The times., 1897-06-03
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of the bill " an ssptd alter this; The para
graphs relating to steel fngots, wire RODS.
round iron or steel wire, iron or steel
wire, anvils of iron or Steel axles, black
smith hammers, bolts cast-iron pipe, and
cast-iron vessels were all adopted. The
paragraph on card-clothing manufactured
from tempered steel wire was passed over
upon the request of Senator Piatt of Con
necticut.
During the discussion Of the duty on
chains Of all kinds made of iron or steel,
Mr. Vest made remarks to show that
our manufacturers sold in the foreign
markets at a discount, while the price
was kept up TO the American consumer.
Senator White moved to substitute for
paragraph LAT 80 per cent ad valorem
duty instead of / cent per pound, etc. A
yea and nay vote was ordered, resulting
ayes 19, nays 80.
Section las provoked interesting de-
bate, as it was shown that the only
beneficiary OF the raised ad valorein
duty on steel tubes was a person in this
country who controlled a certain patent
Mr.. Jones, OF Arkansas. also showed
that there was even now q scheme on
foot for the formation of an international
trust which would get the benefit largely
OF the 80 per cent ad valorem duty which
was per cent higher than In the Wilson
bill. The paragraph, however ,wentthrough
without change-ares 81, noes 16.
Senator Vest made an attack on the
extraordinary high tariff on cutlery, show
ing that there was no justification for such
raise on the necessities OF life. He
showed that the American manufacturers
as a rule had already taken away the
trade from foreign competition, except
the lowest grade OF German knives, at
15 to 20 cents a dozen. Mr.. Vest had
read a protest of cutlery manufacturers
against the complexity of the tariff on
such goods and the undervaluation thereof.
They claimed that the putting on OF the
80 per cent rate would not produce the
revenue required, and would have the
effect of keeping out such articles as
were not manufactured in this country
Mr.. Vest produced samples OF pocket,
domestic and foreign knives, his argu-
ment being 10 show that the selling prices
at Sheffield were higher than for the
same class OF cutlery in the United States.
Mr.. Vest called special attention, as
did Senator white, to the fact that the
higher tie class OF goods the lower the
tariff, and vice versa, thus proving the
operation OF the tariff on cutlery 10 be
against the poorer classes
Mr.. Jones, of Arkansas, desired to ad-
journ the consideration at $40 p. IN.
Mr.. Allison was willing that the Senate
adjourn, but be suggested, in considera-
tion Of the adjournment, it be to meet to-
day at II a. III.
Mr.. Jones replied that the Democrats had
devoted already great deal OF time listen
ing to tie debate; they had treated the
Republicans fairly. They had not objected
TO taking up the bill at the convenience of
the other side, and he did not see the JUS
tice of having the adjournment at p. m
coupled with a proviso that the Senatemeet
an bour earlier today
Mr. White thought that the Republicans
ought to be satisfied with their work, as
all the concession the Democrats had OBJ
tanned was On the anvil schedule. There
was, be said, OF course, the chance that
the Republicans might even reconsider
that gratuity.
Senator Chandler had a shot at Senator
White, saying that the latter ought to have
vaIi-colored flags to indicate what side he
was on, as, for Instance, n red flag for
protection, when lie argued that way, and
a white Une when he argued for flee trade.
Mr.. White said that there couldn't be
much doubt that the black flag was always
flying on the other side Of the chamber
On motion of Mr. Morgan the Senate
went into executive session, leaving the
cutlery paragraph in the air. Mr.. Jones
will probably speak on it toGay, 10 which
time at the usual hourthe Senate adjourned.