Mr. WILLIAMS. I see that I was mistaken; I was referring to the report of the commissioner instead of the report of the committee. The committee propose 15%. duty on regulus of copper, and the present tariff is 5%. On copper in pigs,ingots, or bars the present tariff is 2 and a half cents; the committee report 4 cents a pound, which is nearly double. This copper is a raw material. It is produced from the mines in this country. It is very essential in the construction of ships and vessels, and if such a duty be imposed as to make copper much more expensive the entire business of ship building in the U.S. will be transferred to Europe. Besides, this copper is used in very many other ways, and it is stated that those engaged in the production of this ore are not successful in their business, or that they do not produce as much now as they did at a former day. That may be attributable to many causes. I do not know that it is to be assumed that this reduction in the production of copper is attributable to the lowness of the tariff or to importations into this country; it may have been produced by other causes. I have seen statements in the newspapers and my attention was called to them from the fact that the tariff bill was pending, and this copper question was one that would be considered before the Senate to the effect that the copper business was prospering, that new mines. been discovered, that the amount of copper produced was increasing, and that those engaged in the business were engaged in a profitable business. They were mere newspaper statements though, and perhaps not entitled to very much confidence. I onlymention them because upon these subjects there are always more or less conflicting Statements. But, Mr. President, it seems to me, in view of the other interests of the country, in consideration of the fact that this is a raw mate rial, the addition of 100%. to the present duty is as much as ought to be imposed at this time, and I hope that this amendment will not prevail.