The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-22
SENATE AND THE TARIFF
THE FORMAL KESDiSG or THE CON-
FERENCE REPORT COMPLETED.
The Rest OF tn. Session Given Up TO a
spiritless Debate, and the Usuai
Bitter Attacks on Trusts,

WASHINGTON, ID. - july - ~
Senate concluded the formal readihg Oh
! the tarin conference report to-day
The debate was spiritless In the man.
Early In the day Mr.. Jones (of Arkansas
made a contest against the Conference
| Committee. on the ground that It had
exceeded IT'S authority I'm 30 amending the
paragraph relating TO printing paper as
/ 10 place a retaliatory duty against inc
countries paying an export bounty on
wood pulp. Ills point Of order was de-
bated at much length, and finally over
ruled by Nice-President HOBART
fhis removed the only obstacle thus
/ far encountered by the report. Inc re-
olprocity amendment, and the abandon
ment or the stamp tax on bonds ana
stocks. developed much criticism.
When the amendment relating 10 hides
was reported. Mr.. Allen (of NebraskO
asked why the conferees had provided a
drawback Of duty on leather exported,
made from imported hides.
Air. Aldrich explained that the House
had insisted on the proyiso. and he feN
that the drawback was payable under the
law. without reference 10 this provision.
He thought about 10000 20 $4,000 OF
revenue would be obtained from the duty
on hides. and probably about half OF this
would be paid IN drawbacks.
ALLEN, THE PEsSIAiIST.
Mr.. Allen (of Nebraska spoke against
the bill as whole. and incidentally re-
ferrod 10 the present coal strike, con-
trasting Il with the promises Of pros
pcrltv The strike would he arbitrated,
he said. and arbitrated IN but one way.
namcly-in favor of the coal baron and
against the miner. and If the miner pro-
tested he would be met with the baton OF
the policeman or the bayonet Of the tin
soldier
Mr.. Teller and Mr. Vest criticised the
hide amendment Ihey were replied 10
by Nr. Aldrch.
The conference amendment emitting
from the free list scientific books and
periodicals.. brought out sarcastic
speech from Mr. Vest. The derided De
m0cracy had. In the Wilson bill placed
paintings, statuary and scientific books
on the free list. thus comforting a beneht
on all our people by inviting TO this coun-
try the best productions OF art ana
science. Now. however. the G. o. p.
the party OF culture. refinement. and
urogrcss took the backward track and
ATTEMPTED TO exclude these articles.
The reciprocity amendment occasioned
lengthy debate. Nj Teller inquired why
the President had been restricted 10 two
wears in making reciprocity treaties.
Mr. Allison explained that n was de-
sired To have our commercial relations
definitely established within a reasonable
time. II wac believed this could be ac-
cOmpllshad withn two years. Mr. Teller
said his first thought was that the COM
mttee wer. afraid % trust tho next Pres
idcnt.
reciprocity treaties shall Dee Approved by
Congress Congress had tho power 20
raise or lower duties without waiting 10
approve "a treaty. and he declared thal
this provision would arouse criticism on
the mental ability Of the Congress enact
"@ THE STAMP TAX.
Alr. Allison explained that Congress mad
mo- means ~ Negotiating with foreign gov
cruments SO that a treaty was essential
before any reciprocal plan N tariff reduc-
tion could De executed. The conference
amendments striking our the Senate pro-
vision Tor stamp tax on bonds ana
stocks also lcd 90 discussion.
I'm answer 20 Inquiries Mr. Allison said
the point had been raised that an excise
task must he levied on class Of articles
as "a whole. while the Senate amendment
expressly excepted bonds Of building as
so.ilioua aud otner classes oi bonds.
Their objection was felt 90 Doe well taken
and the bone provision was abandoned.
Mr Alison declared that this was an
Other humble submission 20 the money
power.
Dir. Morgan asserted that there were
many reasons beyond the one assigned
for the abandonment OF the bond tax.
The main influence was The favOriusm
shown 90 capital. il was this ftNOritlsm
which was making converts 10 the POpu-
list party.
Another influence was the Sugar Trust.
which had been Instrumental IN having
the bond tax abandoned, as IL would
AFFECT tho tremendous stock transfers Of
the trust
The formal reading Of the difference
report was completed az SIS O'Clock and
the Senate az once went into executive
session, adJourning soon after.
House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON. j. c.. July 2L-Whon
the House met to-day Mr. Evans (Rep.
of Kentucky, from the Committee on
Ways and Means, reported joint res0lu-
ton requesting the President 10 make
such Investigations as Will elicit al the
facts in reference TO the restrictions put
upon the sale Of American tobacco IN
foreign countries under what IS known
as lie reggie 'Or government contracts.
~ lis) authorizes the President 10 enter
iute negotiations with governments or
those countries with u view 10 obtaining
o. modification or removal OF these restrlc-
lions.
The resolution was considered and Mr..
Ciarly. Dem. OF Kentucky explained the
necessity OF TO- lie said that a great
surplus OF tobacco was raised in Ken
forel,n market. England and Germany
were the only countries where tobacco
could be shipped. 10 any OF the other
countries IN could not be imported except
through tie governments.
llr Swanson. dem. Of virginia. sup
ported The resolution and spoke Of the
difficulties which American tobacco grow
er- encountered .n selling tobacco abroad.
Tne resolution was then passed.
lr Perkins. Rep. OF Iowa., called mp
10 resolution for printing 800 copies Of
tle Southern Digest
This served as an opportunity for Air.
Simpson pop. Of Kansas. 10 critlcise the
mode ~ procedure in the House in the
midst of which Dir. Dngiey moved an adj
f0rIumenr.
DR. Bailey secured a roll call on the
motion.
Th. motion was carried l53-ili and the
House adjourned until tomorrow.