The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-08-31

Measure the Democrats Wauted.
The Senate tariff bill became a law
last Monday by constitutional limita-
ton and without the Presidents sip-
nature. He writes a most admirable
letter to Representative Catchings de-
ming his position which viii meet
with most hearty response by tariff
reform democrats all over the country
Inc following is the full text of the
letter:
Executive Mansion.
washington, ID. c., August AZ, 1904.
Hon. 4. c. catchings
My Dear Sir Since the conversation had
with you and Mr.. Clarke, OF Alabama, a few DAYS
ago IN regard to my action the tariff bill, now
before me, have given the subject further and
more serious consideration. The result is / am
more settled than ever in the determination to
allow the bill to become law without my sigma
ture.
When the formation of legislation which II
was hoped would embody democratic ideas of
tariff reform was lately entered upon by the
congress, nothing was further from my anticipa-
ton than a result which 1 could not promptly
aud enthusiastically endorse 1t is. therefore
with the feeling of the utmost disappointment
that submit to a denial OF this privilege
do not claim to be better than the masses Of
my party, nor do wish, on account of the pas
sage Of this law, ought to bear as a member of
the democratic organization. Neither will per
init myself 10 be separated from my party to
such an extent as might be implied by my veto
OF tariff legislation which, though disappointing,
Is still chargeable TO democratic effort But there
are provisions in this bill which are not in line
with honest tariff reform, and ii contains incon-
sistencies and crudities which ought not to APP
pear IN tanh laws Of any kind. Besides, there
were, as you and well know, incidents accom-
panying the passage OF the bill through the con-
gress which made every sincere tariff reforIner
unhappy while influences surrounded il in its
later stages and interfered with its final construc-
ton which ought not to be recognized or toler
ated in democratic tariff reform councils And
yet Notwithstanding all its vicissitudes and all
the bad treatment il received at the hands Of pre-
tended friends il presents vast improvement
10 existing conditions II will certainly largely
tighten many a tariff burden that now rests
heavily upon the people. 1t is not only barrier
against the return of mad protection, but il fur
nishes vantage ground IRON winch must be
waged further aggressive operations against pro-
tected monopoly aud governmental favoritisn
take my place with the rank and file of the
democratic party who believe in tariff reform and
who know what it is who refuse to accept 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 sto-
len aud worn in the service of republican protec-
ton, aud who have marked the places where the
deadly light Of treason has blasted the counsels
Of the brave in their hour Of might.
The trusts and combinations communion
Of peif-whose Vaccinations have prevented us
from reaching the success we deserved, should
not be forgotten or forgiven. We shall recover
from our establishment at their exhibition of
power, and If then the question is forced upon us
whether they shall submit to the free legislative
will Of the peoples representatives. or shall die
tate the laws which the people must obey, we
will accept and settle that issue as one involving
the integrity and safety of Am erican institutions
love the principles Of true democracy because
they are founded ON patriotism and upon justice
aud fairness toward all interests am proud Of
my party organization because it is conservative
" sturdy aud persistent in the enforcement of
its principles Therefore, / do not despair of the
efforts Of the house of representatives to supple
ment the bill already passed by further iegisla-
ton, aud TO have engrafted upon such modifca-
tions as will more nearly MEET democratic hopes
and aspirations
cannot be mistaken as to the necessity Of free
raw material as the foundation of logical and
sensible tariff reform. The extent to which this
Is recognized in the legislation already secured
Is one Of us encouraging and redeeming features
but Il is vexatious TO recall that while free coal
aud iron ore have been denied us, recent letter
of the secretary OF the treasury discloses the fact
that both might have been made free by the an
nual surrender OF only about 100000 of unneces-
sary revenue.
am sure that there is a common habit OF un-
discriminating the importance of free raw mate
rails IN tariff legislation and of regarding them
a. only related TO concessions to be made to our
manufacturers The truth is, their influence is
20 far reaching that if disregarded a complete
aud bene6cent scheme Of tariff reform cannot be
successfully inaugurated. When we give to our
manufactur ers tree raw materials unshackle
American enterprises and ingenuity and these
win open the doors Of foreign markets to the re
ception OF our 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 must
be correspondingy cheapened Thereupon JUS
lice aud fairness TO the consumer would DEMAND
that the manufacturers be obliged to submit to
such a readjustment and modification OF tarih
upon their finished goods. as would secure the
people the benefit of the reduced cost OF their
manufacture, aud shield the consumer against
the exaction of inordinate profits. 1t will thus
be seen that free raw materials and a just ana
fearless regulation and reduction Of the tar1f 20
meet the changed conditions would carry 70
every humble home in the land the blessings OF
increased comfort aud cheaper living. The NH
lions Of our countrymen who have fought brave
~ and well ior tariff reform should be exhorted
40 continue the struggle, boldly challenging to
omen warfare and constantly guarding against
treachery and haifheartedness in their camp.
Tariff reform will not be settled until 1t IS non
esty aud fairly settled in the interest ana 70 inc
benefit Of a patient aud lougsuiiering people.
Yours, very truly
GROVER CLEVELAND.