New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-05
SENATE FINISHES I'D
TARIFF WORK.
p,,,eed Leather Schedule WW Be
Passed After Conference Report
Is adopted To-day.
rFrom The Tribune Bureau. J

-. or the question Of the Presidents power
urrsnize a tariff commission under the
-, vested in him by the maximum and min
-, clause OF the tariff bill. Mr.. Hale was
D.,,,,ve " that the language adopted by the
t.rorcs committee gave the President no such
power
Mr.. Beveridge was not sure as TO what con-
..,,ction would be placed this language. but
Ia ne was hopeful that Mr.. Taft might find
=, N cause an investigation 10 be made with
ser 10 getting al tariff facts. He reintro-
80 his tariff commission bill and gave notice
sl,, n the language in the maximum and mini
I'm, section was construed as Mr. Hale con-
,.-,as il he would press the commission plan az
nc next session Of Congress.
preceding the extended colloquy between
vsssrs Beveridge and Hale a speech against
-. ssoption Of the conference report was made
tr Nr. simmons who charged the Republicans
r,,b violation Of their platform pledges. The
,,lv other speech Of the afternoon session was
-sse bv Mr Gamble, who criticised the draw
h,,k section of the bill and said that while he
sss dissatisfied with many Of the provisions Of
,hs conference report he would vote for il the
pest possible compromise.
NEW LEATHER PARAGRAPH
us,e in the afternoon Mr.. Aldrich offered
.o,crrrent resolution directing the Committee
~ Fnrolled Bills 10 rewrite the leather para
r-snh This resolution directs the committee TO
~ the duty on harness, saddles and saddlery al
N ner cent on grain. bun and split leather at
~ ner cent and 10 modify the phraseology OF
,hs nsrsgraph so that "all boots and shoes,
msae wholly or in chief value Of leather made
from cattle hides and cattle skins Of whatever
weight Of cattle Of the bovine species. includ-
lur calf skins, shall pay duty Of 10 per centum
sd rslorem."
Mr. Clamp offered an amendment 10 this reso-
h,jon directing the Committee on Enrolled Bills
70 eliminate from the corporation tax provision
al language exempting holding companies from
the paynent OF the tax When the Aldrich reso-
luton is taken up tomorrow after the adoption
the conference report the Rhode Island Sena-
Tor will move to table the Clapp amendment and
win make a similar motion as TO any other
amendments that may be offered.
N addition 10 the changes in the leather para
graph the Aldrich resolution also authorizes the
Committee on Enrolled Bills 10 substitute the
word maximum" for general" where il occurs
n Section 2 This is merely 10 correct a cleri-
cal error in the framing OF the report on the
En
Mr. NcCunber was anxious that the resolu-
ton Of instructions 10 the Committee on En-
rolled Bills should provide for a modification Of
nsdrsvbsck clause The Committee on Finance
discussed this matter to-day and agreed with
Nr Mccunber that his amendment was proper
Il was felt. however. that IL the resolution Of
Instructions made 10 cover more than the
changes mentioned il might meet serious objec-
ton in the House Accordingly. II was decided
to let the leather amendment stand on its own
merits both the Senate and House leaders being
confident Of their ability 10 pass II provided il
was not encumbered with other provisions.
FEAR MANY AMENDMENTS.
On behalf Of the committee Mr.. McCumber
was authorized 10 report separate resolution
relating TO the drawback clause. This resolu-
ton provides that the drawback provision shall
moi apply 10 oilcake manufactured from i'm
ported faxseed and that bonded mills shall not
be permitted 10 sell the by-products Of imported
wheat. The latter inhibition was in the bin as
L was passed by the Senate and is the existing
sE In making changes in conferences these
nhioitions were dropped out inadvertently.
When the McCumber resolution was offered
''-oay Ar. McLaurin proposed an amendment
% place cotton bagging on the free list. Mr.
hccumber accepted this amendment which led
NJ Scott 10 ask If this meant that free cotton
hsssing was approved by the Finance Com
mitiee. Mr.. Aldrieh replied in the negative
~nie II is possible that the McCumber resolu-
uon with the McLaurin amendment may pass
Ns senate there is little likelihood that II will
Meet with favor in the House.
y was the intention Of the leaders 10 avoid
a0'ihs session tonight. hut near the close of
@ 1ternoon situation arose which made nee
change OF plans. When adjournment
eoout 10 be taken Messrs Warren and
Ans gave notice Of their purpose 10 address
senate Tomorrow. Mr.. Aldrich suggested
III view Of the fact that the final vote was
e 'aken al o'clock tomorrow some ar
shsnt ought 20 be made for a division OF
A., peo"een the friends and opponents of the
- ne said Il would be agreeable 10 have the
n equally divided. Mr.. Daniel. the ranking
fat on the Finance Committee. 10 control
une against the bin
Oummins objected 10 this. SAVING ,ba, as
'puohcan opposed 20 the report he ala not
!" nave his speaking time parcelled ON, nv
,..- 'ef OF the minority party. Mr. Railev
eeu a division OF the time into three narts
The -. 70 me friends OF the bill, one-third TO
him - Opponents OF the bill and one
~ eue Democratic opponents
nons Aiafich accepted this, and asked unani-
su4sL 9iSeht That no Senator be permitted IA
nssa than ten mi.utes Objection was
more IT, i' cummins who said ne desired
hs sneso,, zen minutes and was willing to make
s1ock was taken. ui''h
SENATE is WEARY.
der,o. me senate is weary OF the TARA, 49,
ss'sieo senstarS during the afternoon session Fe,,
atres,,ra asfe on the floor, Notwithstanding the
tween sss.s sno at times amusing colloquies he
The rns.a ,.ators Beveridge ard Hale.
Champion - senator. who has been the special
lion tbs, 20, 'arin commission. took the posi-
enssculs,.S Sn,ie The conference committee had
dent 10 sse 'he provision authorizing the Presi-
fnceo ~. aih tariff facts. he was not con-
act Re o.,N Ne President was without power 10
he dehs,. -. atention 20 statements made IN
I'd that ths Sa.eroay by Mr. Aldricb and assert
Hnsuage ~ - .'''Ooe Island Senator thought the
hh The ps-.. oohlerenoe report did nor dirnin-