Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-03

mission, as far as it goes, against the theory
upon which this reform Is predicated, and
1t lamely limps in the direction of freel
commercial exchanges. If 'hypocrisy is
the homage vice pays to virtue" reci-
procity may be called the homage prohibi.
tory protection pays to genuine tariff re-
form.
The demand in your platform for
free raw, materials ought, it seems TO
me, to be warmly seconded by the
citizens of your State. The advantages
to the people of Rhode Island Of such q
policy do not seem to be questionable, and
I am not here to discuss them In detail; but
all have said touching the conduct and
record of the Democratic party and its
opponents in regard to tariff legislation is
in support of the proposition that all who
| desire the special relief referred to in your
| platform, or any other improvement in our
tariff laws in the general interest of the peo-
pie must look to the Democratic party for
1t. The manufacturer who sees in free raw
materials reduced cost OF his products re-
sulting in an increased consumption and an
extension Of his markets, and constant ac-
tivity and return for his invested capital,
can hardly trust the party which first re-
sisted any reform in the tariff. then juggled
with it, and at last fatty refused him the
relief he still needs
The Manufa cturer and tho Laborer.
The workingman who has been deceived
by the promise of higher wages and better
employment, and who now constantly fears
the closing of manufactrries and the loss of
work, ought certainly to be no longer cajoled
by party whose performance has so clearly
given the lie to its profession. The con-
sumer, who has trusted to reformation of
the tariff by its friends, now that he feels
l. l. Il.
home, ought to look in another direction for
relief
If the Democratic party does not give to
the state of Rhode Island during the present
session of Congress the free raw materials
she needs, it will be because Republican
Senate or Executive thwarts its designs. At
any rate nothing shall divert us from our
purpose to reform the tariff in this regard,
az well as many others, be the time of its
accomplishment near or remote. It doubt
less would please our adversaries if we
could be allured from our watch and guard
over the cause of tariff reform to certain
other objects, thus torfeiting the peoples
trust and confidence The National Demo-
cracy will hardly crafty this wish and turn
its back upon the peoples cause to wander
after false and unsteady lights in the wilder
ness of doubt and danger.
The Silver Question Isn't In 1t.
Our opponents must, in the coming ma
tional canvass, settle accounts with US on
the issue of tariff reform. 1t will not do for
them to say to us that it is an old and de-
termined contention. The ten command
ments are thousands of years old, but they
and the doctrine of tariff reform will be
taught and preached until mankind and the
party shall heed the injunction,
''Thou shalt not steal"
As leave you, let me say to you that
your. cause deserves success, and let me ex-
press the hope that the close of your can
vass will bring you no regrets on account of
activity relaxed or opportunities lost. De-
monstrate to your people the merits of your
cause, and trust them. Above all things,
Danish every personal feeling of discontent,
and let every personal consideration be
merged in discrimination, pervading your
ranks everywhere, to win victory. With
a cause so just, and with activity, vigilance,
harmony and determination on the part Of
Rhode Islands stanch Democracy, believe
you will not fail.