New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.

s--pr-ccI.F OVER THE PROPOSED BEET SUGAR
po1.xry-THr RILL PRACTICALLY COMPLETED
w,sb,ngron July s-When the Senate met today
,,,s was u,rle evidence that the cose OF the long
and arduous tariff debate was near a; hano VII"
possibility Of the final vote late to-day. Inc ateu
snce In the galleries no greater thsh usual anu
In no opening hours there was considerably less
man a quorum Of Senators present The chaplain ;
u-aver referred 20 The anniversary OF the Nation
brth and the profound significance OF mat event ID
the civilization Of the world
resolution was agreed TO- calling on the Secre-
tarv OF the Interior for the names and poH'lcdl ann
o.ion Of pension examiners IN the fed recently DIS
$50 NJ Galnneer secured an amendment ex-
,o,5ine the INQUIRY 10 those dismissed from March
4 1898. 10 July !. lss3 - ,.,
The Tariff bin was then taken up. and Mr. Allison
presented three new amendments not FOR immediate
action ne said. but in order that they HsH' NC
sneed!lv printed The first amendment provided
houn,v Of one-ouarter Of a cent pound on beet
srgar made from beets grown In the United States
from July. 1895 10 July. 1903
Mr. Jones. o. Arkansas. expressed surprise that on
the day which was hoped 10 be the last OF the tafn
debate the committee should bring IN this far-Teach
ing amendment. emboiyng one OF the most radical
danar,ures made in d century. Such experiments as
had been made in the line Of bounty legislation mad
proved disastrous. ne SAD
Mr. Allison explained that the amendment was
precise reproduction OF the bounty clause OF the
law Of except that IL was cOi!4Aeu " Ocet
sugars and the rate was iiHi'eu ~ WV 80 20 -
cent a pound.
"Of course. there is no talking about hurry
ing This proposition now" said Mr. Jones There
must be time look into it
"Certainly" replied Mr.. Allison. There is no
nurnose 10 hurry it," Mr.. Allison further explained
mar ,he purpose Of the amendment, and the onl!
nurnose was 20 increase the production OF sugar
beets and the making Of sugar therefrom. as these
beets could be grown as well IN TINS country as
abroad. er..
stating that the bounty was 10 encourage the cui'l
walton OF sugar beets. Inc "neHu Gil '''' "'
over temporarily.
Mr. Allison also proposed TWO new amendments
.rhodying Sections and Il OF the administrative
paragraphs of the law Of 1880 He also gave NOTICE
that the amendment heretofore offered by MT.
sn,oner providing for a comprehensive tarlH III
ouirv by three members Of the Board OF App'ais-
ers would be inserted on pag" 20.
,,o.ha, committee amendment provides Tor the
u.,bdroual of goods in bond by American vessels
engaged In the foreig:. trade or trade between A.
iantic and Pacific ports. also for the reehac'hieH.
If Sections - Il Inclusive OF mo farm &c y.
,st4 Mr. Allison said that ano'he' "i"e"Nie''
would be ready later in the day
THE LAST AMENDMENTS
.Co-.ernine stamps" asked Mr.. White.
.yes" answered Mr. Allison, "the stamping OF
s,ocy certificates and bonds. And with that ADD
ed MI Allison. II say the committee mas no
further amendments. save minor ore OF phraso-
ology." .,....
~, slsevyhere enumerated. was agreed 10 as IN the
House bill.
\ substitute was inserted for Section D. which MI
Allison explained was substantially the same as IN
the act OF 1894
Section as reported by the committee. relating 10
the internal revenue lax on tobacco and snuff. was
stricken out and Section = relating 10 the tax on
cigars and cigarettes, vas agIeeG 10 AZ reported
we're agreed Section :. as 10 snip repairing ma
terals was stricken out. 49,
ale porter etc, were stricken oui. ,,.
On motion OF Mr. Alison the amendment OF which
"a - notice allowing American ships 10
vi,hdrsv goods in bond under certain restrictions
was inserted after Section and agreed TO-
The House administrative sections from 10 10. IN
elusive were res .cred and agreed 70.
The see'nf e nrad 70 o o. when
owned By American citizens were agreed 10 with a
further proyiso that The lumber shaH De cut Oy
House Section H. also. was restored providing that
FOR by treaty except in vessels OF the United STATES
or in such foreign vessels belong to citizens Of the
The House section was restored, providing dis
s6n 10 tge duties 81 Of Be act c on goods imported n
vessels not Of the United States.
secon apB only 10 coahs Maintaining SINH
lar restrictions against American vessels. was re-
House sections ls and 20. relating 70 ne .mporta
ZION or neat cAttc. were restored also ffpuHc otC
ton o. relating 10 drawbacks on goods brought bach
10 the United States after being exported.
new section. No. 21i-. was inserted giving
drawback Of duty on machinery and mechanical IN
sirumen,s remported after having been sent abroad
House Section q was restored relative 10 the I'm
portation OF goods taken from sunken vessels
House Section q (renumbcred I'D was agreed 10
providing for the designation OF certain sneltn;
works bonded warehouses
House Section q was restored providing partia
drawback OF duty on articles imported and thel
manufactured In the United States and exported.
p-Oviso relating TO lead ores was inserted il
Section &C. providing that IN respect such ores IN
renned metal snail be exported or the duiY pax
within six months from the date Of the receipt o
the ore.
Holse Section q (reDumbsrsd l2) WIS agreed 10
prohibiting the entry OF oil convict made goods.
There was q contest on committee section r. pro
S.C.nE tLaf cools In k.nd " fha In 4