The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1869-05-27
Domestic Industry.

at public meeting of the friends of
domesic Industry, held in Philabelphis,
April 90, 1869, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, the Congressional Commit
tee of Ways and Means is instructed to
consider the propriety of revising the
Tariff laws, and to recommend to Con-
gress at lis next Session such Legislation
upon that subject as may seem to be ex-
pedient: therefore, Resolved that the fol-
lowing statement be presented to the said
Commi;tee as embodying the views OF the
productive Industries Of .his country
FIRST, That the development of our
own resources and the firm possession of
our own markets are mu:h more impor-
tant than foreign commerce to the welfare
of all the people of this nation, to the sol
Yency OF the government, a0d to the at
traction o. the better class of immigrau is;
and that by 10 other method can dura-
bic resumption of specie payments be at
tanned than by increasing American pro-
duction aud checking importation.
SECONDLY, That to maintain such pos
session of our own markets, and thus to
attain financial independence, we must be
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manufactured articles needed by our peo-
| pie. including those which require the
facilities OF great establishments, Of many
| work men trained to special arts, and o.
large capital, and We must also be coz
stantly undertaking those new industries
which the advances in the arts and the
progress of civil zation require.
THIRDLY, That it is impossible for
such great establishments to prosper, toE
smaller ones to spring up, and for the new
industries to take root under fckle and
sometimes untriendly policy which holds
! them constantly in tear of revulsions.
FoURTHLY, That as q means of promo
ting regular growth in the productive
powers OF our country, it is the duty of
the government to announce, adhere to,
and steadfastly act upon the policy OF
defending its citizens in their industrial
conflict with foreign nations, of assuring
to those who are supporting the govern
ment a marked preference In our markets
over aliens who are our rivals in peace
aud our foes in war, aud os obliging for
eigners who wish to reap the advantage OF
the better markets created by our insti-
tutions to pay toll upon the goods they
send here, and thus share the expense OF
maintaining those institutions.
FIFTHLY, That policy of firm and
steady protection to American industry
being distictly announced, general tariff
Law should be framed embracing the en-.
tire range OF imported goods and super
seding all former tariff laws, the duties
being made specific so lar as conveniently
possible and high enough TO afford fair
wages and reasonable profits to such Amer
ican working-men aud employers as apply
themselves with assiduity, skill, anC
| intelligence to industries suited to oul
go ndition ard resources. The schedule
prepared by The Pennsylvania Industria
League, which is founded mainly upor
the legislation (unfur;unate no t cencur
renN of both Hopses of Congress, ant
upon the Report OF the Commissioner o
the Revenue, and Which, while largel,
increasing the free i.>t aud couvertin:
numerous ad valorem inlo specific duties
reduces the rates upon mai articles, ant
proposes but moderate increase in any case
is worthy OF attention as a serious effort
by competent persons to frame a gym
mctrical system of duties on imports.
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