Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-09-22

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tilat defense and safety promised in the
guarantees OF their free government
we believe that the same means which
are adopted to relieve the treasury of its
present surplus and prevent its recnr-
renee shonld cheaper TO our people the
cost supply of their daily wants. Both
OF these objects we seek in part 10 gain
by reducing the present tariff rates upon
the necessaries OF life.
We tully appreciate the Importance to
the country Of our domestic industrial
enterprises. In the rectification of ex-
istlng wrongs their maintenance and
prosperity should be carefully and. in a
friendly spirit, considered. Even such
reliance upon present revenue arrange
ments as have been invited or encour-
aged should be fairly and Justly re-
garded Abrupt and radical changes
winch might endanger such enterprises.
ana inlurlonsly affect the interests OF la
Dor, dependent upon their success or
continuance are not contemplated or in
tended. But we know the cost of our
domestic manufactured products is in
creased and their price to the consumer
enhanced by the duty imposed upon the
raw material used in their manufacture.
we know that this increased cost pre-
venus the sale OF our productions in for
elgn markets IN competition with those
countries which have the advantage of
Tree raw material. We know that con-
nned 10 u home market our mannfac-
tilflDg operatiOns are cnrtailed, the de-
liRna Tor labor irregular, and the rate
81 wages pad uncertain We propose,
therefore, 10 stimulate our domestic in
distrial enterprises by freeing from
duty the imported raw materials which,
by the employment of labor, are used
"a our home manufactures, thus extend
lns the markets for their sale and per-
uniting an increased and steady produc-
ton with the allowance of abundant
profits.
True to the undertaking course OF the
democratic party we will not neglect
the interests of labor and our working
men. In oil efforts to remedy existing
evils we will furnish no excuse for the
loss Of employment or the reduction of
the wages of honest toll. On the con-
tialy, We propose in any adjustment OF
/ our revenue laws 10 concede such en-
couragement and advantage TO the en-
ployers Of domestic labor as will
easily compensate for any differ
/ ence that smay exist between the
standard Of wages which should be paid
/ 10 our labOTing men and the rate al
/ lowed in other countries. We propose
too, by extending the markets for onr
| manufacturers 10 promote the steady
employment of labor, while by cheap
ening the cost Of the necessaries Of life
we increase the purchasing power OF the
workingman's wages and add 10 the
comforts 81 his home. And before
| passing from this phase Of the question,
! am constrained to express the opinion
/ that while tho interests Of labor should
l,c always sctinlonsly regarded in any
modification Of our tariff laws, an addi-
ii0nal aud more direct and efficient pro-
I lection 10 those interests would be af-
| forded l,y the restriction and prohibi-
/ ton IL the immigration or importation
I Of laborers from other countries who
swarm upon our shores, having no rur-
| pose or intert Of becoming our fellow
/ citizens or acquiring any permanent in
/ tpTest in our country, but who crowd
every field Of employment with unin-
/ telligent labor at wages which ought not
10 satisfy those who make claim TO
| American citizenship. The platform
| adopted by the late national convention
Of onr party contains the following
/ declaration: Judged by democratic
principles the interests of the people are
betrayed. when by unnecessary taxa
| ton, trusts ana combinations are nor.
mii,cd and fosiored up, while unduly
cnriching the few that combine "a rob
/ thc body o. onr citizens by depriving
! them, rs purchasers Of the benefits Of
| national competition Such cnnll,ina-
tioDs have always been condemned by
the democratic PARTY. The declaration
/ az It's national convention is sincerely
made and no member of our party will
| be found excusing the existence or be-
lifting tho pernicious insults Of
| these devices TO wrong the people.
| Under yarious names they have been
punished by the common law for hun.
drcds Of years. and they have lost none
Of their hateful features because they
have assumed the name Of trusts instead
Of. conspiracies. We believe that these
trusts are the natural offspring Of mar
ket artficially restricted: that an inordi-
natnly high tariff. beside furnishing the
temptation for their existence. enlarges
the limit within which they may operate
against the people and thus increases the
extent Of their power for wrong doing.
With an unalterahle hatred of all such
schemes, we count the checking of their
baleful operations among the good re-
suits promised hy revenue reform. While
we cannot avoid partisan misrepresenta.
ton, our position upon the question OF
revenue reform should he so plainly
stated rs to admit of no misunderstand-
ing. We have entered upon no crusade
of free trade. The reform we seek to
innugurnto is predicted upon the utmost
care for established industries and en-
terpriscs, a Jealous regard for the inter
ests of American labor and a sincere de-
sire 60 relieve the country from the in
Justice and danger of condition which
threatens evil 10 all the people of all the
land. We are dealing with no imagina-
nv danger. Its existence has been re-
peatedly confessed by all political. par
tics aud pledges of remedy have been
made on all sides; vet, when in the leg
islative body, where under the constitu-
ton MI remedial measures applicable to
this subject must originate, the demo-
cratic majority we're attempting with ex-
treme moderation to redeem the pledge
common to both parties, they were met
nv determined opposition and obstruc-
tion and, the minority refusing to CO.
operate in the house Of representatives,
OF propose another remedy, have re-