New-York tribune., 1903-01-16
CUBAN TREATY ADVANCED
EXPORTED TO SENAT
Change M Cattle Tariff Fight
0uer Ratification.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE !

Washington Jan. 15-The Committee on For
eign Relations favorably reported the Cuban
treaty st an executive session of the Senate to-
dav The only change made at this mornings
meeting Of the committee was the transfer of
cattle to the list of American exports TO Cuba
entitled 10 20 per cent reduction from the Cuban
tariff. That this change. which made at
the behest Of Southern cattle raisers. will prove
acceptable to Cuba is regarded as certain in
view of the fact that the Cuban Government
is making all possible efforts TO build UP the
herds Of the island, and viii welcome. for the
rresent at least, a measure which will lead to
The consumption Of imported beef while the
native herds are permitted to grow in size Cen
eral Tasker H. Bliss who appeared before the
committee. confirmed this opinion. Senator
C~7flom gave notice that he would move an
executive session as soon as the Senate con-
venes on Monday, to which date adjournment
was taken to-day, and would endeavor TO Sc
rre action on the treaty at the earliest possible
time This notice was in accordance with a
general understanding among Republican Sena-
tors The agreement also includes an under
standing TO the effect that the Statehood bill
viii not be urged 10 prevent consideration of
the treaty
There is a manifest effort the part Of the
Democrats to create the impression that they
have sufficient strength TO defeat the conven-
tionists in their protests against depriv1ng
Southern tobacco and sugar producers Of the
slight amount Of protection which will be con-
ceded by the Cuban treaty.
Senators Bacon and Bailey cast the only votes
against reporting the treaty, and the former is
working earnestly for fits defeat, as is Senator
Foster. Of Louisiana 1t IS said that had the
committee consented TO amend the convention
SO as TO give American leaf tobacco 20 per cent
reduction from the Cuban rates Senator Bailey S
opposition would have been withdrawn Sen
ator Bacon says he opposes the convention
solely because he regards the modification OF
tariff laws by treaty, without previous author
ization by the House. unconstitutional an
opinion in which Mr.. Bailey concurs
Senators Morgan, Bate, Clay. Clark. Pettus
and Vest on the Democratic side Of the Senate,
have expressed their intention Of voting Tor
ratification, and several Democrats nave not
committed themselves either way Frty-nlne
votes will be required for ratification, which
means that in addition to unanimous hepuo-
1ican vote five Democratic ballots must De
sec,.rad The friends Of the treaty are confident
that 2 -ouch larger number than necessary viii
be cast IN its favor
The sudden opposition which has developed
among the Democrats is regarded with grave
suspicion. The very men who have most louoIy
proclaimed against protection are now claniof-
s-,e eo- the extreme limit, and certain corporate
5rf,ences are believed to be actively at WORK
with q view TO prolonging the discussion In the
sara+e and preventing attention being given TO
the s,,h5ect Of antitrust legislation
L was said this evening that Senator Morgan
,,..s ,,-enar1ng TO deliver vigorous lecture 10
his Democratic brethren when the treaty comes
before the Senate.
Several amendments suggested by Senator
r7acon were voted down by the conmlIOee To-
5sv Among them was the provision requiring
~. the treaty should be submitted to the
F4ouse as wei as the Senate for rat1ncaIlon-
The same fate befeT the amendment eliminating
Article VI of the treaty providing tnat no reoaOe
or concession should be given on American 10
hacco imported into Cuba
Ar4icle VIII Of the treaty as amended py 'he
committee Yesterday, reads as follows;
The rates Of duty herein granted bv the United
erares 10 the republic Of Cuba are ana . sioIi
continue during the term OF TINS con
,,,afe-,er+faI in respect to all like imports LoIn
other countries. and in return loI sou Lit ~
-sa1 rates of duty granted to the repupHc %
- T-ni+e6 states it is agreed that the con-
LESSONS herein granted on the part OF Tue "a
,,77171ic Of Cuba to the products OF tne Oitiae
States shall likewise be ana slaL Coli t;1 q,
IN The term of this convention preferehtlaI III
~aSrecr n al like imports from other countries
Iorazi5ed that while this convention Is IN IolI'
no s11gar being the product or the son oI el-N
Industry Of the republic OF Cupa sIini o+o+as
r,or+od from said republic to the CnlIeo o'ouo
g = e-rea+er reduction Of duty than ~ per Gem Gem
-,e1ov- the rates prescribed by the act OF -
% 1867 and provided. further, that Whlle .II0
convention is in force no sugar shdll 1i pe i
,,o-4ed into the United States from any 1orelei'
ea,,~+-,- Al a lower rate OF duty than that I'M
posed by the act Of July a 1854