The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-31
LIVELY WEEK IN TARIFF DEBATE
Sugar Schedules Will Cause Exciting Discussion
-Pettigrews Anti Trust Amendment

WASHINGTON, May 30.-The i'm
preston was general about the senate
at the close Of the first weeks discus
sion of the tariff bill yesterday that the
sugar schedule would be reached
toward the close of the present week.
The progress so far made, while it was
much less marked yesterday than on
previous days, Is generally regarded as
little less than phenomenal as modern
tariff debates go. Senator Vest de-
clares that the present bill is as far
advanced now as was the Wilson Dill
after five weeks of discussion, While
Senator Jones (Ark.) asserts that as
much Of the present bill was passed
over on the first day of consideration
as was disposed Of in the Wilson bill
in three weeks. The Republicans gen
orally concede that good progress has
been made, but they are not inclined to
felicitate themselves too much until
they see what policy is to be pursued
when questions of more general inter-
est are reached than have yet been
broached.
The sugar schedule in all probability,
will excite more prolonged and AMI
mated debate than any other in the
hin The Democrats are making very
extensive preparations for the discus
sion of this schedule, and several set
sneeches will be made upon 1t. The
indications are that various other ques-
tions of general interest will be consld-
cred In connection with the sugar duty.
Senator Pettigrew is contemplating
presenting his amendment against
trusts in this connection, and 1T is
certain that the Hawaiian question Will
come to the front in an amendment
nroviding for the continuance of the
reciprocity treaty with the Hawaiian
islands. With reference to the fia-
waiian treaty, there is no longer much
room for doubt that provision will be
made to continue the present treaty IN
effect. 1t is probable that this Will be
done by direct declaration that moth
ing in the bill shall be construed as
aIbrogating the treaty. The Repuph-
can members of the committee are con-
templating this change. If Senator
Pettigrew insists upon offering the
trust amendment to this schedule he
will precipitate one Of the most inter-
esting debates of the session.
The Republicans are not yet decided
whether they will caucus on the sugar
schedule, but there is more or less talk
to this effect There are two schedules
to be considered after the conclusion Of
that under present discussion before
the sugar schedule can be reached.
These are the metal and wood sched-
ules. The metal schedule is not espe-
cially Objectionable to the Democrats.
containing as 1t does many OF the Will
son law rates, but it Is more or less
complicated and will necessarily con-
sumo time. The wood schedule will
develop no little antagonisrp on account
of the duty on lumbe There will be
e quite determined effort to restore
white pine lumber to the free list.
The Tillman resolution for a sugar
investigation probably will be report
ed to the senate Tuesday. It will be
passed without difficulty when taken UP,
according to the present outlook; but
Senator Tillman will find opportunity
to make another speech II there Is any
apparent effort at delay. The senate
will not be In session tomorrow, hav-
ing adjourned over on account Of Dec
grafton day
WAR ON REED.
The attempt to embarrass Speaker