New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-12
THE DEBATE AND THE VOTE.

AZ EXPLANATION OF THE SCHEDULE MADE BIZ
Mr.. ArLLsoy-ADoPTIoN OF THE AMENDMENT.
Washington. June 1.-THE continuance OF the
debate ON the sugar schedule in the Senate served
10 swell the attendance considerably 'o-ua'' i'
Tariff bill was taken up at lid ana inc co"s''
Grafton of the sugar schedule resumed Inc par
uamentary status OF the discussion was as foiiows
rba House naraCraph COG, being under considera-
ton Mr. Allison had moved to substitute 10 cents
ner nound for 1915 cents, as the rate on sugars
above No l6 Dutch standard ME- Jones' Oh AT
kansas had indicated purpose but had not yer
made the formal motion 10 mako the dlhereh'ia'
rate one-elghth cent per pound. Mr. Jones began
the discussion by placing in the record state
mont from a sugar expert, showing the price OF
each grade Of sugar and the rate OF taxation on
each under the Wilson act and under the proposed
schedules.
DEMOCRATS PROPOSE AN INHERITANCE
TAX.
Mr. Turpie. of Indiana, In behalf OF the minority
Of the Finance Committee. gave notice OF the
amendment to be offered as an additional para
graph TO the internal revenue features Oh the o"A
providing for an Inheritance tax:
That on and after the first day OF January, iS.s,
and for five years thereafter. there shan De lald
and levied a equal TO 2 per cent OF the Value
OF every decedeus estate as an nnerafiVh fi 10 ~ ~
whether II is estate or ntestte, 10 De paid py 'ne
by the heirs or by the distributes devisees or
legatees. when the value OF such estate as an IN sn
Giles or be1uests are made TO religious charitable.
educational or other organizations when may, py
the laws OF the State Territory district In which
the decedent was residing at the time OF his death
be exempt from taxation.
Other provisions OF the amendment prescribe
methods Of ascertainng the value OF estates and
OF collecting the tax. These duties are imposed
upon internal revenue collectors, who author
tied to bring suit In the Federal courts to collect
the tax In case such proceeding Is made necessary
The Secretary OF the Treasury IS empowered 10
mako rules and regulations for carrying the pro-
vision into effect.
The question then reverted TO the committee
amendment striking out 1875 and substituting lS.
Mr. Frye who was in the chair. stated the Ques.
ton and a vote about to be taken. Mr. Jones
asking for the yeas and nays Inquiries were made
as to what had become OF Mr.. Jones's amendment.
He explained that no had spoken Of an amendment.
but had not offered IL. and had now determined
not to offer It at present. He preferred to have
the vote taken on the committee proposition. and
later he might offer his amendment.
AS the rolcal was about TO begin MT. Canery
took the floor and read newspaper account OK
the growth and development Of the Sugar Trust.
"The Sugar Trust" said he ''is the only gigantic
trust I'm the world which rests entirely on legsla.
ton for its support BY legislation IL controls the
cane sugar product of the world and whenever II
thrust It's hand into the legislative hall there was
always a taint. kind OF malodor arising from It's
efforts TO get legislation in It's own behalf and IL II
annears from q reasonable showing that what the
trust asks is too much II should be refused. The
tr,s, overshadows the earth with its power. Ha-
wall the West Indies Egypt. Java, and every
wherc else that the trusts ships touch. II com.
mands the price Are We going 10 accord this In
stitution a further lease OF power to raise ana
control the price at its own sweet Will and ca
price,"
MIR PLATT PRODS MIR. CAFFERY
Mr. Platt. OF Connecticut, aroused Mr.. Caffery to
another indignant protest against the repeated in'
,,ma,ions thrown out from the other side that ne
wanted protection for the sugar producer. iou1
position" said Mr.. Patt .is free trade for the re-
Amer and protection for the producer"
"I have stated and repeat again. replied Mr.
cyar, his voice rising until 1t fairly rang through
tho chamber that sugar Is the ideal article for
Democratic revenue duty. II 1t were Tor pro'ecuon
I should not advocate H. . .
A, the close OF Mr. Cafrerys remarks. MT Wnites
of california took the floor. He attacked the he-
nuhucans for their advocacy of this sugar schedule
Ia and Mr. Gear OF Iowa. were drawn into q
sh.rn ~ ~exchonge OF words about the way prospe,tV
isgnepd behind predictions Mr.. Gear dscafen tnat
prosperity would come wheh the ia''i o''' was
p.SiiU "cive us vote on the bill nowF shouted Mr.
Mason, of Illinois. :, wos moor rule that didn't
work h"th INV wlys The Republicans had always ex-
n9imed the slump after the passage OF the Mekm-
ley aw ny had sdynsd made mes their logic
is correct" said ne. prosperity should nave to''
'0Mra Mr wEits MI Closed ss and Mr. rrye wa: Ss
again about TO put the amendmehs 70 Sor pSs sS
Vote r was taken lie had no doubt the condition OF
the Treasury had forced the other side TO aoanoop
their position Of ssa nassiea ysSars rates sugar specific
,hpoughout ,hpoS Witch were Illogical and unfair
hsSSEh0It He lsa SseSsa ssy1 ssessds the
the Wilson bill by two-thirds Under tns scheauie
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