The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-17

of Louisiana. a Democrat. gave an opinion
that 50. 0oO, 900 could be expected from TINS
sugar schedule.
In the consideration of the agricultural
schedule, Mr.. Dolliver explained that ths
countervailng duty on fish TO offset boun-
ties paid by foreign governments was di-
rected against France. The Democrats oD-
Jected to the imposition of duty OF =
cent on fresh water fish which are now
on the free list. They also contendeu that
the proposed rates on seeds are double tne
mckinley duties The Southern members
took an interest in the rice paragraphs. IL
was explained that the increased rate on
broken rice had been levied TO discourage
the growing practice OF breaking rice
which is brought i'm for the use of brewer
les, before its Importation 10 secure the ad-
vantage of the cheaper rates. The duty or
cents a pound on chcory root, which Is
now on the free list and which Is used as
an adulteraton of coffee. Mr.. Dollver eX-
planned was for the benefit OF the middle
West, where chicory growing is new in
dustry
When the glass schedule was reached,
Mr.. Wheeler criticised the increase in du-
ties on cast polished plate glass l6x24 from
8 TO cents and on 2ix30 from 10 10 Is
cents, the increase being over the Mckin-
ley rates. Mr. DaIzeIl said that il had been
demonstrated that the Mckinley duties on
plates of these grades were not protective.
but 10 offset these increases the rate on
plates OF higher grades had been reduced
The imposition of a duty on cotton Ties
now on the free list. was also opposed by
the Democrats. Mr.. Wheeler said the
American manufacturers were able not only
To supply the home market, but 10 fill large
orders for. India without any protection on
the article. II was contended by the Demo
Gratis that steel. finished cold. would prove
very far-reaching in its scope. The average
rate on cutlery was stated to be about 46
per cent. The Democrats opposed also the
proposed duty OF 81 a thousand on white
pine which is double the Mckinley rate.
They also criticised the paragraph placing
telegraph and telephone poles and railroad
ties of cedar and all other woods under a
90 per cent. duty. The other woods are not
now dutiable and the opponents OF the new
bill asserted that they constitute the most
extensive class.
The Democratic members of the committee
will offer amendments TO. the bill in the
committee meeting tomorrow as matter
of form. Their amendments viii. or course,
be rejected by the Republicans.
In its second session of the day the COM
mittee finished the review of the bill, but
did not go so much into detail in the last
schedules. Mr.. Evans, of Kentucky. ex-
plained the spirits and wines schedule. The
Democrats opposed the advance on bran
dies from $3.50 TO $3.50 on the ground that
IL encouraged the placing on the market
of spurious goods. limitations of standard
brands.
MIR. Russell. of Connecticut explained
that the cotton schedule was practically
the Wilson rates reduced from ad valorem
TO specific. 1t was remarked py Demo-
cratic member that Senator Aldrich or
Rhode Island. and not Mr.. wilson. was the
author of the cotton schedule which the
Senate Incorporated in the Wilson bill
Mr. Payne said that the hemp. max ana
jute schedule was practically that OF the
Mckinley act. with the blanket clause on
hemp fax and ramie increased from 30 10
30 per cent. The Democrats critcised tne
restoration of duties on cotton bagging,
which is now on the free list -
The other schedules were gone throuSh
informally. The Democrats criticised the
transfer of many articles from the free Ilst
to the sundries schedule with duties. put
were disposed TO acquiesce In the acton OF
the Republicans in placing a duty or 81 a
ton on peat moss at the instance OF Mr.
Dolliver to encourage an infant INDUSTRY.
The committee adjourned until Ihursday
morning. but the Democratic members VIII
have conference tomorrow to Outline
their policy -. rov,o
Mr.. Bailey. of Texas. the recent Demo
cratic candidate for speaker. SAID In Ine
committee that the Democrats Were any @
ions TO hasten rather than delay the pas
sage of the BILL both TO stop the possible
rush of imports into the country ana ,sne 10 give
the Republicans an opportunity TO oeihoLi- Oh
strate that a high tariff could relieve the
country of financial depression.