Mr. President. I trust that the rumor which has lately gained currency with respect to an island where coolies produce rice. that it is to be incorporated as a part of the American Republic. may prove to be somewhat of a canard. I wish to say one word in reference to the circular read by the Senator from Arkansas . The assertion that fruit would be injured by weighing is to me a novelty. If it is true in the United States. it must he true in France and England. and all the countries of Europe where duties are imposed upon this article. for everywhere they weigh the article.