Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-22

But no argument or theory could be needed when
we have such ample evidence upon the point in our
experience under the protective tariff Of 1912. a
general prosperity, before unknown, here exhibits
ITSELF und asserts, in unequivoca language, the
wisdom aud bene6cenco of the policy embodied in
that measure. Under il, industry has been reap.
ing, in every department Of labor, competent aud
sure reward for her tolls and an increase Of the
comforts Of life among all classes has been so pal.
pahy aud so universally apparent that the least OBJ
servant could not fail to perceive Il, could the
hardest dare to deny its reality Aud why has a
blight been wantony thrown over this cheerful aud
gratifying prospect
To deny TO the Congress Of the United States
the right. in levyng duties upon imports to dis.
crmnate, in the adjustment ofihose duties for the
specific and distinct purpose Of protecting such
useful branches of industry as may require this
protection in order to ensure their prosperity, is
not only TO deny to il a right inherent in every gov
eminent, but TO requdale one Of the leading pur-
poses and ends for which the conlederacy was
formed, and to discharge il from one of its highest
and most sacred obligations. Vernon, will de-
nounce the doctrine wherever she meets IT, that
any government in which she is concerned was in.
stued 10 provide for its own wants, while the
interests of the people were to be regarded as be-
yond the scope of its purposes. Indeed, the here
tica proposition bears upon its face the stamp OF
its own absurdity. Yet this regard for the indus
trial interests Of the country, which we ask OF the
government, is in no practical shape incompatible
with a provision for its own distinct wants. We
content that Congfess should impose such an
amount Of duties, and such only, as will raise a
sufficient revenue TO meet the expenditures Of the
general government while We insist that discrimi-
nations be made for the distinct aud prominent
purpose Of granting protection wherever it is need
ed. Let the relative scale of duties be fixed in
cordance with this principle, and the absolute rate
cheerfully leave 10 be determined by the neces-
sites of the case.
The rejoicing. in foreign lands, which has been
elected under the assumption that "henceiorih the
principle Of duties for protection must be consider
ed as abandoned in the u. States" is not without
sufficient OCCASION If this Abandonment is, in truth
destined 10 be perpetual. Under il, we surrender
10 be shared with other nations. no small portion
of the benefits Justly accrung to US from the in
dusirious and enterprising habits Of our population
dividing the fruits of toll which in the other
wise favorable circumstances under which it is be-
slowed ought to raise us above the common lot o.
humanity in the enjoyment Of the comforts and bes
sings Of life.
1t cannot however be supposed, tina, those who
advocate and sustain the free trade policy, con
template this result primary and direct objec
Of pursuit But the important consideration tha
this policy benefits other lands at the expense o
our own, is overlooked by the supporters Of III,
system in their earnest desire to accomplish coin
cident purposes Of their own, or purposes at bes
OF local aud limited utility. to the attainment o
which they are ready to sacrifice the welfare Of the
country.
But whatever be the motive which prompts tC
this cold deserllon OF the interests of the country
or rather TO the unnatural warfare which is wageC
against them. Vermont will raise her voice anc
exert her energies against such unjust and heart
less policy as has now gained the ascendancy, unit
she sees the restoration OF that system Of protection
TO American industry which the "Fathers Of The
Republic" adopted without misgiyinps, and pur
sued without waverng. Her confidence that sue
cess will finally crown her efforts is founded upor
her strong conviction that the policy of which she
demands the adoption, is not merely a local bu
national policy, and that hence she cannot wan
for aid in the re. estabishment Of a system so be
ming in its operations and so vitality essentialto he
own and the general welfare.
Whether any specific action is requisite in re-
gard to this Important subject, or to others not adj
verted to, in which our Interests are involved b,
our connection with the general government is
cheertully conhded to your decision, 10 be deierm
ined by your own judgement in regard TO what the
interest Of the State may demand
Permit me to assure you that | shah cordial,
cooperate in all your measures designed to promol,
the welfare aud prosperity Of our people And il
the discharge Of all official duties, may we be
guided by such motives, and be enlightened will
such wisdom, that, with the divine blessing Il
crown our efforts, none of the great interests o
the State-her industry, education, morals or re
ligion-shall suffer a, our hands.
HORACE EATON
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Montpelier, October 10th, 1916.