The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-09-01
CLEVELAND'S VIEWS
Expressed in a Letter to Repre-
sentative Catchings.
WANTS FREE RAW MATERIALS
Carlisle Makes . Decision ON Goods In
Collectors Accordingly.

Carlisle Makes OeclSl00 ON 0OOOs IN
Bonded Warehouses aud instructs
Collectors Accordingly.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-1he presi-
dent today sent the following letter to
Representative Catchings of Missis-
sippi, who consented 10 its publica-
ton on account of Its prblic character
and Importance:
c., August 27.-Honorable T. Z. Cstch,nss.
My Dear Sir: Since the conversation had
with you and Mr.. Clark of Alabama few
days ago in regard to my action upon The
tariff bill now before me. have given 1t n
full and most profound consideration. The
result 10, that l am more resolved than ever
Of the determination 10 allow the bi to
become law without my signature, When
the formulation Of legislation which |
hoped would e:nbody the democratic ideas
"t tariff reform was lately entered upon NY
congress. nothing was further from my an
ticipation then measure which
could not promptly ana enthusiastic
ally indOrse. 1t is, therefore,
with the feeling OF utmost disappoint-
ment that / submit to denial Of that priv
iiege. do not claim to be better than the
masses OF my purity. nor do wish to avoid
any responsibility which, on account Ut the
passage Of this law, ought to bear as
member of the democratic organic alton;
neither will permit myse 10 BIZ separated
from my party 10 such an extent as might
be implied by veto Of tariff legislation.
which, though Disappointing. is still
charHeable ~ democratic effort. But there
are provisions in this bill which are in line
with honest tariff reform. and it conta MS
inconsistencies and crudities which ought
not 10 appear in tariff law or laws vi any
kind. Besides. there were. as you ami
we'll know, incidents accompanying the
passage OF the bill through congress which
made every sincere retormer unhappy.
while influences surrounded It in It's later
stages and interfered with its final con-
struction which ought not to be recognized
or tolerated in the democratic party reform
councils.
A Vast Improvement.
"And yet, not withs, anding all its vices.
and all The bad treai ment it received at the
hands of pretended friends, it presents a
vast Improvement to existing conditions.
1t will certainly tighten many tariff bur
dens that now rest heavily upon the peo-
ple. 1t is not only bar against me return
of prote ction, but II furnishes vantage
ground IRON which must be waged further
aggressive operations against protected
monopoly ana governmental favorltism. l
take my place with the rank and NE Of the
democratic party who believe in tari1 re-
form and VINO know what it. is. who refuse
to accept the schedules embodiei IN this
bill as the close Of tue tariff war; VINO are
not blinded to the fact that the livery OF
democratic party reform has been stolen
and worn III the service of republican pro-
lection, and who have marked the
places where the deadly blight of treason
mas blasted the councils OF the brave In
binations-a communion of pelf-whose
Vaccinations have prevented US from
reaching the success We deserve. should
not bs forgotten Or forgiven. " g should
recover from our astonishment at their ex-
hibition OF power, and if then the question
is forced upon US whether they shall SUD-
m t to Tree leg .slation by the people repre-
sentatlves, or shall clctate laws which tue
people must obey, We will accept and settle
mat issue as the one involving the integrity
and safety OF American interests.
Hope for Better Things.
IL love the principles OF true democracy;
they are founded on patriotism and upon
,ustice and fairness toward all interests.
am proud of my party organization be-
cause it is conservativeIy sturdy and per-
sistent in the enforcement Of its principles.
Therefore do not despair of the efforts
made by the house of representatives to
supplement the bill already passed by fur
Their legislation and to have engraited upon
It such notifications As will more nearly
meet democratic hopes and inspirations. l
can not be mistaken as to the necessity OF
free raw materials us the foundation Ut q
logical and sensible tariff reform. The OK
tent to which this is recognized
n the legislation as already secured
il ono of its encouraging and redeem.nx
features; but it Is vexatiOus to recall that
while free coal and iron ore have been de-
MED, a letter ofthe sec ,etary of the treasury
disc oses the fact that they might have ceen
made free by the annual surrender OF only
about 500, OOU of unnecessary revenue.
am sure there Is . common habit Of unuer-
estimating the importance OF free raw ma
t~rials in tariff legislation and OF Regarding
them as only related to concessions to be
made to our manufacturers. Inc truth Is
their influence Is fur reaching; 1t disre-
rnrded q complete and beneicient scheme
O: tariff reform can not be successfully
inaugurated.
Must Have Free Raw Materials.
|
raw materials We unshacke American en-
,erprise and ingenuity and throw open thu
doors of foreign markets TO the reception o
our wares. and give an opportunity for thu
continuous aud remunerative employ men'
ot American labor. With materials cheap
ned by the freedom frt m tariff charges
the cost Of their product must he CORE
sponiingiy cheApened. Thereap"n justic'
and fairness to the consumer will demant
that manu- aclurers will be Obliged to sub
init 10 such REIMBURSEMENT and modification
of the tariff upon their finished goods ~
| would secure to the people the benefit o
! the reduced cost to the manufacturers ant
| shield the consumer against the exactioh
| OF inordinats profits.
ut will thus be seen that free raw mater
ials and just and fearless regulation an
| reduction ut the tariff to meet the changes
| plans would give 10 every home in the lan'
Il the blessing of increased cOinturt an
| ch .aper living. The millions of our coun
lrymen who have fought bravsly and vel
for tariff reform should DO exhorted 10 Ieel
up tie struggle. boldly changing 10 opel
warfare and constantly guarding agains
lireacheYy and half heartedness In thei
camp. Tariff reform will not 10 settle
unless honestly and fairly settled in tn
interest and benefit OF patier and Ion
suffering people. Yours very truly.
X 'GRovKR CLEyELAND."
WANT THE BILLS COMPAKED.
House Leaders Ask Tha. TheIr M-s.u,
BE Justiiied Bsfsrs the People.