Mr. HUBBARD, of WestVirginia. I move to insert “ one dollar and, ” so it will read “one dollar and 50." Mr. Chairman, we ask for the coal interest only whathas been granted to the wool interest, that is that it may be left out of this bill. Wool which came in free under the reciprocity treaty has been left out, and takes its place under the general law. We ask that coal may be placed on the same footing, or if included that the duty shall be as high or higher than under the tariff of 1864. In reference to the remarks of the Gentfrom Ohio, Mr. Gaul 131.11] I will say this only affects e coal which seeks a market on x H the Atlantic border. It is not the coal interest of the whole country but only that which finds its market on the Atfautic border, or otherwise is without a market. In regard to the proposed reduction on coal, I wish to say a few words why this should not be done. I quote from the opening remarks of the Gentfrom Vermont, Mr. Mon niLL] c airman of the ComWays&Means: “ It is proposed to admit bitumine us coal from the British provinces, in consideration of certain privileges to be extended to the U.S., at 50 centsa ton.” This is the consideration, that the coal interest of Canada may be specially protected and taken care of without regard to home interests, that capital may be induced to go from this country into Canada, as it has already largely gone, thereby cscapin taxation and its share of the public burdens ere, then to come back in the shape of coal at a reduced price, to the injury of our home product. If we cannot tax that ca ital here, we should catch it on its return. this said the article of coal stands at the same level with firewood. Now, bitumine us coal forms no part of the ordinary fuel of NewEngland. It is used solely for gas and steam purposes, and to some extent in manufacturing, and occasionally to make a sea coal fire in the parlor of the wealthy. It does not form any part of the fuel for the or. They ask us in the W est to protect and purchase the manufactures of NewEngland, and we are glad to do so; but we want to pay to some extent with coal in return. They say we can get coal cheaper from the Provinces. Is not the same argument good in our case? We may say we can get manufactured goods cheaperfrom old England. If they want us to purchase their manufactures in NewEngland ct there be a little reciprocity in this respect. I auree with the gentleman 33m Missouri, [ML ocsN] that we should protect the laborer. I know no better way to protect the labor of this country than when we make:1market for its products, and thus increase the de. mand. This is the only way in which we can legislate for the protection of labor and this kind of labor lies at the very foundation of the welfare of the country, for out of the ground, by the tools of the miner and the implements of the farmer, must come the wealth which is to pay the debt of our Government and our revenue system should be adapted to the important end of creating national wealth.