The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-04

one of the prime movers of this propo-
sition, 1 reluctantly-in the discharge
of what believe to be patriotic duty
l reluctantly yield to the threat Of the
other side of this chamber to prolong
this debate indefinitely, and that the
wheels of industry may begin to re-
volve, that the smoke of the chimneys
may arise, that the SpindleS may begin
to sing, 1 withdraw this amendment"
Mr.. Thurston's announcement was
made with impressive effect and was
received with aWe-like silence by SEN
ators and spectators.
Mr.. Allen (Neb) the colleague of Mr..
Thurston, took the floor and said he
had not been present when the threats
of filibustering had been made.
There were no threats of filibuster-
ing" interjected Mr.. Pettus (Ala.)
If there had been such threats, pro-
ceeded Mr.. Allen, he thought he might
take hand for a few weeks, or few
months. He earnestly supported the
bounty, and said he regarded it as
cowardly to abandon it.
IF my colleague withdraws it, then
L will renew it," concluded Mr.. Allen.
Mr.. Allison said that in view of
what had occurred he concurred in
what the Nebraska senator, (Thurston)
had said, that it was not best to in
troduce any question which might pro-
long the debate. He asked leave there
fore to withdraw the bounty amend
ment. Mr.. Allen again proposed the
same amendment. Mr.. Jones moved to
table Mr.. Aliens motion. This had the
effect Of cutting off debate, and as Mr..
Allen showed evidence of displeasure,
Mr.. Jones withdrew his motion to
table.
A proviso relating to lead ores was
inserted in section %, providing that
in respect, to such ore the refined metal
Shall he exported at or the duty paid
Within six months from the date of
the receipt of the ore.
After a contest the committee section
10 was adopted, providing that goods
in hand when the act goes into eff
feet shall pay no other duty than if
the same were imported after the act
goes into effect
The house retroactive clause (sec-
ton 90 was stricken out. This brought
the senate to the end of the bill, and
its first reading throughout had been
actually accomplished. There was quite
a controversy over an effort to read
just the duty on manganese iron ore,
which article the house placed upon
the free list. Mr.. Bacon moved to fix a
duty of 81 per ton, but withdrew the
motion on assurance that the entire
subject would be considered in confer
ence. The finance committee substitute
for the house provision in regard to
cCal tar was agreed to. The amend
ment leaves the article on the free list.
After defeating an attempt by Mr..
Stewart, Nevada, to reopen the clause
as to cyanide of potassium, Mr.. ALI
son presented the new amendment pro-
posing to stamp taxes on bonds, de-
bentureS, certificates of stock, etc. 1t
was very VoluminouS, and Mr.. Allison
explained by saying that, while formid-
able in appearance, it was in reality
simply providing a stamp tax Of five
cents on every 800 of debenture, etc,
and two cents on every 500 of transfer
of stock, etc. He modified this so as
to except building association stocks
and bonds and allowed the amendment
to go over.
Mr. Lindsay's amendment to the
reciprocity clause asking the president
to inquire into the exclusion Of Amer
lean tobacco from France and Spain
was agreed to. Mr.. White mooted the
new paragraph placing duty on in
Candescent lamps at Go per cent ad
Valorem; agreed to.
1t being 4:30, Mr.. Jones urged Mr..
Allison to consent to an adjournment.
Mr.. Allison responded that he would
like to secure an agreement for a
final vote to the bill, say Monday or
Tuesday.
with the bounty amendment pend
ing" answered Mr.. Jones derisively,
mo time for vote could be fixed"
II hope the amendment will not be
held up as a boyle man." said Mr..
Allen. at will take a week to con-
slider this and other amendments"
Mr.. Allison specified Tuesday as the
day for a vote. Mr.. Jones shook his
head and said that, while there was
no purpose to delay the bill, yet the
important pending amendments must
be fully considered. There was q
chorus of protests when Mr.. Allison
suggested a recess until 8 p. M, and a
continuance of the debate tonight. He
withdrew the suggestion and added:
Then I give notice that l will ell
deavor to secure a final vote Monday
or Tuesday"
The bill was then laid aside, and, at
Abs p. M, the senate went into eXecu-
tive session, and then adjourned until
Monday.