The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-08-07

tue stability OF our free government come
from other sources. Capitalization of
power, subjugation of State sovereignty,
control Of the elective franchise. shame.
less extravaganza and reckless maladmin-
istration Of every description and all de-
partments Of government during the long
lease of power which has been allowed 10
the Republican party are the real dangers
which threaten us.
IL was the Democratic party In the
House of. Representatives which made the
hrst successful struggle since the close Of
the war IN favor Of a retrenchmeut of the
public expenses and against the raising Of
any revenue except what was actually re-
quired to pay the requirements Of the pub
lie needs. IL this retrenchment and econ
omy is continued, the remainder of our
public debt can, under a Democratic Ad-
mlnlstration, be funded at per cent. To
addition, the economy enforced by the
Democratic party through its representa-
tves, has given encouragement and renew
ed life to our PROSTATE industries. There
Is, in fact, no other path to continued
prosperity. Our opponents pretend to ap
prehend and endeavor to make tho people
fear the advent of the Democratic party to
power. There is no occasion for any
alarm, and they we'll know il. Was there
ever exhibited more heroic obedience TO
law, or greater love Of peace and ORDER, or
stronger devotion to the public welfare than
when the Democratic House Of Represen.
tatiycs allowed Mr.. Hayes to be proclaim
ed President. They knew that the Flee.
toral Commission had, 10 violation Of the
spirit Of the law, and in utter disregard Of
the fundamental principles Ofjustice, sane
fraud.
The "Solid South" could then have
shaken again the very foundation Of our
Government. The public credit by eonse-
quent anarchy would have been DESTROYED
and confusion would have followed-w6ieh
condition Of things the Republican leaders
preferred to the loss Of power. How did
the Democratic party act. It's representa-.
tives maintained peace and order and the
public welfare, and regarded them Of more
moment than office aud patronage and
preferred to wait in patience until the peo.
pie in their wisdom and love of Justice
should stamp with undying ignominy the
iouiest stain upon our form of government
and the deadliest blow ever aimed at free
elections 10 any country. When the Dem.
oeratie party called halt and forced par,
lial economy and reform Of administration
do you forget the loud clamor raised at
that time by the Republican Administer.
tion and its ofhee-holders that the aSoIid
South and the Confederate Brigadiersr
sought to cripple the Government YET
when the Democratic House insisted on
and compelled economy by the dismissal
OF hordes Of useless officials and the ent
ting OF OF unnecessary expenses, and whcr
the beneficial consequences Of this action
evlneed its wisdom aud propriety, we ther
saw that Secretary Sherman 10 his frs
annual report to Congress not only admit
cd that there had been no erippling OF III,
public service, but that, on the contrary
still further reduction would be adyisabl,
and proper There was the first real eiIor
IN favor Of retrenehment and reform, an,
it was the actual beginning of that restor
cd confidence which led to specie resump
ton and revived industry, both results be
ing promoted greatly BY the balance o
trade in our favor.
What has the Republican party done
for our shipping interests? Ii has abso
lutely done nothing to free our people from
tho shame of having our own goods carried
largely in foreign bottoms. Indeed, lis
apparent contempt for that interest of our
commercial ports is SO unmistakable that
Its platform is as silent as the grave on the
subject. The correct solution Of the tariff
controversy was, happily, reached in the
councils OF the Democratic party at the
last session Of the present Congress. A
bill was passed by the Democratic Senate,
and is now first in order on the Speakers
table OF the House, and will surely be
reached and acted upon in December next
remitting the revision Of this tariff TO a
commission OF experts for recommendation
to Congress. Should this bin become a
law, as il most likely will, the questions
will in a great measure be eliminated from
party politics, and that branch of revenue
adjusted in businesslike and compre.
hensive way. | want, in this connection.
to say few words to the manufacturers
of the country, and to assure them that
they need have no apprehension Of injury
to their interests in this connection. The
highest annual yield from customs duties
during or since the war was over S2l6.-
100000, in 1872. The amount necessary
now is generally returned at 81 q, 900. 900.
and | assert that this amount caanot be
raised in an intelligent and business.like
manner upon the articles imported which
come in competition with like articles man
10 this country without giving
IN adequate protection to our industries.
There may be exceptional industries which
may require greater care, but they are
'cw. The irou interests Of Pennsylvania
Fere not injured by the bill known as the
Wood Tariff bill, as | know, either in the
'ates Of duty, the manner Of its assessment
Tor in the classification. The truth is that
he public debt and its payment, principal
nd interest is the safe ground Of our In.
iustries. The burden Of an internal tax
tion viii be first lightened as our debt
hall be reduced by payments and our ex
'enses decreased BY reduction in our rate
t interest. Il is better for our whole
ountry, and especially for our manuIac
uring interests that such bill as have
lluded to should become a law? Win it
lot be wise and practical settlement Of
he controversy between a tariff for pro-
ectiou and tariff for revenue? The
Republican party has been in power 80
ong that its misgoyernment aud arbitrary
cts have becoms chronic. Its followers
egin to believe the Government and its
airoDage belong to them In General
hancock we have a leader fashioned by
he Democratic teachings Of the fathers Of
ur Government. He is free from all tnint
official dishonor. He bows in absolute
bedieuce to the Federal Constitution and
be laws which it ordains. The win Of
be people is to him tho mandate Of the
oycreienty in republics. When Wash
igton laid down his commission Decem-
er 23, 1888, the President Of Congress.
homas Mifiiin, Of Pennsylvania, address.
ig Washington, paid him the highest Gu
'gy IN these words .--e You have conduct