The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-11
DEBATE ON SUGAR TAX
It Came on Abruptly, but no Final
Action Was Taken.
BOUNTY AMENDMENT WAS VOTED DOWN
siIiWnn discusses Democratic Tariff
Doctrine in the Course OF II SDccch
on Export hoHntics-- Jones Opens
On tho Sugar Schedule Gallery
Talks About the Scandal Of 1904.
Washington, D. c., June 10. 1897.

Washington, D. c.. June 10, 1897.
The long deferred debate on the sugar
schedule Of the tariff bill came up
abruptly at l o'clock to-day after the
Senate had disposed Of the cereals in
The agricultural schedule. The interest
IN the sugar schedule had been whetted
Tor weeks. and aside from the fact that
more revenue is derived from sugar than
1rom any other article, there was the
ADDED interest due to the sensational
charges made Of late, within and with
Out the Senate, concerning Irregularities
IN connection with the progress OF the
schedule. But the debate failed to de-
Telop any dramatic incidents. Senators
ana spectators soon ElpSed into q state
OF indifference as the speeches dealt with
a laoyrlnth of technical details, OF vital
interest to the sugar refiner and expert
but not to the general public.
Mr.. Jones' of Arkansas, opened the de-
pate. to some extent answering Mr. Aid
T!ch S statement regarding the schedule.
1lS speech was arEumentative and lack
ing IN any severe denuncia tory features
The Senator held that the IA tes proposed
gave the retiners an excessive differen-
tial. ana pointed out how they had
hrired on the Is diffcrential Of the pres
ent law.
Mr.. Vest severely criticised the Sugar
trust and argued that the rates were q
further tribute to its vast resources Mr.
Canrey. Of Louisiana, also opposed the
schedule as q whole.
NO final action was taken on any fea-
ture Of the schedule further than the
"ithdraWal OF the original Senate COM
n1ttec amendments. This leaves the
House provisions Of the bill with an
amendm ent increasing the House differ
saatsa from ' $751; 900 to s5-1oo cents per
la}g a; sss aas! e! 7
: sent. tSg%tf-! no
Darly In the day Mr.. Tillman, Of South
carolina, made a lively speech in favor
or the amendment giving EXPORT duty on
agricultural products. He took occasion
IN this connection to crticise his Demo-
cratic associates who were giving a
strict and literal construction to the
democratic doctrine OF a tax for reve-
nue. only. The bounty amendment was
eated-10 I'd 80
The Senate began work at II a. m to-
day, and the tariff bill was taken up as
soon as the routine business was out OF
the way.
T1LLNlAN ON EXPORT BOUNTIEs.
Air. Tillman took the noor on the pend
ing amendments Of AR. Cannon, Of
Otah. providing an export bounty on
agricultural products. He said he de-
sired the attention Of his associates, and
as the attendance was meagre he noted
me absence OF quorum. The call dis
closed ifty-four Senators present nine
more than q quorum, and Mr.. Iillman
proceeded He said the tariff bill had
olsciosed nebulous condition in the
minds of Senators. The Republican
senators sat quietly, apparently con-
uollcu py the caucus, refusing to dis
cuss the tniquities Of the bill and unani-
mously voting for the exactlons in behalf
or trusts and monopolies.
ON the other hand" proceeded Mr..
Iliiman. the Democrats are in q period
or transition. They don't know where
theyre at. The older, more experienced
proclaim their allegiance to the Old
tlme-honoTed doctrines We had an i'm
pass1oned speech yesterday (by Mr.
Mills) In behalf Of the Walker tariff
principles, brought forward at this late
day as Democratic doctrine. Secession
publication and other issues which,
have passed out OF the minds Of men
might as well be brought here The tnr-
iff IS merely question Of policy as to
now tho Government Will raise its reve-
nue. l say without hesitation 1t is to
the best Interest Of the American peo-
pie that the articles consumed by our
people should be produced by our people.
If that Is Republican doctrine, well and
good. If that Is not Democratic doc
trine. 1t ought to be-"
Mr. T'!llman went on to show that
diversified industries gave diversified
means OF labor. AS to the farmers the
need was not for more farmers, but for
tariff which would no longer rob the
farmers we have. The farmer stood,
his skinny, bony hand outstretched,
asking this export bounty to overcome
the robbery of the present system, and
yet Senators sat In stony silence ex-
pectlng this idiotic farmer, with the
mortgage gnawing on his home, not
- know that they refuse to give him re-
The Senator analyzed the extent Of
agricultural interests throughout tho
country. including the South, the Ish-
maelite. tho section that has no rights
since the war" While that section had
iabored under the ban OF secession, nav
ing bsllions rs result Of its attempt
to secede. It was slll face to face with
the demand Of the horse-leech. CRYING
more, more. more. This section and the
agricultural interests always had been
at the mercy Of tariff bills which found
their genesis In the benefits on New
England.
As MT. Tillman spoke the galleries
nlled In anticipation OF q lively time,
While speaking with his usual yehem
once or voice and gesture, the Sena tor
adopted an argumentatlve style. to show
that the farmer was receiving the bur
dens. without the benefits, OF the tariff.
When he referred at one point to tho
Chicago Platforms declaration on tho
tariff 1t brought Mr.. Vest to his feet