The Washington herald., 1909-04-16

Revenue laws thar viii raise money 70
help defray the expenses OF the Philip
pine government and also OFFER protee-
ton TO the island Industries, are urged
n a special message transmitted to Con-
gress yesterday by the President
The message carried the text of a pro-
posed act for the Philippine tariff, and al
most Immediately the measure was intro
duced in the two branches Of Congress.
n the House the bill was introduced by
Mr.. Payne, chairman OF the Ways and
Means Committee. and in the Senate II
was presented by Mr.. Stone.
Recommendations Of the Secretary. OF
War for a revision of the Philippine
tariff were contained in the message Of
the President These advocate a plan
.or raising as much revenue as possible
\ imports TO the islands and at the
ame time provide for protecting the
ONE industries.
To Assure American Market.
Il Is proposed that the bill interfere
little as possible with free trade be-
-veen the United States and the Philip
ones. Generally speaking, it makes but
CIV changes in the schedule now pro-
.ded in the Philippine tariff. It's fram-
o-s say its tendency Is to insure as far
is practicable the benefit Of the Philip
me market for American manufactures
nd products.
The measure makes several additions
, the free list There also will be an
crease in revenue duties. by which IL
fcf-
nds viii sustain by the operations or
e free trade provisions in the pending
riff bill
Introduction Of the Philippine tariff bin
regarded as a natural consequence Of
.-e work of the Philippine tarin COM
lission. which has been studying con-
tions in the islands.
Representatives. as well IS Senator's,
ok favorably upon the measure and be-
eve that IT viii be passed at this ses-
on of Congress, as suggested by the
President IT Is thought that the House
iii take up the measure while the Senate
g considering the tariff BILL and that it
vill be passed by the upper branch of
congress when the tariff bill goes TO the
conferees.
Bailey Proposes Income Tax.
The first shot of the Democrats was
Ired at the tariff bin in the Senate yes
.erday when Senator Bailey. the ranking
Democrat on the Finance Committee, in
reduced an amendment providing for an
'ncome tax of 8 per cent on all incomes Of
5000 or more.
This measure has been under considera-
ton for some time. and has the solid
backing Of the minority party in the SEN
ate It is believed that enough Republi-
can members viii approve It to insure it's
passage.
Senator Bailey said. after introducing
his measure. that If passed il would add
s100.0O9O00 annually 10 the national treas
ury. The old law that was declared IN
constitutional by the Supreme Court pro-
vided for a tax Of . per cent on all in
comes of $4,000 or more. Only some fea-
lures OF this measure were adjudged in
valid. and Senator Bailey believes his
measure has avoided these. The Texas
Senator also said he was prepared to chal-
lenge a decision Of the court if necessary.
The old bill was declared unconstitutional
in that it provided taxes for State,
county, and municipal securities. and the
salaries Of State and government Of
fcials. These features were left out Of
the Bailey amendment.
Wants a Tariff Commission.
Senator Beveridge introduced an amend
ment providing for a tariff commission.
II is similar in many respects to the bill
he presented at the last Congress, and
provides for commission Of seven mem
bers. The Senator spoke briefly on his
amendment, and said he would make a
more detailed statement later. He ex-
pressed the hope that the Finance Com
mittee would see the provision in the
right light. and that IL would be passed.
The Senate went into executive session
an hour after convening yesterday. and
then adjourned until Monday, when the
tariff bill will be taken up for general
discussion. 1t was the plan TO begin