Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-04-07
Finishing Touches Have Been
Put on Measure Framed by
Democratic Ways and Means
Committee,
PRESIDENT WILSON
HAS GIVEN APPROVAL
Endorsement of Chief ,Execu-
tive Makes Chairman I'M
derwood Confident Of Its
Early Passage by House.
CBy Morning journal special Ieased wlrc)

(By Morning journal Special Leased wire)
Washington. April 6.--The demo-
cratic tariff bill, approved by Presi-
dent Wilson ana the democrats Of the
house ways and means committee,
Will be introduced in the house when
1t convenes az noon tomorrow, By
Chairman Underwood. House demo-
Gratis will caucus on the bill Tuesday
ana Chairman Underwood was confi-
dent tonight that It would be indorsed
by an overwhelming vote.
The senate democrats had no plan
tonight 10 hold a caucus on the bill,
but such "a meeting may be called
later. The senate finance committee
democrats held q three-hour consul
tation today, but apparently made lit
tie progress toward giving their in
dorsement to the bin as it now stands.
lt was evident that senators on the
finance committee who have sounded
out members of the party on the bill.
had not discovered satisfactory mar
gin TO insure its passage. one cent
sugar with the in-three-years
proyiso and free wool are the stumb-
ling blocks and the meeting today will
be followed by further investigation
to feel out the actual strength of the
opposition.
The senators in conference today
We're unable to agree upon the plan
Of the president and Mr.. Underwood
for one bill. They prefer separate
bills. This question and that Of the
Supposed asti-free wool and sugar
combination viii be discussed with
Mr.. Wilson tomorrow.
Chairman Underwood said he ex-
pected no serious opposition in the
house. He added that after the eau
Gus approved the bill, the house would
be given a week or ten days for gem
eral debate upon it. beginning Wednes-
day.
at the conclusion Of general debate
the bill viii be taken up paragraph
by paragraph and amendments Of
fered viii be debated under the five
minute rule. Mr.. Underwood was of
the opinion that the bill should pass
the house about May 1.
The meeting Of the democrats Of
the senate finance committee did not
result in discussion of particular
schedules, but Of general policy. 1t
was plain. however, that the threat
ened trouble over the prospect of free
sugar and free wool was a source Of
embarrassment. Leaders who wish to
see the bill as 1t stands receive the
committees Endorsement and that of
the caucus were not certain how much
strength the senators opposed to the
two schedules might be able to mus
ter.
II was suggested that although the
measure is to be known as a party
and administration bill. its passage by
caucus agreement and by use Of pres
sure may lead to trouble within the
party later if the states which are now
against certain schedules
should be Joined by still others.
President Wilson stands firmly for
a rate Of one cent per pound on sugar
ana the removal of all duty after three
Years, This is his final determination
and he is confident that a single tariff
with such provision, can
pass.
This Information came from White
House officials late tonight 1t dis
poses Of the various alternatives which
have been under consldera-
ton. The president had been reported
as saying that unless the sugar men
from Louisiana accepted the one-cent
he would insist on free sugar
at once. They suggested to him that
they would accept the one-cent rate
provided at the end of three years
he use his discretion as to whether |
.he duty should be removed. To an |
The proposals the president IS pro- |
pared to make one answer--ttat ne |
believes a one-cent rate should be im- |
posed that the sugar growers can ad-
Just their business and after three |
years. sugar should be on the free list. |
fhe president, it was learned, believes |
he sugar business in Louisiana would |
be seriously affected by immediate
free sugar, but is satisfied that salts |
actory adjustment is possible so that
'ree sugar can be obtained within his |
)wn administration.
1t was suggested tonight that the
senate might go over to the house
While the president read his message
Such n proposal Is under consldera-
.ion by congressional leaders.