The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-05

Republican party that they would breal
down. The Presidents message, fairly
construed, was severe indictment of al
engaged in manufactures "a sweeping nc
cusation against the policy of protection as
supported by the great mass Of his coun.
trymen and recommended by his most
illustrious predecessors II showed that
he favored public policy which would
leave American manufacturers and work.
men to the hard, sharp and grinding com.
petition of the capital and labor OF the
world.
With that kind OF free trade he was heart.
lily in sympathy. He would extend il "a
every article Of common Use, the growth OF
production OF which in the United States
was not profitable. II was exactly the OPP.
posite policy that was proposed by the
President and by the school 10 which the
President belonged. Therefore, articles Of
voluntary use, OF luxury, ornament or APP
petite, not in common use among the peo-
pie, and which are purchased almost ox-
clusvely by the wealthy, should bear q
higher rate Of taxation-the highest rate
collectable without excluding them or in
ducing smuggling. This was founded
upon the admitted maxim Of political
economy, that taxes should be assessed
upon those best able 20 pay. This applied
~ wines, liquors and cigars supposed 10
he superior in flavor 10 the domestic arti.
cles), and 10 silks, saiins, broadcloths, in
Vulnerable articles of dress ornament; TO
porcelain, statuary, painting, glassware
etc. Still, in view Of the hopeful prospects
of producing sugar from bccts and sor-
ghum cane, Us well IA from sugar cane, he
would not cripple that industry by reduc-
ing protective duties, except by
giving the producers of domes-
nc sugar bounty equal 20 the
reduction of duty on the imported article.
But IL was not OF the duties on food that
the President complained as vicious, in
equitable and illogical source Of taxation"
This moderate protection given to the
labor and mining industries was the favor
ite point Of assault by the President and
oil free traders upon the protective policy
IL was the citadel Of the system. The
whole depended upon the principle that II
was wise 10 give by tariff laws 10 all forms
of American labor the protection or adj
vantage which the imposition Of duties ON
similar foreign productions necessarily
gave. That had been the rule since the
beginning OF the government, and had
been recommended by every President
from Washington 10 Polk. The same rule
had been applied for the benefit Of tho
farmer, the miner and the furnace owner,
~ well ~ the manufacturer, and whenever
that rule was departed from the whole
system would fail, and properly 10. The
principle OF protection demanded equality
OF benefits and Of burdens. The object was
protection Ia labor, not 20 capital No
reason could be given why wool should be
made irce, and WOODEN goods should be
protected. II there must bc cheap wool
there must be cheap woolens; aud II the
labor OF the farmer In producing the wool
was not protected against undue compe-
ution with Australia or Buenos Ayrcs,
then that Of the clothmaker should not be
protected against competition with the
looms OF Manchester or Lyons
In conclusion he said: I'VE don't ap-
prcciate, ~ We ought, the commanding
position now held by the United States
among the nations OF the world our
fathers won the freedom OF the ocean, and
proclaimed the doctrine OF continental ex.
empiion from European aggressions. We
IN our day have tested the strength Of the
Union. We have abolished slavery, we
have established the principles ON which
our currency and public faith are founded,
~ a. 10 command the respect and approval
oi the civilized world. We are now united
in bonds Of growing strength. and in per
petual union. We have built up our in.
dustrics by n policy founded upon the
highest patriotism. lts success is marked
by the general wealth and prosperity OF
Our people Ily taxing them II soals 10
benefit. and itexteuds It's benefits Impair
TALLY 10 every industry and 10 every see.
tion. II gives employment 10 the aborcr
In every field. II concentrates in our
own land. and among our own
people, agricultnw. commerce and
manufactures, making each support the
other and oil contributing 60 the wealth
and grandeur Of the republic. These great
departments Of industry are not now d.
vided by sectional lines. but are inter. |
woven like the veins, arteries and muscles
OF the human body. What we want now
N the cultivation OF the sentiment OF pa |
trietism and intense love Of country-a
h'cling Of national pride. Every Amori- |
can, whether native or natunlizcd, ought |
90 feel that this il his country 10 which he |
owes allegiance, duty and pride. The |
President tany PRESIDENT, in his elevated |
scclusion, approached only by haticrcn
and Office seekers, should rcgard the In.
forests and honor Of his country, It's de. |
velopmcnt and prosperity, and the en- |
ploymcnt and happiness oi his country.
men, a. her or his Interests. II Is the !
senate only that have n right to appeal. !
The best We can do for mankind is To- the
best for our country.
. our cuunuys welfare l. our nrt concern.
And Who prumoic that bosi nfyc- his duty
The home missionary Is the best mis-. |
eionary. The light OF our example we
give 10 fonign nations. duty We owe to
our own. What higher duty can therc he
than to he watchful II the interests. and
o. protect and foster aud diversity the In. |
dusirics Of the American people,
Senator Shcfman's speech was listened |
10 With close attention, and when he had
concluded he was congratulated 10y his
Republican associates.
Mr. Blair requested that tho educational
bill be laid aside until Mr.. Voorhees, had
replied 10 Mr.. sherman.
sySAroR VOORHEES, REPLY.
Mr., Voorhees, then began speech IN de.
Tense Of the Presidents message.
Senator Voorhees,. In his address. said
The subject OF TAXATION wis ~ old as the
government itself, and yet Il was rs fr,.sh
and full Of interest today 10 the laboring
masses Of mankind ~ ever No am former
period OF the worlds history. The con.
traction Of the volume ~ currency had al.
ways been policy marked hy disaster
and suffering, andaccur~cd by every friend
OF the general welfare of the country. But
when that abominable policy was still
further aided and executed by snaichine
Gas u wercl the money Of the people from