The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-01
LAST TARIFF NRANGLBS
Appeals for the People a.
Against the Protected
Are Vain.


Senate today, the tariff bin was taken
up promptly At the outset Mr.. Teller
(Colo.) made inquiries as to the reports
that an antitrust amendment would be
brought in This was most Important
matter, he said, and there should be ann
pie time for the consideration of it.
Mr.. Allison said he did not know what
disposal was to be made of the subject,
as no action had been taken by the FL
nance Committee
Mr.. Teller said it had been reported
about the Chamber that such an amend
ment had been considered in caucus. He
urged that it should not be brought in
at the last moment for vote, "as that
will not be DONE, he added with posi-
tiveness
Mr.. Allison gave assurances that no
such hasty action would be taken.
Mr.. White (Cala.) remarked that he
thought the entire antitrust subject had
been dropped.
1.-The trouble with the Senator ONhite)
and myself answered Mr. Teller 'eis
that we are not members of the Repub-
lican caucus and are therefore somewhat
in the dark
On Mr. Allison's motion the paragraph
of the free list relating to paintings and
statuary, was struck out, these articles
having been placed on the dutiable list.
Paragraph AL, cocoa mating, was re-
considered and motions by Mr. Jones
(Ark) to lower the duty were rejected,
the paragraph agreed to as reported.
Mr.. Allison reported back the amend
ment to the coal paragraph offered by
Mr.. White yesterday, allowing draw
back of duty on coal used on American
vessels engaged in foreign trade, and in
the trade between Atlantic and Pacific
ports of the United States. The original
amendment was modified by the commit
tee to omit the coastwise trade.
The amendment caused much debate,
and several Senators urged that 1t go
over, Mr. Wellington (Maryland) saying
he regarded 1t as a blow to the entire
coal trade.
Mr.. Vest (Mo) interposed the statement
that Democratic Senators were being
asked when they would permit the tar
iff bill to pass, when, as matter OF
fact, they were making no obstruction
Now, however, said he, this coal para
graph was brought up again, and was
to go over It was decided to go on with
the amendment
Mr.. Allen (Neb.) proposed further
amendment allowing the drawback on
coal, not only to vessels but to .inhabit-
ants of the United States
.'Does that mean free coal?" asked Mr..
Clarke (Wyo.)
s.Yes. free coal,'' answered Mr.. Allen
who argued that the people We're as much
entitled to the benefits Of free coal as
were the owners of vessels.
Mr.. Platt (Conn.) stated that this was
NOT a question of free coal. but simply one
as to giving American vessels the same
advantage enjoyed by foreign vessels.
While there was quite a sentiment for
free coal in his part of the country, yet
he had always believed the coal industry
of the United States should receive the
care of Congress.
But, should not the people receive the
care of Congress?" asked Mr.. Allen.
Mr.. Piatt answered that by fair protec-
ton to American industry no consumer
suffered one penny.
Mr.. Allen and Mr. Clark were involved
in a sharp personal colloquy concerning
the formers reference to pauDer labor IN
Mr.. Clarke Indignantly resented the
implied insult to the coal miners and Mr.
Allen diSclalmed any Sucn purpose.
The discussion branches off to the con-
dition of the miners in Wyoming, Wash
ington Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Mr..
Allen asserted that coal miners were the
lowest paid class of labor in the country
and that the contract labor laws were
defied by the Importation of pauper min
ers from abroad.
After further debate, Mr.Allen's amend
meut was rejected and the committee
amendment drawbacks to American ves-
sells was agreed to without divisions.
Mr. Spooner (Wis.) gave notice OF a
comprehensive amendment, providing for
the assignment of three general apprais-
ers to make an investigation of all ques-
tions relating to the tariff : the condi-
ton of industries which are affected by
the tariff; the condition of industries
tbroad which compete with American in
dustries; the differences in labor cost
here and abroad; also to make an analy-
sis of the schedules of this tariff bill
with a view to correcting any inequali-
flies that may exist. The result of the
INQUIRY is to be reported to the Secretary
of the Treasury and to Congress.
The proposed amendment placing cot
ton bagging on the fre list was then COM
sidered at length. Mr.. Pettus (Ala.) had
previously given notice of the amendment
as follows: - eBagging for cotton, gunny
cloth and all similar material suitable for
covering cotton wholly or in part of
hemp. flax, jute or jute butts
Mr.. Pettus spoke In support OF the
amendment saying he desired to avoid a
party contest and expected TO secure re-