The Irish standard., 1894-09-01
NEW IA RIFF LA w.
The Bin Went Into Effect With
out the Presidents Signature.
4 Letter to Congressman Catchings Exc
plains His Attitude-The Measure Does
Not Fairly Represent Tariff
Reform Principles.
Is NOW A LAW.

0emocratlc tar1n OIL passed Dy the
Fifty third congress became law
without the signature of President
Cleveland. The constitutional period
of ten days allowed the president to
consider the bill expired with the
midnight hour and, according to the
terms of the constitution, the presi-
dent having failed to return the bill
to congress with or without his ap-
prevail, it became law.
message to congress regarding the
tariff bill, he has given his opinion Of
the same in letter sent to Represen-
tatlve Catchings (Miss.), who consented
to its publication in view Of its public
character ami importance:
The President's Letter.
''ExECUT1vE MANSION, WASHINGTON. Aug
6.-Hon. T. G. Catohings-My Dear Sir: Since
the conversation I had with you and Mr. Clark.
o. Alabama, few days ago In regard 70 my
totion upon the tariff bill now before me
have given the subject further and most Sc
f1ous consideration. The result 10, am more
settled than ever In the determination to al
low tho bill to become . law without my sigma
~ara
When tho formulation OF legislation which
Il was hoped would embody democratic ideas
OF tariff reform was lately entered upon by
this congress nothing was further from my an
tlcipatlon than result which I could not
promptly and enthusiastically tndorse. 1t is
therefore with feeling of tho utmost d1sap-
pointment that submit to denial OF this
privilege
Hints at Trust Influences.
II do not claim 10 be better than the Masses
OF my party nor do wish to avoid any respon-
Sibility which on account Of the passage OF
this law / ought to bear as member of the
democratic organizations; neither will 1
permit myself to be separated from my
party to suoh an extent as might be
Implied by my veto of taril 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 1t contains inconsistencies
and crudities which ought not to appear In
tariff laws or laws of any kind.
Besides. there were, as you and well know,
Incidents accompanying the passage Of the
bill through congress which made every sim
cere reformer unhappy. while influences sur
rounded it In its latter stages and interfered
with its final construction which ought not to
DO recognized or tolerated In democratic tariff
reform councils:
Better Than the Mckinley Law.
"And yet, Notwithstanding oil its vicissi-
tudes and all the bad treatment 1t has received
at the hands Of its pretended friends 1t pre-
sents q vast improvement to existing condt-
tions. It will certainly tighten many tarff
burdens that now rest heavily upon the peo-
ple It is not only barrier against the return
OF mad protection but it furnishes q vantage
ground from which must be waged further az
0ressive operations against protected monop-
oily and governmental favoritism.
II take my place with the rank and dle OF
the democratic party who believe in tariff re-
form and who know what it IL, who refuse to
accept the results embodied In the bill at the
CLOSE Of the war. who are not blinded to the
fact that the livery OF democratic tariff reform
has been stolen and worn in the service OF re-
publican protection, and who have marked the
places where the deadly blight OF treason has
blasted the councils Of the brave in their hour
Of might.
1.-THE Communism Of Pelf."
1.-THE trusts and combinations-the COM
munism Of pelf, whose Vaccinations have pre-
vonted us from reaching the success We de-
serve, should not be forgotten or forgiven. We
shall recover from our astontshment at their
exhibition OF power, and II then the question
IL forced upon US whether they shall submit to
tho free legislative will of the peoples repre-
sentattves, shall dictate the laws which the
people must obey, we will accept and settle
that issue as one involving the Integrity and
safety Of American institutions.
II love the principles Of true democracy be-
cause they are founded in patiotism and upon
Justice and fairness toward all interests. am
proud OF my party organization because IL
Il conservatively sturdy and persistent 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 further legislation and to have en-
grated upon 1t suoh notifications as will more
nearly meet democratic hopes and aspirations.
Wants Froo Coal and Iron Ore.
Il can't be mistaken as to the necessity Of
free raw materials as the foundation Of logical
and sensible tarin reform. The extent to which
this is recognized in the legislation already Sc
CURED Is one Of its encouraging and redeeming
features but 1t is vexatious to recall that while
free coal and iron ore have been denied let
ter OF the secretary OF the treasury dtscloses
the fact that both might have been made free
by the annual surrender Of only e700O 900 of I'M
necessary revenue.
II am sure that there Is . common habit OF
Understanding the Importance of free raw
materials In tariff legislation. and Of regard
ing them as only related to concessions to bo
made to our manufacturers. The truth L.,
their influence Is % fsr-reAching that II dtsre-
ssrded complete and beneacent scheme Of
tariff reform cannot be successfully inaugu-
rated.
When we give 10 our manufacturers FREQ raw
materials We Hnshaokle American enterprise
end Ingenuity, and these will open tho doors Of
foreign markets to the reception Of our wares
and give opportunity Tor tho continuous and
with materials oheapened by their freedom
from tariff charges, the cost Of their product
must be oorrespondingly oheapened. There
upon justice and fairness to the consumer
would demand that tho manufacturers DO
obliged TO submit 10 such readjustment and
modiacetion Of the tariff upon their finished
goods - would secure to the people tho bensdt
IL the reduced cost OF their manufactures and
shield the consumer against the exactions Of
lnordinate profts.
Tariff Question Not Settled.
1T win thus be seen that free raw materials
and just and fearless regulation and reduo-
Ston Of tho tartn to meet the changed oondt-
lions would carry to every humble home
n tho land the blessings Of increased COM
fort and cheaper living. The millions
pf our oountrymen who hsve fought
beavely and we'll for tarin reform
should b exhorted to continue tho struggle,
boldly challenging to open warfare and CON-
btantly guarding against treachsry and half
heartsdness IN their Damp. Tariff reform win
not DO settled until 1t 10 honestly ana fairly
SETTLED IN the interest ana to tho benent Of .
patient and ong-sunertng people. Yours veTy
trnly, "GRovER CLxvnr4AHD
II gs$ A Long Struggle.
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