The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-02-14

II should be forgotten that tself
evil but to certain extent necessary Beyond that
necessary extent every of the government in
derogaton OF common right and becomes to
the people, Every is in derogation of
right and every beyond the necessary limits of
governmental powers is act OF despotism 1t aasurpa
ticn OF the rights of the peoples"
Again Mr. Giles says soaking of the rights surrender
cd and the rights retained by him when in his ind
| vdual character went into stale OF government:
Whence, then the derivation Of the governmental right
take from the surplus of the proceeds OF his
labor and give to apoher neither rendering public service,
in the enjoyment of all their individual rghsY No
legitimate government still less the government Of the
powers has any right whatever ntermedde with the
Plus proceeds Of mans labor attr paying he public eontrt
he individuality is pabsbe and uDust6sbls
hurpaon Dut the raPacous hand Of government feeling
surplus Of proceeds Of labor for the
capricous pronigate, and mischievous schemes"
subscribe cordially subscribe these doctrines of Gov
Giles and regard 1t very important that they
should be borne in mind in the consideration and adjust
mcnt of this We all well remember the effects
which produced by the enactment Of the tariff of 1928
1t was followed by fierce sectional stI which threatened
at period of its existence collision between the fede
raj government and the State of South Carolina Never
have witnessed such excitement existed at that time in
all sections of the Union; and but speak what all feel
and know when say if blow had been struck the bond
of aecon that nnites these States would have been
ered and severed forever Every patriot throughout the
land deprecated the then existing state of things.
| do not desire to such result brought about by
the action of this House In the adjustment OF the
tariff by which the revenue is TO be collected to sup
port this government trust our action now Will be
marked by prudence sense OF justice and due regard
for the rights interests and preudces even of all sections
desire to see adjusted and its details arranged and set
tied fair principle which will enable representa-
tves and senators from the North aid the South whie
neither section may get all it dcmands to return to their
constituents and satisfy them that the measure is just and
equal in its operation. If thus act just and gene
constituency will not only approve and abide by the
measure that may adopt, but they will hail the spirit
|
try desire L5hing More o. those sectional die
putes which have cast gloom over our land and divided
people desire to see the kind feelings OF early and
better days restored to country and our councils The
affections of the people is the only safe ard secure founfa
ton which this government rest Withdraw them
from its support and its days are numbered Let us cease
our wrangles terminate our hostile opposition, and no
longer waste our strength IN war from which We can
reap only IA harvest of woe" a...,. sa s
imagine, thep you will agree with that the farmer
the planter The dayaborer every class in society repre-
seuted in the professions ard otherwise and the mechan
cal interests, alall interested in reduction of the
revenue the standard of the wants on an
economical scale and that the only interest opposed
reduction of will from the owners of the
manufacturing establishments and stocks who have been
growing fat upon protection Are there not enough here
all these various interests that have
rated who ready to agree upon s9me measure which
promises to settle ibis question upon fair ana Just BASIS
that the country will recognise ind approvef We must
settle this question must preserve the people srs the
evils of this surplus in the treasury and having settled IT,
saved them will perhaps not be disturbed for years
to come. u u
But suppose you to determination TO adopt some
bill that will be acceptable to the manufacturing interests
to one section OF the couny while it ia obnosious and
acceptable 10 the other section to other interests the
question will not be settled You cannot expect acuics
cence and you must reurn 4, the next session of Con-
gress prepared to have the question reopeued and
new tue war You will have this subject Kept before Con-
gess and the coun'ry as bone OF conenton probably
years to come You will open again the fountain of
bitter, waters 'F ,~'r." az
In ls4e the question was settled by the adoption Of the
SO n ms d
principle which that tariff rests has met with very
general concurrence in the public mind throughout the
country-North and South, East and West then, we
have this point to start fromif the principle which
the question was then adjusted is acceptable and we are
called on we are to revse the measure there any
other safer sner plan to meet with public appreciation
aud TO command popular favor In behalf Of our scheme
than to start at that point and make uniform reduction
far may be necessary to meet government wants.
the various schedules then recognised the proper basis
| for the adjustment of the controversy
Mr.. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania Let me ask the gen
favor of reduction of duty imports the schedules Of
the tariff of 1876 in order TO diminish the revenue OF the
government Now, is not the gentleman aware that fur
her reduction would increase the the principle
that the law of 1916 increased the largely
pared with that collected under the tariff of 1912?
Mr.. LETCHER. donot know great deal about 1t !;
and MY friend from Pennsylvania and the Secretary Of
the Treasury travelling the same line, will answer
him through the Secretary The Secretary OF the Treas
nry his report of s5455 undertook to ascertain what
would be the reduction Of duties under the operation OF
bill somewhat similar TO the one offer, and which
was then presented by my friend from Alabama, Mr.
HoUsToN the reduction under the existing tariff and the
reduction under bis prcjf Under the bill of my
friend from Alabama the revenue would be- on an average
for six years. $3O3333ll rs and $43570Sl l6 for the
preceding year under the existing tariff it would be-
an average for six years. S409077ls 49, and for the
preceding year. 800 26 and under the Secretary
proet would be- average for six years. $33643
0ls 93 and for the preceding year. SAT T09s20 81 As
my friend is travelling that line and he and the Sec.
retary of the Treasury in their mboded
in the bill of the majority OF the committee very great
extent apprehend he will regard this answer en-
y satisfactory, and conclusive demonstration, with
his faith in that officer that the bill of the minority
will bring about such reduction in the revenue as he
| ticpates.
/ Mr. CAMPBELL, of Pennsylvania. will not interrupt
the gentleman further will merely hope the gentleman
will quarrel with his Secretary of the Treasury
| do not agree with the Secretary.
i Mr.. LETCHER. As one good turn deserves another |
would commend my friend from Pennsylvania to his
brother from Ohio Mr. SrASToN who has just addressed
| the committee on the subject
But MIR. Chairman, far that is concerned, if my
rend from Pennsy shall find that the bill Of the mi
nori,y will not reduce the low enough after the
experiment has been made, will give him bond and
rty that II am here will try to reduce it still lower
| Ill 1t shall reach the revenue standard
come to the consideration of the bill reported by
the majority of the committee and sir entirely
with my friend from Ohio Mr. STANTON in the remark be
made in the progress of his Speech that reported
thorough manufacturers blthat il is, considering the
time at which it is introduced the circumstances of the
country now the progress of public opinion in regard to
cumstances bill more emnently protective, at this day.
than the bill OF l82Swich characterized the bill
of abominationswas at the time OF its adoption. do
not undertake to say that the rate per cent of duties in
many instances s high but speak of it in relation to
the public sentiment of the country this day
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