AMERICAN TARIFF.

Otago Witness, Issue 3494, 22 February 1921, Page 36

AMERICAN TARIFF.

WASHINGTON. February 15. Tire position in regard to the tariff is becoming anomalous. The Senate passed amendments putting an eight cent round duty on butter, 12 cents per dvzen on eggs, and 23 per cent, ad valorem on cheese, but the Opposition Democrats still expect to defeat the measure when it comes to a vote. There is a rumour that 12 Democrats have agreed to join themselves to the Republicans in order to pass the Hill, blit it is understood that President Wilson will unquestionably veto the measure even if it is passed. “ The Republicans are now attempting to build up a sufficient majority to pass the Bill in the event of President Wilson applying the veto, but owing to the failure to apply the closure any senator can talk tire measure to death. The session has hardly more than 10 days before it must adjourn sine die. so that the fate of the measure is uncertain. February 17. The Senate passed the Fmergelicy Tariff Hill by 43 votes to 30. This is less than the two-thirds majority necessary to override the President's veto., which is considered certain. The Hill, which has been heavily amended, and is likely to cause a conflict with the Lower House, remains effective for 10 months from the date of its approval. It provides tariffs on wheat of 40 cents per bushel; cattle, 30 per cent, ad valorem ; fresh or frozen beef, veal, mutton, lamb, and pork, two cents per If): wool—ighwashed, 15 cents per i’o, washed 50 cents, scoured 45 cents.