New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-28


BLASTED BY DEADLY BLIGHT OF TREASON.
TIE GoRMAN -BRrCE BILL SAID NOT TO BE IN
LINE WITH HONEST TARIFF REFORM AND
FULL OF INCONSISTENCIES AND CRUDI-
TIES. But HE DECLINES TO PUT
HIMSELF ABOVE HIS PARTY AND
DO HIS DUTY AS PRESI-
DENT-THE FIGHT FOR
| TARIFF REFORM"
STILL. ON
Washington, Aug 27-President Cleveland has
written the following letter to Representative
Catchngs. OF Mississippi. in which he sets forth
his views Of the new Tariff law. and gives his
reasons for not approving the bill:
Executive Mansion. Washington, Aug 27. 1894.
The Hon. r. c. Catchngs:
NY Dear Sir: Since the conversation had with
| YOU and Mr. Clarke OF Alabama a few days ago
| in regard to my action upon the Tariff bill now
before me. have given lie subject further and
most serious consideration. The result Is am
more settled than ever in the determination 10 al
low the bill become a law without my sigma
ture.
When the formation OF legislation which It
was hoped would embody Democratic ideas OF
tariff reform was lately entered upon by the
Congress nothing was further from my anticipa-
ton than n result which could not promptly and
enthusiastically indorse.
1t is therefore with feeling Of the utmost dis
appointment that / submit TO denial of this
privilege.
NOT ABOVE HIS PARTY.
7 do not claim to be better than the masses
Of my party. nor do wish 10 avoid any respon-
s!bity which. on account OF the passage OF this
law ought to bear member Of the Demo-
cratic organization. Neither will permit myself
20 be separated from my party to such an extent
as might be implied by my veto OF tariff legisa-
ton. which. though disappointing, Is still charge-
able TO Democratic effort. But there are pro-
visions IN this bill which are not in line with
honest tarif reform, and II contains inconsist-
encies and crudtes which ought not to appear
In tariff laws or laws Of any kind. Besides there
were. as you and | well know. incidents accom-
pany!ng the passage OF tho bill through the Con-
gross which made every sincere tariff reformer
unhappy while influences surrounded 1t in its
latter stages and interfered with its final con-
struction which ought not TO be recognized or
tolerated in Democratic tariff reform counsels.
Anl get, Notwithstanding all It's vcissitudes
| md all the bad treatment II received at the
hands OF pretended friends. 1t presents vast
improvement to existing conditions. II VIII GER
tany tighten many tariff burdens that now rest
heavily upon The people. 1t is not only barrier
agains, the return II mad protection. but 1t
furnishes n vantage ground from which must
h. wagcd further aggressive operations against
protected monopoly and governmental favoritsm
THE DEADLY BLIGHT OF TREASON.
take my place with the rank and file OF
the Democratic party who believe In tarin re-
form and will know what II is. who refuse 10 ac-
cept the results embodied In this bill as the
close OF the war who are not blinded to the fact
that the livery Of Democratic tariff reform has
been stolen and worn In the service of RepuDh-
can protection. and who have marked the places
where the deadly blight OF treason has blasted
the counsels Of :he brave In their hour OF might
The trnsts and combinations-the communism
~ pef-whosc Vaccinations have prevented us
from reaching the success we deserved should
not be forgotten nor forgiven. We shall recover
from our astonishment at their exhibition OF
,o,or ard II then the question IL forced upon
us whether they shall submit TO the free legis-
,,uve will OF the peoples representatives or
obey. we will accept and settle that Issue as one
,,volvlnp the Integrity and safety OF American
Institutions
love the prircirles Of true Democracy be-
cousa they are founded on patriotism and upon
,us,Ice and fairness toward all interests am
nro,Id OF my party organization because IL Is
conservatively sturdy and persistent In the en-
forcement OF It's principles. Therefore 90 not
despair OF the efforts made by the House OF hep-
resentatives to supplement the Dill aireauy
passed BY furthrr legislation ana 10 nave en-
orafted unon II such notifications as will more
nearly meet Democratic hopes and aspirations
HE CANNOT BE MISTAKEN.
cannot be mistaken as TO the necessity OF
free raw materials az the foundation or logicaI
and sensible tariff reform. The extent to whch
this Is recognized In the legislation already Sc
cured is one Of Its encouraging ana reueeh'''s
features: but it s vexatious to recall that ""hs
free coal and iron ore have been deh'eu U.s.
recent letter Of the Secretary OF the Treasury ds
closes the fact that both might have been made
free by the annual surrender of only about
500 900 OF unnecessary revenue
| am sure that there is a common haoh OF
Understanding the Importance OF free ra" ma
terials In tariff legislation. and OF regarding '"e"
as only related to concessions to be made TO our
manufacturers The truth is their influence Is
80 far-reaching that. II disregarded, complete
and beneficent scheme OF tariff cannot be sue
cessfully inaugurated
When we give to our manufacturers free raw
materials we unshackle American enterprise ana
ingenuity, and these will open the doors Oh
foreign markets to the reception OF our wares ana
give opportunity for the continuous ana remu-
neratiye employment OF American labor
WHAT MUST FOLLOW.
With materials cheapened by their freedom
from, tariff charges the cost OF their product