The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-31

WASHINGTON, May 30-The i'm
preston was general about the senate
at the close of the first weeks discus
sion of the tariff bill yesterday that the
sugar schedule would be reached
toward the close of the present week.
The progress so far made, while 1t was
much less marked yesterday than on
previous days, is generally regarded as
little less than phenomenal as modern
tariff debates go. Senator Vest de-
clares that the present bill is as far
advanced now as was the Wilson bill
after five weeks of discussion, While
Senator Jones (Ark) 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 gen.
orally concede that good progress has
been made, but they are not inclined TO
felicitate themselves too much until
they see what policy is to be pursued
when questions Of more general inter-
est are reached than have yet been
broached.
The sugar schedule, in all probability,
will excite more prolonged and AMI
mated debate than any other IN the
bill. The Democrats are making very
extensive preparations for the discus
sion of this schedule, and several set
speeches will be made upon It, The
indications are that various other ques-
tions of general interest will be consid-
cred in connection with the sugar duty.
Senator Pettigrew is contemplating
nresenting his amendment against
trusts in this connection, and 1t is
certain that the Hawaiian question VIII
come to the front in an amendment
providing for the continuance OF the
reciprocity treaty with the Hawaiian
islands. With reference to the Ha-
waiian treaty, there is no longer much
room for doubt that provision will be
made to continue the present treaty in
effect. 1t Is probable that this will be
done by a direct declaration that moth
ing in the bill shall be construed as
abrogating the treaty. The Repuon-
can members of the committee are con-
templating this change. If Senator
Pettigrew insists upon Offering the
trust amendment to this schedule he
will precipitate one Of the most inter-
esting debates of the session.
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whether they will caucus on the sugar
schedule but there is more or less talk
to this effect. There are two schedules
to be considered after the conclusion Of
that under present discussion before
the sugar schedule can be reached.
These are the metal and wood sched-
ules. The metal schedule Is not espe-
cially Objectionable to the Democrats,
containing as 1t does many OF the Will
son law rates, but it Is more or less
complicated and will Necessarily con-
sumo time. The Wood schedule will
develop no little antagonism on account
of the duty on lumber. There will be
a quite determined effort to restore
white pine lumber to the free list
The Tillman resolution for a sugar
investigation probably will be report
ed to the senate Tuesday. It will be
passed without difficulty when taken up.
according to the present outlook; but
Senator Tillman will find opportunity
to make another speech If there Is any
apparent effort at delay. The senate
will not be in session tomorrow, hav-
ing adjourned over on account of Dec
oration day.
WAR. ON REED.
The attempt to embarrass Speaker