Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-03
A TARIFF MEETING.
Representative Men Meet at PhiIadeI.
phia to Discuss the Necessity OF
Revenue Reform.
Breokinridge OF Kentucky Orstor-Letters
OF Regret from Speaker Carlisle, Hugh
McOulloch and Others.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 27.-The
tariff meeting which WAS held at the
Academy of Music this evening, "To en-
force end+indorse the recommendations
OF President Arthur and President Cleve-
land for revenue REFORM" was one Of the
most successful demonstrations of the
character ever held in this city.
The Academy was filed to
the top gallery and most OF
those present were business men. The
meeting was called to order by William
w. Singerly, proprietor of the Phila-
delphia Record. Mr.. Singerly introduced
Mr.. Wilson Welsh of the Commercial
Exchange IS president Of the
meeting. Ex-Secretary Of State Will
lam S. Stenger WAS elected secre-
tary, and $50 business men who signed
the call for the meeting were constituted
Vice-presidents. Upon the stage were
over 200 well known Philadelphia citizens
OF both parties, among them Ex-Governor
Henry M. Hoyt, and his successor ex-
Governor Pattison. The audience was
attentive and enthusiastic throughout,
but the feature CT the evening
was q splendid ovation given to
Congressman Breckenridge Of Kentucky
Mr.. Breckinridge had left the stage be-
fore the first burst Of applause which
followed the conclusion of his peroration,
but was compelled to return by the cheer
ing audience, which fairly shouted itself
hoarse until he stepped again to the foot
lights. With voice full Of emotion Mr.
Breckenridge thanked the audience for so
nnpYnpnfp6 10 hN
almost a stranger to Philadelphia
audience.
When Mr.. Welsh assumed the duties Of
the Chair, he said that the significance Of
this demonstration consisted not only in
the assertion OF necessity for tariff revis-
ion aDd reform, but also in the right and
necessity for fair, manly, intelligent dis
cussion Of the questions apperthining to It.
The American people are entitled to Judge
and know as result of this discussion
whether those who believe in the magnifi-
cent and unequaled resources Of their
country and in the ability CT their coun-
trymen to develop and utilize those re-
sources are less wise and patriotic than
those who contend that we are unable to
compete with the inferior sources and
inferior methods that exist throughout
Europe IN almost every particular.
Letters Of regret from Hugh Nc
Culloch, S. S. Cox, Secretary Fsirchild,
Speaker Carlisle, and others were read.
Mr. McCuiloch said that the question of
tariff reform. was an economical, not
political, and should be lifted out of
politics; that the present tariff was q war
measure, has served its purpose, and
should be carefully revised; that the sur
plus, which it creates, is but
one OF its evils; that it is prejudicial to
farm interests, reducing the foreign de-
msnd for our products; that 1t stands in
the way OF Iest-ring our
shipping interests; that it is
snti- Republican, fosters monopolies
and violates the constitution, being i'm
posed On many articles not for revenue,
but for protection, that what is now
wanted is tariff for revenue with Incl
dental protection. 3
Hon. John G. Carlisle after expressing
his regrets added these few words: Gan
early and substantial reduction of taxa
ton is what the country Nv most needs
and l hope your meeting will materially
assist in bringing about the result"
A letter Of regret was also read from
David A. Wells, offering CONGRATULATIONS
"that the business men Of Philadelphia
are beginning to recognize the impor-
tance. of indorsiDg the recommendations
of Presidents Arthur and Cleveland, that
forced contributions OF labor and prop
erty commonly called taxes not neces-
sary for The support of the govern
ment should no longer be exacted of
the people by the government; also Of
vital necessity, If we would truly protect
and extend American industry, of reliev-
ing those things which cannot
be made, commonly called
raw materials, from the burdens
to which the competitive industries of
other countries are not subjected.
Congressman Breckenridge then ad-
dressed the meeting st length on the
tariff. He was frequently spplauded and
made an impressive speech.