The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-28
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during his speech on the tariff disa-
greement:
"ExECuTIyR MANSION, washington. July 2,
tsoi PersonaD. William L. Wilson-My Dear
/ Sir; The certainty that q conference win be
/ ordered between the two houses OF congress
for the purpose OF adjusting differences
/ on the subject OF tarin legislation
makes II also certain that you will
| be again called on TO do hard service In the
/ cause OF tariff reform. My public life has
been so closely related 70 the subject.
have so longed for its accomplishment.
and l have 80 often promised its real
izhtion 70 my fellow countrymen q
result OF their trust and confidence In
the democratic party, that hope no ex-
cuse Is necessary for my earnest appeal 70 you
that In this crisis you strenously Insist upon
party honesty and good faith and a sturdy adj
herence 20 democratic principles / believe
\ these are absolutely necessary conditions 20
the continuation OF democratic existence
! There Is no mistaldng MISUNDERSTANDING
the feeling and the temper OF the rank and file
OF the democracy. They are downcast under
the assertion that their party fails In ability TO
manage the government and they are appre-
hensiye that efforts TO bring about tariff reform
may fall but they are much more downcast
and apprehensiye In their fear that democratic
| principles may DO surrendered In these
circumstances they cannot do otherwise than
/ 20 look with confidence 20 you and those who
with you have periodically and sincerely
ohampioned the cause OF tarin reform within
democratic lines and guided by democratic
principles.
This confidence Is vastly augmented by tho
action under your leadership OF the house Of
representatives npon the bill now pending. Ev-
cry true democrat aud every sincere tariff re-
former knows that this bill in its present
form and as IL will be submitted 10
the conference, falls far short OF tho
contamination for which we have long
To- Aaua q
fered defeat without discouragement which.
In It's anticipation. gave us q rallying cry in
our day OF triumph, and which, In its promise
OF accomplishment, IL 80 interviewer with
democratic pledges and democratic success
that our abandonment OF the cause or tho
principles upon which IL rests means party
perhdy and party dlshonor.
"Onc topic Will be submitted 10 the confer
ence which embodies democratic principles so
directly that II cannot be compromised. We
have In our platforms and In every way possi-
BILE declared in favor OF the free importation
again promised that this should be accord
ed TO our people and our manufacturers
rs soon az the democratic party was invested
with power TO determine the tariff policy Of the
country. The party now has that power We
are as certain to-day as we have ever been OF
the great beneht that would occur 20 the coun-
try from the inauguration OF this policy. and
nothing has occurred TO release US from Our
obligation TO secure this advantage TO our
III must DO admitted that no tariff meas
ure can accord with democratic principles
cratic badge that does not Sroyide for
free raw material. In these circum-
stances Il may well excite our wonder that
the most democratic OF all tariff principles.
and that the inconsistent atNurdity OF
such proposed departure should be en-
phasized by the suggestion that the wool
OF the farmer be put tho free list,
and the protection OF tariff taxation
30 placed around tho iron ore and
coal OF corporations and capitalists. How
can we face people after INDUCING In such out
rageous determinations and violations Of
principle. IL Is apparent that this question OF
free raw material does not admit OF adjust
ment on any middle ground since their sub
lection TO any rate OF tarin taxation, great or
small is alike a violation OF democratic princi-
pies and democratic good faith.
Il hope you will not consider II intrusive II
say something In relation 70 another sub
ject which can hardly fail TO be trouble
some To the conference. / refer 10 tho
adjustment OF tho tarfn taxation on sugar.
cordanco with our declared party pur-
poses sugar is a legitimate and logical article
OF revenue taxation. Unfortunately, however,
incidents have accompanied certain stages OF
the legislation which will be submitted TO the
conference that have aroused In connection
with this subject natural democratic anil
mostly 70 the methods and manipu iations OF
trusts and combinations / confess TO shar-
should be for trusts snd WSs
am decidedly opposed 20 granting them
under the .guise Of tariff taxation any oppor-
suggest that we ought not 10 be driven away
from the democratic principle and policy
which lead TO the taxation Of sugar by the fear,
quite likely exaggerated, tnat In carrying out
this principle and policy we may Indirectly and
Unfortunately encourage accumulation OF sugar
refining interests.
II know that in present conditions this Is q
delicate subject and appreciate tho depth and
strength OF tho feeling which It's treatment
has aroused. / do not believe should 10
evil that good may come. but II seems 10 mo
that we should not forget that our aim II
the completion OF tariff bill and that In tax
Ing sugar for proper purposes and within rea-
eonable bounds, whatever else may be said or
our action, we are In no danger OF running
all there Is az stake there must be In
the treatment OF this article some
s grow. upon when We nans,, WILING rsy
be allowed 10 solve the problem without de-
manding the entire surrender OF liked and con-
"In the conclusions OF the conference touch
ing the numerous other items which will DO
considered the people are not afraid that their
the general result SO far as these are con-
cerned. will be 10 place homo nccessarins and
comforts easily within their reach and 70 In
sure better and surer compensation 20 those
we all know that a tarin law. covering
all tho varied interests and conditions
% country as vast rs ours, must u
pccessity be largely tho result OF honorable
adjustment and compromise l expect very
few 81 can say when our measure |
Is perfected that all It's features are entirely
as we would prefer. You know how much l |
deprecated the incorporation Ia tho proposed |
bin OF the income tax feature. In matters OF
this kind, however, which do not violate |
n xed and recognized democratic doctrine, /
We are willing 20 defer 70 tho iudg- /
ment Of a majority Of our democratic |
brethren. / think there IL gener- |
al agreement that that IN party |
duty This Is more palpably apparent when |
we realize that the business Of our country |
timidly stands and watches for the result OF |
our efforts 70 perfect tariff legislation. that q |
quick and certain return OF prosperity waits |
upon a wise adjustment and that connding |
people still trust In our hands their prosperity
and we'll being
''The democracy Of the land pleads most
earnestly for the speedy completion 0f the /
tariff legislation which their Representatives |
have undertaken. but they demand not less |
earnestly that no stress OF necessity shall |
tempt those they trust 90 tho abandonment OF |
democratic principle. Yours very truly.
"GROvER CLEVELAND"
FALSE TO HIS TRUST.