The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-06-25
CONGRESSIONAL.

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WASHINGTON, June .9.--The tariff
bill came to a halt in the Senate yes
terday. less than one page of the flax
schedule being disposed of The de-
bate driftcd into political channels,
Senators Bacon, Vest, Jones of Arkan-
sas and rillman taking part in an ex-
position of Democratic doctrine on the
tariff. 1t led to several lively ex-
changes, during which the cleaning of
political dirty linen was frequently
referred to, Mr.. Tillman's remarks
were made with his characteristic
vehemencc, and at one point he frank
ly stated concerning the tariff that if
there was to be stealing, he wanted
his share for South Carolina. Late in
the day, Mr. Morgan proposed a
sweeping amendment to place 10per
cent nd valorem duty on all articles
now on the free list, with few stated
exceptions. In supporting the amend
ment, Mr.. Morgan called attention TO
the singular fact that the income tax
feature of the Wilson bill is not re-
pealed, and can be enforced by a
change in the personnel of the SUI
preme court of the United States.
WASHINGTON, June 1S.-The Senate
made greater progress yesterday on
the tariff bill than on any other day
since the debate opened. Two entire
schedules, covering twenty pages,
were completed, namely. schedule III,
on spirits, wines and beverages, and
schedule l. on manufactured cotton
goods This brings the Senate to the
fax schedule, with the important wool
schedule standing next.
WASHINGTON, June II. The Senate
made rapid work on the tariff bill to-
day Thirteen pages were disposed
of, carrying the Senate through the
agricultural schedule to schedule ii,
relating to spirits, wines, etc. During
the day the paragraphs on dairy pro-
ducts, farm products, fish, fruits and
nuts, meat products and miscellaneous
agricultural products were acted on.
The finance committee proposed many
changes, in the main advancing rates
somewhat over those heretofore re-
ported. The committee was sustained
on every vote, although contest was
made on almost every paragraph.
Mr. Vests motion to restore salt tc
the free list was rejected, ayes "a,
nays 81. The important paragraph
| ems fno
the suggestion of Mr. Allison, who ex-
pressed the hope that this duty on tea
might be dispensed with. The Senate
met at II %. M, and will continue to
meet at that hour until the bill is dis
posed of.
WASHINGTON, June 16-The Senate
made great stride forward yesterday
by completing the consideration of the
sugar schedule of the tariff bill, eX
cept the provision relating to Hawaii
which went over. AS agreed to, the
schedule places on sugar not above No
10 Dutch standard cent per pounC
and .03 of cent for every degree
above S.; and on sugars above No II
| luUcn SUduQdtu ]. % CChtS pCl pOuh"
but on sugars testing below 81 de
grees Ito cent per pound shall be de
Quoted The other provisions of the
schedule relate to maple sugar, maple
syrup, candy, etc.
Only one yea and nay vote wa'
taken during the day, on the amend
ment of Mr. Lindsay of Kentucky, tt
make the rate Is cents per pound or
sugar above No Is Dutch standard
The amendment was defeated-3@
to 35
The Pe5tigrew amendment relating
to trusts was then taken up and dis
cussed at length. 1t developed consid
cradle divergence of view ON boil
sides of the chamber, the two Ala
bama senators, Messrs. Morgan an
Pettus, joining Mr.. Hoar in opposi
ton. MIR. Allison finally tested tn
sense of the Senate by moving to tabl
the amendment, which motion pre-
vailed yeas, 35; nays, 32-two Demo
Gratis, Morgan and McEnery, votin
with the Republicans to table, an
thus turning the scale against tn
amendment