Evening star., 1897-05-26
BILL READ
It's Consideration in the Senate by
Paragraphs Begun.
SUPPLIES FOR THE STARVING MMDIA
Joint Resolution Passed by the
Senate.
INDIAN BILL CONFERENCE

The Senate chamber was a center of in
terest today. as It was expected that the
tariff debate would advance from the stage
of set speeches to the actual considera-
ton OF the bill. This was the program for
the day, as outlined by those in charge of
the bill. The public interest in the discus
sion promised to exceed that on the Cuban
resolutions, and the galleries were crowd
ed from the outset. The parliamentary
status of the bill. according to the calen-
dar, was that Of unfinished business
which gave the bill the right of way at 2
o'clock, although 1t was understood the
measure would be taken I'D before then IL
the morning business was disposed of be-
fore that hour.
Prayer for the Queen.
The approach of the Victorian Jubilee
served as the theme for an eloquent in
vocation by the blind chaplain of the SEN
ate, Rev. DR.. Milburn. THE long and IL
lustrious reign of the gracious lady, Vic
toria, wife. mother. as we'll as sovereign"
he said. have shrined her in the hearts
and reverence Of true-hearted men and
women around the world. May her last
Gays be her best and hapDiest. Guide the
councils of that realm and of our own
beloved country, that hand in hand, they
may tread the path OF conservative prog
ress to the goal of Christian civilization"
among the petitions was one presented
by Mr.. Smith of New Jersey from the
liquor dealers of twenty-one counties in
New Jersey. protesting against the pro-
posed tax on beer.
The final conference report on the In
dian appropriation bill was presented, but
not acted on. 1t provides for opening the
Uncompahgre Indian reservation in Utah,
reserving to the United States the asphalt
and gilsonite lands.
The bill was passed extending the time
for building the railroad bridge across the
illinois river near Grafton. Ill. Also the
bill authorizing bridge over the Cllnch
river at Kingston. Tenn.
Printing ONCE Deficiency.
Mr.. Allison OF Iowa secured the passage
Of a joint resolution appropriating $225. 900
for deficiencies at the government printing
office.
Fighting Over the Supply Ship.
Another long debate occurred over the
chartering of ships to carry relief supplies
to India. Mr.. Chandler Of New Hamp-
shire endea, ored to get vote on his propo-
sition to send the supplies by any suitable
ship. Mr.. Morgan of Alabama insisted that
American ships under the American flag
should be employed. He favored naturaliz-
ing two fol eign built ships 'even If it does
grind on some gentlemen who monopolize
the coastwise trade in steamships
Mr.. Gray of Delaware argued that the
white winged messengers of peace and
benevolence should beer the American flag
Mr.. Stewart of Nevada said this sending
Of grain was charity. and yet here SEN
ators were discussing what display we
selves. and how the American flag could be
used as an incident to charity
THE proposition submitted by the sena-
tor from Alabama is the most impertinent
cd tn ha To nf hx,
United States. declared Mr.. Frye Of Maine.
i protest" interrupted MIR. Morgan.
against the senator's characterizing as
inpertinent a proposition originally Of
fered by his own colleague. MI. Hale"
Il Will settle with my colleague an
swered Mr.. Frye, good-naturedly.
ne went on to state that the proposition
with Hogan & Sons. New York ship own
ers, who were seeking TO make a bargain.
as an incident to this charity. by which two
OF .nelr forelgn-built ships would secure
permanent American registry. This firm.
M. Frye said, wanted to get a line of
American steamships at half the cost of
requirement Of the present law that thew
De puilt In American ship yards.
Joint Resolution Passed.
A motion by Mr.. Morgan to table the
Chandler proposition was defeated. 1s-s0
and the joint resolution was then passed.
Just as 1t passed. Mr.. SeweiI IN. j. made
brief and vigorous statement that this
American benefaction should eo under tbe
American flag. and Mr.. Morgan added:
Ihe American flag is now hauled down."
Inc nnai conference report on the Indian
Dill was then agreed to.
Reading the Tariff Bill.
The tariff bill was taken up at 2 o'clock,
and Mr.. White (Cal). in behalf of the
democratic members of the finance COM
mlttee, submitted number of tables show
ing the articles on which the duties were
from 80 to IS per cent, from 70 to 100 Der
cent and over 100 per cent. In reply to
questions by Mr.. White, Mr.. AIdrIch. in
charge of the bill. stated that he was un-
able to state the average ad valorem rate
amendments proposed.
The formal reading of the bill then began.
and the Senate was thus brought to the
point of considering the measure by para
graphs. The first amendments were for
NAL, and were agreed to without oues-
ton. AS soon as the second page was
reached contest arose over the amend
ment proposed by the finance committee,
raising the duty on bcracic acid from 4
to cents per pound.
Mr.. Vest Of Missouri moved to substi-
tute cents. He characterized the action
OF OF the COMMITTEES as remarkable. and said
the proposed duty Of cents was enormous.
Mr. Aldrich replied that the proposed
rate was regarded as q proper protection
10 the producers of the article in Nevada
ana California. and the persons engaged
IN the production held that the rate was
essential
Mr.. Jones Of Arkansas presented a pros-
pectus OF an English company, setting
forth that 1t was about to purchase and
consolidate the borax lands and plants In
Nevada, California and Oregon.
The prospectus also stated the large
profits made by the American companies.
MT. Jones said he read this to answer Mr..
Aldr1ch's statement that more protection
was required. Mr. Jones declared that
crude borax from the United States was
selling at profit In London at less than
cents per pound, and yet there was the
-audacity" OF coming to the United States
Senate and asking a protection Of 4 cents
9 pound. It was not a time, said Mr..
Jones. when the Senate should swell the
profits Of an English monopoly.
Mr.. Aldricb answered that there were
many borax companies outside OK the Eng
lish company alluded to. Some Of them
had been compelled to shut up as a result
OF the Wilson tar16 law.
They were shut up asserted Mr. Jones'
'sbeca4 sc 1t would be profitable to the
monopoly to shut up the other companies" /"
Mr. White Cali. q member Of the finance
committee. said facetiously that In the dis
tributfon Of fayors by this bill he desired
to have his state receive share. He had
been assured by those interested that there
was not q word of truth In the atatemanf