Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-02
PETTUS MADE 4 TEN STRIKE Succeeded in Getting Bagging on the Free List.
 s FIGHT FOR COAL MINERS
Which Brought Out Vigorous and Spirited
 Debate Among Senators.
TELLER ASKS FOR FREE WHITE PINE
The Result Being a Reduction Tn the Duty E Settle, of Kentucky, Pours Out His
 Wrath on Reed and His Hirelings and Eulogizes Bryan

Washington, July 1.-The finance com mittess suffered several unexpected re verses during the progress of the tariff bill today, being defeated on three votes. Cotton bagging was placed on the free list, 30 to 25, ard cotton ties also. by a vote of 29 to S2. The duty on white piae lumber was reduced from $2 to $1 per thousand, 92 to 31
 The amendment on pine occasioned the greatest surprise, and led to general breaking up of party lines on both sloeS of the chamber. During the early stages of the debate the duty on lumber, includ- ing pine, was placed at $2, after pro tracted contest Today MT. Teller rs- turned to the contest and moved to place white pirre lumber on the free list. The amendment was defeated by the close vote of g to 33, four republicans, Baker, Carter Hansbrough and Quay, Jolnlhg with the democrats, poputsts anu silver republicans in the affirmative, wnlie tllrs ' democrats, Bacon, McEnery and Maft-h, voted with ths republicans in the nega- tive Following up this close vote MT. Mantle moved to reduce the rate on Whlte pine from $2 to $1. and this carried by a majority of one. Two repuellcans, Baker and Carter, voted with the d. mo- crats in the affirmative and three demo crats, Bacon, McEnery and Martin, With the republicans in the negative.
 The bill was now conplsted with the exceptions of the reciprocity sections, and some comparatively minor paragraphs. Much progress was made today in clear- ing up detached paragraphs heretofore passed over. Only three of these, coal tar, potash and tea remain, so that the reciprocity ard brief internal revenue and administrative provisions are all that is left of the bill to be dispose1 of betora the final vote is taken.
 The tariff bill was taken up promptly. MT. Allison reported back the amendment to the coal paragraph offered by MT. White allowing a drawback of duty on coal used in American vessels engaged in foreign trade ard in the trade between Atlantic and Pacific ports of the United States. The original amendment was modified by the committee to omit the coastwise trade. The amendment caused much debate.
 MT. Vest interposed the statement that democratic senators were being asked when they would permit the tariH blll 10 pass, when as matter of fact, they were making TO obstruction. Now, however, said he, the coal para graph was brought up again and was to go over. It was de- cided to go on with the amendment.
 MT. Allen of Nebraska, proposed fur ther amendment, allowing the drawback on coal not only to vessels but to inhabi- tants of the United States.
 Does that mean free coal?" asked MT. Clarke of Wyoming.
 "Yes free coal" answered MT. Allen, who argued that the people were as much entitled to the benefits of free coal as were the owners of vessels.
 Mr. Platte. of Connecticut. sta ted that this was not question of free coal, but simply orc as to giving American ves- sels the same advantages enjoyed by foreign vessels. While there was quite sentiment feq, free coal In his part of the Inv at bo ba6 -a1 1Txa xych ho lowed Ia coal industry of the United States should receive the care of congress
 "But should not the people receive the care of eongress?" asked Mr. Allen.
 MT. Plat answered that by fair pro- teetlon of tn: American industries no consumer suffered one penny.
 ,Mr. Allen and MT. Clark were involved in a sharp personal colloquy concerning the formers reference to pauper labor in the coal mines.
 MT. Clarke indignantly resented the implied insult to the coal miners, and MT. Allen disclaimed any such purpose
 The dscussion branched off to the condition of the miners of Wyoming, Washington, Pennsylva :,ia and else wh.re. MT. Allen asserted that coal min CTS were the lowest paid labor in the country, and contract labor laws were defetl by the importation of pauper min- CTS from abroad.
 After further debate MT. Aliens amend
 
 amendment allowing drawbacks 70 American vessels was agreed to without division.
 Mir. Spooner, of Wisconsin, gave notice Of comprehensive amendment. provid- inS for the assignment of three general appraisers to make an invostiga ton of all questions relating to the tariff, the con dition of indus. fies which are affected by the tariff: the condition of industries abroad which compete with Ams rican in |. and abroad: also to make an analysis of the schedules of this tariff bill with a view to correcting any inequalities hat may exist. The result of th. inquiry Is to he reported to the secretary of the treasury ana congress.
 The proposed amendment putting cot- ton ha gging on the free lis. was then con 'iayed at length. Mr. Pettus. of Ala bama, had previously given notice of an amendment. as follows:
 Cotton bagging for cotton. gunny cloth and all similar materials suitable for covering cotton, composed wholly or in part of hemp, flax, ju.e or ju;e butts.
 MT. Pettus spoke in support of it. say ing he desired to avoid 2 party contest and expected to secure republican votes
 Mr. White moved to extend the amend ment to burlal,s md grain bags made of burlaps. The debate was pro.racted, and in the main technical. Mir. Mantle, of Montana, and MT. White supporting the amerdmtnt and MT. Perkins, of Califor- nia,- opposing it.
 As finally amended. the proposed par agsapf is as follows:
 Tagging for cotton. gunny cloth, and similar fabrics, suitable for covering cot ton. composed of single yarns. made of jutc. iute butts, CT hemp; plain woven fabrics. bags and sacks, of single jute or hemp yarns, by whatever name knbwn. and burlap and bags for grain made of ourlap."
 In this form the anie njment was agreed to--S9 to 2E. The affirmative vote was:
 atic-Messrs. Allen. Cannon, Heiifeld. Kyle. Mantle and Teller, also voted yea. The nega tive vote was thrown Nevada. ,Mr. Bacon's amendment placing cot