The herald., 1897-05-27
WELL BEGUN
HALF DONE
The First Vote Taken on
the Tariff
CALIFORNIA PRODUCTS
Find Stout Supporters ia the
Senate
IF HIGH PROTECTION RULES
IF HIGH PROTECTION RULES
THE GOLDEN STATE WILL NOT
BE NEGLECTED
Senator White Draws First Blood BY
Defeating an Attempt to Reduce
the Duty on Borax-Party
Lines Drawn
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 26.-To-
lay the tariff bill was taken up in detail
n the senate, the Democratic side being
represented for the most part by Sena-
tors Vest, Jones and White. The first
section dealt with the borax and boracic
acid industry. in which Nevada and
Southern California, particularly San
Bernardino county, are substantially
Senator Vest attempted to
reduce the duty and long and active
contest was the result. Senator White
claimed that if high protection must re-
suit from tariff legislation he would not
permit California to be taxed for the
benefit of other parts Of the United
States, but would demand the imposi-
tion of taxes elsewhere for her benefit.
He pointed to the exceedingly low prizes
Of refined borax resulting principally
from California competition and indus
try, denied that any English syndicatc
the product and said that the
main foreign competitor was the Turk
of Asia Minor. Senator Jones of Ne
vada, who procured the present rate to
the discussion had nearly closed. Sena-
tors Stewart and Aldrich supported
Senator White and the duty asmain-
tained by decisive vote.
Senator Allison, just before adjourn
ment, attempted to force consideration
of the conference report on the sundry
civil bill. Senator White insisted that
the matter should go over until tomor-
row to enable him to investigate the
provisions with reference to forest res
ervations. Senator Allison declinedFto
make this concession, but was forced
to do so after half an hours unproflt-
able debate.
Senator White says that he has pro-
cured the insertion of provision in
the sundry civil bill allowing mining to
be conducted upon forest reservations
under the regulations of the interior de-
partment He criticises the report Of
the conference mainly because persons
who own land within these reserva-
tions, other than actual settlers, are not
permitted the right of access to their
property.
THE FIRST VOTE
WASHINGTON, May 26.-(By Assoc
ciated Press.) The first vote on the
tariff bill was taken in the senate to-
day. It came after two hours debate
on the item for boracic acid. which. al
though comparatively unimportant, at
forded an opportunity for the first align
ment of the various elements. Mr.. Vest
of Missouri, a Democratic member OF
the finance committee, moved to make
the rate on boracic acid cents instead
of4 cents per pound. as provided by the
committee. This presented a direct is
sue between the committee and the
opponents of the bill. The amendment
was defeated-2O to "a. The vote was
largely on party lines. ~
The approaching Victorian Jubilee
served as a theme for an eloquent in
vocation by Rev. Mr.. Milburn. "The
services of Victoria have shrined her
in the hearts and reverence Of true
hearted JIleIl anu WOIllcH tuS WOIlO
round" said he. May her last days hc
her best and happiest. Guide the coun-
sells of that realm and our own beloved
country. that hand in hand, they may
tread the path of conservative progress
to the goal of Christian civilization"
Seven paragraphs of the tariff bill
were considered during the day, the
committee being sustained in each in
stance.
The resolution was agreed to author
izing the secretary of the navy to em-
ploy any suitable ship in forwarding
supplies to India.
Debate occurred over the chartering
of ships to carry relief supplies to India.
Chandler Of New Hampshire endeav-
ored to get vote on his proposition to
send the supplies by any suitable ship.
Mr.. Morgan Of Alabama insisted that
American ships under the American flag
be employed. He favored naturalizing
two foreign built ships, even II 1t does
grind on some gentlemen who monopo.
lize the coastwise trade in steamships
After discussion by Senators Gray.
Stewart and Frye. a motion by Mr..
Morgan to table the Chandler PROPOSE
tion was defeated, Is to 40 and the joint
resolution was then passed. Just as It
passed, Mr.. Sewall Of New Jersey made
a brief and vigorous statement that this
American benefaction should go under
the American flag. and Mr.. Morgan ad-
ded: "The American flag is now hauled
down. ~
The final conference report on the
Indian bill was then agreed to
The tariff bill was taken up ct 2 o'clock
MI. White Of California. on behAlf