The Washington herald., 1909-03-20
NEW TARIFF BILL
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suming public: that duties VIII not be
arranged Justly, but by the action or
other nations toward America
"FIuRy RufFIes" Duty.
The shopgirl and chorus lady are eX-
pected to set up a howl over the new
bill II seems to take particular pains to
impose a duty. or increase the duty, on
everything that goes 10 make up the
FLUFFY Rufies'' creatures Of the coun-
try. NIlady's wardrobe is given its first
slap when a duty is placed on human
hair. Now. everybody knows that human
hair. made into the life and look saving
rats that fix the pompadour. is one Of the
most important Of the articles OF beauty
producing effect. and II rats are going 20
cost more. OF course the rats hove got 10
be smaller. and consequently there Will
be a general shrinking OF the now luXu-
RANT heads" that MI in under the
merry widows and turbans so effectively.
Perfumery Goes Up.
Perfumery and paint go up as a con-
sequence Of the increased duties placed
on these articles by the new Payne bin.
and no more can the shopgirI and chorus
lady use as much OF these delightful"
articles OF toilet as has been their habit
in the past. Powder is given a pun. and
sent sky-high. and that's another slap az
the chic dressers Of America
And. again. the Payne bin puts twice
as much duty on paste diamonds as Is
imposed on the real articles. A real dia-
mond 70 some OF the swell dressers" is
like a wife at banquet. and many VIII
contend that these things are not equita-
bly, adjusted
To put the finishing touches on the
hardships imposed on the wage-earning
dressers among the feminine world. cheap
jewelry Is on the high tax list, and here
after the little girls who look we'll on
s. a week Will have 10 wear "brassy
things" or find some other way 10 put
the finishing touches on their toilettes.
All these hardshlps come because Of the
attempt Of the bill 70 raise revenues by
taxing Injuries. but the majority OF Dem
ocrats and Republicans agree that those
who wear trinkets should pay more than
those satisfied with calico dresses, and
consequently there is little hope that the
opposition OF the shopgirl and chorus
lady will have telling effect upon the
new tariff measure
Income Tax Urged.
There Is a revival Of the talk about the
passage OF an income-tax law in connec-
ton with the Payne bill. This is urged
by members VINO fear that the Payne
bill viii not meet expectations as reve-
nue. producer.
The whimsical Mr. Cummins. OF Iowa.
who on Wednesday commended the
measure in the highest terms. and yes
terday declared that Il was mere patch
work. VIII introduce an inccme-tax bin
IN the Senate. Like measures viii be in
troduced by Republicans as well as Dem
ocrats IN the House. The Inheritance
tax provision OF the Payne bill viii be
opposed in the Senate. Mr.. Gallinger. Of
New Hampshire. has already announced
that he does not approve OF t.
An interesting question has arisen as to
whether the Inheritance tax applies to
payments ont life insurance. This is a
point that was given no consideration
when this section Of the bill was consid-
cred by the Committee or Ways and
Means
Members say that II the inheritance tax
becomes a law in its present form the
courts would probably have to decide
whether life insurance was affected. Some
say that the question would probably be
determined in the absence Of court de-
cisions upon the terms Of a policy in a
given case CT the terms Of the will Of the
decedent-
Up to date Minority Leader Champ
Clark has refused 10 make any comment
on the tariff bill. Although a member OF
the Committee on Ways and Means. he
says that he has not even read the meas
ure. Mr.. Clark will present the minor
ity's report, which viii be fled IN the
House next week.
Against Drawback Clause.
Representatives Of the AmaIgamated
Association OF Tin Plate Workers protest
against the drawback provision IN its ap-
plieatiOn 10 tin cans used in the export
business.
They declare that the drawback pro-
vision In the Payne bill would be preju-
dicial 10 the interests OF labor employed
IN the tin industry. II was drawn. they
charge. so as to favor the beef trust.
They contend that under the Payne bill
the beef trust would be enabled to re-
ceive in drawback payments 90 per cent
Of the duty enacted on tin. They want
the amounts so paid reduced to 80 cents.
The tin workers have enlisted the good
Offices Of about thirty members from the
Middle West. who intend 10 form an or
ganization with a view 90 modifying the
drawback provision TO conform with the
wishes Of the Amalgamated Association
Of Tin Plate Workers
Lumber is a bone Of contention, and
furniture is certain to excite a good deal
OF trouble. The South and the Pacific
Coast insist that the Dingley rate of s.
a thousand on rough lumber shall be re-
tained instead OF 81, as provided in the
Payne bill On the other hand, the North
west, or at least the sections that have
made known their wishes on the subject.
want free lumber.