New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29
woRKGNGMEN WILL DEFEND THEMSELVES


A COMPARISON OF WAGES IN THIS COUNTRY
WITH THOSE on THE CONTINENT
ID. +. PeXotto, who has recently returned from the
West that grea, revolution is going among the
Democrats. Not only Of wealth like j. H. WADE OF
Cleveland hundreds OF others engaged in manufacturing
and who hitherto acted with the Democratic party
regulated the Free Trade doctrines Of Mr. Cleveland
and the Mills BILL and declared their intention to vote for
Harrison and Morton. Skilled mechanics and Aborers
said Mr. Pexoto yesterday fully realize the dangers OF
the proetaran labor OF Europe which would come into
direct competition the doctrines OF the Democratic party
should prevail"
Mr. Peixotto was nearly eight United States
Consul at Lyons France, and made study OK the LABOR
question not only OF country, but Of Germany lay
Switzerland Austria, Belgium and England lie tay'
that the wages received in Europe are from oneha 70
wo.thrd than those paid in this country ana tha
IL would be suicide for American workngmen 10 vote o
n marty which seeks 70 place them level with the
pauper labor OF Europe M Peixotto has the facs ana
figures conclusvey this statement, and he INTENDS
active part in the canvass IN oehal OIL idS
and Norton representatives Of protection OF American
industries an dhe defence Of American homes ana hresdes
Filling the position of the important consulate at Lyons
during the entire Of MI Mortons Mmis'efshp a'
Paris and coming In contact With most OF 'the ie"b
statesmen OF France during his long soioun IN th'I
country he enjoyed special opportunities OF knowing 10"
admirably and thoroughly the Republican candidate TOT te
Vice Presidency discharged the duties OF his hlgh omce
Mr. Morton he says. greatly esteemed IN fraee o'
his great public spirit and sympathy for the Repuohe,
and at his hosptable mansion OF all parties gaere'
10 do homage to who truly represented the pfhce'
OF republican liberty. Gambeta, the greatest STATESMAN
and the idol Of French Republicans was warm Hienu "
Mr. Morton and the Minister truly reciprocated TINS
regard and was first head the list TO the onuAe
raised 10 the memory the illustr!ous patriot
The first statue to Lafayette was raised In tnat COUNTY,
=, lie puv during the embassy Of Mr Norton ana properly
n, signify the gratitude OF the United States MI oro"
went TO that place accompanied by distinguished Americans
in paris and Lyons and took an active part IN ne c
rones delivering an eloquent tribute to the memory
o, tn. ulustrlous friend OF Washington NO tlehucs'
American or one whose rights were trespasseo OF No'
anneaed 70 Mr.. Morton in vain. lie was di9o "o'0
alive in the protection Of American commercial INTEREST,"
and his great influence with the Ministries OF dc FJc
rory Gambetta and often secured mpos'ah' I
which could not otherwise have been ooiaiheL oneo
h,s return MI Pexotto has met large huhDer % W
leading merchants OF the city, many OF whom NO'su '
u, CLEVELAND In 1854 Among others v Henry NUNS
INA a nromlnent manufacturer and hfe-iohg Deo0"1
has sgnined his intention Of voting for ana suppoi''S
18th all his influence the Republican ticket lie M"
,,onoa the names Of other leading firms VINO Will a.'
,,Ise hut who at present do not wish TO De quo'e'
,hroh later on they will out boldly Tor proVee'o'
e. AGAINST the ruinous doctrines OF free trade N.Y. iN
~, nredcts that Harrison and Morton VIII carry eNe.J
N-,born state with more than fair show i0r t"o " ~