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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1913
Page
9
The new Democratic tariff revision proposes removing duties on meats flour woolen goods boots and shoes and many life necessities while raising tariffs on certain luxuries. An income tax would apply to individuals above 4000 dollars with rates up to 4 percent.
Washington dispatch reports Underwood outlines tariff changes as heavy reductions hit chemical schedules with cuts in glue, red lead, olive oil, and medicinal preparations. Rates on brick, tile, asphalt, glass show varied shifts while free list expands for unmanufactured products and timber moves toward relief.
Washington April 7 Article lists substantial tariff cuts across staples including white flour trated as free, oats and rice lowered per bushel or per pound, butter and cheese cut in price, eggs beans and fruits reduced, lemons and related citrus adjusted with tiered packaging rates, pineapples and chocolate changes, with woolen goods. The measures reflect broad reform in import duties.
Congress opens under Democratic rule as progressives clash over seating and tariff policy. President Wilson to address lawmakers tomorrow by word of mouth, while Senator Williams logs criticism of the move. Tariff figures show varied ad valorem rates across textiles and manufactured goods, with emphasis on wool, cotton, china, glass, and iron products.
Washington April 7. A Democratic tariff revision bill introduces an income tax section taxing residents earning over 4000 a year at 1 percent on income above exempt level. It adds surtaxes rising with income and preserves a 1 percent corporate tax with broad definitions and deductions, funding revenue to offset tariff cuts.
The third congress opens with pressure from many quarters for tariff revision and currency reform. Democrats control both houses and the presidency, shaping a new seating arrangement and an expanded membership from 200 to 400, signaling a vigorous session ahead.
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