The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-30
NORTHEASTERN
PENNSYLVANIA
THE DINGLEY BILL.
IL Is Wen Liked by The Industry
Managers of the Wyoming Valley
and Is the Forerunner of Better


Wilkes Barre, July 29.-In order to
ascertain the benefits locally derived
by the passage of the Dingley tariff
bill, which was recently signed, and
to emphasize the fact that prosperity
is at hand, the Times today sent rep
resentatves to the various industries
hereabouts and secured interviews with
the managers and superintendent rel
ative to the effect Of the new tariff on
their business.
At the Goldsmith Silk mill at
South Wilkes-B Barre the reporter met
one of the members of the firm who
said he was well satisfied with the new
tariff bill. He said it was about the
same as the Mckinley bill and bene-
fitted the silk industry to the extent of
per cent. over the Wilson tariff bill.
The gentleman said that while the new
tariff bill will make domestic competi-
tion keener, it completely excludes the
cheaper japanese silks and will be a
great stimulus to the silk manufactor-
les in this country.
A good indication of the arrival of
better times is the fact that the mana
gers of the silk mill have built extern
sive additions to their plant and are
crowded with orders. Another agree
able contrast to the cry of no work is
that the managers of the silk mill are
in need of a large number of girls.
They promise steady work at good
wages and asked the Times to state
that all girls needing employment
should apply at once at the factory
office. They want all the girls they
can get.
AFFECTING IRON.
Edwin II. Jones, general manager
of the Vulcan Iron Works, said he was
not familiar enough with the provis-
ions of the new tariff to make any
statement, but expected that his iron
works and the trade in general would
be benefited by the increased prosper
ity. He added that the Vulcan Iron
Works were not directly affected by
any tariff measures as 1t had been
many years since England was able
to send machinery here in competition
with the domestic product. He be-
lieved, however, that the country
would be benefited and confidence re-
stored by the passage of the bill and
that the resumption of work would
benefit his business and create a
stronger demand for machinery and
engines.
superintendent Doron of the Wilkes
Barre Lace Mills said he could not
precisely recall the per cent. of duty
on lace as provided by the Dngley
bill. Under the Wilson bill there was
an ad valorem tax. but under the new
bill it is specific one. Mr.. Doron
says the new duty insures much more
protection to the lace manufacturers.
What do you think will be the
probable effects of the Dingley bill
in your industry?" asked the reporter.
Il think it means increased prosper
ity in our line, although we have, for
a long while, been working steadily. |
think it will tend to increase wages, as
employment will be more plentiful.
wage-earners will be more in demand
and consequently more independent,
and therefore wages will increase ac-
cordingly."
REGARDING LACE.
Superintendent Atkin, of the Wyo-
ming Valley Lace Mills, was SEEN On
being asked the duty on lace as pro-
Vided by the Dingley bill he consulted
copy of the bill which he has on file
and said
Under the new bill there is a specific
duty on lace which will average not
less than fifty per cent. ad valorem
Under the Wilson bill there was a fifty
per cent. ad valorem tax, which gave
foreign exporters wide opportunity
to undervalue their goods sent into this
county. The Dingley bill duty, being
specific, will prevent this undervalua.
tion and compel foreign manufacturers
to discontinue dishonest undervalua.
tion in order to escape the duty which
should honestly be paid"
I'm your opinion what will the eff.
fects of the new bill be-" was asked.
Il believe" answered Mr.. Atkin
that it will insure the continuance ol
steady employment to lace worker.
and promote general prosperity"