The Washington herald., 1909-03-31

identified as the original imports. The
provision was al all times for the bene-
TX OF the Standard on Company and the
packers, as they brought in tin IN which
% exports their products, and did not
care II they we're compelled 10 identity
the exports Now, since no identification
is necessary. the provision works doubly
for their benefit
Another feature Of the provision thar
was pointed out as bad By members cf
the House is that the time allowed for
exporting the imports Is extended from
one 20 three years. This wiu II is saii.
gave the manufacturers opportunity for
speculation and again place the man
with little capital under another handi-
cap Opportunity FOR speculation would
work benefcially for the grain mer-
chants. They can bring In wheat and
other cereals from the Canadian mar
kets when the price goes down, and then
wait three years 20 expor; Il II they
cannot find a profitable market before
that time Heretofore little speculation
was engaged IN on account or the draw
back provision. as the time allowed. one
year. was not long enough 10 insure pro-
lection.
"Joker" in Watch Provision.
Another good Joker found IN the bin
was that providing that all watch move
ments and cases Of foreign manufacturers
be stamped. cut. or engraved, with the
name OF the maker. the name OF the
town in which it was manufactured. the
style and number 81 Jewels and adjust
ments. both In works and Arabic numer-
els.
Delicate Swiss watches so popular With
the American merchants. s,arceip have
place large enough 20 hold the name
OF the manufacturer. and Il would hardly
he possible 10 mark the complete 'pedi-
gree OF a watch. il is said. Some OF the
higher class jewellers Of the country I'm
port Swiss watches almost exclusively.
and this provision works q hardship on
them.
Delegations Hold Conferences.
Through conferences OF State delega-
tons the leaders are hopeful OF relieving
the present strained situation IN the
House. AT least, five delegations already
have held sessions over the tarIn bin
The Illinois delegation met IN conference
yesterday. Speaker Cannon was present.
The meeting was held in the Speakers
private Office in the Capitol. The Illinois
members decided. by an almost unani-
nous vote, in favor Of holding a party
caucus on the tariff bin. The Illinoisans
are divided on the hide. lumber, coal. and
tin plate schedules. but are willing 70
submit their differences TO a caucus and
abide BY the result
The Minnesota delegation practically
decides that II given a separate vote on
the lumber schedule, they would enter a
caucus or support a rule providing for
early action on the tariff bill
Kansas. through her Representatives IN
the House, has expressed opposition 10
free hides. That State IS opposed also 10
a duty on tea. and instead proposes an
increase IN the internal revenue taxation
on beer.
Much Difference OF Opinion.
The Michigan delegation is opposed 70
the countervaiIing duty on coffee. II
wants tea continued on the free list II
advocates the restoration OF iron ore IN
the dutiable list. and suggests that 10
strengthen the Payne bill on the Demo
cratic side Of the House a protective duty
should be levied on long staple cotton.
The Iowa delegation is opposed 10 free
hides. and wants free and an additional
tax on beer. II wants a separate vote
on the schedules relating to gloves and
hosiery. being hostile to the increased
rates proposed on those articles. Il IS
also opposed TO a protective duty on steel
Oillets
Informal conferences have been held
by members from Nebraska. Ohio. In
diana, Colorado. the Dakotas. Pennsvl-
vania, and other States. all developtng
differences Of opinion that will either
have 70 be smoothed over in Congress or
5mothered by a rule which may be nut
through under the ship or spur.
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