New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
COTTON BAGGING AND TIES PUT on THE FREE
L1sr-puTY on WHITE PINE LuM-

COTTON BAGGfNG AND TIES PtI oN ii'E AA's~
LIsT-DUTY on WHITE PINE LuM-
BER REDUCED
Washington July 1.-The near approach OF the
completion Of the Tariff bill was referred TO IN the
onen,ng PRAYER in the Senate to-day by the Rev.
Hugh Johnson the acting chaplain. who SAID we
recognize Thy hand In this work Of commercial
legislation now near completion In so SNORT
period Of Congressional history. We thank ines
for the courage, the disnterestedness ana t'o
generosity exhibited by Senators and represents.
tives and that party interest ana ieehhss anu
local interests have been subordinated 10 'he eA'
messed will OF the majority in this legislation
Tho Tariff bill was taken up promptly. Mr. Tel
ler made inquiries as to the reports that an anu
trust amendment would be brought In. Th's was
n,ost important matter, he said and there should
be ample time for the consideration OF II.
Mr.. Allison said he did not know what dispose!
was to be made Of the subject, as no acuoh M"
been taken by the Finance Committee
Mr. Teller said Il had been reported about the
cbamber that such an amendment had been con-
sidered In caucus. He urged that II shouid not "
brought IN at the last moment for a vote' -
that will not be done" he added with postVehess'
vr Allison gave assurance that no such hasV
action would be taken ,
Mr. White remarked that he thought the eh'''s
ANTITRUST subject had been dropped.
"Tha trouble with The Senator and myself" an
s,rared Mr. Teller, is that We are not members
~ the Republican caucus. and are therefore some
what In the dark
On Mr. Allison's motion the paragraph VI III.
free list relating to paintings and statuary "as
stricken out these articles having been piaceo Y"
the dutiable list
>,o,,ons bv Mr.. Jones' of Arkansas. TO lower the
dutv were rejected, and the paragraph was agreed
to as reported =.
Mr. Allison reported back the amendment 70
the Goa, paragraph offered by MI Whte yes.et'
dav allowing a drawback Of duty on coal used IN
American vessels engaged in foreign trade and
IN the trade between Atlantic and Pacific poru
of the United States. The original Amendments
was modified by the committee TO omit the COAST
wise trade The amendment caused much deoats'
and several Senators urged that 1t go over. MI
Wellington saying he regarded It as blow TO the
entire coal trade
Mr. Vest in,erposed the statement that Demo
cratic Senators were being asked when they would
permit the Tariff bill TO pass. when. as matter
of fact they making no obstruction. now.
however he said, this coal paragraph was brougns
up again and to go over. 1t was decided %
go on with the amendment
Mr. Allen proposed further amendment. a.
lowing the drawback on coal not only 10 vessels
but to ''inha habtants of the United States
Does that mean free coal?" asked Mr.. Clarke. os
Wyoming.
yes. free COAL" answered Mr. Allen. who argues
that the people were much entitled to the bens'
fits Of free coal were the owners OF vsssels
Mr. Platt Of Connecticut. said that this was not
a question Of free COAL but simply one as 10 giving
American vessels the same advantages enjoyed BY
foreign vessels. While there was some sentiment
for free coal In his part Of the country, yet hs
had always believed the coal Industry OF the
United States should receive the care OF Con.
gress.
But should not the people receive the care Of
Congress?" asked Mr.. Allen.
Mr.. Platt answered that by fair protection -
American industry no consumer suffered one
penny.
sharp personal colloquy concerning the formers
reference to pauper labor In the coal mines. Mr..
Clarke Indignantly resented the implied insult to
the coal miners and Mr.. Allen disavowed any such
purpose.
The discussion tranched OF to the condition OF
the miners In Wyoming. Washington. PennsyI.
vanIa and elsewhere Mr.. Allen asserted that coal
rniners were the lowest-pa!d class OF labor In the
c,urtrv and that the contract labor laws were de-
fed by the Importation OF pauper miners from
abroad After further debate Mr. Aliens amend
mont was rejected. and the committee amenone"s
allowing drawbacks TO American vessels was
agreed to without a division
AN EXTENSIVE INQUIRY PROPOSED.
AR snooner gave notice Of comprehensive
arendn,ent. providing for the assignment OF th'ee
general appraisers TO make an investigation Oh -.
questions relating to the tariff; the condiuoh o'
,Svs,r,.s which are affected by the tariff the con-
a,t,on OF INDUSTRIES abroad which compete with
.o.,oar ,ndustries the differences In labor cost
f''". hroad. also to make an analysis OF the
sschedues Of this Tariff S with x. yisw The 70 eGs Gs
rectn9 hs any ,rnufry is 10 be reported TO the Secrs
sui, sui. Sa OF the the treasury and congrsss v,.
'arS y, o,n.nnosed amendment placing cotton rissinS
Inc PropI,t P I,st WAS then considered at length. Nj.
f given n0se Ur Cotton CO. ne sSnny
meht' az oil simiar material suitable Tor covering
Cotton wholly Or II part saote Z. hem e Support
Jute OF ymmsndnent ym saying he desired 10 avoid 2
Sarty contest and expected to secure Fepu0'e'"
Votss' VSr White moved to extend the amendmen' "
,!r,s, and grain bags made OF burlap.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DEFEATED.
The debate was pro,rac,ed and in the main 'ecnns
-, Mr. Mantle and Mr.. White supported ,ne
CAL -. .na Mr. Perkins opposed II. A. hnaIly