Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-22


and Stripes? SlNTO LOINI:Z.
YounS's Hotel,
Boston, 10Th April. 1871.
Ithaca. y. Y. April 2i.-Prcs. Schur-
man of Coracll University. president OF
the first Philippine commission. asked for
his views on Asiinaldo's proclamation.
said. yesterday:
-Four things are important in the proc
lama ton.
First. Aguinaldo's rec,eni ion that
complete termination of hostiltieS Is alb
sOlutely essential to the welfare of the
Philippines.
Second. his confession that the Fill
pinos have declared Enthusiastically for
peace. and that majority of them have
hopefully accepted American sovereignty.
Third. his assurance that his country
men already enjoy some of the liberties
promised by Americans. and confidently
expect with improved conditions to enjoy
them all.
Fourth. Aguinaldos own acceptance of
the sovereignty of the United States.
THE first three of these facts are the
! direct results of the American elections
in November. Aguinaldo no longer cad
er of his people. does but recognize ae-
complished facts and falls into line.
His advice will have some influence,
of course but it comes too late to be of
much advantage. and Gen. Macarthur $
| forces will he a more constraining argl-
ment with those still in arms"
Washington. April 2I-It is not likely
promulgated until after the decision of
| the supreme court in the insular cases.
| II is stated at the war department. where
the matter has received considerable con-
sideration. that this decision may make
ii unnecessary for the government to es =
tablish system of tarin rates in the
Philippines, although the department has
proceeded with the work of cqualiZing
the rates and receiving and considering
suggestions as though the coming de-
| cision would not make any change in the
present conditions.
Some months ago the war department
published the tariff prepared by tine
tariff experts in the Philippines and APP
proved by the Taft commission. Inter
eSted parties, especially manufacturer;
and shippers. We're invited TO examine
this proposed tariff and make suggestions
and criticisms. 1t is interesting TO note
that of the 4l9 paragraphs in the pro-
posed tariff only SO paragraphs have pro
voked criticism or suggestion. Even
these are in mild tone and nearly ali
take the form OF suggestions. Some Of
the more important suggestions are en-
bodied in the following:
1t is suggested that there win be diff
Guilty in making all duties specific and
duties will Tie better. There, are some oh
jections to the metric system. as Ameri
can goods are in yard folds and European
goods are in metric folds. Ii the yarn
folnS are continued 1t viii be better for
the American manufacturers.
The Manila Chamber OF Commerce asks
that four months intervene between me
PRONUNCIATION of the tariff and its enforce
ment. No provision is made for marking
oleomargarine TO distinguish ii from but
ter. Tho dairy interests think such a
provisions desirable lower rate Is
asked for gaSocne to be used for fuel
and for launches. An al valOrem duty is
advised upon precious stones and watches.
| one OF the firms suggests that coppera ;
and oxide should be upon the free list.
Ii Is claimed that cotton warn SHOULD
not be admitted at lower rate than fab
rics woven from such yarn: also that the
weight and washing OF cotton tissues
should he changed in the interest of
coarser cotton fabrics. There has been
quite an extensive discussion of this sun
ject and it has been pointed oat that
Changes in the Cuban tariff also were
needed in this particular.
The free entry Of news print paper Is
advocated. Reductions are asked Of from
makers wares. 1t is suggested that
cheap and expensive machinery shoui /
not pay the same rates. certain typo
writer firms want the duty on their ma =
chimes reduced. \ change is asked in the
| classification of meat products. 1t - sal
| that the duty on alcohol should De
doubled or manufacturers of whisley VIII
| be able TO use the alcohol Tor maxim :
| whiskev al a much less cost than the dis
| titled product. California manufacturers
ask a reduction on flour cereals. prune5 :.
benZinc gasdlrne and petroleum. some of
| them suggesting that these articles be
| placed on the Tree list. Condensed mil X
| and fish. the Pacific coast d5 sires ais"
should be placed on the rec iisi: On M.
| suggestion made is that al materials Tor
the United States forces should be al
mitted free Of duty.
| Some rather interesting information ms
| reached the war department IN conlleC-
| lion with the tariff. il being show n thar
| Russia lends TO the ph iin.'incs :wo-tiIth
| Of ali tho petroleum imported by the
| Philippine islands.
Manila. April 1.-Gen. Macarthur and