St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-12-06
TARIFF TALK.

NV HdStliy ptCpdIeu luedSuTe, LlO luE-
rledly drafted scheme is the new tariff
bill which is offered by the Democratic
members of the congressional commit
tee OF ways aud meanS.-Boston Globe
1t is not an American bill. but is dis
tinctively for the benefit of other coun-
tries and their industries. 1t is hauling
down the American flag in this country
as we'll as in Hawaii.-New York Trib-
une.
The duty of Republicans in congress
is obvious and imperative. They must
resist by every constitutional means the
Bourbon attack on the homes and the
wages of American labOr.-New York
Press.
AS the committee has taxed its ener-
gies terribly already. and has got no
further than part first in the revenue
problem, it may be a long time before
Democratic hopes are reallZed.-Balti-
more American.
The Cleveland bill made public by
the Wilson committee is a free trade
measure and protective measure. The
free trade is in products of the valley
states. The protection IS for the prod
/ ucts of the Northwest.-St. Louis Chron-
! icle.
The country has spoken in clarion
tones on the tariff BY immense ma
jorities, 1T has declared against the re-
peal of the Mckinley bill. Every Re
publican member of congress will fight
this onslaught upon American industry,
and he will fight to the bitter end =
Philadelphia Inquirer.
1t is to be noted that the proposed bill
!ssnot OF a very sweeping character. So
many Interests are involved in tariff
tinkering that no political party, how
! ever great its wish 10 arrive atideal-
/ free trade, can Immediately resolve to
strike confusion into the business of the
country by making any very radical
Z changes in the tariff aNS.-Baltimore
Herald.
l The new tariff bill, as prepared by
the ways and means committee, is
measure designed to raise revenue and
liberate commerce from the ruinous
restrictions imposed by the stupid Nc
kfnley law. The new rates proposed
are not high enough to enable any trust
! to make unearned profits behind the
/ customs wall.-St. Louis P0St-DiSpatch.
/ The bill generally is excellent. 1t
has been prepared With great care and
entire conscientlousness 1t goes very
far, perhaps as far as it is possible to
go at once. towards complete fulfill
mentsof Democratic pledges. When 1t
passes and becomes q law new and
brighter era will begin for American
commerce and manufacture. New
York World.
As whole, the proposed measure
] should commend itself to the Intelligent
public sentiment which one year ago
Endorsed the platform upon which its,
trainers have builded. At last the Dem
ocratic party finds itself in position to
perform as well as to promise. If it
have the courage of its convictions we
have no fear of the result
phia record.
1t is beyond any doubt that the tariff
bill as given ont yesterday by the COM
mittee on ways and means, and as CON-
mented OH by the chairman Of that
committee. is quite radical measure of
|. reform. And if it cannot be held 10
| bring taxation down quite to the level
OF tariff. for revenue only, as required
by the Chicago platform, it goes meas
urably near to that point.-New Orleans
Tiines-Democrat.
With malice toward none and Justice.
if not charity, TO ali. the committee has
prepared a bill which deserves the
unanimous support of the party. A few
changes may be found advisable after
the Internal revenue taxes are passed
upon by the committee, but the general
purposes of the party will be promoted
by passing the bill substantially as it
stands. and. above all, by not DELAYING
its passage day longer than eircum-
stances require.-St. Louis Republic.
AS whole the bill bears evidence of
patient and conscientious study of the
difficult problems presented. While a
rigid scrutiny may reveal points that
may require readJuStment, the general
character of the bill is such as should
render prolonged debate unnecessary
and secure its speedy passage by con-
gress-a contamination devoutiy to be
wished in the Interest of the industries
and trade of the whole country.-New
York Herald.