Bridgeton pioneer., 1884-09-25
SENATOR HIRES LETTER OF AC-
CEPTANCE.
SALEM. Sent. Goth. 1884.

SALEM, Sept. Goth, 1884.
Messrs. L. T. Nichols, Frederic A. ReG,
Thomas H. Williamson, N. p Grey
and w. Harrison Lirermore.
Gentlemen.-I am in receipt of your
official notification informing me of
my nomination by the Republican
Convention as a candidate for Con-
gress of the First District of New Jer-
sey held at Cape May, Aug. 2Sth, and
though being aware of the action of
that Convention through the regular
sources of information, the circum-
stances and custom demand that l
should make a formal acceptance of
the nomination.
In accepting the nomination do so
not without deep sense of the respon-
sibilities and obligations that such an
action carries with it, both in the can
vass and the duties of Congressional
service. To be selected, however, as
the standard bearer in the present con
test by Convention composed of the
representatives of the Republican party
from among so many competent and
worthy gentlemen as were candidates
before that Convention, is an honor Of
which one might justly feel proud.
The National platform adopted at
Chicago, being such a complete and
comprehensive declaration of sound
Republican principles, l most heartily
indorse, and if chosen as the repre-
sentative of the people of the First
Congressional District, it will be nv
constant aim to carry out those prin-
ciples in their broader application.
| While | am convinced our present
tariff laws need revising, l firmly be-
lieve in the system of American pro-
lection. And in the absolute necessi-
ty of tariff so adjusted as to not ONLY
afford the necessary revenue for the
expenses of the Government, but for
that broader necessity which is a vir-
tue in this American Republic, of Civ
ing the needed protection to all class
es OF our people, and foster the var
lous industries in which they may en-
gage. The true American idea of pro-
lection is system that affords pro-
lection alike to the laborer and the
farmer, as well as the manufacturer
by so adjusting duties on foreign i'm
ports as to foster home manufactures
and productions, thus opening chan
nels of enterprise to capital and SUD-
plying the needed industrial pursuits
for labor. These two combined for
ces create demand for the products
OF the farmer, and at prices that are
in excess of those to be obtained in
more remote markets. Statistics
prove that States having the largest
manufacturing interests, as rule, af-
ford the greatest return to the farmer
for both his produce and labor.
1t would be inconsistent with this
idea of American protection were l to
engage in, or in any way countenance
the importation of foreign workmen
under contract to take the place of
our own skilled laborer.
The permanency of our institutions
depends upon the intelligence and vir-
tue of all the people; and the adoption
OF any economic system that involves
the reduction of wages to the low
standard prevailing in foreign coun-
tries, would not only be degrading to
large element of our population, but
also work a sure and steady detriment
to the prosperity of our country.
Those noble men and their survivors
who, at the call of duty, hesitated not
to give their services or even their lives
in behalf of a perilled country, are
worthy of every consideration of re-
gard and respect, commensurate with
whatever needs may arise.
The Life Saving Service of the
United States, of which there are a
number of stations in this District is
an institution worthy of and deserving
of the most liberal provisions of the
Government.
10 the combined and varied inter
ests of the District, | shall give. if
elected, my careful attention, and seek
in every way, right and proper, to Sc
cure and further any needed improve
ments to facilitate business, and min
lister to the necessities of the people,
and at the same time being watchful
to prevent, if possible, any uuneces-
sary expenditures of the public money.
The position being one subservient
to the will of the people, shall ever
be at their service. l remain gentle
men, Yours truly,
GEORGE HIRES.
The North Americap, of Philadelphia.