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

II 10 upon the constitution that she desires to stand.
recognising no higher law in the administration OF the
government. rgf
cannot speak for the whole State, which have the
honor ia part only 10 represent except so far my
opinions 20 of her position; but think under stand her
pretty we'll. and can speak with confident assurance at
least for my own district when lsay that they epudiale
the doctrine OF Prgg The Common wealth OF Penn
sylyania, well that other famous decision, in which
United States Bank is declared to be constitutional or
rather perfectly consistent with the spirit OF that usu
ment--iang within The powers not granted expressly
but which IN that case were held TO be necessary Tor
carrying out those that expressly granted.
lhe tone oi public sentiment IN Pennsylvania IN my
OPINION sagainst both Of these decisions They hold them
TO be wrongs and will hail the day with pleasure when
the Supreme Court shall deem il expedient to eyerse
them proie ssionally, as member Of that court re-
spect the declsons representative, desrous OF faith
iuliy expressing The sentiments oil my constituents
which, IN this particular, are in consonance with my
Judgment | repudiate them as unsound and unenable
Il was precisely them upon these principles, that in 1851
the democratic party OF Pennsyvan planted itself upon
the doctrine that the fugveslave law should be iaith
lully executed IN Pennsylvania and that her act OF
sembiy, refusing our las 10 the general government
should be repealed, because such position was abso
lutelY required at that crisis from parry which pofessed
to respect the compromises of The constitution and also
poessed 10 have nerve enough and do before the
world what believed 10 be right 1t was in my own
district Berks) that the convention met and adopted this
PLATFORM nominating the present amiable and dis
tinguished executive Of The State, William Bger Eight
thousand majority crowned their success and settled the
question: trust, forever. tA2.s-# "a att8 5tt
do moi Mr. Chairman, mention these things in a vain
spirit OF boasting. Other States were Just true; but
deem due to the State which in part represent TO
Ter TO il in support OF my argumentthat Pennsy ylvania
not stationary as she is most unusuy represented 10 be-
but has always been true 10 the constitution, and is al
ways progressive upon sound principles.
Now, sir, apply this rule 10 her action the tariff
The tariff OF 1912 not understood by Pennsylvania
herself when Mr. Walker proposed 10 establish the tariff
of 1916. II was working We at that time and although
the democratic party never endorsed its principles and
Details it averse to changemoTe from motives of
| fea. of the consequences that might ensue than
from an approval Of is principles In 1914 the honor
able MIR Mckay, of North Carolina, chairman of the
Committee of Ways and Means, offered to Pennsylva
forty per cent iron she declined il, however because
she feared the change might not work well; she was
not then prepared Tor II. In lS46 bill passed
tablshing ad raorems, and putting the duties oa at
thirty per cent. This passed without the vote OF
Peansyvana, excepting the vote OF the Hon. David Will
mot, for precisely the same reasons.
now again refer 10 The resolution adopted by the
democratic convention OF Berks county, in September,
ls46 show you that in principle she right then, and
only wanted time TO carry il out Now sir, observe her
prog ress: she silent the subject asking no modi
caion for tour years Towards the close of the first
session of this Congress-, offered amendment 10
change single principle OF the act; but finding that.
in consequence OF the very cheap rates OF iron the
duties had fallen far below the standard, my
object TO change the mode OF appraisement 10
bring it up TO that standard Could | have obtained
hearing, would then have stated just what ! state to-
day. that Pennsy vana will stand by the tariff of 1916,
in prncple-preserving ad uaiorems with the revenue
standard but on our own manufactures we ask you 10
keep the duties up TO the revenue sandardno 10 go be-
yond il, fall behind il. II this produces surplus
revenue, pay of the national debt III surplus still
MAINS extend your free list on articles not produced or
manufactured here; and in doing coniine IT TO
uces of general consumption by the masses, tomitting
luxnries falling within the exception TO this rule
Al this fsls then reduce below the standard
on your manufactures, until, IN The process of time,
you reach absolute Tree trade-i you prefer i-and
by this gradual progressive reduction. you will find
when the lime comes, your manufacturer will be able to
bid defiance 10 The world and all this be secured in
the adjustment OF a revenue dd Uaiorem tarih.
ghoull have these asf ronld
have had a hearing. My views were Just the same
then as now accordingly, as have already answered
the gentleman from Ohio, (Mr CARTTER,lI moved 10
modify then. because the duty had fallen below the
standard. Now, sir, am opposed to modi6ca
lion this session, because although The duty too
high, have faith in It's staying there In six months
may be down again but if ii continues rp, would
most certainly favor reduction until You come down 10
the standard My position. then, is, that al
vaorfm ianb, ucuating with the trade OF the country
cannot be permanent; and in order 10 make effect
i've, you must change from time TO time, and follow the
fuctusting standard up or down the scale just the
laws OF supply and demand may please 10 send il.
have said that Pennsylva progresses an all these
questions on sound principles In 1SA4 she refused Nc
Rays bill; in 1851 she came here and offered to
take IL. 1t refused In 1852 she asked a modhca-
ton OF The tariff oil lS46 merely TO the revenue
standard Now she accepts II Just as is. Next year,
if u be too hgb, and surplus aocumulaes she will 90
with yon TO reduce Il, and upon The principles have laid
down she will 60 with you hl IL ends in free trade II
the county so wills il, All she asks is that you will
only move cautiously. and gradually give stability 10
the end. te II 10 be my duty, TO tho extent of my
humble ability, al the earliest opportunity to try and
place her thus fairly before the country do not aro
gate 10 myself the tzh. 10 speak for her by authority
but one Of her representatives; and when have as
sumed 10 speak for the State, wish be understood as
only speaking by authority for my district All say OF
The State is but the result Of careful observation and
weIl-setled opinions speak only for the democratic
party also, and such interests believe concur with
At Ny colleagues may dlBer from ON many or all OF
my positions, and II Their oplniaas ealted TO as
favorable hearing as mins are.
Mr.. MEADE said
MIR CHLIaMAsi Had not the ground been taken in
this debate that reduction OF the duty railroad iron
would inure only TO corporations, might not have said
tenslve system OF ralroads) feels a this time peculiar
interest in this question: and the may be said Of the
whole West and Northwest
My trend, the honorable gentleman from Pennsylva-
MA, Mr. Josrs,] would ind himself somewhat puzzled
80 attempting 10 dsaw --nsiDiv jsii,.-
demonstrate how the community will be more benefited
ny extending privileges 10 the former and denving them
10 The latter. Indeed sir, the reverse is true For while
the admission into this country, duty free OF stuff.
coarse WOOL NC, will enable the manufacturer TO make
his goods at less cost it does not follow that the eommu
NIFTY w.ll buy them cheaper; for alter all the foreign art
Gle oil the same kind regulates the price, which always
increased III imported AT alD by the duty imposed The
importation OF implies demand greater than the supply
at home, and the price which the foreigner must demand
to realize profit, will be the price also OF the home ar.
uee, however cheap II may be made To benefit the
community by admitting free oil duty certain articles
necessary 10 the home manuaeture you aso admit
the manufactured article itself free Of duty Otherwise
yeu only transfer the amount OF the duty from the
uty into the pockets of the manufactures.
think shall be able 10 show that the admission OF
aiIlf of