The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-26

tive upon articles of necessity, or upon
those which enter into our manufactured
products. Mr.. Aldrieh took up the vari-
Gus schedules and explained the changes
made. His explanation OF the sugar
schedules was fun and complete.
Referring TO the Hawaiian treaty, the
senator said: '"rhe committee will also
prepare and present an amendment to the
House provision in regard to the Hawaiian
treaty. The existing commercial treaty
between the United States and the gov
ernment of these Islands provides for the
free admission of raw sugars, the pro-
duct of the islands. into the United
states. If this treaty should remain in
force, It would result IN giving n bounty
to the Hawaiian sugar producers amount
ing TO moro than 100000 per annum. 1t
was not contemplated, when the orIgi-
nal treaty was made or when 1t was eX-
tended that any possible advantage OF
this kind could ever result from Its terms
to the people of the Sandwich Islands.
The effect of this bounty would un-
doubtedly be to stimulate enormously the
production of sugar I'm the Hawaiian
Islands. While we cannot fairly abrogate
treaty of this kind with a friendly coun-
Try. without notice, we believe that ne
gotatlons should be at once entered into
looking TO such n modification Of the
treaty as viii reduce the bounty to be
paid Hawaiian sugar producers to "a rea-
sent an amendment looking in this dlrec-
ton at an early date.
There should be no difficulty IN secur-
ing, through the treaty-making power
such notifications of the treaty as Will
be satisfactory to both countries without
INJURY to either. lt certainly cannot be
expected that the United States will con-
tinue for any length of time TO pay a bo-
nus of N,G00,000 or 5000, 900 per annum as
an inducement to any foreign country to
trade with us, i assume there will be no
dlfieulty in securing proper notifications
OF the treaty, so that 1t viii not be neces-
sary Tor the government of the United
States to give the one years notice of its
abrosation, as provided by its terms"
Returning to the schedules, Mr. Aldrich
said: In schedule r we have suggested
a return TO the rates imposed by the act
OF 1894 on leaf tobacco. This action Is
FAR from satisfactory to the growers OF
wrapper tobacco in the United States.
There Is wide difference of opinion
among those whose interests are affected
as to what rates should be imposed.
In the cotton schedule the rates, which
are practically those of 1894 have not been
changed from the House schedules. ex-
cept IN the paragraphs relating to hosiery,
underwear and corduroys and velveteens
On these the rates are somewhat lower
than the House provisions
IN conclusion, Mr.. Aldrich said: "The
committee also hopes. before the hin masses
from the consideration of the Senate to
be able to present certain needed amend
ments TO the customs administration law
me industrial system Of the United
states Is growing more and more complex
every year. IL Is becoming more difficult
every year TO satisfy in tariff revision
conflicting claims of sections, or to adjust
rates so as 20 do no injustice 10 any OF the
varied interests of this great country. The
faf f,Issr
mended by the committee are undoubtedly
far from satisfactory In many cases TO in
terested parties The amendments record
ed present the concensus Of opinion OF a
majority of the members OF the commit
Tee. We have no pride of opinion or au-
thorship In any of the provisions quoted.
We have given careful consideration 10 the
numerous important questions involved
IN the various schedules. We present TO
the Senate the result OF our labors and
shall cheerfully accept your judgment as
to the wisdom of our conclusions"
MIR. Aldrich closed at $40 O. clock
Mr.. Pettigrew presented an amendment
that when articles are manufactured by
a trust, articles of this character import-
ed from abroad shall be free of duty. He
said he would ask its consideration inn
mediately after the committees amend
ments.
Mr.. Vest, democratic member Of the
finance committee was then recognized.
We know, he said, 1.-THE desperate con-
Olson of the country, the ruined homes.
the blasted hearts. If prosperity can
come from any source, even from our ad-
versaries, we Will bless the moment. 1
do not believe the imposition OF higher
tarln duties Will dispel the clouds hang
ing above us, bringing back the sunshine
and Illuminating the whole country"
1t has been said, Mr.. Vest proceeded
faF .
the democratic party and prosperity with
the republican party. But that adversi-
~ did not come with the advent of the
democratic party. Mr.. Vest said he would
summon as a witness no less an authority
than Mr.. William Mckinley lie read from
report made by MIR. Mckinley, April /,
1889, setting forth the distress which the
farmers OF the country we're suffering.
How was Il expected. the senator asked,
that by increasing the burden Of tariff
taxes the farmers would be helped to buy
more goods. Why was It, Mr. Vest asked.
that the republican party was about to
abandon les record and urge a tariff. not
for protection, but for the amount OF rev
enue II viii produce. The senator said
there was az this time an available ball
ance In the treasury OF N29 $50 $50. Deduct
ing tho gold reserve OF 500 0O0,O ,OO0 tho
available balance was si29, S50,G50. This
vast amount Of Idle money Uas now ac-
'hhhhAAN'H ~ AHN treasury Anu yet tho
Senate was told that Il must impose on our
suffering people additional taxes. When
President Harrison turned over the gov
crnment to President Cleveland, the treas
ury balance stood OF S23.l28OS7. To-day
there was $l0J00O.000 more than when Mr..
Harrison turned over the government ar
fairs.
Mr.. Vest declared that the proposition
20 raise s3i,O000OO Of revenue by tax on
tea and Increasing internal revenue taxes
was a naked and bold" abandonment OF
tho protective policy Of the republican par
~
Mr.. Vest discussed the different sched-
uleg and IN conclusion said there was no
disposition 10 delay the consideration OF
the bill. There would De no factlous opposl-
tion ana no unnecessary objection.
AZ 5:25. tho Senate went into executive
session, and shortly afterward adjourned.
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NEW MINISTER TO BRAZIL.