Evening journal., 1919-04-17
IoNGwoR1H TO DRAFT CHEMICAL SCHEDULE

OINCIDENT with the announcement by Representative
~ Longworth that ne proposes TO formulate a now
chemical schedule with ylew to anordng early protec-
ion 90 the dye and certain other industries that
como established in this country since the war; the alien
property custodian has notified OF dyes chemicals
ond fertilizers originated by German science that importa
tions Germany hereafter would subject % prose-
cuton infringement Of patents licensed under the trad
ing with llo enemy act FOR use by American manuac
turers.
In commenting the work which he Is about TO
undertake Mr.. L0ngworth sadi
"ll would tho height OF folly to allow Germany
again 20 absorb and coptro NE American market in these
most important industries"
That This sentiment Is lndorscd by tho business men OF
America generally evidenced by articles which have ap
peared recently in The Nations business the monthly
publication Of the United states Chamber Of Commerce
and IN other trade publications.
Tho notification from the alien property custodian be-
evcd to have been made chiefly for he purpose OF mini
MIXING II possible the favorable reception by American
manufacturers Of Mr. Longworhs announcement and 10
rob the Republican party OF any credit which might
from publication OF Mr.. Longworth's Intentions
But since the alien property cusodans term Of ofco
expires with the presidential proclamation Of peace plus
a certain extension Of time TO wind up his affairs his
control German imports would appear TO at
that time.
Moreover 1t is well known that the peace program OF
Mr.. Wilson contemplates placing German trade an
equal ioOung Win the trade OF other nations.
lie opposes any Determinations against that trade.
Hence the order of the alien property custodian is but
temporary makeshf at best while the legislation pro-
posed by Mr. Longyorth viii be in force until such time
general revision Of the tariff has been effected,
whether Il be effected under Mr. Wilson's administration,
because Of his veto OF protective tarlr measure It be
achieved under Republican president after 1921
In 1916 when the late Representative llll, OF Connec
cut and Mr. LongwOrh steering The protective dyo
schedule through Congress, the Democrats committed
themselves less TO protection this industry
In debate and less the rate FOR the rates enacted
September OF that year were by means protective
although Democrats IN the House and Senate had adyo-
Gated protection Of this infant industry, which marked
radical departure from their historic attitude toward
American industries
Mr.. Wilson signed That BILL lie will find 10 dincult to
give reason for yetoing any bin which Congress may
enact for protecting the chemical industries although
It Is to be admitted that Mr. Wilson is at loss for
reasons. however radically he may change his mind
The LongWorh revision or rates chemicals Will be
indication possible Of the Presidents latest attl
tudc the tariff, when the bill is placed before him.
Tile people will then have some hint as to how far Mr.
Wilson is willing TO continue i'm surrcndering the Amcrl
can market TO the Europeans and The Orienols.
10 viii furnish excellent test case