The Washington herald., 1909-07-21

been agreed 10, with the exception OF two
paragraphs, one relating TO structural
steel, and the other 10 wire nails. In a
general way, there have been reductions
made by the conferees IN the lower
grades Of cotton cloths which come into
common use but the Senate rates or the
higher grades which compete with silk
are maintained
There is some conflict over the duties
on lead, and the troublesome matter OF
zinc has not been disposed OF entirely.
The House eonferees have concurred in
the Senate amendment putting a duty on
antimony In ores and the products OF
anthony.
Deadlock on Lemons.
The conferees are stiIl deadlocked over
the duty on lemons. There IS much trou-
BILE over the question OF print paper and
wood pulp, but it is believed the matter
will be adjusted quickly when the con-
ferees get back TO II.
The trouble has been brewing for some
time. and it reached an acute stage Mon
day. Mr. Payne has been contending all
along for putting OIL bituminous coal.
hides OF cattle. and iron ore on the free
list Certain circumstances made him
suspicious that the House eonferees were
not willing to stand as one man for the
principle OF ths free admission or raw
materials.
Yesterday. according to the best &C
counts obtainable, the conference com
mittee gave consideration TO the sched-
ule. and it was over the position assumed
by most Of the other conferees that Mr..
Payne lost his temper.
Quite Unexpectedly, the conferees ad-
journed shortly after noon until to-day
1t is understood that their work is at
a standstin awaiting the paclhcatIon
plans that are under way.
Senators in Doubt.
No report will be made tomorrow.
The best encouragement held out is for
an agreement Saturday.
Absent Senators were notified by the
Sergeant-at-Arms, under Instructions from
Chairman Aldrich, that they need not re-
turn before Saturday. Senator Depew's
sailing plans which nave been a Senate
barometer for the past few weeks, were
again revised.
The Senator has Cancelled his sailing
dates three times. and yesterday he re-
vised his plans again. taking reservations
on the Oceanic FOR August g.
Senator John Kean. Of New Jersey. who
Is scouting all the time. expressed the
opinion that the conferees would report
this week sure. Senator Curtis. another
active organization Senator, believes there
is a chance for conclusive action by Sat
urday.
Compromise Plan Fails.
President Taft sent for Senators War
ren and Clark. OF Wyoming. They are
the representatives in the Senate, respec-
lively. OF the sentiment for a duty on
hides and on coal
The President has not given UP his de-
mcnd Tor free hides, and he is insisting
that n duty IS placed on coal OF 40 or
g cents that he be given power 10 nego-
tiate reciprocal trade agreements looking
to free coal.
Several plans for compromise on hides
and coal have failed. Monday a plan
was matured for imposing a 10 per cent
duty on hides. with corresponding reduc-
tons in leather and its products. includ-
ing boots and shoes. But this plan was
nipped by a Senate frost just on the
point OF blossoming.
Meanwhile little remains TO be accom-
plished outside OF adjusting the so-caIled
national issues" raised by the Presi-
dents demand for free raw material The
COaferees have nearly settled the cotton
schedule.
In the higher grades Of cotton cloths
which compete with silks the Senate rates
stand on the lower grades OF cloths
which enter into common use material
reductions have been made according 70
the most reliable information 70 be had.
The duties on mercerized fabrics are stin
in dispute.
The Senate specifics which displace
the "Dingley ad valorems." for which
Senator Dolliver pleaded. will stand
Print paper has not been settled definite
ly. Tobacco Is practically disposed OF.
Pig lead will suffer a reduction In all
probability, but the di1erential on lead
products viii be maintained. Anthony
ores will remain on the dutiable list at
cent per pound, where the Senate placed
them.
"Free LIST Next.
There are few important matters yet 70
be considered by the conferees outside OF
the Presidents free list"
The conference is waiting for the Presi-
dent. Senator Crane. and the other pacih-
Gators TO solve the problem.
Senator Elkins was the roaring insur-
gent brook yesterday. He overhowed his
Senatorial banks and swept into the
House.
"They want to put all Of the products
Of my State on the free list l am going
over to the House TO stiffen UP the boys
Bit" said the Senator. Later he was
seen urging the House dissenters from
the Presidents policies" 10 stand firm.
The entire Republican membership OF
the conference committee on the tariff
bill and several Senators representing in
terests that will be affected by the Presi-
dents policy Of putting raw material on
the free list were at the White House
yesterday.
The Senate was in session twenty-five
minutes yesterday. A brief executive ses-
sion was included. during which several
nominations were confirmed
The resolution requesting the President
to notify governors Of the several States
of the passage Of the joint resolution sub
hitting a constitutional amendment TO
authorize an income tax came over from
the House. but an objection by Senator
Kean prevented its immediate consider
alton.
The Senate agreed to adjourn over until
Friday.