The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-08
REVENUE LAW OPINION
REGULATIONS GOVERNING EXPORT
OF PROPRIETARY ARTICLES.
Speaker Henderson Created s'Duke Of
Congress" by King Rex-Miscel-
laneOus Washington News.


etc. under Schedule B. of the war revenue
act, located at points outside of the port
of New York. to consign unstamped arti-
Giles produced by them to dealers in New
York city for the purpose of export. The
department regulations, the commissioner
says, contemplate the export of Schedule
B articles free of tax in bond, only as fol-
lows:
"First-That the articles be billed direct
from the mandatory to consignee at for
eign port.
s'Second-That the article be billed to an
agent (not sold to said AGENT TO be re-
cased and exported, or exported without
change by the agent within ninety days
from date of removal for export, SAID
agent to secure duplicate foreign bills of
lading in the name of his principal (the
or bottler). and forward the
same to him."
Collectors of internal revenue, says the
commissioner, should refuse to accept for
of Schedule b articles unstamped, in bond.
unless such bills of lading are made In the
name of the manufacturer or bother In
each case.
The notifications of the Samoan arbitra-
ton treaty were exchanged at the State
Department at o'clock this afternoon by
Secretary Hay for the United States; Lord
Holleben for Germany. The treaty submits
the claims to the arbitration of King Os-
car of Sweden.
A delegation from the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers and Exporters of
Agricultural Implements and Vehicles, now
in session here, called on the President to-
Gay and expressed to him their approval
Of the pending French treaty and their
hope that 1t would soon be ratified.
Senator Mason to-day introduced joint
resolution authorizing the striking Of med
ais to be distributed among the officers and
men of the North Atlantic squadron who
participated in the naval engagement
which occurred off the Cuban coast during
an appropriation of $4,000.
The German government has caused to
be prepared a new tariff schedule, differing
considerably from the existing schedule.
Vice Consul General Hanauer at Frank
fort, who reports the fact to the State
Department, says that the most noticeable
feature of the new schedule is its minute
specialization Of articles. 1t contains 1855
numbers. The principal purpose to be a
closer grading, and this, says the consul,
will affect many articles Of American
manufacture. such as bicycles. machines
and fine irOnware.
The dairy interests of the country had
O hearing to-day before the House commit
tee on agriculture on the bill of Representa-
tive Grout of Vermont, for a Decent tax
per pound on imitation butter and giving
States authority over this butter even
when brought from other States. Ex-Gov.
ernor Hoard, of Wisconsin, president OF
the National Dairy Union, and Farmers
National Congress. spoke in favor of the
bill. =
Speaker Henderson was to-day created
the Duke of Congress by a delegation
from New Orleans. representing King Rex
of the Mardi Gras, and was presented with
beautiful jewel Of diamonds and pearls
emblematic of his office. The ceremony
took place in the speakers private Of
flee prior to the meeting of the House
Representatives Berry, of Kentucky. and
Davey, of Louisiana, presented delega-
ton consisting of Messrs. Woodward
Saunders and Bryan. Mr.. Berry made a
speech saying the party was here at the
bidding Of King Rex to attach the speaker
to the royal household. Colonel Berry
said the king sent word that he had jus,
arrived through the passes Of Mississippi
on vessel drawing twenty-six feet and he
a thirty-five-foot channel in the passes
The speaker said he would use his bes,
efforts in the matter.
The Senate committee on foreign rela.
lions to-day considered the Hay-Paunce.
fote Nicaragua treaty, but reached nc
conclusion. The committee adjourned tc
meet Friday, when the treaty will agair
be taken up. The postponement was due
to the desire to have the subcommittee
investigate some facts bearing upon the
treaty which have not yet been taken cog
nizance OF. -
The Senate committe on foreign rela-
lions to-day authorized the reporting of ar
amendment to the diplomatic appropriation
bill, appropriating $4,000 to be paid to ex.
Queen Liliuokalani, and providing for ar
annual donation of $4,000 to her as long a:
she may live. 80
Minister Conger has informed the State
Department that at the request of the
diplomatic corps in Picking the Chinese
government has prohibited the expectation
of pheasant skins. The birds were beine
ruthleSsly slaughtered to meet the demand
for their plumage In European markets.
The President has received through Am
bassador Choate beautiful copy in wedge
wood ware of the bust of Houdins Wash
ington. the gift Of Merton Russell Cotes
ex-mayor of Bournemouth, England TIL,
bust bears this inscription: This bust Of
the great Washington, founder of tn,
United States of America. is presented Il
the Nation through President Mckinley
Feb. % 1900, by Merton Russell Cotes."'
Captain Silas w. Terry, late in commant
of the Iowa. has been assigned to succeed
Admiral Mccormick as commandant of tn,
Washington navy yard.
The Senate committee on relations Will
Cuba to-day authorized the chairman, Sen
ator Plat, of Connecticut, to appoint
subcommittee of three to visit Cuba This
committee has not yet been named. ant
Senator Plat has not determined defnitel,
to appoint ii at all. The authorization Il
not mandatory and will only be exercised
in case the business of the Senate render
IL feasible for senators to be absent Mem
berS of the committee are anxious how
ever, TO secure report on conditions II
the island from committee membership
and the action taken to-day was the result
of more or less agitation extending bacl
to the organization of the committee.
The secretary of the treasury has decide,
to allow public deposits up to e5 per cent
of the face value of new per cent. bonds
and also will increase from 90 TO 95 pc
cent. the amount which may be allowed o,
the old twos IL has been also decided tina
holders of old per cent registered bond
may receive coupon bonds in exchange 4
they so desire, and vice versa.
The remains Of sixty-six soldiers VIII
died in Cuba were buried at Arlington
Cemetery to-day with military honors. TIL
bodies of about 500 soldiers who died fl