The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-31
TARIFF MAKERS
HOPEFUL FOR BILL
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mean disaster. The opinion was quite
general that II the measure was again
sent back 10 conference It would engen-
der such an ugly feeling among those
conflicting interests as to make probable
an utter disagreement between the con-
ferees OF the two Houses.
An adjournment might be taken under
such circumstances. but In this event II
was known positively that President Taft
would call another extraordinary session
Of Congress in the fall.
Need for Passage.
Political necessity has driven Republi-
cans TO the conclusion that a passage OF
the pending tariff bill is imperative. Sew
eraI Republicans will vote against II, but
the majority. enough to push it through
both Houses. It is said. are pledged to
support it.
This tarin bill. like most OF its prede-
cessors, is satisfactory 70 few and de-
nounced by many. It is accepted because
OF the fear that II the question is not
soon settled the agitation might seriously
affect business and trade throughout the
United States.
Business men generally have been
pleading for weeks for the passage OF the
bill. many OF them ignoring rates and
Insisting that Congress should complete
its iabors at the earliest possible date
an interesting development OF yester-
day was the attitude toward the confer
ence report assumed by Representative
Mann. OF Illinois. He is one OF the
strongest supporters OF the House organ
ization Mr. Mann announced that he
would not vote FOR the conference report
on the ground that the duty OF S75 ton
on print paper IS excessive.
He was chairman Of the special COM
mittee OF the House that made an inquiry
into the activities OF the wood pulp and
print paper industries. Ills committee
recommended that the rate OF duty on
print paper be fixed at g a ton. Mr.,
Mann announced IN the House some
weeks ago that II the conference report
called for a higher rate than that named
he would vote against IL. Recently he
consented to a 50 rate, but stated that
anything in excess OF that figure would
be unsatisfactory.
Yesterday he Jumped the reservation
and announced thathe would vote against
and actively oppose the conference re-
port for the reason stated.
Republican Whip Dwight was busy
, throughout the day, and before nightfsll
had made a canvass Of all Republicans.
He expressed confidence last night that
the report would be adopted.
VIII Bring in Rule.
According to the present plan. a rule
will be reported Immediately after meet
ing tomorrow. providing that no point
, If order shall lie against the conference
report This is designed 10 permit re-
auctions IN the rates on boots and shoes
} and other leather goods below thosH
provided in either the Payne or Aldrich
! bill
Under the rules governing the measures
, In controversy between the two houses
a conference committee is powerless 70
reduce a rate below the minimum fixed
} by either House or Senate. In his
negotiations with the conferees, President
= Taft insisted upon free hides and reduc-
tons in the ratios on boots and shoes.
= IN order to comply with his demands It
= was found necessary 10 resort % the
rule which will be reported by the Com
ml.tee on Rules.
The House will meet to-day at 10
t o'clock. The leaders plan 10 hold a con-
| tinuous session until the bill is passed,
and they are fairly confident that this
t result will be reached by tonight II
: this plan goes through. the Senate viii
. take up consideration OF the bill on Mon
day and dispose Of it before the end Of
the week.
The Joint resolution adjourning Con-
gress viii then be passed. and It Is ex-
! pected by the leaders that the lawmakers
q will have completed their work by next
Q Saturday.
$ Payne Well Received.
Representative Payne was greeted with
tremendous outburst OF applause when
= he arose in the House OF Representatives
few minutes after it met to submit the
conference report on the Aldrich-Payne
: tariff bill.
e Underneath the waves OF applause
T which tossed on the surface Of the
= House was an undertow of discomfort.
Mr. Paynes performance in the House
was rather perfunctory. He presented
p the conference report and a statement OF
s comparisons. ana asked that the whole
s mass OF matter be printed and 20 over
Q until to-day.
: Up TO Country.
President Taft has won a measure OF
his demands from the tariff conferees.
but whether he has secured substantial
reductions" in the schedules is for the
: public opinion OF the country 70 decide.
n great many persons In Washington
n believe that he has not and that the
new tariff law will not fulfill the general
expectations created by Mr.. Tafts cam
: paign pledges Although 1t is not appre-
I hended that serious difficulty will be en-
Y countered in passing the new law through
s the House and Senate. the measure will
not have the sincere, hearty, and I'M
4 divided approval OF the Republican men,
) bers In the two branches.
y Fight Delayed Too Long.
1 1t is commonly and widely agreed tina.
President Taft delayed too long in max
Z ing an active and aggressive fight for
I low duties Had he demanded more ne
? could have got more. Had he started
earlier 10 make known to the conferees
3 his demands on specific items, they
lwould have been forced to yield. as in