The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-10

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SPEAKER CARLISLE on THE Is.
SUES.
No speech made by Democrat since
the adjournment Of the 81. Louis Convcn.
ton is ~ rcplcte with information or so
clear upon the issues OF the canvass rs
that made by Speaker Carlisle at the rati6-
cation meeting Of the County Democracy
OF New York. But this was to have been
expected. There is no man in public life
IN either party better equipped for his
functions ns n political leader than Mr.
Carlisle. lie has all his life been a student
OF the political history and progress Of the
country, Of lis laws, the life and principles
OF parties, and the results that have accrued
II good or bad 10y their administration Of
the government. intellectually, he is the
peer OF the ablcst men in public life in
either party, aud his requirements make
him an authority. lie is always plain and
strong Of statement, and uses the best
English TO reach results by the shortest
route. In the speech before us this Is
made apparent 10y his quick contrast Of the
opposing attitudes Of the Republican aud
the Democratic parties. "thc essential
and distinguishing characteristic Of DE.
mocracy being It's devotion not merely TO
transient sentiment or temporary policy,
hut TO the great fundamental principles OF
liberty aud Justice upon which our ins,itu.
tons are based" Mt. Carlisle analyzcd
the Chicago platform ~ full Of plaii,ujc
aud suhtcriugc, and contrasts Il with the
moro manly and honest declarations Of
the 81 Louis platform, which pronounccs
for the greatest good Of the greatest mum
Der. whereas the Chicago platform Is for
the icw against the many, and has clearly
and explicitly committed itself In favor Of
free tobacco and free whisky. aud increased
taxation upon food and clothing and the
medicines Of the people, and upon the raw
material used In their manufacturing in
dustrics. Upon this issue II appeals to the
people ior their judgment at the ensuing
election. With the Democratic record ON
the Mills bin before the masses, thcrc can
he no doubt Of the result As Mr.. Carlisle
explains tho present average rate Of duty
upon articles which the bill proposes TO
reduce is nearly 10 per cent, aud u the
measure should become law the average
rate upon these articles would still be-
over " per cent. while the average rate
upon all dutiablc importntions would he
10 per cent Therefore. Notwithstanding
the passage Of this bill, tho ayemgc tariff
rates Of duty upon dutiablc goods imported
into this country will still remain higher
than they ever were prc,iousto 1854, when
the rates wcrc greatly increased, not for
protection. hut for revenue TO carry ON the
war. They will still be i've times as high
~ they were under the first tariff law On.
acted in l7Sp, when our industries were
really In their infancy. Notwithstanding
the passage Of this Ill., the average rate Of
duty upon dutiablc goods will remain
higher than the rates under the protective
iaril of lslG, higher than under the pro
tcciivc tariff Of 1894, higher than the pro.
tcciiyc tariff Of lS2S. higher than tho pro
tcciiyc tariff Of 1872, aud higher than the
protective tariff Of 1881, known as the Nor.
rill Tariff" The Mills hill Ia, II will thus
bc sccn, moderate, and Il speaks well for
the conservatism Of the party that asks
for continuance Of power aud the indorsc.
mcnt Of Mr.. Cleveland Tor SECOND term.
The Democratic Ia the party Of inc trade.
that Is trade ~ ircc ~ is possible undcr our
system Of indirect taxation, hut Il l. not rad.
ical--it does no, seek the satisfaction oi iia
policies by the wreck u great industries.
II prefers 10 move cautiously and consist.
emily, 10 cut here and them little and
thus every two ycau gain more and moro
Of release for the people from the burdens
OF taxation until nj last they shall he cut
down TO The lowest aiiainablc point OF ~.
duciion consistcn, with an economical ad.
minisiraiion OF the government The
Democratic party Is, therefore, not only tho
party Of the people, but Of moderation aud
justice.
TnE Committee Of tho House Of Repre-