New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-20
Trr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBrNE1

~ Renrosantatlves to-day on the report Of the
corfcrreos on the Wilson -Ciorman bill not
only exceedingly lively and Interesting. but was
marked bv one feature as sensational and un-
exnected ~ II was unprecedented. The speeches
~ Chairman Wilson End Mr.. Reed were as
forclble and earnest as could have been expected
by the large audience which had come 10 listen
To- them: but the speech Of Grover Cleveland
which was read by the clerk commanded even
closer attention.
MR. CLEVELANDS LETTER.
Tho Presidents letter. which Mr.. Wilson asked
70 have read as part of his remarks Is as
follows: ,,
Washington. July p 1894.
UcrsonalD
To the Hon. william L. Wilson.
NV Dear Sir: The certainty that conference
will be or Tered between the two Houses or con-
gross for the purpose OF adjusting differences on
the subject OF the tariff legislation makes 1t also
certain that you will be again called on 10 90 nara
service in the cause OF tariff reform
NV public life has been so closely related 20 the
subject I have so longed FOR It's Accomplishment
and have so often promised its realization 10 my
fcllow-countrymcn as result OF their trust ana
confidence in the Democratic party that nope no
excuse Is necessary FOR my earnest appeal to you
that IN this crisis you strcnuously insist upon party
honesty and good faith and sturdy adherence to
democratic principles ! believe these absolutely
necessary conditions 10 the continuation OF Demo
cratic existence.
cannot rid myself Of the feeling that TINS con-
ference will present the best II not the only nope
Of true Democracy. Indications point 10 It's acron
as the reliance OF those who desire the genuine
frrl,ion q, Democratic effort. the funlment OF
Democratic pledges and the redemption OF Demo
cratic promises the people. To reconcile diter-
ence- IN the details comprised within the hxed ana
well-dcnnei lines of principle Will not be the sore
,,sk OF the conference: Ou' IL seems TO me, us
members Will also have In charge mo qu'7'''"
whether Democratic principles Themselves are TO De
.,vel or ABANDONED There u excuse FOR mis-
taking or inisapprchending the feeling ana ue
temper OF the rank and file OF the Den'oc'aeS
They are downca-t under tho ess"rtior tn'' '"e'r
narty falls IA ability 20 manage the Government
and they ara apprchens!ye that ch"TtS l" o''"e
anou, iarir reform may fail. but they are mueh
moro downcas, and apprchensvc in their fear that
Democratic principles may be surrenderel.
l., fhcs. circumstances they cannot 90 other"lSe
than to look with confidence To you ana those WHO
,yt,h Won have patriotcaliy and sincerely ch"m-
,ion.d the cause of tarin reform within democratic
limos ani guided BY Democratic principles. IhlS
go. ia ,-,s,lv augmented by the action under
,.,,,- l.,A.rship or the House Of Representatives
upon the bill now pending
THE PENDING BILL UNSATlsFACToRf.
ry.,v true Democrat ard every sincere iarn re-
,-o- p,ov,s that this hill In its present form ana
o II Will be submitted :he conference fails tar
shor, or the consummation for when We nave long
i,hor.9 for which hav" suffered deisat without
dizcouragement which 10 It's anticipation gave uS
rallvng cr I'm our day of triumph. and which In us
-,,,se n, accomplishment IL 50 interviewer with
memorable pledges anl Democratic success that
our abandonment Of the cause Of the principles
upon which IT rests means party perhdy ana party
dlshouOr.
,,e toni, will be submitted 10 the conference
which embodies Democrats principle so directly
,h., :, r,,no, he COMPROMISED We have In our
uniforms and In every way possible declared IN
favor OF the free importation or raw matcria's.
We have again anl again promised thht TINS sho"'h
h. accorded 20 our people and our mhnniac'"re'S
az soon as the Democratic party was Invested win
the poucr TO determine the tarin policy OF the
country The party has that power w" are
os certain to-day as we have ever been OF the great
benefit that would accrue to tho country from the
inauguration Of this policy, and nothing mas oc-
CURED 20 release from our obligation 10 secure
this advantage to our people. 1t must De auHl'''d
that no tarn measure accord with Democratic
PRINCIPLES and promises or bear genuine Demo
c-otlc badge that does not provide Tor free ra"
material. In the circumstances II may well "N'I''
our wonder that Democrats are WILING 10 "'P'''
from this. the most Democratic OF all tarlr prlh-
ciples and that the inconsistent absurdity OF such
a proposed departure should be emphasized by the
s,pcston that the wool the farmer BE- put on the
FREE. list and the protection OF tarlH TAXATION p'
placed around the iron ore and coal OF corporations
and capitalists. How can We face the people ai'er
lndulglng in such outrageous determinations ana
violations OF principles?
II is quite apparent that this question OF free
raw material does not admit OF adjustment on any
middle ground since their subsection TO any rate
Of tariff taxation. great small Is alike vioiatlVe
OF Democratic principle and Democratic Sood i"''"'
SUGAR h DELICATE SUBJECT
hope that YOU will not consider IT intrusive II
I say something In relation 10 another SUBJECT
which hardly fail to be troublesome 10 the
conference | refer TO the adjustment OF tarin
taxation on sugar. Under Our party platform, ana
In accordance with declared party purposes.
sugar IL "A legitimate and logical article of revenue
taxation. Unfortunately. however. Incidents nave
accompanied certain stages OF the legislation
which Will be submitted 10 the conference that
have aroused in connection with this subject Il
natural Democrat tic anmOsity to the methods ana
manif,ulations OF trusts and combinations con-
fess TO sharing in this feeling: and yet IT seems
70 me we ought, II possible. TO sufficiently free
ourselves fiom prejudice to enable us cooily 10
weigh the considerations which. In terminating
tariff legislation. ought TO guide our treatment OF
sugar as taxable article While no tenderness
should be entertained for trusts. and while am
decidedly opposed TO granting them, uhder the
guise OF tariff taxation. any opportunity TO further
their peculiar methods, | suggest that we ought
not to be driven away from the Democratic prln-
ciple and policy which lead 10 the taxation OF
sugar by the fear. quite likely exaggerated, that
I'm carrying out this principle and policy we may
Indirectly and inordlnately encourage comblna-
tion OF sugar refining interests ! know that III
present conditions this Is a delicate subject, and
| Appreciate the depth and strength OF the feeling
which It's treatment has aroused. do not be-
Ieye we should do evil that good may, come but
II seems to me that should not forget that
our aim Is the completion OF Tariff bill. and that
In taxing sugar for proper purposes and within
rea sonable bounds whatever else may be said OF
our action we are IN danger Of running counter
to Democratic principle. With all there Is al
stake there must be In the treatment OF this ar
t,cIe some ground upon which We all willing