TUE BF.B: OMAHA. SATURDAY. MAY 20, 1011.
CACHELDER FIGURES FALSE
Cran-je Protest Against Eeciprocity
Based Upon Wrong Fremisei.
CANADA BUYS OF UNITED STATES
Kate QonlH on fieod Fx ported
from t nlted "Mateo Mirk lnwrr
Than Artaal era' a
Ralfl Mlaq antra.
'Frotn Ptaff ('nrresrinnrtrn )
'VAFHiNGT'iN'. May 19 (Fmr-1al )
V embers of i do senate flnanre committee
a 10 have ben listening patiently to the
pi on and corn of th reciprocity bill art
In llpnant to learn that on May i. hn
tl ay cava mvwiI hour of their valuable
ll'da to ex-Oovernnr Bachelder; president
nf the National Grans;, most of the figures
that aenfleman handed them were per
v rted. Mr. Bachelder presented what pur
ported to he a comparative tahle of tariff
rs.s In the 1'nited States and Canada.
'jut of tha forty-fix articles named by the
r"aJer h misstated the rates In twenty
rl,rht Instances In other words, he (rot
01 ty eighteen rlpht and made his prln-c-;l
attack upon "President Taft's nacl
pr Mrtty agreement with the use of Imag
inary or faked statistics. In addition to
miutatlns the bulk of his figures, the
pi 'indent of the National Grange asserted
th.Kt most of the reports of certain articles
to Canada come from Great Britain, when
as a matter of fact they coma from the
United States. As all tha figures that Mr.
Pashelder twisted may be easily obtained,
the senators on the committee are ready to
actrult him of a deliberate attempt to mis
lead them and are Inclined to think that
he got them from some one else less scru
pulous and lets Intelligent It Is quite pos
ilt to, the senators think, that Mr. Bach
older had the figures prepared by some
ont who believed that the anti-reciprocity
Sid of the argument should be proven,
and, not finding the figures to suit hi
ne.xla, set his imagination to work.
Rate Are Misquoted.
Tha following pages show 1n detail how
Mr. Bachelder's figure-bungler managed to
pe- vert tha facts:
Tha list of comparative tariff rates ap
pearing on pages 26 and 27 of the finance
'oranlttee's hearing on reciprocity. May 8,
1011, and frequently referred to during the
hearings accorded the agricultural Interests
by tha finance committee, not only states
narty rates with absolute Incorrectness,
'nit la based throughout on the assumption
that Canada Imports a majority of Its
.nanofactured goods from Great Britain
under the British preferential rates of Its
tariff, whereas In many of the Instances
Ited the bulk of the Canadian Imports are
from the United States and are taxed from
0 t 16 per cent higher than the rates set
lov.n under the heading "Canadian tariff."
Tha Canadian preferential rates given
n.re not siaud accurately. The lower
.rraJes of earthenware most used by farm
iis' families, such as rough tableware,
flocks, chums, tiles,' etc., enter when from
ICnirland at 20 per cent; the 15 per cent rate
slated applies only to the finer grades of
abisware. Wire from Great Britain Is
'lut'abla at as high as 15 per cent, Instead
f only 10 per cent, under No. 46 of the
Canadian customs tariff of 1937, covering
"wins of all metals and kinds not otherwise
provkUd for." Hat from Great Britain
meet a rats of 22H per cent Instead of 20
per eentr t Is true that a few fur hats
me admitted at 20 per cent, but these are
included with all other manufactures of
lurs In the Import figures, the total reacti
ng but $421,741 In value; while ordinary felt
ind straw hats entering at higher rates
.ututed t2,90,!34. The 83 per cent rate given
'or sugar cannot be found In tha Canadian
.arlff law or derived from the Canadian
import Statistics; the preferential rata on
refined sugar is 72 c.r.ts per 100 pounds,
with. 1 cent per 100 pounds additional for
acli polar lm ope degree over 88. The rate
vt 17 per cent stated for carpets applies
only to mattings and coarse fiber rugs,
the rata on carpets being 26 per cent, and
the value of these carpets Imported by
Canadians being more than four times that
f tha mattings and coarse fiber rugs Im
ported by them. The rate quoted for dress
h'otd Is only applicable to such goods
-vhon Imported In the unfinished state to
be finished by Canadian manufacturers,
u li Imports amounting to but (84,437. On
.he other, hand ordinary woolen cloths used
for the making of dresses and clothing enter
Canada from Great Britain at 30 per cent,
-in d ars Imported to the value of Jrt.6S0.38O,
i.ljout one-fifth coming from countries
ulnar than England at 35 per cent. The
British preferential rate on celluloid collars
n I cuffs Is 25 per cent, while tha list re
ferred to states that no manufactures of
tellulold from Great Britain are taxed more
thun t per cent. The rate on cement Is S
..tnt per 100 pounds, Instead of 6 per cep.t
as stated; and this 8-cent rata Is equivalent
:o approximately 26 per cent Baskets are
lu' labia at 20 per cent Instead of being free
of duty. Rubber coats are dutiable at 22
per cent Instead of 16 per cent. Lead In
pigs and blocks is dutiable at 10 per cent.
In liar or sheets at ii per cent and In man
ultictured forma at 20 per cent, while the
Hit state It as exempt from all duty.
1'attrd State' Rates Incorrect.
United States tariff rates are In several
iMancaa Incorrect. Our duty on tin plates
is specific (1 i-l cents rer pouiiifl), and Is
M'.lvalent to 42 S3 per cent ad valorem, ln-,-u-
u?. of 46 per cent. The rate of 76 cents
'.it 100 pounds for wire can apply only
. i barbed wire, and Is equivalent to 7.77
iM' cent ad valorem. Th total Imports
' sugar Into the United t-tates during the
ur ended June 30, liUO. were admitted at
n average ad valorem rate of 62.78 per
1 1 ut. Instead of the M per cent thomn in
,ut granges list. Common or laundry
ip. the grade referred to when tha
' nadlaa rat Is stated at 66 cent per 1 )
i . inds, enters the United State at 20
i i cent. Instead of 60 per cent. Manu-
tures of celluloid enter the United States
66 cents peT pound, plus 30 per rent.
Hi s duty being the equivalent of 63.45 per
it ad valorem. In place of 60 per cent.
- ment la dutiable at 8 rents per 100
und, Instead of 10 per cent. The Amer-
1 n rata la ldentic.il with the Canadian
' oferentlal rate, when the specific duties
. compared, but on our Imports of ce
i rttt this rate figures out to but 22 per
. :it. while on Canadian imports It figures
86 per cent. Salt in bulk Is admitted at
ants. Instead of 11 cents per 100 pounds,
i.d about two-filths of our Imports enter
t th lower figure. Figs are dutiable at
: , rents per pound, in place of 1 cent va
I . und. plu 86 per cent. Jute bat are
i tUble at T cent per pound, plus 15 cer
it. which works out to S3.0S per rent ail
!oxm. Instead of 45 per cent, as ststed
1i th list. The 46 tr cent rate applies
to "all other" m.-.:.ufactures of vegetable
i ' era. Cotton thread enters at an aver
. sd valorem rate of 32 18 per cent, in
" ad of at 46 per cent, as listed. Our m
l' it of gloves enter at an average ad
v orem rate of 4 52 per cent, Instead of
' pr cent. The lower grade of earthen
1 re, such as farmers use to a great ex
i t, are dutiable at 25 per cent. Instead of
' r Cent. The maximum r ite for hone U
- plua 15 per cent per dozen pairs. Instead
16. plus 66 per cent. Window glass en
d's at an average rate of 43 67 per cent.
fMead of at from SO to 75 per cent. The
-rag rat on glassware Is 53 3 per cent,
r tead cf from (A to il per cent. Th.)
'rage rate in clocks and watches In
.4 par cent. Instead of 40 la (v) pex ctnt.
The tat on baskets Is .V. to per cent. In
sd H'l or 45 to 6o p r cent.
The list under discussion Is premised
with the ststement that "the greater part
of the manufactured goods Imported Into
Canada come from Great Britain. " and
that therefore "It is only fair to take the
raies of duty on British goods as the
standard of comparison with our une
Uuiteii States) tariff rates.'' The official
Canadian Import statistics, however, show
tl'at the greater part of anada a Imports
of many of the le.idiiiK Items listed comes
from the l niteri states ami paa duties
much higher thiin those stated for tom
panson. Nearly nlne-'cnths of the fur
niture purchased by Canada, tor example,
comes from the United Mates, and Is
dutiable at 30 per cent, iiu-tead of at 20 ptr
cent, as stated, our own late on fur
niture Is but 35 per cent.
dooils !ent to Canada.
Imports .if fuiiilture Into Canada during
the year ended March 31, 1910. ere as fol
lows: From
United Plato
lieat Britain
Other countries
.;.-,i.r,7;
. S'.l ti
.4 107
Total $'.i!4..l50
Common or laundry soap, the grade to
which the Canadian rate quoted applies,
Is bought by Canadians mainly from tho
United States, and is tared 81 per ' 108
pounds Instead of 66 cents. Th II rate
is equivalent to nearly 18 per cent ad
valorem, and .the proper United States rat
I 80 per cent, the 60 per cent rate being
erroneous. Canadian imports were:
From
United States. 81P1 44
Other countries g,;,9
Total $199.9.3
Pianos bought by Canada come chiefly
from this country and ate taxed 30 per
cent Instead of 20 per cent. The imports
were:
From
United States 82S2 4.'.7
Other countries 14.521
Total $296,978
Stoves used by Canadians, when from
abroad, are largely of United States origin,
as th following Import figures show, and
enter at 25 per cent Instead of 15 per cent:
From
I'nlteid States $450 927
Other countries..? 11611
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Tlic Omaha Bee's Grc.il
Booklovers' Contest
of second hand and
traded in "hand played" $
PIANO
It 8 dll well und (?"orl to soli a phenomena! number of Player
Tlanos. 8ft WE are NOW sellinR through our famrd Flayer Pliino
Club,-' but buteess Is always entwined with SOME objectionable
features.
In this cnae It's the vast number of "used" hand-played plnnoa
are compelled to TAKE IX TKADE. These are GOOD enough in
most cases almost NEW In many but they must be termed as
"second hand" no matter HOW good their condition, and SOLD ac
cordingly It's getting so that we have several or more ' tradod-lu"
pianos to find room for eah evening; of course we SELL them
quickly, too, but not QUITE fast enough to prevent a gradual en
cumbrance of our FLOOR space.
Now then. If TOU are satisfied with an EXCELLENT used,
hand-played, upright piano, we will offer you any of those below at
"slump" figures, and will let you suggest your own terms. Each
Instrument is put into GUARANTEED shape before leaving our
floors.
djor buys a "Steiff" Up-
VO& ri
Total $492, blS
The tame Is true as to sewing machines,
the tax on th vast majority of Iniports
bclnfi 30 per cent intitead of 20 per cent:
From
United 8tates $303. K!W
Other countries 19.& 0
right Piano in medium
sized ebonized.case.
taves. .
7is oc-
$110
buys a "Sherwood
& Sons" Upright in
mahogany case. A value
real and rare.
$155
Total $3rt.213
Four-fifths of th tinware taken by the
Dominion Is from America and Is taxed at
26 per cent instead of IS per cent:
From
United States $232,071
Other countries 74.9J2
Total $307,003
Rubber boots and shoes entering from
this country are taxed at 25 per cent In
stead of 15 per cent, and our share in Can
ada's purchases Is:
From
United States $113.9.VI
Other countries l,s7
buys a "Schmoller
& Mueller" Upright
piano of medium size. iyz oc
tave instrument.
190
4
buys a
Upright
size. Almost new and a bar
gain" in all respects.
"Fischer"
of larsre
$175
Total $115,843
Three-fourths of Canada's Imports of
clocks come from th United States and
most of the remainder from Germany at
the same rate of duty 30 per cent instead
of 20 per cent:
From
United State $294,1S3
Germany 6S.7S5
Other countries ' 43,417
Total $413,134
Two-thirds of Canada's imports of
watches and parts of come from the
United States at 90 per cent and most of
the remainder from Switzerland at the In
termediate rate of 27 H per cent. The rate
listed is 20 per cent: v
From 1
United States 6H9.740
Switzerland 2fi4.r,41
Other countries 112,202
buys a "Steger &
Son" Unriffht .in
golden oak. Traded in.
Good condition.
$145
buys "an "Arion"
Upright in mahog
any case. Full extension
music desk, etc
RifcZ buys a
VIM
'Whitney"
Upright in figured
walnut case. Full 7y3 octave
A value.
135
buys an "Erbe"
Upright in fancy
figured walnut case. In
most excellent shape.
$180
buys a
Upright
walnut finish. Traded in
for a Player Piano.
"Kimball"
in fancv
4j7r buys a "Hallett &
$ltJ Davis" Upright in
jj.wcoci case. Traded in on
, Player Piano.
$225
buys a "Weser
Bros." Unriffht in
dark oak finish 4 pedals,
mandolin effect.
line
00C buys a "Chicker-
uOv insr" in Jarrre aVia
ized case. Full 7 ;iavei
Big value. .
ennett
A y J I
IrWKWiiJ) I
1 tL
Total $1,046,483
Automobile farm trucks are mentioned.
Automobiles are not distinguished as to
classes In the Canadian Imports statistic,
but by far the greater part of every kind
of automobile comes from the United
States at 35 per cent Instead of at 224 per
cent, the listed rata:
From
United States $1,6W227
Other countries 162.3SS
Total $1,732,215
Other Artlrlea Imported,
Out of $lii3,720 worth of figs Imported by
Canada only $10 worth enters at the 40
cents per 100 pounds rat quoted, the re
mainder being taxed 624 cents per 100
pounds. The bulk of th dutiable wire Im
ported by Canada Is from this country.
Nearly all of the lamp chimneys bought
by Canada come from American sources
and are taxed li'Mi Per cent Instead of 20
per oent Imports from the United States
being- $1S1.07 out of a total of $!9S.S4.:.
More than one-half of the oilcloths Im
ported by Canada are from th United
States and are dutiable at 30 per cent In
stead of 25 per cent (th preferential rate
should have been stated In th list at 20
per cent). Canada Imports $709,602 of lamps,
etc., from tha world, of which S54S,Stl are
from the United States at 30 per cent In
stead of 20 per cent. Nearly all of the
axe and scythes bought by Canada are
from this country at 22S per cent Instead
of 16 per cent. Nearly ons-halT of the
hats Imported by Canada ar from America
and dutiable at SS per cent Instead of 20
per cent.' About one-half of tha agateware
purchased by th Dominion Is also from
this country and is taxed at 85 per csnt
Instead of at the 22V4 per cent rate given In
the list presented by ex-Governor Bach
elder. ,
Part of Oil Plant
Burned at Mitchell
Storehouse of Manhattan Company is
Destroyed Big Tank is '
- , Saved.
MITCHELL. 8, D., May 18 (Special
Telegram.) The storehouse and office of
the Manhattan Oil company took fire at
11:30 o'clock this morning and were totally
destroyed. In the building were about 2.000
gallons of lubricating oils, several barrels
of gasoline and four or five barrels of
kerosene, which exploded, when the flames
reached them The fir started In the base
ment In some unknown manner, and spread
into the oil room with great rapidity
Great clouds of smoke and fire rolled up
wards when the oil exploded. Standing
twenty feet sway from the building were
four full tanks of gasoline and kerosene,
with full 40.000 gallons. The wind was
blowing from the north and carried the
heat and fire away from the tanks, which
was the only thing that saved them from
eventually exploding and causing untold
damage. The building was In the south
east part of the city, and the flames
and the explosions could do no damage to
the residence or business section. The loss
cannot be estimated at this time.
;USSflj,"
The Omaha Bee's Great Booklovers' r-nn.
test-Thlrty-nine prizes. Tou can enter at
any tltn.
The Gaa Range will lo your Kitchen Chorea
A Gas Range
in the kitchen eliminates all the old time
drudgery.
There is no mre fuel f carry because the
Gas Range carries its own fuel.
There arc no more ashes t takeout hecause
the Gas Ranpe crpites n ashes.
The Gas Ranae is a willing helper.
3
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Convenient terms if desired.
Prices connected
Cabinet Gas Ranges from $25 up
Double Oven Ranges from $20 up
Single Oven Ranges from $11 up
Send for our representative and
let him explain.
Omaha Gas Company
TfALK through the Summer in a pair of
Crossetts. That's the easy way. This
model has high heel, toe and arch. Scallops
and perforations. Very stylish. See all the
Crossett models.
$4 to $6 everywhere .
Uls A. Crossett, Ioc, Maker North Abinjton, Mas.
ceross
Makes Life's
Walk ETas3
Sole Omaha Agents
FOR
Crossett Shoes
Round Trip
omer Excursbi? Fares
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EFFECTTVTE .TUXK
Augiista, Me. $44.30
Atlantic City, N. J 43.50
Boston, Mass 40.60
Bangor, Me 36.80
Buffalo, N. Y 32.00
Detroit, Mich 25.00
Montreal, Que 35.00
Mackinaw Island, Mich. 31.80
The above are only a fpw of the many destinations to which Sum
mer Tourist Fares are In effect via the Illinois Central. Liberal stop
overs. Ojitlonal water routes In connection with many tickets.
CoDLpleta Itineraries giving route, rates and detailed Information
gladly furnlahed upon appUcaUon at Ctty Tlrket Office. City National
Bank Building, Omaha, Neb.
New York City $42.00
Fortland, Me 42.35
Quebeck, Que. ...... 39.00
Rutland, Vt 33.10
Ottawa, Oat 35.00
St. Johns, N. B 45.50
Toronto, Ont 26.90
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First Prize
Value 92,000
A fl.QDO ippmoi "Jack Sab
bit" Turlng car. Model Four
Thirty, with flv-pMnxr mpao
Hy. It Is a treat car la a arsavt
contest. It has maar spoad and
road records, and today tanks
among the leading motor ear. Par both servle and spd this auto
will make an excellent possession. It is a real e7-raakar. It 1 fnUj
equipped and ls Just Ilk accompanying Ulaatratloa. Th famou
Apperson warranty goes with this oar. Tk prise may b taspocUd
at th Apperson sale rooms. 1101 Faraara street.
Second Prize
Value $730
Not everybody can play a plan
but everybody would like to. The
88-note Kimball planar-plane, worth
760, which la th seoond grand
prize, will furnish mualo far yoa
whether you play or not. It is a
wonderful Instrument, and wfVj make
some homs a happy plac for every
member of the family. Even Grand
ma can play this Instrument. If
sister want to play It without th
mechanism, ah simply hes to lift
a lover. This player 1 exhibited at
th A. Hoap sfor. lill Dousla Bt
-LI -I! 1J JL-J)U.L- I.J. L -1 T
mi h i i
, 3: 5 3 Sty 3E I
mm 111 I
Third Prize
Value f 800
ThJ prise la a aaaarlful let ta
A F. Tukey A Son' liar addition,
adjacent to Himcvm park and Cen
tral boulevard. It 1 lot 4 ef block
eight en Thirty-third street, and Is
vil!S foot Th street car Una) runs
along Thlrty-eaoend Avenue, just a
block from the sit f th lot. Bom
young couple, perhaps, will liar
erect a little cottage In whtoh to
llv for year and yeara Who can
tell what lucky person will got this
Ideal lott Tou may be the en.
Fourth Prize
Value $260
A S20w Columbia "Regent Orafoiw
ola and I&0 worth of record form
th fourth rrand prtxe. This excel
lent instrument 1 on of th beat
manufactured. It le built of finest
mahogany throughout- For any
family this lnstruint 1 limply a
mualial gum. It 1 sura to Increase
the bllx of any home. It will draw
the family closer toaerher and form
mesne of entertainment night after
ri'eht. This Grsfonola Is now ex
hibited t th Columbia Phonograph
Company's ajsncy. 1 111-1 1 rrnw
Btr
Thirty-Five Cash Prizes
Value $140
Five Priies of $10. Ten Prizes of $5. Twenty Prixea ef JJ2..
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