Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-11-03
Another Disgustsd Democrat.

Mr.. John H. Meeker, of South
Orange, n. j., had the distinguished
honor to be elected vice-president OF
the South Orange Democratic club, in
view OF his long standing Democracy
and his activity in previous campaigns.
Mr.. Meeker has electrified this club
with a letter, in Which he says:
'The club has raised n banner i'm
this village, containing the names and
portraits OF the Democratic candi-
dates, tint the inscription underneath:
Protection Is II fraud.' l cannot in
dorse that sentiment. i am not Il free
ira Ter; neither am | ~ tariff reformer,
il by the latter expression is meant
such a reduction in the duties on i'm
ports as would lower them below the
point where theindustries of our coun-
try could compete successfully with
those OF foreign lands.
IL believe that it is the true policy
of this country 10 80 adjust the laws
passed for raising IL revenue AS to at
ford to our Industries all the protec-
on needed TO cradle them to pay n
sufficient and proper recompense to
labor, and also n fair and reasonable
prohJ to those who risk their Ca pital
and devote their time and abilities to
the business.
Twice in the history of this coun-
try the Democratic party has thought
otherwise and enacted their theory
INTO legislation. once in 1882 ami
again in 1857, and the result in each
Ease was commercial disaster.
1T should he the policy OF every
well-regu.ated country, and especially
that of one which is still young aud
un~developed, 70 the produc.
ton within it's own borders OF what
ever is necessary for the comfort and
convenience OF its people. All nations
today pursue this policy except Great
Britain, and the prostration IN recent
wears OF many OF her industries has
caused many i'll that country TO doubt
the wisdom OF the Tree trade theories
OF u past generation.
The Republican party has steadily
pursu I'll this policy with great advan'
Inge to our country. It hnds it's most
recent enactment in the Mckinley bill
IL measure carefully devised by able
statesmen who have made a study o.
the matter. Ii has now been in opera
ton about two years. Solar as 1 am
capable OF Judging, 1t mas worked well
Under it our country is enjoying great
prosperity, there seems TO be employ
ment for all who are willing to labor
We have retained our home market
more thar ever before, and ourforeIgr
trade has so increased that in ont
short year after the enact mem OF this
law il has attained TO such great pro
nor. ions as to yield an excess in oul
ftvor of over 5000, 000, 600. At the
same time new industries heretofore
neglected are springing up In all pari'
OF the country.
Il was raised from childhood a Dem
ocrat, and WAS taught to believe thai
the party represented right prii ciple'
and WAS composed OF honest men
While it WAS striving to embarras'
and oppose the government during tn
rebellion in it's efforts to save the ma
ton, 1 was too young to appreciate
aud understand the evil OF it's course
lat since arriving at that age at which
could Judge for myself of such mat
tiers, | have seen | he party, from which
expected only good, striving with al
it's power 10 depreciate the currenc,
aud credit OF the country, to initiate
the currency, to prevent the govern
mrnt from honoring its obligations b.
rrleeming its notes according to 1T
promise. and to infiict upon it tn
perils of cheap and dehaSed money
Nov, In the time of prosperity, thu
same party il making IL reckless ant
entirely uncalled for attack upon tn
Industries of the country.
II believe that the Republican party
i the proper party to rule this ccun
try; aud that Benjamin Harrison
s1ould he ~re-eIecl ed president. OuI
country has great resources and bri9h'
prospects for The future. All that l
needed is THAI it should he guided b.
able and honest men h VIII keel
unSulliel its good name and integrity
while pursuing such an economic pol
icy IA will conduce to its prosperity.