The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29

Gnu ull tuc pONeTS Ol Illc feuerdl bONefn-
ment should be invoked. The statement
OF the principles OF this tariff shows il can
be settled. 1t could even be embodied in
the Constitution. We have but to provide
that no articles which can be produced or
made in this country shall be imported, or
that they shall be subject to duty OF say 1000
per cent. al valorem. This would settle
the question and remove ii from politics.
This settlement could only be had after
the principle involved has been held naked
before the people, has been fully consid-
cred and discussed by them, and approved
by an overwhelming majority. This ques-
ton has not yet be submitted to the peo-
pie, and the blame for its snon.presentment
rests with those business men and manu-
iacturers, who are so active and will
now complain that your agitation
tends TO disturb that which for their
interest ought to he settled. | don't
remember one document or one argument
actively circulated among the people dur
ing the last year which presents or at
tempts to present this question pure and
simple On the other hand, We can all
recall many documents and appeals the
sole purpose of which was TO divert men Is
thoughts from this question and 10 con.
fuse their minds upon the issue. II
would be wearisome, said the speaker, tc
tell the long list Of arguments; and yet 70
to any Northern moral community and
ask the inhabitants TO give u reason ioI
see II you will get satisfactory
reply. Now and then you may heal
a nebulous something about home mar
ket, but it will be nebulous indeed. No
such arguments so presented have not set.
tied and cannot settle principle for Tia,
future. We are told that this modern
tariff idea is popular in some Of the South
ern States, and that the party which advo
Gates It will soon be strengthened by theil
support. This may or may not be true
This can only be gained for II by present
ing il clearly and fairly TO the people o
these States. They cannot be won b,
picturing to the people OF the North th,
dangers they have TO fear from old mer
who ceased to be rebel brigadiers befor,
many OF the present voters were born
II, however, any of those States can h,
gained for that cause, after argument fairll
made II must be remembered many
Northern man and Northern State mus
be released for broader, ireer thoughts
and that the exchange thus made NAV al
vantage the great cause which we call on
own.
"Gentlemen OF the Tariff Reform
League, yon set an example TO bc fol
lowed by patriotic and unselfsh men il
all parts Of our land. II is the duty OF al
such never TO rest, but agitatc, discuss
| persuade, educate until our adversarie
shall be compelled 10 lay this issue clearl,
and directly before the American peopl
TO The end that they may apply an en-
lighiencd intelligence 10 solve aud sc;tl
the issue forever"
Representative Fitch, OF New York
followed. lie snid that President Cleve
lands message had voiced the principle
held by many leading Republicans. an,
he spoke from this standpoint
The presiding officer then read lettc
from Secretary Endicott, and also the fol
lowing from
SPEAKER CARLISLE;
Speaker Carlisle expressed his regret a
not being able 10 be- present, and said:
"Undcrthc circumstances all / can do !
20 send you the assurance Of my warmcs
sympathy with every effort that may b
made to advance the pause in the struggl,
now going on between the friends OF in
dustrial freedom and the bcncdciarics d
| industrial slavery. This struggle las ius
commenced In this country aud those VIII
delude themselves with the hope that
will be abandoned before the triumph @
/ right over wrong. are simply augmuntin
/ the weight Of the blow that will incvitabl,
/ fall on them in the future. This Il not
/ threat but n friendly warning. The his
| tory Of nll movements for social or politi
cal reform show that Il grows more rndica
/ by opposition and delay. and IL will b.
wise aud patriotic upon the part Of our op
/ ponenis 10 recognize the inevitable an,
| accedc 10 reasonable demands now mthc
than be iorccl 10 accept hard term
hereafter 10 far the sentiment In iayo
oi q reduction OF taNtion AMI the rcmoyl
OF commercial restrictions has been con
scryaliyc. aad u II does not continue 10 b
~ the responsibility will rest solely o
those who unrcasonably oppose H. The.
alone can stop the agitation or coniino
within reasonable bounds by propc
concession 10 the demands OF tho people
The result Of the contest in which we ar
engaged IL not In the least doubtful; an
unless the evils Of which We complain ar
removed, which seems not nj all probable
the agitation shall 60 right on with IN
creased force until the public judgmcn
aud conscience refuse longer 10 justify o
condonc them. Nothing has yet 90
CURED 10 weaken our faith In th
Justice Of our cause or 81 abaio on
confidence In its ultimate succcss.
single defeat, even II IL hal been sustainc
on the real merits OF the conlroycr,
ought not 10 discourage u.s. No jui
cause is Lost ~ long ~ u has n single earn
ct advocate among the people. More iha
5O,5O10OO ol intelligent, patriotic Amer
cans have aitcslcd their fidelity 10 th
Gauss oi revenue reform, under circuu
atanccs well calculated 30 tcst the sinccrit
OF their opinions, and they will ncith,
desert H. standard nor make peace wit
the enemy until at least substantial iusiic
Is done"
Letters Of regret from David A. Well
| President Hyde, ol liowdoin College, Gcf
Francis Walker aud Others were real.
| xC1ngrusIman T.. A. Collins sid th
tBrin rclOuncn bad fought good iigh
had kept the faith, but had not "iinishc
their c0nrc.'
The meeting broke up after "thrcc tim,
ihrcc for President Cleveland and Ill
Taria Reform League
southern f"stmR-tcr-.
Special pspath 10 The AplEaL
WAHuyoroS, Dec 2s Following wei
the postmasicr appointed today
Tennessee. Mn Mary bird, Bcir,icr
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