New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-06
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
STAMP AMENDMENT AGREED To-IhE ooND'
COMMISSION PROPOSITION WITHDRAWN
MR.. ALL1SON'S ESTIMATE.

MIR. ALI1sON's ESTIMATE
,,,.,..o, 1n,v s-The Senate continued work
an ,ba tariff bill to-day although the Natonai
holiday was generally observed III the HAecu'No
and departmental branches OF the uoNei.''ie -,
Tho usual gallery attendance was consideraoF
augmented by the presence OF many non'a: .'n,.
ors Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson and speaker
~, ,ore on the foor during the early hours OF
the session. ~ .,
The Tariff bill taken up with little delay, anu
Mr. Mills CTexas) moved to amend Paragraph 80
NV striking out books of all kinds MS purpose
being 10 place books on the Tree iiS'' '''eO''0
IS to %. 1907, go 81 =
,roa rst viz the Bible in whatever language
nrinted" There was considerable anuscl.en'
among Senators at this proposition Out MI M'iiS
with earnestness insisted on an aye-and-no vote
The amendment was rejected IL 10 70 Mess'S
XVII stewart and Teller voting with the Demo
Gratis In the affirmative ana MT McT"eis Win ''
Republicans in the negative
This new paragraph was inserted IN the Tree
Est: WATERS unleavened or not edible LOT sacra
mental use or for covering or holding pharma-
ceutical preparations
THE STAMP AMENDMENT.
Tho new committee amendment relating to
stamps on bonds debentures, certhcates OF s'ock
e,c was taken up. and Mr.. Allison proposed
changes striking out the section authorizing the
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue 10 supply col
,ectors postmasters stationers. etc. with stamps
and to allow 5 per cent as commission. The iast
section was changed by making the stamp TAX
annlv 10 bonds etc. issued after September To-
1891 instead of hereafter" The rates were as
originally presented. VIZ On each 500 OF face
,olne ~ bonds debentures or certificates OF In
d.b,edness cents; on each 800 OF face value OK
original issue CT certificates OF stock, cents; on
cacb 800 OF transfers OF shares OF certificates OF
stock. cents
4 discussion ensued as 10 the legality OF the pro-
vision that unsamped bonds etc, shall be utterly
void and shall not be used In evidence"
Mr. Allen (Neb) while concurring In the general
,rincple of the proposed tax. said that Congress
had no power to lay down rue or evidence Tor a
State court.
Senators Chiffon (Tex), Teller (ColJ and White
ocaD shared in this view while Nj YES: (Mo) and
Nv Morgan (Ala) maintained that the provision
came within the power OF Congress Mr.. Bacon
fGa) made the further point that the amendment
trenched on the rights OF the States by prescribing
the manner OF record and registry Of such bonds.
etc.
Mr. lindsay (Ky) declared that the provision
should be stricken out unless Congress intended to
follow the example Of the King of England IN esiab-
fishing a stamp tax before the independence OF
America was declared
Mr. Piatt Comm. speaking for the Finance Com
mittee said that. the question had been raised.
II would be carefully considered and II need be
changed before the bill became a law.
The stamp amendment, a whole, was then
agreed to a viva voce vote. no call for an aye
and-no vote being made. The no" response was
light and came from the Democratic side of the
chamber.
MR.. ALLISON GIVES SOME FIGURES
Mr.. Allison proposed the amendment heretofore Of
fered by Mr. Spooner for tariff Inquiry by three
members OF the Board Of Appraisers
Mr. Teller took occasion in this relation. 20 cri-
else the committee for hrst transforming the House
BILL and then going back In substance the House
,,es lie had tried 10 learn what amount OF revenue
be bill would yield. and he said he would be glad