New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-23
III-PROTECTION IN THE WEST.

THE DISCUSSION AT FAREWELL HALL, CHICAGO
FALLACY OF THE REV. MR.. BLANCHARDS AS
SYMPTOMS.
To tie Edttor Of The Tribune.
SIR: There has lately been held a very spir-
tied and interesting poemc encounter at Farwel Hall
in this city The oombatants were the Rev. Henry
Blanchard Of Indianapolis emssary employed by the
Free Trade League todvocate and defend the policy OF
opening wide the gates Of international commerce. under
fun freedom Of trade in order to lower down the prices
OF the products OF home manufacturers mechanics
artists and artisans and Mr. g. b. Stebbns of Detroit,
opposing him. and advocating defending the encour-
gement protection Of home industry. Both Of these
gentlemen possessed Of superior forensic powers and
the Traders have been fortunate and judlcOus in
selection OF handsome and eloquent orator
DR. Blanchard. Who although OF natures best models
Of has not failed 10 employ the most artistic ski
adorn in exquisite taste the outer man. from top to
Dr. Blanchard, however, like Henry Ward BeecheT
is following in the steps OF John Calhoun He, Ike the
South Carolina NulheT, was Protecuonis ne say but
friend Mr. Sands and other English merchants and bank
structng the benghted American Congress and Ameri
can people IN the trae principles OF political economy
was remarkably sudden one. The audience
Coo not Informed in what o manner t tns
humanitarian object; but none believed that DR.
blanchard touched any OF it, Oh! no. For he told MS
he was out on this benevolent mission solely for
benefit and IN behalf OF the poor oppressed and de-
pressed workingmen Of this country He would 70
receive dollar to pay MN Tor enhghtenDg the poor dc
luded aud deceived people Of Chicago. who out
rageOusY robbed and Dlundered 10y the American
faeturer Mr. Blanchard. however, in his two hours
erected magnificent Free Trade edhce, Ave stories high
with Mansard roof but It's foundation was only "the
baseless fabric Of vision" The Free Traders
highly delighted with the architecture they with
she architect Mr.. Stebbins gave many hard blows
which many OF his hearers considered would bring II
down. but In the of the Free Traders, who evil
IDENTIFY determined 10 remain uncOnyinced, It did not
appear even TO be shaken, and they ieit ue
hall fully as strong In their predllecrOns
when they entered IL. The edce still stands 10 their
view, hrm and mistaken. The whole argument Of the
fee traders was raised upon the uicksands OF error
the pOstuate that the duties levied upon imported goods
must inevitably be paid by the In consequence
al Wmch te nome producer must add tins TO his bust
ness expenses ana cost OF living it therefore and
raiDes through all branches OF -ndustry and TINS i
the rate Of and the price OF all articles of
necessity not only In matters connected with foreiVn
commerce but also IN shipbuidng which is the nrncI
pal Instrument OF such commerce. III were true In
difficult perceive what advantage the reduction az
duties would be his friends the British merchants ana
manufacturers. Why should they object TO paying
tribute TO Governments But there IL a
tcle OF truth To- H. The English have invariably paid the
duties Tor the benefit OF market or have reduced the
rce 20 American importers In proportion to the rate
the duties The English have never been able TO get
higher price for their goods In consequence Of higher
rate Of duties No Instance can be shown. III called
upon Tor the proof they cannot produce IT. but the
contrary II the burden Of proof thrown upon the pro
ecOnsts, 10 Ia accessible all. As Illustration OF
how this splendid fabric Of Free Trade be
Up 70 1890 paid the English, free OF duty,
t50el6 per dozen for axes; In consequence Of Pro.
lection, they fell year by year in regular
graduation an American az OF better ouoitv was sod
IN is9 At from ~ 10 go; and similar result will he ex-
hDlted Ia the prices Of hoes Before they we're pro
iectec, we paid the English from o. 10 u per dozen
Ihey also fell IN regular graduation under the pro.
lecuye tah aud In 1919 sold ut 81 and q bO n
hese implements too eumbrOus for the learned gen
uenah 70 handle, we may overthrow all his loglc and
'"s'Se VIA D!n Before the manufacture Of piss was