Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
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lican Convention as the Republican
date for Vice-PrcsIdent OF the
States, md considering II 10 be the d
every man devoilng himself TO the pu
service 10 assume any position 10 which
may be called by the voice OF HIS count
men, accept the nomination with graf
full heart and deep sense OF its respons
bilities, and II elected shall cndeavor TO
discharge the duties OF the Office to the best
Of my ability.
This honor, rs Is well understood, was
wholly unsought by me. That II was ten
dered by the representatives 81 the party,
in manner so flattering, will serve TO
tighten whatever labOrs 1 may be called
upon 10 perform.
Although the variety OF subjects covered
in the very excellent and vigorous declara-
ton Of principles adopted by the late Con-
yention prohibits. upon m occasion calling
for breyity of expression. that full elab0ra-
ton Of which they are susceptible, avail
myself OF party usage to signify my ap-
proyal Of the various resolutions OF the
platform, and to discuss them briefly.
PROTECTION TO AMERICAN LABOR.
The resolutions OF the platform declar.
ing for levy Of such duties "as to afford
security TO our diversified industries and
protection TO the rights and wages OF the
labOrer. 10 the end that active and intelli-
gent labor, as we'll as capital, may have its
Just reward, and the laboring-man his full
share in the national prosperity" meets
my hearty approval.
II there be nation on the face Of the
earth which might, II IL were desirable
thing, build a wall upon its every boundary
line, deny communion TO all the world and
proceed 10 live upon its own resources and
productions, that nation is the United
States. There Is hardly n legitimate
necessity OF civilized communities which
cannot be produced from the extraordi-
nary resources OF our several States
and Territories, with their manufacto.
ries. mines, farms, Understands, and
waterways. This circumstance, taken
in connection with the fact that our form OF
Government is entirely unique among the
nations Of the world, makes il utterly alb
surd TO institute comparisons between our
own economic systems and those Of other
Governments, and especially to attempt TO
borrow systems from them. We stand
alone i'm our circumstances, our forces, our
Dossibilitics. and our aspirations.
In all successful government il is prime
re0uisite that capital and labor should be
anon the best terms, and that both should
enjoy the highest attainable prosperity. II
there be disturbance Of the Just balance
between them. one or the other suffers. and
dissatisfaction follows, which is harmful to
both,
The lessons furnished by the compare
fiyely short history OF our own national
life have been too much overlooked by our
people. The fundamental article in the
old Democratic creed proclaimed almost
absolute free trade, and this, too, no more
than quarter Of a century ago. The low
condition Of our national credit, the imam
cal and business uncertainties and general
lack Of prosperity under that system, can
be remembered 10y every man now in mid
die life.
Although in the great number OF re-
forms instituted by the Republican party
sufficient credit has not been publicly award
ed to that Of tariff reform, Its benefits
have, nevertheless, been felt throughout
the land. The principle underlying this
measure has been in process OF gradual
development by the Republican party
during the comparatively brief period OF
It's power, and to-day portion OF its an
tiquated Democratic opponents make un-
willing concession TO the correctness OF the
doctrine Of an cQutably adjusted pro-
tectiye tariff, by following slowly in its
footsteps, though a very long way in the
rear.
The principle involved is one Of no great
obscurity, and can be readily cOmpreheuded
by any intelligent person calmly rejecting
upon it. The political and social systems
OF some Of or trade-cOmpeting nations
have created working GLASSES miserable in
the extreme. They receive the merest sti-
pend for their daily toll, and in the great
expense Of the necessities Of life are de-
priyCd ~ those comforts Of clothing, hOus-
Ing, and health. producing food with which
wholesome mental and social recreation can
alone make existence happy aud desirable.
Now. if The products OF those countries
are to be placed in our markets alongside
OF American products either the American
capitalist must suffer In his legitimate pro-
fits or hC must make the American laborer
suffer IN the attempt 10 compete with the
species Of labor above referred TO. In the
case Of 4 substantial reduction OF paw there
can be no compromising advantages for the
American laborer, because the articles Of
daily consumption which he uSeS-With the
exception OF articles not produced in
the United states, and easy OF being
specially provided FOR. as coffee and
tea are grown in our own cOun-
try, and would not he affected IN price by
lowering in duties. Therefore, while he
would receive less for his labor. his cost OF
living would lot he decreased. Being
practically placed upon the pay OF the Euro
pean laborcr, our own would be deprived
Of facilities for educating and sustaining
his family respectfully; he would be Shorn
OF the proper opportunities Of self-im-
proycment, and his value as citizen.
charged with q portion Of the obligations Of
government, would he lcSsened; the moral
tone OF the laboriug class would suffer. and
in turn the Interests OF capital, and the
wel-being Of orderly citizens in general.
would be mcnaced. while one evil would
react upon another until there would be a
general disturbance Of the whole commu-
nifty. The true problem Of good and sta
Die government is how 10 iniuse prosperity
among all classes Of people-the manufac-
turer, the farmer, the mechanic. and the
laborcr alike. such prosperity is a pre-
Yontiye OF crime. security OF capital, and
the very best guarantee Of general peace
and happiness.
The obvious policy OF our Government
is TO protect both capital and labor by a
proper inn ositiOn Of duties. THIS pro-
lection should extend 10 every article OF
American production which goes to build
up the general prosperity Of our people.
The National Convention, in view Of the
special danger, menacing the wool ill.,
toTCsis OF the United States, deemed 1t wise
to adopt separate resolution on the SUBJ
1cct Of its proper protection. This in
dusuy is very large and important one.
The necessary legislation to sustain this
industry upon a prosperous basis should
be extended.
No one realizes more fully than myself
The great dcliCacy and difficulty OF adjust
ing a tariff so nicely and equitably as TO
protect every home industry, sustain every
class OF American labor, promote 10 the
highest point our great agricultural inter-
ests, and at the same time TO give TO one
and all The advantages pertaining TO for
eign productions not IN competition with
our own; thus not only building UP our
foreign commerce. but taking measures TO
carry IL In our own bottoms.
Difficult as tins work appears, and really
Is, il is susceptible OF accomplishment by
patient and intelligent labor. and TO no
bands can II be committed with as great
assurance OF success as TO hsse Of the Re
publican party.
OUR MONETARY SYSTEM.
The Republican party Is the indsputable
author Of financial and monetary system
which il is safe 10 say has never before been
equalled by that of any other nation.
Under The operation OF our system OF
finance the country was safely carried
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