Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-06

This design ds 20 interviewer with the struct-
ure Of our plan of rule that failure TO protect
the citizen in snch use and enjoyment, OF their
uniustitiable diminution by the government
itself. is a betrayal of the peoples trust.
We have, however, undertaken. to build
great nation upon plan especially our own.
agency the means for the accomplishment Of
national objects the American people are
willing, through Federal taxation, TO surren-
der part OF their earnings and income.
Tariff legislation presents a familiar form OF
Federal taxation. Such legislation results as
surely in tax upon the daily life OF our peo-
Of the tax-gatherer. We feel the burden OF
these tariff taxes too palpably TO be per-
shaded by any sophistry that they do not ex-
list or are paid by foreigners.
Such taxes. representfng diminutton OF the
s $ , 9t Ins G are b Of
maintaining our government and furnishing
the means for the accomplishment OF ats legiti-
mate purposes and functions. This Is taxa
fiOn under the operation of tariff for revenue.
1t accords with the professions of American free
institutions and It's Justice and honesty an
ewer the test supplied by correct appre ecia-
tion of the principles upon which these insti-
tutions nest . .
enjoins strict economy IN public expenditures
and their limitation TO legitimate pnelic uses,
inasmuch as II exhibits as absolute extortion
substance OF the people beyond the necessities
df careful md FDoper administrator OF gov
ernmcnt.
boldly presented that tarin taxation is justi-
liable for the express purpose and intent OF
thereby promoting especial interests ana en-
contrary TO the spirit OF our Constitution, and
90 directly encourages the disturbance by
that its statement would rudely shock our
people II they had not already been tnstdtously
allured from the safe landmarks OF principle
Never have honest desire for national growth,
patriotic devotion 20 country and sincere re-
gard foa those who toll been go betrayed TO
the sgppo5t 9f R pe%TniciS1s % d0csrins ins.n, indus
tries should be foetered did service until dis,
credited by our stalwart growth; then followed
the exiGeneies Of terrible war, which made
our people needless OF the opportunities for
ultertor schemes afforded by the willing and
patriotic payment of unprecedented tribute;
and now, after long period OF peace. when
our overbnrdened countrymen ask for relief
and q restoration to fuller enjoyment OF
the claim that tariff taxation for the sake OF
protection is an American system, the con-
tinpanoe Of which 10 necessary In order that
and a home market be provided for oar farm
These pretenses should no longer deceive.
The truth is that such q system is directly
antagoniEed by every sentiment OF justice and
fairness of which Americans are pre-emtDently
proud II In aleO true that while our working
men and farmers can the least OF all our people
defend themselves against the harder home
life which such tarin taxation decreesI the
workingman suffering from the importation
and employment OF pauper labor, instigated
by his professed friends, and seeking security
cfor his interests In organised cooperation,
still waits for q division OF the advantages Sc
cured to his employer under cover Of a Rener-
ous solicitude for his, wages, while the farmer
axed In foreign markets, where he suffers from
q competition invited and built MP by the sys-
tenn he is asked 70 support.
The struggle for unearned advantage at the
doors OF the government tramples on the
rights of those who patiently rely upon as
surances of American equality. livery gov.
ernmeutal concession to clAmoroue favor1tee
invites corruption In political Affairs by en-
couraging the expenditure Of money to de-
favorable to private and selfish gain. This IN
the end must etrangle patriotism and weaken
popular confidence IN the rectitude OF republi-
Though the subject Of tariff legislation In
wolves a question Of markets, II aleo involves
q question Of morals. We cannot with i'm.
right and equity, which IL the life OF our re.
public: and we shall fail 70 reach our national
destiny Il sedi snd sSs ssa sne
mocracy will seek by the application OF just
ana sound principles to eQualiLe TO our people
the blessings due them from the government
they support, to promote among our country
men q closer community OF interests, cement
ed by patriotism and national pride, and e
point out fair field where prosperous and dt
vereified American enterprise may grow ant
thrive in the whofeeome atmosphere OF Ameri
can i2dustfy INGENUITY and i1sesenee Ibouo
we oppose the theory that tarin laws may b
passed having for their object the granting o.
discriminating and unfair aid TO private ven
lures, we wage no extermInating war agatns
any American interests. We believe q read
justment can be accomplished In accordanc
with the principles we profess withou5 dis
aster or demolition. We believe that tbs ad
vantages OF freer raw material should be &C
corded to our manufacturers and we contem
plate fair and careful distribution of neces
sary tariff burdens rather than the precipita
tion of free trade.
We anticipate with calmness the misrepre
sentations OF our motives and purposes tnsti
gated by a selhshness which seeks 10 hold II
unrelenting grasp its unfair advantage unde
-Iresent tariff laws. We will rely upon the In
telligence OF our fellow countrymen TO retec
the charge that q party comprising majorit
Of our people is Planning the destruction o
injury OF American interests, and we knoV
they cannot be frightened by the specter o
impossible free trade.
fhe administration and management Of on
governments depend upon popular will. Fed
eraI power h the inetrument Of that vii
mot It's master. Therefore the attemp