The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-04

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and the large stock yards OF the country have
been kept free from infection. Occasional
local outbreaks have been largely such as
could have been effectually guarded against
by the owners of the affected cattle.
While contagious pleuro-pneumonia I'm cat
tie has been eradcatsd, animal tuberculosis.
a disease widespread ana more dangerous to
human life than pleuro- o-pneumonia, is still
prevalent Investigations have been made
during the past year as 90 the means of Its
communication and the method OF its correct
diagnosis.
The exports of agricultural products from
the United States for the fiscal year ending
June 30, ls0e, attained the enormous figures OF
$500 900 In round numbers being 1871 per
cent of cur total exports. In the last fiscal
year this aggregate was greatly reduced, but,
nevertheless, reached s6l5,0O0O00, being s5l
per cent of all American commodities ex-
ported.
The continued intelligent execution of the
civil service law and the increasing approval
by the people OF its operation are most grati-
flying. The recent extension of its lmta-
tions and regulations TO the employees at free
delivery postoficcs- which has been honestly
and promptly accomplished by the commits
sion, with the hearty cooperation of the post
master general, IL an immensely important
advance in the usefulness OF the system.
The course Of civil service reform in this
country instructively and Interestingly Illus
-
upon our people which has underlying it a
sentiment OF justice and right, and which at
the same time promises better administration
of their government The law embodying
this reform found Its way 10 our statute book
more from fear of the popular sentiment ex-
isting In its favor than from any love for
the reform itself on the part of legislators, and
IL has lived and grown and fiourished ia spite
of the covert as well as open hostility of
spoilsmen. and Notwithstanding auerelcus
impracticability of many self-constituted
guardians.
Beneath all the vagaries and sublimated
theories which are attracted to it, there un-
derlies this reform a sturdy common sense
principle, not only suited to this mundane
sphere, but whose application people are
more and more recognizing 20 be absolutely
essential to the most successful operation of
their government, II not 10 its prosperity.
Tariff Reform.
After hard struggle tariff reform Is di-
rectly before us. Nothing so important claims
our attention, and nothing so clearly presents
itself as both an opportunity and a duty-an
opportunity to deserve the gratitude of our
fellow citizens, and duty imposed upon US
by our oft-repeated professions and by the
emphatic mandate Of the people. After full
discussion our countrymen have spoken in
favor of this reform, and they have conflded
the work of its accomplishment 10 the hands
of those who are solemnly pledged 10 1t:
Manifestly, il We are TO aid the peo pie di-
rectly through tariff reform, one of its most
obvious features should be reduction in
present tariff charges upon the necessaries Of
life. The benefits of such reduction would
be palpable and substantial. seen and felt by
thousands who would be better fed and better
clothed and better sheltered. These gifts
should be the willing benefactions OF "a gov
ernment whose highest function is the pro-
motion of the welfare of the people.
Not less closely related TO our peoples pros
perity and we'll being is the removal of re-
strictions upon the importation OF the raw
materials necessary TO our manufactures.
The world should be open to our national
ingenuity and enterpris~-
This cannot be while federal legislation.
through the imposition of high tariff, fcrbids
TO American manufacturers as cheap ma
terials as those used by their competitors. 1t
Is quite obvious that the enhan cement OF the
price Of our manufactured products resulting
from this policy, not only confines tho
market for these products within our own
borders, TO the direct disadvantage OF our
manufacturers, but also increases their cost
70 our citizens.
The interests of labor are certainly. though
Indirectly, involved in this feature Of our
tariff system. The sharp competition and
active strug gle among our manufacturers 10
supply the limited demand for their goods
soon fill the narrow market 10 which they are
confined Then follows n suspension OF work
In mills and factories, discharge OF en-
ployes and distress in the homes of our work.
ingmen.
Even If the often disproved assertion could
be made good, that lower rate OF wages
would result from free raw materials and low
tariff duties, the intelligence of our workings
men leads them quickly TO discover that
their steady employment, permitted by free
raw materials, is the most important factor
In their relation to tariff legislation.
ho
gressional committee embodying tariff reform
on tue lines herein suggested, which will be
promptly submitted for legislative action. IL
is the result of much patriotic and unselfish
work. and believe IL deals with its subject
consistently and as thoroughly as existing
conditions permit.
am satisfied that the reduced tariff duties
provided for in the proposed legislation, added
10 existing internal revenue taxation, WILL in
the near future, though perhaps not immedi-
ately. produce sufficient revenue 70 meet the
needs of the government.
The committee. after full consideration, and
% provide against temporary deficiency
which may exist before the business OF the
country adjusts itself TO the new tariff sched-
ule, have wisely embraced in their plan few
additional internal revenue taxes, including
small tax upon incomes derived from certain
corporate investments.
These new assessments are not only abso-
lutciy Just and easily borne, but they have the
further merit of being such as can be remitted
without unfavorAbe business disturbance
whenever the necessity of their imposition no
longer exists.
In my great desire for the success OF this
measure cannot restrain. the suggestion that
its success can only be- attained by means OF
unselfish counsel on the part of the friends Of
tariff reform and as a result OF their willing
ness TO subordinate personal desires and am
bitions to the general good.
The local interests affected by the proposed
reform are 80 numerous and 80 varied that II
all arc insisted upon the legislation emboiy-
ing the reform must inevitably fail.
In conclusion, my intense feeling OF rcspon-
siblity impcs me 10 invoke for tho manifold
interests OF ;- generous and coahding people
the most scrupulous care. and 10 pledge my
willing support 10 every legislative effort for
the advancement OF the greatness and pros
perlty of our beloved country.
GROVER CLEVELAND,
Executive Mansion,
WASHINGTON. Dec. 4, is9I.
Mrs Mo ers Growing Weaker.