The herald., 1897-04-22
ring about early action in this impor-

bring about early action in this impor-
tant matter.
In response to the complaint that the
last congress had not done enough for
labor, Mr. Reed said that remonstrances
had been received by him, complaining
that congress had been too much under
the domination of the labor organiza-
tions. This fact would illustrate that
there were conflicting ideas in the coun-
try. In conclusion, Mr.. Reed expressed
approval OF the policy adopted by the
federation. A continual and constant
pressure within the law was much more
effective in securing reforms than vio-
lent methods. he said. Violence always
brought a reaction. and the reforms
sought were likely TO be lost in the tur-
MOL of outbreak.
CRIES FOR HELP
A cry of deep distress has come to the
war department from Mississippi, and a
bitter protest against the efforts of per-
sons who are engaged in the distribu-
tion of government relief to the flood
sufferers to carry on the work, so as to
avoid encouragement to idleness among
| the laborers.
CHINESE ADMISSION
| The attorney general has rendered an
opinion to the secretary of the treasury
| in which he holds under the joint reso-
luton of congress suspending the opera
ton of certain parts of the immigration
| laws so as to admit foreigners to be em-
ployed in various capacities in connec-
ton with the Nashville exposition. the
secretary has right to limit the number
| to be so admitted. The question was
| raised as to the admission of several
hundred Chinese who had arrived on the
| border and applied for entrance. The
| decision will necesstate the return TO
China of over a hundred Chinese at Port
Townsend and many more soon to ar
rive. The necessary instructions to this
effect will be sent to immigration and
customs officials today.
BACK ACTION TARIFF
The Republican members of the tariff
committee of the senate have reached
an agreement either to strike out the re-
troactive provision of the Dingley tariff
BILL or so to amend 1t as to pave the
way for its being stricken out in confer
ence. and have so notified the Democrat
ic members of the committee. The Dem
ocrats have agreed in view of this prom
Use not to press the Vest resolution on
the subject of Secretary Cages recent
circular This was one of the accom-
plishments of the visits of the Republic
an members to the senate yesterday.
There has been some discussion of the
probable program of the Democrafic
members of the finance committee with
reference to the tariff bill and 1t is
learned that while their plans are not
definitely matured they intend to have
reasonable consideration of the bill In
the committee and believe they will have
the support of Senator Jones of Nevada
upon any fair proposition they submit.
The Democrats do not want an extend
ed consideration in committee, but may
desire to offer some amendments after
they see the bill, the adoption now OF
which they consider they would be more
likely to secure in the committee than in
the open senate. 1t is said in the senate
that the Democratic plan is not to delay
the bill any longer than is necessary, but
that every senator desiring to discuss 1t
shall have the opportunity to do so anc
such record making votes as the Demo
Gratis think necessary shall be had. This
policy the Democrats will pursue to the
end.
In this connection it may be stated
that the Democrats of the senate do
not approve of the policy of Mr.. Bailey
and his fellow Democrats of the house.
Attention is called to the fact that 1t
was long ago said that the policy which
Speaker Reed and the RtSSSplicans of
the house are pursuing would be fol-
lowed in order to direct attention to
the delay to the tariff bill in the senate.
If delay should ensue by reason of de-
bate by Democratic senators it will be
pointed out. Democratic senators say
that his delay Is not indorsed by the
majority of the Democrats of the house.
The Bailey Democrats will be indorsing
the Republicans in their criticisms of
the Democratic senators. 1t is not
known whether or not the advice which
the Democratic senatorial leaders are
freely giving the members of the house
will be taken, but it is known that the
house Democrats have been advised
that acquiescenca in the Republican
tactics is not good policy. The Demo-
cratic senators do not attribute criti-
cisms which may be directed at them
to be indirectly indorsed by the Demo-
cratic members of the house.
II is learned today that in the Changes
made in the tariff bill by the senate
subcommittee the rates in the metal
schedule have been made very close to
the present law and the same is said
of the cotton schedule.
The chemical schedule is said to be
about completed. Many changes in it
in the direction of reductions have been
made.
BANKRUPTCY
The senate has agreed to vote upon all
pending amendments and the Nelson
substitute to the bankruptcy bill at 3
o'clock tomorrow
The sentiment among the Republican
members is said to have been against
| the provision from the first, but they
felt that to take decided adverse action
upon 1t in the face of Democratic oppo-
sition would place them in the light of
| octing under fire and taking position
| because of the criticisms of the opposi-
tion. They therefore ask that the
Republicans have had an opportunity to
make their intentions known. The
| Democrats considered this proposition
as reasonable, and agreed to refrain from
| pressing consideration of the Vest reso-
luton until the result Of the labors of
| the Republican members could be
| known.
THE INDIAN BILL
The house will take up the Indian ap-
propriation bill. which has been passed
| l,v tho senate t0roOrrnw rTbora viii ba