The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-27
Garfield Afraid to state his Views.

Becoming alarmed at the lnroads made
By the Democrats in New York, owing to
the Inconsistencies OF Garfield. the Repub-
ican managers hurried an agent 70 Gar
field for his views. but he was afraid to
open his mouth. Failing by this means
the Associated Press was brought to the
aid of the managers. and at recent
meeting of the directors Of the National
Associated Press, held at Cleveland,it was
decided to dispatch special agent of the
association to Gen. Gar6eld's residence,
near Mentor, for the purpose OF making
every possible effort to procure brief and
concise statement Of tho tariff issues
from the candidate. MIR. r. I. Paine, Jr..
city editor Of The Press of Cleveland was
chosen to act in this capacity, and Oct. Is
visited the Garfield homestead with pre-
pared list of questions, among which were
the following:
''Why in 1864, did you vote to reduce
duty on railroad iron from eighty to slxtv
cents per hundred?"
will you explain the following extract
from speech delivered by you in 1866,
and published in the Congressional Record
of the same year2 I am willing as a
compromise to favor the reduction on
railroad iron. I think we should also
reduce the proposed duty on salt, t,and have
no doubt in several other particulars We
should reduce the rate of duty.
''In 1866 you said in answer to a speech
delivered by Thaddeus Stevens: Against
the abstract doctrine of free trade, such,
very little can be said. AS theory it
has much to commend It. Il can never be
applied to values except in time oi
peace
During debate in congress in 1870 you
are accredited with saying: Nor will il
be denied that a large majority of the
great thinkers of the day are leading ir
the direction of what is called free trade
and much can be said in its favor.
In 1872 you voted yes on bill in
which il was proposed. on and after Aug,
l. to make rebate of 10 per cent, of all
duties on wood, iron and steel, and every
thing else of like composition except cot
ton machinery"
What have you to say to pamphlet
circulated in Maine. In which it is stated
that in 1872 Congressman Lynch intro
duced q bill, which you supported. in
structing the secretary of the treasury to
pay rebate, equal to the duties col
lected on nuts, bolts, and other articles
which enter into the composition of ships
and othe: buiIdings?"
Are you a member of the Golden Free
Trade club. of EngIand?"
When Mr., Paine entered the residence
of Mr.. Garfield he was shown into the
parlor, where dozen or more people were
found in waiting. Among these was Mayor
Mckinley. On inquiry it was learned that
Garfield was closeted with gentleman IN
an adjoining room, and subsequently it
was found to be Capt. Henry. a special
agent of the postofice department. who is |
stationed at Cleyeland, and who, since the |
nomination, has acted as bodysguard to
the candidate. He is found with him on |
all occasions, and seems to thoroughly |
understand the duties he is expected to
perform. If Mr.. Garfield can not elude
reporter any other way, Henry is found |
ready to step in and break the charm. and |
carry off his master on some seemingly |
very important errand. These two gentle
men were in consultation when dinner was
announced, and on invitation of Mrs. Gar
deld all. with the exception of MIR. Paine |
adjourned to the dining room.
A few seconds later Mr.. Garfield enter
ed the room where Mr.. Paine was seated.
appearing very much agitated, He talk
ed in low and excited tone, and walked |
nervousiy about the floor. followed .closely |
by Henry. MIR. Paine stepped forward |
and asked for few moments private |
conversation, which the general seemed
extremely reluctant to grant. However
ne kwalked to the opposite side OF the
apartment, and. turning to his visitor.
said, almost grufly, We'll. what do you
want?"
Mr.. Paine then stated. the -obiect Of his |
visit in as few words as possible, and as he |
afterWsrd said was alarmed to see severe !