Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-05-06

His condition will be worse by AZ 2-S per
cent. -
Thus we see, that with respect to the operation
of the proposed Bill, on the manufacture of coarse
woollens, the calculations made exhibit strong and
unequivoca evidence against it, We cannot resist the
clear and manifest result, deny the fact, that it
essentially fails to remedy the defects of the tariff
of 1924. If this be true, will not the effect be pre-
judicial to the manufactures, and oppressive to the
consumer, and instead Of encouraging, will 1t not
inevitably destroy domestic competition and sup
plyp
The difficulty we have encountered arises from
the attempt to protect two interests Oh the same ar
tcle each Of which, is certainly entitled to our pc
culiar care and regard: And so far as it is posi-
BILE to benefit the farmer, without endangering and
destroying his market, hope and trust it will be
DONE admit the effort has been great, but untor-
tunate and injudcious by attempting too much,
we may, and fear shall, fail entirely.
The committee cannot feel deeper interest in
agriculture, than do, nor derive greater satisfac-
ton from extending to the farmer every advantage
that would be productive of real and substantial
benefit. But, while Influenced by the clear and
certain consequence which must result from the
practical effect of the Bill as reported, 1 would
caution the protested friends to beware, lest in be-
slowing favors not solicited, they occasion ruin.
The system of protection may be involved in DIFF
ficuty, but under the influence of avowed friends,
that ought to be obvated. If we really and sin
cerely agree upon the important principle, and are
willing to defend from foreign influence the indus
try and resources OF our country, can we not recon-
cile our different views and effect the object Shall
we disregard the united voice of constituents
They do not differ Has the farmer requested what
we now attempt to offer Has not the voice of the
country, so far as we have heard it, negatved and
rejected the boon we proffer Let us not force up.
OH our citizens what is not desired when by the at
tempt we endanger the object tiey ask with such
strong sOlicltude.
i For what are we contending The coarse wool
of the quality designed to be excluded, by impos
ing the specific duty, cannot come in competition
with the domestic. In this position, the Committed
are not supported by the testimony nor does thu
evidence sanction the duty of seven cents, which
they have proposed Is not this attempting to rem
edy an evil which does not and cannot exist Will
not the effect be ruinous to the manufacturer, ant
: from our inability to supply the same material, mus
it not produce an irreparable ipjuryP Why insis
on this as essential when the wool grower does no
wish it, and breads its infuencel
l. In opposition to this policy, considered of so muc
+ Importance by some gentlemen, would direc
d the attention of the Committee to the remarks
e the honorable member from Pennsylvania, with re
e gard to that of England. In that country whc
has been justly celebrated as excelIing all others
manufactures, until the year 1919 we discover Onl
5, nominal duty of one cent per pound. What ha
been the consequence! Has not the success of tn
10 manufacturer afforded market, and the interest
is the wool grower been promoted ?
lie 1t may be expedient for us to adopt dfferer
e. policy, but certainly not to the extent proposed
\ cannot understand the necessity Of excluding sue
to wool as we import from Smyrna and Buenos Ayre
,e Its production, if practicable, would not afford
A. profit to the farmer. five deprive the manufactu
er Of this description of coarse wool, unless he
O. fully protected against the importation of the oree
il fabric made of the same material, at its lowest
&c what becomes Of your markets If it cannot be u
in ed, the wool grower will be deprived of all the be-
Mt eft you intend to confer upon him.
n Our true policy is to encourage that kind of wo
IS. which has the most value, and affords profit Th
r. the farmers fully understand and regarding the
j. true interest, have improved their focks. Whe
nj we view this subject in its proper light, may it n
with truth be asserted, differ about trles, an
sacrifice the substance in grasping at shadow
to cannot agree with the gentleman from Pennsy
vania, in his method of determining the relati'