The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-02
SOME IMPORTANT CHANGES
BREAKING OF PARTY LINES ON
ALL QUESTIONS.
PINE IS NOT ON THE FREE LIST
Mr.. Teller's Motion Defeated by One
vote--Sharp Words Between Clark
and Allen--Cotton Bagging
for the Free List.

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ance committee suffered several unex-
pected reyerses during the progress OF
the tariff bill to-day. being defeated ON
shree important votes. Cotton bagging
was placed on the free list, 80 to %, and
cotton ties also by a vote of ~ to 70.
The duty on white pine lumber was re-
duced from 81 TO 81 per thousand, 81 to
81. The amendment on pine occasloned
the greatest surprise, and led to gener-
al breaking up of party lines on both
sides of the chamber. During the early
stages of the debate the duty on lumber.
including pine, was placed at 81, after
q protracted contest. To-day Mr.. Teller
returned to the contest and moved TO
place white pine lumber on the free list.
The amendment was defeated by the
close vote of 30 to 33, four Republicans,
Baker, Carter, Hansbrough and Quay
Joining with the Democrats, POpulists
and silver Republicans in the affirmative,
while three Democrats. Bacon, McEnery,
and Martin voted with the Republicans
in the negative. Following up this close,
Mr.. Mantle, silver Republican, moved
to reduce the rate ON white pine from
50 to 81 and this carried by majority Of
one. Two Republicans, Baker and
Garter, voted with the Democrats in the
affirmative and three Democrats, Ba
con, McEnery and Martin, with the Re-
publicans in the negative.
The bill is now completed with the
exception of the reciprocity section, and
some comparatively minor paragraphs.
Much progress was made to-day in clear
ing up detached paragraphs heretofore
passed over. Only three of these-coal
tar, potash and tea-remain, so that these
items, the reciprocity section, and the
brief internal revenue and administra-
tive provisions are all that is left Of the
bill to be disposed Of before the final
vote is taken.
The tariff bill was taken up promptly.
Mr.. Allison reported back the amend
ment to the coal paragraph offered by
Mr.. White yesterday, allowing a draw
back of duty on coal used in American
vessels engaged in foreign trade and in
the trade between Atlantic and Pacific
ports of the United States. The original
amendment was modified by the commit
tee to omit the coastwise trade.
The amendment caused much debate
and several Senators urged that it go
over, Mr.. Wellington (Maryland), say
ing he regarded it as blow to the en-
tire coal trade.
Mr.. Vest, (MissourD, interposed the
statement that Democratic Senators
were being asked when they would per-
NIT the tariff bill to pass, when, as a
matter OF fact, they were making no
obstruction. Now, however, said he,
this coal paragraph was brought up
again and was to go over. 1t was decid-
ed to go with the amendment.
Mr.. ALLEN, (Nebraska,) proposed a
further amendment allowing the draw
back on coal, not only to vessels, but to
inhabitants Of the United States"
''Does that mean free coal?' asked
Mr.. Clarke (Wyoming.)
Eyes, free COAL" answered Mr.. Allen,
who argued that the people were as
much entitled to the benefits of coal as
were the owners Of vessels.
Mr.. Plat (Connecticut), stated that
this was not a question of free coal, but
simply one as to giving vessels the same
advantage enjoyed by foreign vessels.
While there was quite a sentiment for
free coal in his part Of the country, yet
he had always believed the coal industry
Of the United States should receive the
care of Congress.
"But should not the people receive the
care Of Congress? asked Mr.. Allen.
Mr.. Plat answered that by fair pro-
lection to American industry, no consum-
er suffered one penny.
Mr.. Allen and Mr.. Clarke were in
yolved in a sharp personal collOquy con-
corning the formers reference to pauper
labor in the coal mines.
Mr.. Clarke Indignantly resented the
implied insult to the coal miners, and
Mr.. Allen disclaimed any such purpose.
The discussion branched off to the con-
dition of the miners in Wyoming, Wash
ington, Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
Mr.. Allen asserted that coal miners were
the lowest paid class of labor. IN the
country and that the contract labor laws
were defied by the importation Of pauper
miners from abroad.
After further debate Mr.. Aliens
amendment was rejected and the COM
mittee amendment allowing drawbacks
to American vessels was agreed to with
out division.
Mr.. Spooner (Wisconsin), gave notice
of comprehensive amendment providing
for the assignment of three general ap-
praisers to make an investigation OF all
questions relating to the tariff; the con-
with American industries; the differences
in labor cost here and abroad; also to
make an analysis of the schedules of this
tariff bill with a view to correcting any
inequalities that may exist. The result
Of the inquiry is to be reported to the
Secretary Of the Treasury and to Con
gress.o
The proposed amendment placing cot
ton bagging on the free list was ther
considered at length. Mr.. Pettui
(Alabamal, had previously given notice
Of the amendment as follows: "Bagginl
for cotton, gunny cloth and all similar
material suitable for covering cotton
composed wholly or In part Of hemp
fax, jute or butts.'
Mr.. Pettus spoke in support of tn,
amendment, saying he desired to avoi,
a party contest and expected to secur
Republican votes.
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