The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-19

cents Of the monopolist. Organization
il complete, for instance, in every
Congressional District in Indiana. The
Democrats Of that State were not
cowed by the election Of Harrison. That
event is looked upon there as conveying
TO them distinct TACT, that the majority
of the voters OF the United States
are for free trade, for tariff reform.
II takes long time to educate men up
To that fine sense OF appreciation OF great
principles when they will contend for
what is for their benefit. 1t has some
times taken century. 1t took England
seventy-fve years to reach the superb re-
form act OF 1880, which was followed so
quickly by other ameliorating measures,
leading the Tories to the belief that every
thing important and sacred TO the country
was about to tumble to pieces. The
Democracy can convince the people OF this
country that they will find their greatest
sources Of happiness in taking the tax of
the necessaries OF life and from raw ma
terial, thus giving them cheaper clothes,
cheaper food and cheaper implements Tor
labor; bringing the tariff down to an
actual basis OF tariff for revenue only,
such as the Constitution contemplates.
Reforms are only accomplished by persist
ent agitation, and this can be best accom-
plshed by young men with the courage OF
their convictions. But even they must
work persistently. The great mass OF voters,
everywhere assert that If we had only had
another year in which to preach our doc
trine we would have had not only ma
jority Of the popular vote, but majority
in the Electoral College. Perhaps 1t was
Just as well that our victory was stayed
for four years, for the defeat will
serve to solidiiy and strengthen us
Tor grand and crushing vic
tory in 1892, and give US more scope
for rejoicing when that is gained, as
gained it will be. You young men must
educate the people as TO what they should
and should not be taxed. have ever
held that labor by brain as well
as hand should be free. No city should
put tax upon its trade with another, OF
impose q burden for seemingly selfish
purpose. Trade should everywhere be
free, that the people may realize the high
est benefits from their labor. This is the
lesson we have TO learn and lay to heart
II must be repeated day by day, and every
day, until the people take the tariff laws
in their own hands and shape them Ia
their own liking and for the salvation OF
the country. Unless this is done, the con-
ditions OF Europe may be re.
psoduced here, and worse, because we are
a quick people, and are quick to reach
| even bad results. The millions OF people
eager for tariff reform must be combined
and il Is for you and all men TO make your
selves ministers Of this sacred creed anC
purpose TO the end that the liberties OF the
masses may be preserved, and with then
the principles OF individualism that signal
ize the people OF this country above all 9th
ers. Everyone cannot be "a millionaire Of
even rich, but we must all be free and ",
can all be happy. Gentlemen, l thanl
you"
A number OF the delegation then tool
occasion to return their thanks, speaking
rs individuals, for what MIR. Heating ant
| THE APPEAL had done toward stirring thu
people to opposition TO the monopoly pro
lectors, all OF them growing eloquent il
| their earnestness.
The titles Of the works presented TO Mr.
| Heating are Social Problems" "Prorcs
and Poverty" and "Protection or Ere,
Trade" They are II mo-, bound il
fooled calf, beveled edges, and each vol
ume bears the inscription on red morocco
Presented TO John NJ. Heating by Sixt.
Friends" Accompanying 1t was the fol
lowing document:
eve, the undersigned, subscribe eacl
the sum OF 10 cents, 20 be used in the pur
chase Of the works OF Henry George. TO b
presented TO Mr.. John NJ. Heating, us
testimonial Of our high respect Of him as
man and Democrat, and as an evidenc
OF our Endorsement Of the course Of Til
APPEAL as an earnest organ OF Jehersonial