Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-06
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son. "But it will depend upon the con-
dition of our industries. No one can
tell exactly how many tons, how many
pounds. will be imported next year and
the year following. 1t Is not possible TO
make any more than a general esti-
mate"
Mr. Teller, OF Colorado, criticised the
estimates of the amount Of revenue the
bill would produce which had been Of
fered by the majority.
Mr. Teller argued that there were
other methods of raising revenue With
out laying nordinate taxes on the neces-
saries of life. He contended that II the
Finance Committee were looking for reYe-
nue. from $2O0o0O00 TO $25.000O0O could
be obtained by a reduction of the In
ternaI revenue tax on whskey to the
old rates, or even lower.
POWER OF THE TRUSTS.
Mr.. Teller charged that the wood alco-
hol manufacturers were closely connect
ed with one Of the great trusts of the
country: I'm fact, one Of the greatest
manufactures Of wood alcohol was
owned by a trust. Il might as well
name It," he said. at is the Sugar Trust,
which has boosted that it possessed
strength enough to prevent wood alcohol
from being placed on footing with
grain alcohol. and of preventing a re-
duction Of the tax on distilled spirits"
The power Of these trusts. Mr.. Teller
said. would continue. If they were APP
pealed to, as they were last fail, for
larger contributions than had ever be-
fore been obtained. And that money
had been used, not for legitimate cleo
ton purposes. but to corrupt and inti-
midate the voters.
Mr.. Lindsay, of Kentucky, followed
with q severe arraignment Of the wood
alcohol trust After some remarks by
Mr.. Stewart. In opposition to the pend
ing Spooner commission amendment. Mr..
AIle, of Nebraska, offered some amend
ments TO the amendment. so as TO pro-
vide that the President shall select the
general appraisers. not more than one
of whom shall be of the same political
partv. with the advice and consent Of
the Senate.
4 spirited debate followed. participated
i'm by Messrs Spooner, White Caffery
Allen. and Morgan. The last-named said
this national holiday should inspire men
toward Independent action.
INDEPENDENCE FOR CUBA.
"And would make it q day OF indie
pendence for those prosecuted people OF
Cuba" he added. Before this day
closes we should give TO those people
the recognition they look for from us.
But we will not do so. No; there are
political debts TO pay with tariff, and
we must let the Cubans die and be
DESTROYED by the cohorts of Weyler UNI
I'll the very stencil comes across the Gulf
and assails our nostrils.'
Mr.. Allison briefly answered the criti-
cIsms on the Spooner amendment ana
then said that. in view Of the opposl-
ton developed, the committee would
withdraw the amendment, as 1t was not
felt to be sufficiently important to FUR
Their delay the bill.
Mr. Mantle. OF Montana. offered an
amendment reducing the tax on distilled
spirits 10 70 cents a gallon. Mr.. Allison
stated that the Finance Committee had
fully considered this proposition. and had
reached the conclusion that the time was
inopportune for bringing ii before the
Senate. The amendment was rejected
q 10 II.
Mr.. Mills proposed an amendment
placing an internal-revenue tax Of per
cent. on all articles Of manufacture pro-
duced in the United States from iron,
steel, brass, copper, WOOL cotton, SILK,
sugar. etc. the proceeds TO be used in
reducing the Understanding debt The
amendment was rejected-l9 to 49,
A new amendment by Mr.. Morgan was
agreed TO. without opposition, authorizing
the President. when he is satisfied IL Is
TO the public good. 10 suspend the opera
ton of the law as to the discriminating
tonnage duty on said merchandise or
commodities. or the vessels of foreign
nations carrying the same.
FREE-SILVER PROPOSITION.
Mr.. Mills. Of Texas, offered an amend
ment, providing for a reduction Of 20 per
cent. of the duties provided for In the
bill in favor Of the countries that open
their mints to the free and unlimited
coinage of silver at the ratio of i6 TO !.
Rejected-25 to 81.
Mr.. Carter, of Montana voted with the
Democrats and Populsts in the afirma-
tive: and Messrs. Gallery, OF Louisiana,
and Gray. Of Delaware, with the Republic
cans, in the negative.
At $3.50 p. NJ. the bill was laid aside.
and after an executive session the Sem
ate at i. NJ. adjourned.
House of Representatives.
The blind Chaplain of the House, in his
invocation to-day. referred to the spirit OF
Internationally which he said. gave
10 us the immortal Declaration Of indie
pendence that led to the formation OF g
republic. which has been the inspiration
of the whole world Tor a larger liberty
and a higher civilization.
After the Journal had been read and
approved, Mr.. Dingley moved a recess
until Wednesday noon.
Mr.. Bailey demanded a division. and
when the Speaker announced yeas 10,
nays 67-two less than a quorum-Mr.
Bailey made the point. "Our friends on
this side are down town listening TO the
reading of the Declaration OF Independ-
ence" said he, In explanation OF the
vacant seats on the Democratic side.
Meantime, several Republicans who had
not voted announced their presence. and
the Speaker declared the motion carried.