The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-12-18


ssient with that positions and wish 10 read il
pecally because we not understood upon this ques
tioD. say that the position OF the Pennsy lvania de-
oefacy the ariH question is not only founded upon
sound depocrac prlscples but that it is perfectly con
ssient with the Baltimore platform and with democratic
doctrine generally Ii is ibe interest perhaps OF some
to misunderstood us, but il is my duty. 10 the extent OF
my ability, TO see that We are not misunderstood any
logger by the country The resolution passed IN Sep
tember ls46 was in substance as follows;
Reoiusd That we approve ofbe principles of the tariff
OF 1916. with such notifications Of s details, conssent
with those principles from time 10 time, the exigencies
OF the county may require.
Now, cir, what by the principles OF the tariff
OF 1916 What understand TO be the principles OF the
tariff OF 1916 are. first that shall have revenue stand
ard and shall be adjusted with for its primary
object This s OF its principles, and l. Tor one, have
been willing, and have never proposed, TO de-
part from that standard since ITS adoption Anoth-
er principle of The tariff OF 1916 is, that the duties
shall be al yaio,em Now sir, from the day when that
tariff passed. in ls46. TO this day. have never seen
resolution passed by the democracy Of Pennsylvania,
which have the honor in part TO represent, proposing 10
change either lis al pa0rem revenue features II that
be our true position, then | wish 10 know wherein we
inconsistent Starting upon this ground. and upon
these principles, the only open point with was this
that we would ask for modification OF the details o the
tariff whenever the exgencies OF the country required IT,
And in answer 10 the honorable gentleman from Ohio
MIR. CARTTERl say. that four months ago there was
just such exlgency, Judgment and moved for
the modfcation not OF its principles but of cf its
details Notc there is such exigency, and am op-
posed to all change of its details at this time. That is
my position and II is perfectly plain, al least to me-
On making this motion, you will remember sir, that il
was then ruled out Of order and consequently had no
have taken the same ground take now But was not
heard, and except to the Committee of Ways and Means,
OF which have the honor to be member, my position
not understood. An opportunity is now afforded me
to place the democratic party OF my own district as un
derstand it. In lis true position on this question OF the
tariH--the position which il has always occupied ever
since The passage OF the act OF 1896 and proceed to
The exgency that the last session Of Congress
just this: the tariff is ad Vaiorem and the price of
iron had fallen low that thirty per cent actually
far below the revenue standard. | could prove to the
satisfaction OF any man that my proposition made at the
last session OF Congress- would have increased
considerably Ii il could have been shown that my
proposition going check the revenue. TO go be-
yond the revenue Standard would have abandoned il at
once, tell the gentleman from New York Mr. BRooKsl
that If he apprehensive OF the accumulation OF
plus revenue let the tariff remain where il upon iron
this day. and far that article is concerned, he will
find his fears TO be groundess II you look for
revenue from the present tariff iron, il will be like
calling spirits from the vastly deep-it will IN
der the ad uaore system and the present high prices OF
iron il these prices continue, the duty will soon reach
pohbory point and the iron interests oil the country do
not want that All they have asked Of this gov
enmeRt is 10 give them fixed system; stability is all
they need now, and they will get along very we'll Some
Of ihem il is true are camoTous for protection but
majority OF Them have learned that stability almost
any toerabe system, is best for their interests and that
too high prices Just Innous as too low The prop
which submitted four months ago 10 this House
was based upon the resolution which have read, that
the tariff ought 10 be modified from time TO time, accord
ing 10 the eIigenes of the counyhat is the exigen-
ces Of revenue. II was then expedien 10 offer such
a resolution; but would be inexpeden because
at that time the duty was far below the revenue standard
and now II IS above 1t.
This them MIR. Chairman, is the position OF the de-.
mocracy OF my district The iron interests irrespective
OF party, gradually making up their minds 10 aban-
don all hope OF direct protection. They coming 10
the conclusion especially since the last election ha, The
tasno Ia he nj ts
icy and principles will rule this country and that al
though they may not gel what they want according 10
their own views, they can get something like stability
and faithful adherence by the democratic party TO their
own system will in my opinion, soon secure Their acqui
The iron interest Is last coming 10 the conclu-
sion now. that II Il were possible for The whig party 10
carry protective tariff in this Congress- any sub
sequent one, il would not stand II would be repealed,
perhaps, the very next Congress There is no stability
it, 1t is founded the supposon that we must have
special legislation Tor the interests OF one State. And
who could expect that the legislation OF this nation
should be adapted 10 the peculiar interests OF State,
a, the expense oil oherss II the whg party could
troll this general government. or had power to adopt this
policy and 10 carry out, IL might very well for
them. But this is not likely 10 happen Tor the demo.
cratic party never so Jar depart from their general
principles TO give protection 10 the peculiar interests OF
single State which may be al with the interests Of
other States. Our manufacturing interests must look,
therefore, to the policy and principles OF the democratic
pay and take their chances the platform OF equality
with the other great interests OF the country.
In this their only chance Is Incidental protection.
good deal has been said about this incidental protec.
ton but II 10 that, 20 lar as the tar question
Is concerned The distinction between incidental and acct
dental is scarcely percepble, especially II the hucua-
lions OF trade called accidents II understand inci-
dental protection, il contingency dependent upon
another contngency-that is 10 say that dd v1ioreH
duty tariff rising and falling, protects the article incident
ally to that extent Revenue s the O6jecf-poteclion
the jneidenl
will state precisely the ground occupied by the DEM
ocraiie party of my district this subject oil incidental
protection We take the grepHd OF the revenue standard
Put your revenue standard upon our domestic manuiac
lures at the highest point and the only ncden-
tai protection that is asked s Just that accidental proiec-
lion which may result from that standard That is what
by incidental protection, and that is the only
protection for which the democratic party OF my district
now contends.
Mr.. Chairman, representing in part the Commonwealth
Of Pennsylya say that upon this platform, in my
opinion, her democracy stand and, will add upon
which the iron and aaufsolariry interests OF my Safe
will be compelled TO stand. believe, also, that IN order
stability, and 70 give us the greatest amount OF
incidental protection, consistent with the principles OF the
democratic party the country disposed 10 give this sys
tenn their support least acquescence This position.
sir dd vaiorem against specific duties tariff for revenue
against protection No pretends 10 doubt presume,
now thai iarI strictly construed is ajax Hisnotlng but
indirect taxation, or taxation upon consumption. was
very glad hear my honorable friend from South Caro-
lima Mr. WpopwARn stale the other day that he regard
ed horizontal tariff Us perfect farce.
Now, Mr.. Chairman, would like any gentleman who
undertakes TO discuss this tarh question, TO tell me how
he ,can adjust tariff for revenue horizontal scale
The gentleman MIR. WoopwARpl showed most eonclu-
yoa must place the duty articles at five, at
len, and at twenty or thirty per cent horizon
ta tariT would produce revenue some articles
But, Mr. Chairman, have further 10 remark on THE
subject that, in my opinion, such tariff as have de-
scrbcd must end free trade want 10 be distinctly
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