The Globe-republican., 1897-06-24
CONGRESSIONAL:

WASHINGTON. June Ell Saturday
was rendered noteworthy in the Sem
ate by the defeat of the finance com
mittee on four important paragraphs
in the fax. hemp and jute schedule Of
the tariff bill. These were the para
graphs relating to floor mattings,
plain jutc fabrics. burlaps aud cotton
bagging. The Democrats were en-
abled to carry their points against
these paragraphs by the assistance of
the silver Republicans and Populists,
and by the help of Messrs Carter and
Hansbrough. straight Republicans.
in the paragraph relating to mating.
1t was the first vote during the con-
sideration of the bill in which any Re-
publican had broken way from the
party. The effect of the vote is to re-
store floor mattings manufactured
from straw and other vegetable sub
stances, and also jute fabrics. burlaps
and cotton bagging to the free list. in
Guiding the japanese. Chinese and In
dian mattings.
WASHINGTON, June .9-The tariff
bill came to q halt in the Senate yes
terday. less than one page of the flax
schedule being disposed of The de-
bate drifted into political channels,
Senators Bacon, Vest. Jones OF Arkan-
sas and rillman taking part in an ex-
position of Democratic doctrine on the
tariff. 1t led to several lively ex-
changes. during which the cleaning of
political dirty linen" was frequently
referred to. Mr.. Tillman's remarks
were made with his characteristic
vehemence. and at one point he frank
ly stated concerning the tariff that if
there was to be stealing, he wanted
his share for South Carolina. Late in
the day. Mr.. Morgan proposed a
sweeping amendment to place u 1Op per
cent ad valorem duty on all articles
now on the free list. with few stated
exceptions. In supporting the amend
ment. Mr.. Morgan called attention TO
the singular fact that the income tax
feature of the Wilson bill is not re-
pea.ed, and can be enforced by q
change in the personnel of the SUI
prcmc court Of the United States.
WASHINGTON, June 1S.-The Senate
made greater progress yesterday on
the tariff bill than Oh any other day
since the debate opened. Two entire
schedules. covering twenty pages,
were completed, namely. schedule II,
on spirits. wines and beverages, and
schedule l, on manufactured cotton
goods This brings the Senate to the
fax schedule, with the important wool
schedule standing next.
WASHINGTON, June Il. The Senate
made rapid work On the tariff bill to-
day. Thirteen pages were disposed
of. carrying the Senate through the
agricultural schedule to schedule II.
relating to spirits. wines. etc. During
the day the paragraphs on dairy pro-
ducts, farm products, fish, fr"its and
nuts, meat products and miscellaneous
agricultural products were acted on.
The finance committee proposed many
changes. in the main advancing rates
somewhat over |. ose heretofore re-
ported. The committee was sustained
on every vote. although a contest was
made on almost every paragraph.
Mr.. Vests motion to restore salt to
the free list was rejected. ayes "A.
nays 81. The important paragraph
proposing tax on tea went over at
the suggestion OF Mr. Allison. who cx-
pressed the hope that this duty - tea
might be dispensed with. The Senate
met at IL a. H.. and will continue to
meet at that hour until the bill is dis
posed Of