The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1894-08-31
CLEVELAND'S LETTER on THE TARIFF.


sppi, who consented to its publication in view
of its public character and importance:
Erecutice Mansion, Washington, ID. C.,
Ing. p, S94-Hon. r. C.. Catchings.-My
Dear Sill: Since the conversation had with
you aud Mr.. q ,rk, of Alab.m few days
ago in regard to my action upon the tariff bill
now before me | have G iven the subj 'ct furth-
er and most serious consideration. The re-
suit is, 1 am more settled than ever in the de-
termination to allow the bill to become a law
without my signature. When ne fornul llion
of legislation which it was hoped would en-
body democratic ideas of tariff reform was
lately entered upon by Congress nothing
was further from my anticipation than a re-
sui which could not prorply and enthus-
astcally indorse. 1t is, therefore, with feel
ing ofthe utmost disappointment that submit
to denial of this privilege.
/ do not claim to be better than the masses
.ponsibiiity which Oh account of the passage
of this law | ought 10 bear as a member of
the democratic organic Alto Ne Their will |
permit myself t. be separa' ed from my party
to such an extent as might be Piled by my
veto of tariff legislation, which, though disap-
pointing, is still chargeable TO democratic eff
fort But there are provisions in this bill
which are not in line with honest tariff reform,
and it contains Inconsistencies and crudites
which ought not 10 appear in tariff laws or
law of any kind. Besides there were, as YOU
and know well, incidents accompanying the
passage of the bill through the Congress
which made every sincere tarff-reformer un-
happy. while influences surrounded it in its
latter stages and int lfered with its final con-
struction which ought not 10 be recognized
or tolerated in democratic uiff reform coun-
sells.
And yet, notwithstanding all lis vicssitudes
and al the bad treatment it received at the
hands of pretended friends, it presents vast
improvement 10 existing conditions 1t will
cert lnly tighten many tariff burdens that now
rest heavily upon the peopl,. 1t is not only
barrier against the return of mad protection
but it furnishes vantage ground from which
must be waged further aggressive operations
against protected monopoly and governmental
favoritism.
l take my pl ice with the rank and file of
the democratic party, who believed in tariff
reform and who know what it is; who refuse
to accept the results embodied in this bill as
the 81 ose of the war; who are rot blinded t.
Ia IA hi Ia If
firm has been stolen and worn in the service
of republican protection, and who have mark
ed the places where the deadly blight Of trea
son has blasted the counsels of the brave in
their hour of might.
The trusts and combination: the comm n SIN
of pelf-whose Vaccinations have prevented
us from reaching the success we deserved
should not be forgotten nor forgiven We
shall recover from our establishment at their
exhib on of power, and if then the question
is forced upon us whether they shall submit tu
the free legislative will of the peoples rep
resentatives shall dictate the laws which The
people must obey, We WILL accept and settle
that issue as one involving the integrity and
lpve the principles of true dam pcracy be-
cause they are founded on patriotism and upon
justice and fairness toward all interests. | am
prond of my party organic ton bee fuse it is
conservatively sturdy and persistent in III. en-
forcement of its principles. Therefore | do
not despair Of the efforts m lde by the House
of Representa- YES to supplement the bill
already passed by futher legislation and to
have engratted upon it such notifications as
will more nearly meet democratic hopes and
aspirations.
| cannot be mistaken as to the necessity of
free raw materials as the foundation of logical
and sensible tariff reform. The extent to
which this is recognized in the lesisl alton al
ready secured is one of its encouraging and
redeeming features but it is vexatlous to recall
that while free coal and iron ore have been
denied US a rec Ant let er of the Secretary of
Treasury discloses the fact that both might
have been made free by the annual surrender
of only about 100000 of unnecessary revenue.
am sure that there is common habit of
Understanding the importance of free raw
materials in tariff legislation, and of re "a riding
them as only related to concessions to be
made to our manuta cturers. The truth is
their influence is so far-reaching that if dis
regarded a complete and benefcent scheme of
tariff reform cannot be successfully inaugural
ed.
When we give to our manufacturers free raw
materials We unshackle Anne rican enterprise
and ingenuity, and these will open the doors
OF foreign markets to the recep; ion of ON
wares and give opportunity for the continuous
and remunerative employment of American
Labor.
With materials cheapened by their freedom
from tariff charges the cost of their product
mus be correspondin.ly cheap ened. There
up)n iu tice and fairness to the consumer
would demand that The m anufacturcrs be oblic
ed to submit to such a IeaGiustment and
modification of the tariff upon their finished
goods as would secure to the people the bene-
fit of the reduced cost of their manufacture
and the consumer against tie exaction of in
profits.
and jest and fearless regulation and reduc-
lien otthe tariff to meet the changed condit ions
would curry to every humble home he
land the blessings of Increased comfort and
cheaper living.
The millions Of our countryman who have
fought bravely and well for tariff reform should
be exhorled t. continue the struggle, boldly
TO open warfare and constantly
guarding against treachery and halfheartedness
in their camp
Tariff reforms will rot be settled until t is
honestly and fairly settled in the interest and
TO the benefit of patient and long suffering
people. Yours, very truly.
GROVER CLEVELAND
Dsiug to the absence of a quorum, Monday,
10 attempt was made in the Senate to transact
any business, aud an executive session was
letd, at which We're confirmed the nomna-