Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-04

The Difference.


several differing ways; but we will observe
First, that the AduoRce neglects TO print
the most important declaration made by
Mayor HEWITT in this connection-namely,
that II the MILLS bill did not come up TO the
requirements Of the Chicago platform it
ought TO he amended and improved. 1t has
been changed In numerous places since the
ST. Louis Convention met.
Secondly, we reply that whilst 1t may be
not only competent but entirely proper for
the Democrats Of New York or any other
northern State TO divide upon the tarTques-
ton, and demand that all ProiectIonists shall
vote the Republican ticket and all anti.Pro-
tectiouisis the Democratic ticket, II does not
follow that the so-called Democratic party OF
Virginia can safely adopt that policy. What
Is now called simply the Democratic party OF
Virginia was originally christened 'as the
Democratic. Conservative party, the word
conservative" being added TO signify that
it was not the old Democratic party
that had been recognized here, but
new party embracing both old Democrats
and old Wings. This compromise ought to
be respected now. Tliere is no good reason
why a policy which has stood us in good
stead ever since the celebrated contest OF
1sC9 when we were glad to resort 10 It to
aid In the preservation OF our civilization,
should now he exchanged for policy drawing
the party lines not between Iespecters Of the
rights OF States, or the limitations imposed
4 D..
sttution or The one hand and yiolators OF
the Constitution and ruthless enemies OF the
rights Of the States on the other hand, but
between Prolectionists and anti-PrOtec-
tionists. In 1883. 1884, 1885, and 1887 we
did not in our platforms nor in our papers
tell the ProieciiOnist Democrats that they
were out Of place IN the Democratic party
and ought 10 vote the Republican ticket. Is
our majority so large that we can afford TO
adopt this latter course now?
We will refresh the memory OF our Lynch
burg friend. During the session of the Le-
pslatuIe Of lsS3-'S4 reporter for the New
York Herald interviewed many Of the men,
lers on several questions. One question was
the tariff; another was a. to the Investigation
81 The Dsnville riot; and a third was as to
their fsyoritc for President Of the United
States. We reproduce here only what was
said on the tariff question.
one Of the first approached was Judge
Tom Smith, son Of Ex-Governor William
Smith. and q Democratlc member Of tue
House Of Delegates.
"What are your views as TO the tariff, or
tariff reiOrmy"
"Hewitrs views accord with mine exact
ly."
Mr.. James w. Marshall. a Democratic
member OF the House Of Delegates, said:
As u the tariff, am in favor OF the pres
cnt rate OF duties as against what | have
seen Of the Morrison bill.
Delegate stuart, Democrat and Speaker OF
the House Of Delegates, said | am opposed
TO the Morrison tariff bill; satisfied it is Ia
conflict with VirWnia's iron interests.
senator Samuel II. Newberry, who is a
Democrat, replied: The tariff. think, ought
10 be reduced and reformed, but not a TO
iron.
Mr.. Edward Echols. Democratic men,
berof the House, SAID: The tarf ought TO
be revised, but should protect Virginia
minerals aud industries.
Mr. j. II. BOgart. Democratic eX-sena-
tor, said l rather favor the Carlisle tariff
revision.
Mir. j. +. Ryan, Democratic member OF
the House, said: was opposed to The cleo
ton Of Carlisle over Randall. While favor
revision Of the present tariff, our home iu'
dustries aud resources need encouraging
protector.
Mr.J. ID. Pretlow (DemocraD said: Hew-
TT Il too much Of Free Trader. Pm Pro-
teetiOnist as far bs IL Is necessary TO encour-
age and sustain our industries and resources.
i was an Old-line Wing, and always have
been Proteetionist.
Mr. Henry Heaton, Democratic member,
eaid: In theory rm a Free Trader, but In
practice as our condition requires. Pm
PrOtectionist to the extent OF encouraging
our manufactures aud developing our mines.
fHEAroN hits the black In the centre. He
represents the good old county OF Lou
doun.l
Mr.. John b. Moon. OF Albemarle, SAID: l
favor tariff that will protect our Industries
and our mineral products.
Senator Hurt, Of Plttsylvania, said: AS TO
the tariff, / stand on the Lynchburg plat
form-a tariff for revenue, with incidental
protection.
Mr.. A. 81. Lybrook. q Democratic senator,
said: The tariff Is an illegitimale issue in
In the Democratic party. The plank In our
platform, wh.ch is the same as the Ohio
plank. 10 my position on the tariff.
Senator Paul g. Edmunds, Democrat. said
systematically: Pm for protection because
think Virginia needs 1t.
Colonel r. A. Ayers, who Is o well.in-
formed Democratic leader from Scott conn.,
~. In the Southwest, in answer TO the ques-
tions said: Free trade Is the true Demo-
cratic doctrine, but l favor protection be-
cause our interests and peculiar condition
ct present demand IT.
[Mr. AYERS Is the present Attorney.Gene-
raj Of Virginia. lie stands on HfAroS's
platform. Free trade Is good theory, but
bad practical
Colonel Thomas J. Evans was Democratic
representative in the House from Richmond.
"what sort OF tariff are you for!'
"Protection.0
There spoke Richmond.]
Delegate Charles r. Jones ,Demccrat) said:
al favor the Virginia tariff plank--veyenue,
with incidental protection. Like General
Hancock, regard the tariff as an issue OF
purely local character"
fla other words Louisiana wants sugar
protected; Missouri. zinc; Virginia, sumac,
manufactured tobacco, iron. coal, &C.. Ken
lucky. hemp; South Carolina and Georgia.
rice; Virginia, Connecticut, &C., favor tax
OF seyent,-tiye cents per pound on sumatra
tobacco.
bir. Thomas J. Christian, Democratic
member OF tho Senate, said: I have no
choice and don't care who IL nominated 50
he Is good Democrat. am IN favor OF g
low tsrid, II any.
Mr.. n. II. Porter, Democratic member
Of The Hvuse, replied: favor such limited
protection as viii protect American labor in-
stead Of fostering monopoiies.
Mr.. III. g. Peters, Democratic delegate,
responded Randall Il nv choice, because ]
believe he h acceptable 10 All sections, and
especially 70 10 the South. stand squareiy
on the tariff plank 10 the Virginia platform.
believe 10 protection, aud think our plat
form Will afford Il sufficiently.
Mr.. John w. Vaughn, who Is q member OF
The House ard Democrat, said: lam for
protective tsrifr sufficient to run the Gozern-
n,fnt aud no more.
NJ. n. VI. Camper, who Is Democrat