The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-05

to our peoples prosperity and we'll
being Is the removal of restrictions upon
the importations of the raw materials
mt cessary to our manufactures. The
We rld should be open to our national
insenuity and enterprise. This can't
DO while Federal legislation, through
tho imposition of high tariff, forbids the
American manufacturers as cheap ma
terials as those used by their com.
petitors
1t is quite obvious that the enhance
ment OF the price OF our manufactured
products, reoulting from this policy, not
only confines the market for these pro
ducts within our own borders to the
direct disadvantage OF our manufac.
Jurors but also increases their cost to
our citizens. The interests OF our labor
are certainly, though indirectly,
involved in this feature of our
tariff system. The sharp co competition
and active struggle among our manu-
facturers to supply the limited demand
for their goods soon fill the revenue
market to which they are confined, then
follows suspension of work in mills
and factories, discharge OF employees
and distress in the homes Of our worl 9
ing men, even il the often diSproved a.
Sertion could be made good that a lower
rate OF wages would result from free
tradc materials and low tariff duties.
Tho intelligence Of our workingmen
leads them quickly to discover that
their steady employment permitted by
free raw materials, is the most impcr
tant factor in their relations to tariff
legislation.
measure has been proposed by the
appropriation Congressional commits
sion, embodving tariff reform on the
lines herein suggested, which will be
promptly submitted for legislative
action. 1t is the result of much patri-
otto and unselfsh work, and l believe
it deals with its subject consistently
and as thoroughly as existing conditions
permit l am satisfied that the reduced
tariff duties provided for in the pro-
posed legislation, added to existing
internal revenue taxation will. in the
future, though PERHAPS not immedi.
ately, produce su Efficient revenue to meet
the needs of the Government.
Income Taxes Considered.
The committee, after full considera-
deficiency which may exist before the
business OF the country adjusts itself to
the new tariff schedules. have wisely
embraced in their plan few additional
internal revenue taxes, including a
small tax upon incomes derived from
certain corporate investments. These
: new assessments are not only absolu tely
just and easily borne, but they have the
further merit of being such as can be
RENTED without unfsvorable business
| disturbances whenever the necessity OF
their imposition no longer exists
In my great desire for the success of
this measure | can't refrain from the
| suggestion that it's success can only be
attained by means OF unsel6sh counsel
on the part Of the friends of tariff re form
and as result Of their willingness to SUI
coordinate personal desires and am billions
to the general good. The local interests
affected by the proposed reform re so
numerous and SO varied that If all are
insisted upon the legislation embodyi
the reform must inevitably fail.
In conclusion, my intense feeling of
responsibility impels me to invoke for
the manifold interest of a generous and
con6ding people the most scrupulous
care to pledge my willing support to
every legislative effort for the advance
ment OF the greatness and prosperity Of
our beloved country.
GROVER CLEVELAND,
Elk. Mansion.