rep.. Ill)-The bill proposes TO in
crease the revenue Of the Government sl3OoO.00.
not the taxation OF the people because believe
that the bulk OF that sum will come from the for
cigner who pays the tax loud Democratic laugh
teri And II the gentlemen had taken long 10
study the question they have to perfect that
guffaw they would know II 10 be true.
Replying to a question. Mr. Hopkins said the
reason why no duty put hides because
they were by-product No raised cattle for
the hides. but for the meat products and the
country could not possibly produce enough hides.
more than small percentage. to meet the demands
of trade. They had been the free list since 1873
and the consensus OF opinion that there should
be change
MR. WALKERS CHALLENGE UNANSWERED
Mr.. Walker (Rep Mass) was asked by Mr.
Richardson. II the protective tariff reduced the
tariff. To this Mr.. Walker replied that IT was
for the purpose OF preserving the American market
for American workingmen He challenged Mr..
Richardson 10 name single manufactured article
that had been increased in price the consumer
because Of the imposition of a tariff duty. and
offered to give him until next Wednesday at
o'clock to find z.
Mr.. Terry Dem. Ark) asked IL Mr. Walker as
serted that the tariff made hens lay more eggs.
We'll" answered Mr. Walker. amid laughter,
"if that isn't Democracy for all the world. The
Democratic mind cannot comprehend the Idea Of
moro hens but thinks that tariff makes the
hens lay more eggs. We claim that the tariff
makes hens
Mr.. Simpson pop. Kan). recurring to the matter
OF hides said that II a duty was imposed on hides
It would do the farmer more good than the duty on
every article in the agricultural schedule. He dis
cussed briefly also the proposition that the for
eigner pays the tax. and suggested that the eX
perience Of the people would be that the foreigners
would object and refuse do II. In conclusion he
said "ln my boyhood days read Of the labors Of
the early Republicans in behalf Of humanity and
human rights Among the prominent leaders Of
the party then was the venerable ex-Speaker Of
this House from Pennsylvania CMr. Crow, and
rejoiced in his labors In defence Of human liberty
And It is Of the regrets Of life that. coming
TO this House. I find him here, in his old and de-
clinng days the defender Of trusts and combines
whose purpose II is to ensave the American people
white and black. (Applause) II shows the deca-
dence in that party that stands on the floor Of the
House the defender Of every organized band OF
plunderers in the United States" ApplauseJ
JERRY SIMPSON PULvERIZED.
Mr. Payne Rep y. y replied 10 Mr.. Simpsons
remarks regarding hides, saying 1t greatly pleased
him 10 hear the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS free trade
leader from Kansas nstructing the House as 10 the
beauties and benefits of duty on hides Tbs
whole situation az 10 hides was this: Nearly all the
hides imported into the United States came from
hot countries where nature has provided the ami
mails a defence against insects and other pests in
the shape of thick hides and thin hair. They are
brought in for tanning into sole leather and DO not
come into competition with the hides OF the cattle
In Kansas In the cold climate Of the United
States nature protects The cattle with thick hair
and thin hides. and they used for the uppers OF
boots and shoes. A duty imported hides would
not profit the farmers Of the United States a
regarding the payment Of the tar Mr.. Payne said
he knew no better answer than me exPen enc ol
other resident OF Canada, Just across me river,
tons Of hay 10 buffalo and sold il for 5000. which
he brought back and put in his home bank The
fao and sold il for $1,000 Put he had 10 leave 500
With unele Sam as du di was , Sn SI ihe , Nc Nc
And all the sophist7y of Democratie and Populst
free traders cannot CONVINCE hm iha he did not
'' Responding to this Nj Terry Dem. Ark) said
it failed to taxi into consideraton the effect Of that
20 per cent duiy on The market prce LAO !, m9i
have have been but 81 ton so that it came back to the
Democratic position that the consumer pays the
tax. applause
MR. WALKER on TRUSTS.
Mr.. Walker rep Mass got the floor again TO
speak on trusts He said the purposes of those
who organized them was TO make money. but not
by increasing the price Of the article dealt in to the
consumer, but by reducing expenses. And not in
increase in price. The consolidation of many rail
roads under single management was cited by MI
lie from trusts and he prophesed that the children
Of members listening to him would see every rail
road in the United states under one management. !
which management" he said the Government
< general debate on the matter Of the cost Of
producing pig iron in the North and South, and the
heee "a ,o Oh sefnments nv Mcssfs Wheeler Dem
Ala.) and Cox dem, Tenn that the duty was not
essential to the successful production Of pig iron
Mr. DazeI rep, PENN argued that 1t was TO
the duty Notwithstanding the advantages they pos
sessed in cheap labor. convict and negro and the
The shipments abroad which had been spoken Of
the producers were CAD 10 ind a market anywhere
In the course Of further debate MI McMillin f.
Tenn aa the s9uh and 91 that arye To ps a
things hot for the North in he matter OF I cotton
States TO hold US up while were doing H. he
added. amid applause. ~, .,
Irrelevant characeT Of The deb@te The he e9 ON
W aid h bs Soe a n nn eS for vote OF q the
rate OF progress.
Mr. Dinghy said the criticisms Of Mr.. johnson /
were wei founded but II gentlemen on the other /
side persisted in making assaults upon the policy
and principles OF tho bill al every point II must be /
expected that some response would be made II
was the policy of the Committee or Ways and b
Means 10 hold the debate to the paragraph before +
the committed and it was not their fault that this
was not done.
DEMOCRATS FIGHT FOR DELAY
For the Democratic SIDE Mr.. Dockcry Dem. Mo- /
asserted with great vgor that II could not be /
pected that they would SIT still while biil OF this /
MAGNITUDE and importance was being considered /
and not m axe all legitimate assaults against its |
provisions He sympathized with the desire Of Mr.. .