The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-23
Tariff Bill Expected to Leave
Conference Tomorrow or
Early on July 26.
WILL GO TO HOUSE
FOR DEBATE FIRST
President Gets Many Representa-
tives to Stand With Payne on
Free Raw Materials.
By JOHN SNURE.

When the Senate adjourned today it
adjourned until noon Monday, instead
Of Tuesday, which has been the prac-
tice since the tariff bill was passed.
This action was taken on motion of
Senator Kean, one of the right hand
men Of Senator Aldrich. Senator Cul-
berson questioned Senator Rean as
to the reason for the proposed ad-
Journment to Monday. Senator Kean
replied that he thought the conference
report would be ready 10 submit
This is the first official indication
that the conference report is likely to
be hurried to a speedy conclusion.
The indications continue TO be that
President Taft will win out an approx
imaion of his program on raw mater
ials, but that outside Of these there will
be scant concessions to the downward
revision sentiment. It is likely oil and
iron ore will be put on the free list.
Hides are likely to be free, though talk
Of compromise Is being vigorously
kept up by the opponents Of free hides.
Free Hides Probable.
The best Informed members OF Con-
gress said today that the chances were
in favor Of free hides, but that there
was still some possibility Of a COM
promise on a duty Of n per cent Coal
viii probably be put at 40 cents with no
reciprocal arrangement, and lumber at
sl.25, with the Senate diffeTentials.
Just what gains In the directions Of
downward revision are secured in other
directions depend on the size and firm
ness OF the backbone Of Chairman
Serene Elisha Payne. OF the Ways and
President has Of getting reductions in
duties rests with Mr. Payne From the
other conferees he has nothing TO hope,
Mr.. Payne lacks strength OF numbers
In conference. but he has the control Of
the House situation If he Is willing 70
go 10 the House and say he IS unwilling
70 stand for the conference report and
that, in taking this stand, he has the
backing Of the President, he cen over
ride any opposition.
Payne Needs No Urging.
one member OF the Ways and Means
Committee who went 10 see Payne yes
terday 10 urge him TO stand for down
ward revision, came away with the
statement that Payne needed no urging,
and was full Of fight.
It is understood the President has told
members Of the House who have come
TO him with pledges Of support TO go 10
Payne and promise 10. stand by him
with respect 70 the conference report,
and to assure him they viii not vote
for the adoption Of any report he does
not sanction. This obviously puts Payne
In a strong position. Mr.. Payne. how
ever, is naturally not much OF a down
ward revisiOnlSt, but ne does nave
pride in his bill and he looks askanee
on any increases made by the Senate
over the measure that bears his name.
That the conference report ts likely
to be taken up in the House Monday
v as the opinion expressed today IN
many quarters.
VIII Go To House.
Senator Crane said the report when
made would go to the House. Senator
Bailey said he expected the report would
be submitted 70 the Democratic con-
ferees Saturday and that It would be
taken up for consideration in Congress
Some difference of opinion ex-
lists a. to what body will consider the
report first. but IT appears that the fine
italian hand of Senator Aldrich has so
maneuvered that the House viii take
up the report first There, debate will
be cut short by a rule and members
will no. be stirred 10 insurgency by any
speeches which may be made in the
Senate.
that the demands OF the President are
making headWay that Senators who are !
affected by free raw materials or low !
duties thereon were protesting strong
Iy. Senator Elkins' saw the President /
10 protest against a lew rate on coal
He sIreuuOusly objected to having !
the products Of West Virginia left with /
out protection and the products Of New |
England heavily protected. Senator
who is on the Finance Com
nittee, objected to free hides. He point |
ed out to the President, too, that the /
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