Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-02
SENATE AND HOUSE.
TARIFF BILL MANAGERS SUFFER-
SEVERAL REvERsEs.
CoTloH-BAcGIHG ON FREE LIST.
Cotton Ties There Also-The Duty
on White-Pine Lumber Reduceo-
Arraignment I'm the House Oh "e-
pubiican Methods.

| reyerses during the progress OIL tne '"''
| hill to-day. being defeated on three iii-
portant votes. Cotton bagging was
placed on the free list by vote oi %
70 d. and cotton ties also, by vote VI
20 10 g. The duty on white pine iumper
was reduced from s. to 81 per 1,vVo, py
a vote OF 30 to 81. The amendment on
pine occasioned the greatest surprise,
| and led to general breaking up OF
party lines on both sides OF the chamber.
During the early stages OF the DEBATE
the duty on lumber, including pine, was
placed at 81, after protracted contest.
To-day Mr.. Teller returned to the con-
test, and moved to place white pine lun-
Der on the free list. The amendment was
defeated by the close vote OF ~ 10 DO
four observation-disclosures. Baker, Car
ter. Hansbrough, and Quay-joinng with
the Democrats, Populists, ana SILVER Ike
publicans in the affirmative, while three
Democrats-Mess Bacon, McEnery,
and Martin-voted with the Republicans
in the negative. Following up this close
vote. Mr.. Mantle Silver Republican,
moved to reduce the rate on white pine
from 81 to 81, and this was carried by
majority of one. Two Republicans
Messrs. Baker and Carter-voted with the
Democrats In the affirmative, and three
Democrats-Messrs. Bacon. McEnery,
and Martn-with the Republicans, in the
negative.
The bill is now completed, with the eX-
ception of the reciprocity section, ana
some comparatively minor paragraphs.
Much progress was made to-day in clear
ing I'D detached paragraphs heretofore
passed over. Only three of these-coal-
tar. potash, and tea-remain. so that
these items. the reciprocity section, and
the brief internal revenue and admins
trative provisions, are all that Is LETT OF
the bill to be disposed OF before the final
vote is taken.
COAL PARAGRAPH.
The tariff bill was taken up promptly.
Mr.. Allison reported back the amendment
to the coal paragraph, offered by
Mr.. White yesterday. allowing draw
hack Of duty on coal used in American
vessels engaged In foreign trade, and
in the trade between Atlantic and Paci-
ac ports of the United States. The
original amendment was modified by the
committee. to omit the coastwise trade.
The amendment caused much debate,
and several senators urged that 1t go
over. Mr. Wellington. of Maryland. say
ing he regarded it as a blow 10 the en-
tire coal trade.
Mr.. Vest, of Missouri, interposed the
statement that Democratic senators
were being asked when they would per-
nit the tariff bill TO pass, when, as a
matter of fact. they were making no
obstruction. Now. however. said he,
this coal paragraph was brought up
again. and was to go over.
1t was decided to go on with the
amendment
Mr.. Allen. Of Nebraska, proposed a
further amendment, allowing the draw
back on coal, not only to vessels, but to
Inhabitants Of the United States"
Does that mean free coal?" asked Mr.
Clark of Wyoming.
'Yes. free coal" answered Mr.. Allen,
who argued that the people were as much
entitled to the benefits of free coal as
were the owners of vessels.
Mr.. Platt. of Connecticut. stated that
this was not a question of free coal but
simply one as to giving American YES
sells the same advantages that were en-
loved by foreign vessels. While there
was quite a sentiment for free coal in
his part of the country, yet he had
always believed the coal industry of the
United States should receive the care
of Congress.
But should not the people receive the
care of Congress?" asked Mr.. Allen. Mr..
Plat answered that by fair protection
TO American industry no consumer suf-
fered one penny.
CONDITION OF MINERS.
Mr.. Allen and Mr.. Clark were involved
in a sharp personal colloquy concerning
the formers reference to pauper labor
Il ;,,n- arE nd mil
resented the implied insult to the coal
miners, and Mr.. Allen disclalmed any
such purpose.
The discussion branched off to the con-
dition of the miners in Wyoming, Wash
ington, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. Mr.
Allen asserted that coal miners were the
lowest paid class of labor in the country
and that the contract labor laws were
defied by the importation of pauper miners
from abroad
After further debate Mr.. Aliens amend
ment was rejected, and the committee
amendment. allowing drawbacks to Amer
lean vessels, was agreed to without divi-
sion.
Mr.. Spooner, of Wisconsin, gave ncSv
tice of comprehensive amendment, pro-
viding for the assignment of three
general appraisers to make an
investigation of all questions re-
lating to the tariff, the condition Of in
dustries which are affected by the tariff
the condition OF industries abroad which
compete with American industries. and
the difference in labor cost here and
abroad: also, to make an analysis of
the schedules of this tariff bill. with a
view to correcting any inequalities that
may exist. The result of the inquiry is
to be reported to the Secretary Of the
Treasury and to Congress.
COTTON BAGGING.
The proposed amendment placing cot
ton bagging on the free list was then
considered at length.
Mr.. Pettus. of Alabama. had previously
given notice Of the amendment, as fol-
lows: "Bagging for cotton. gunny cloth
and all similar material. suitable for
covering cotton, composed wholly or In
part of hemp, fax, jute. or jute butts"
Mr. Pettus spoke in support Of the
amendment. saying he evred 10 avoid
a party contest, and asked the support of
Republican votes. Mr.. White moved to
extend the amendment to burlaps. and
grain bags made of burlaps. The debate
was protracted, and in the main techni-
cal. MIR. Mantle, OF Montana, and Mr.
White supporting the amendment, and
Mr.. Perkins of California. opposing it,
AS finally amended. the proposed para
graph is as follows "Bagging for cot
ton, gunny cloth. and similar fabrics,
suitable for covering cotton. composed of
single yarns, made of jute, jute butts.
or hemp plain woven fabrics. bags and
sacks, Of single jute, or hemp yarns, by
whatever name known, and burlaps, and
bags for grain made Of burlaps."
In this form the amendment was agreed
to-SO to %. The affirmative vote was
T,or,ocrot tic. Messrs Allen Cannon Heit-