The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-31

Congress which made every sincere reformez
unhapp while influences surrounded 10 In I'D
sssgsss and Ss With ~ ss nsi
tolerated In Democratic tarif reform councils.
And yet. Notwithstanding all its vicissitudea
hands n Of pretended friends. IL presents vast
improvement to existing conditions. IL will
certainly tighten many tarin burdens that now
i
but 1t furnishes vantage ground from which
must be waged further aggressive operations
against protected monopoly and governmental
take my place with the rank and file of the
Democi .ic PARTY who believe In tarin re-
sccept the results embodied In this bill as the
close OF the war; who are not blinded to the
fact that the livery OF Democratic tarin re-
form has been stolen and worn in the service
of Republican protection. and who have
marked the places where the deadly blight OF
treason has blasted the councils of the brave
The trusts and combinat ,ons- the commun-
ism OF pelf whose Vaccinations have pre-
vented us from reaching the success we de-
serve, should not be forgotten or forgiven: We
shall recover from our astonishment at their
exhibition OF power. and IL then the question
is forced upon us whether they shall submit
to the free legislative will or the peoples rep
resentatives or shall dictate the laws which
the people must obey. we Will acceIt and
settle that issue as one involving the integ-
rity and safety of American institutions.
love the principles OF true Democracy be-
cause they are founded in patriotism and up
on justice and fairness TOW ard all interests.
am proud of my party organization because
it Is conservatively sturdy and persistent in
the enforcement OF Its principles. Therefore
! do not despair OF the efforts made by the
House of Represent ltives 10 supplement the
bill already passed by further legislation and
to have engrafted upon IL such notifications
as will more nearly meet Democratic hopes
i cant be mistaken as to the necessity OF
free raw materials IA the foundation OF logical
which this is recognized in the legislation al
ready secured Is one OF It's encouraging and
redeeming features. but IL is vexatious TO re-
call that while free coal and iron ore have been
denied, a letter of the Secretary of the Treas
ury discloses the fact that both might have
been made flee by the annual surrender or
only about 5000 Of unnecessary revenue.
am sure that there is q common habit Of
Understanding the Importance of free raw
materials in tariff legislation. and of regard
ing them as only related to concessions to be
made to our manufacturers. The truth Is. their
influence Is so far reaching that. IL disregard
ed. complete aud beneficent scheme OF tariff
reform cannot be successfully inaugurated
When we give to our manufacturers free raw
materials We unshackle American enterprise
and in zenuity. aud these will open the doors
of foreign markets to the reception of our
wares and give opportunity for the cont inu-
Gus and remunerative employment or Amerf-
can labor.
With materials cheapened by their freedom
from tariff charges the cost OF their product
must be orrespondtnely cheapened. There
upon Justice and fairness to the consumer
would demand that the manufacturers be OBJ
liged to submit TO such a readjustment and
modification OF the tariff upon their finished
goods as would secure to the people the bene-
mt OF the reduced cost OF their manufacture
and shield the consu ner against the exactions
of inordinate profits.
1t will thus be seen that free raw materials
and just and fearless regulation and reduc-
tion of the tariff 10 meet the changed condi-
tiOns would carry TO every humble home in
the land the blessings OF Increased comfort
and cheaper living.
The millions of our countrymen who have
fought bravely and we'll for tariff reform
should be exhorted to continue the struggle,
boldly challenging to open warfare and con-
stantly guarding against treachery and half
heartedness in their camp.
Tariff reform will not be settled until 1t Is
honestly and fairly SCI ted in the interest and
to the benefit of patient and long suffering
people. Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.