The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-05-25
Carlisle and Reed.

The close Of the general tax debate
was worthy OF the admirable speech OF
Mr.. Mills. with which it opened. In
truth, with q very few notable excep-
tions, such as the foolish reply to Mr..
Cox. the discussion has, throughout its
entire course, been marked by dignity
as well as ability, and has proved 1T
ting prel ude TO q national canvass in
which principles will play a greater part
than personalities, and the result OF
which will record the calm and deliber-
ate reaffirmation by the American pso-
pie OF the verdict for honest, simple,
economical. enteIprising and self
respecting Federal Administration that
was recorded in NoveTb-r, 1884
Mr.. Carlisle and Mr.. Reed are types
OF ths Democracy and Repubhcanism of
onr day. They are both men OF high
culture, keen intelligence. ripe political
experience and forcible address. Bu. the
contrast between them Is even stronger
than the similarity. The Democratic
Speaker delights in the appeal TO reason
based on the rock of principle, and ris-
ing tieI on tier with increasing grace of
illustration until the symmetry OF his
completed address delights the imagin-
alton as fully as the solidity and force
of his premises attract the reason Of his
auditors.
The Republican leader directs his
abilities TO the work of convincing his
fellow partisans that the Interests OF
the country. but, above all, those OF
their party, are at stake. His ratiocina-
tion Is from the particular to the gene
raj. not like Csrlisle's, from the general
to che particular. Reeds appeal is such
as this /: 1.-The bill affects you and your
constituents financially and politically.
The enterprises that have secured your
election and must sustain the Republi-
can campaign are for high protective
tariff, "a tie Republican party has Gre
ated it and must defend l.. The readi-
ness OF our people to bear the burdens
of the war saved the Union and gave
rise to the present tariff. You mus.
stand Dv IL and the memories of that
struggle"
Csrlisle's Democratic thesis and its
exposition proceed on far different
line. He argues Unnecessary tax
alton is unjust taxation. The whole
people mus not be burdened for the
benefit or few. A great surplus is q
monstrous danger that no monarchical
country could endure. Its continuance
is against the interests of the whole
and threatens the liberty and pros
perity Of every citizen. Wa must de-
stroy the surplus by ceasing to collect
what the Government can only take to
waste. In doing this we must so man
age as 10 infiict the least possible in
jury on individuals or special interests
that have vested privileges fostered by
law, but above all, We must respect,
protect and promote the interests OF the
whole people. Let not the rpitaph of
this Congress be While leaders wran-
gle. the people mourn"
The people are with Carlisle for pop
ular rights ard the common welfare.
for the duty OF the present and assured
hope OF grandly growing prosperity
through long future Of fraternal har-
mony. They are against Reed, the re-
surrection and prepetuation OF buried
discords OF the past and the continu-
ance OF excessive public burdens for the
sake OF inordinate private gain.-N. Y.