The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-24

Daniel Webster, the great statesman Of Nassa-
chusetts, who In . critical moment disappothtod
his friends and constituents
Revile hin nos-ths tempter hath
snare for ill:
And plying tearA NOT seorn and wrath.
Befs his fall
Mr. Sherman reviewed the policv Of protsc.
ton in various lights. and concluded - fol-
lows:
Now, gentlemen, you may ssk Ne what I
have to say about tanf reform. answer thas
am decidedly IN favor Of tsriR reform, always
have been, and always viii b. have part,c.-
pated in tafin reform since 1855; but my idea
of tariff reform 10 not especially - make our
duties acceptable 70 foreign nations, but rather
to promote the interests Of odr own people; not
to take lessons from the Golden Club or tho
English aristocracy, but nom Washington. JET.
ferson, Jackson and Lincoln, and to follow tho
teachings OF Webster and Clay. am not In
favor Of that kind Of tArid reform which brings
Senator Morgan and Mr.. Lowell together I do
not1know what they mean by tarin reform. sup.
pose It Is g par cent on sugar and % per cent
on woolens; the highest rate possible on what
they produce, and the lowest rate, or none at
all, on what other people produce. am afraid
that 4 these two eminent representatives Of
tariff reform would exchange ideas Oh other
Mr. Lowell should DISCUSS C.vilService rc-
form. Mr.. Morgan world pronounce il hum.
bug. and yet they agree On the tariff reform rec
commended by Mr. Cleveland, which is a general
production OF the duties on foreign imporsa-
tons, and especially on raw materials.
Now. to this am opposed: first because IL 10
an injustice to American citizens in erery part
OF our country who have been invited I, engage
in the process OF manufacture, and a still
greater injustice to the millions OF laboring
people who depend upon industries thus pro-
tected. Again, the policy proposed viii not re-
duce the revenue, but will absolutely increase
it and thus swell the surplus as well az disturb
the business of the country. 1t will necessarily
check the enormous productions OF the coun-
try, increase and harden the competition now
existing between European aud American la
Dor. and reduce the wages OF all laboriny men
employed in protected industries. I. will, in
my judgment; disturb or break down large de-
partments Of industry now in the course Of
successful experiment II is depart
u-e from the policy recommen aed by
our fathers and especially the policy
adopted within the last twenty-five years,
under which our manufactures have growa to
their present enormous aggregate. 1t is q de-
parture from the policy adopted by the most
INTEL gent nations Of europe and Ame RIGA. es-
pecially our kinsmen in Canada, VINO followed
our example and have been benefited br it
But you may ask me- how would reduce tho
surplus revenue. l answer frankly that tho
tariff ought To be carefully revised with view
to correct any inequalities or incongruities that
have grown out Of the change of values since
the passage Of the act Of 1888; that every i'm
ported article which does not compete with our
domestic industry and Is essential to the COM
fort and wants of our people shonld be placed
upon the free list; that every raw material OF
industry which does not compete with our own
-
free list; that wherever any industry which
can be conducted in this country with reason.
able success needs moderate increase Of
duty for its protection, to give il, and in this
way. check foreign importation and lessen thu
revenue. The direcN taxes upon American
productions levied by our internal revenue
laws. which interfere with the ini ustry OF our
people. should be modified or repealed; that in
this way the revenue ,f the Government should
be reduced SO as 70 supply only enough
revenue to pay the expenses Of the Govern
meat wisely and economically administered,
and TO carry out the provisions OF the
sinking fund for the gradual reduction
Of the public debt In estimating the expendi-
lures Of the Government I would provide for
proper appropriations 20: the Improvement OF
the harbors, sor the defense OF our sea coasts,
for the increase Of our mercantile marine, for
transporting our ma Is TO foreign countries, and
aEbe.al provision for all the Obligations We are
under to the Union soldiers their widows and
their orphans by whose courage alone We have
a country to care for. q dag to honor and Gov.
ernment TO protect us. Above all. Iwou.d i'm
partially protect our home market from the
deluge OF foreign imPostat,ons, an encourage,
maintain. diversity and establish on 3 sure
foundation the industries Of our people in all
parts OF the country.
When they tell Us that With free trade or
lower duties we could buy some things cheaper
abroad. answer that, even IL this be true, We
can afford to pay such prices as will insure
home production and fair wages and We can
point them to an unbroxen experience that
home competition reduces the price more aad
home market whose benefits extend to every
industrial pursuit. in our broad land. BY shis
home compett on We will in due time
enter the markets OF the world as We
have already in many branches OF manu-
facture. With wise craftsmanship we could
now, but for the narrow ideas of the powers
that be. establish such commercial relations
with the Dom nioE of Canada. with Mexico, and
the South American States as would enable Us
10 extend our markets and our friendly assist
ance in developing the untold resources OF two
continents. In this great American policy we
naturally look to Boston 20 take the lead, and
VIXEN She leads . Nation O: g., o., 0o0 of people
will follow.
Senator Sherman was interrupted frequently
by applause. and ut times his remarks drew
forth broad smile or hearty laughter from
every part O: the house.