THE U.S. TARIFF CONFERENCE.
[Feb Press Association.]
WASHINGTON, August 14,
The House of Representatives has passed the Free Sugar Bill. Several Senators stand shares in the profits which the Sugar Trust expect to make out of the Senate Bill. August 15.
Tho Seuato Tariff Bill will become operative on the 26th inst. unless the President's signature is attached at an earlier date. The House of Representatives is widely condemned for any yielding in the matter. (Received August 16, 1894, at 11.15 a.m.)
The Senate has read the Lower Ilouse's Bill a first time.
LONDON, August 15. (Received August 16,18i)4, at noon.)
'The Times's' "Wellington correspondent says it is estimated that tho new tariff will produce thirty-four millions, against forty-one derived from the M'Kinley duties. It is considered a victory for the Protectionist wing of the Democratic party.
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Evening Star, Issue 9471, 16 August 1894, Page 2
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