Word: wools
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Question: "Resolved, That the tariff changes in regard to wool and woolen goods, as proposed in the Wilson bill, should be carried...
...proposed rates would aggravate the depressed condition of the country. (a) Mills would be delayed in resuming business. (b) Destruction in wool growing would cause panic in other industries...
Debate of Feb. 15, 1894.Subject: "Resolved, That the tariff changes in regard to wool and woolens as proposed in the Wilson Bill, should be carried...
...wool growers will not be injured: (1). The bulk of foreign wool comes from Australia and being of finer grade does not compete. (2) Wool of American grade is produced as cheaply here as elsewhere. (b) He will be benefited by greater demand for his wool caused by cheaper woolens, due to free wool of the necessary finer grade. Mr. Bell, Tex. Mr. Springer...
...Commodities should be produced where they can be most cheaply, but granting that our woolen mills must be maintained, how much protection will afford equality of competition with European producers? (1) Free wool equalizes cost of raw materials. (2) Only other reason for protection is difference in cost of labor (not wages) and the bill more than covers this. (3) If he cannot then compete he should leave the business. Mr. Harter, Ohio. Mr. Warner, N. Y. Mr., Snodgrass, Tenn. Edward D. Page. Am. Cotton and Wool reporter...