Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-07-26

July 2, and was private communities
tion, to the publication Of which the
President only gave his consent re-
Gently:
ExEcuTIvx MANSION. WAsHINGroH. July
To the Hon. william L. Wilson:
MY DEAR Sir = The certainty that .
conference will be ordered betv e,n the
two houses Of Congress for the pur-
pose Of adjusting dins snces on the sub
ject Of tarir legislation makes 1t also GER
tain that you will be again called upon to do
hard service In the cause OF tariff reform. My
public life has been 30 closely related to the
subject. have 90 longed for its accomplish
ment. and have 80 often r 'mised its realixa-
tion to my fellow countrymen as result OF
their trust and confidence In the Democratic
party, hope no excuse II necessary for my
earnest appeal to You that In this crisis you
stronuously insist upon party honesty md
good faith. and . sturdy adherence to Demo-
cratic principles. I believe these are abso-
lutey nccessary conditions to the continuation
OF Democratic existence.
cannot rid myself of the feeling that this
conference will present the beet II not the
only hope OF true Democracy. Indications
point to its action as the reliance OF those who
desire the genuine fruition Of Democratic Of
fort, the fulfillment Of Democratic pledges
and the redemption of Democratic promises
details comprised In the ixed and well-defined
lines of principle will not be the sole task of
the conference, but rs IL seems TO me It's men,
beers viii also nave IN rincps 'ne
are to be saved or abandoned
There Is no excuse for installing or misap-
rsnH sna ins Of ths DEM They
downcast under the assertion that their party
fails In ability to manage the government. and
they are apprehenstve that their Efforts to
bring about tariff reform may fail. but they
are much mole downcast and apprehenstve In
their fear that Democratic principles may be
cannot do otherwise than to look. with conf
dence to you and those who with you have
patriotically and sincerely championed the
cause of tariff reform within Democratic lines
and guided by Democratic principles. This
confidence is vastly augmented by the action,
under your iesdershi S,, Of the Morse OF Repre-
Every true Democrat and every sincere tar
III reformer knows that this BILL In IT'S pres
eo1 sn fails far short Of the
tion for which we have long labored, for which
we have suffer, defeat without discourage
ing cry in our day Of triumph. and which In
its promise of accomplishment Is so inter
woven with Democratic pledges and Demo
cause or the principles upon which 1t rests
meaps party perfdy and party dishonor.
One topic will be submitted to the confer
ence which embodies Democratic principle 40
directly that 10 cannot be compromise. We
have in our platforms ana in every way possible
declared IN iayor OF tn, free Importation OF raw
materials. We have sgatn and ugatu promised
that this should BIS accorded to our people and
our manufacturers as soon as he Democr ttfc
party was invested with the power TO de th
party has now that power. We are as certain
to-day as we have ever been OF the great bene-
Inauguration o: this policy. and nothing has
occurred to reiease us from our obligation TO
secure this ADVANTAGE to our people. 1t
must be admitted that no tariff mea ure
can accord with Democratic principles
and promises to bear q genuine Democratic
badge that does not provide for free raw ma.
excite our wonder that Democrats are willing
to depart from this the most Democratic OF
all tariff principles. and that the inconsistent
be emphasized by the suggestion that the wool
of the farmer be put on the free list ana the
protection Of tariff taxation be plat ed around
the iron ore and coal Of corporations and capit-
alists. How can we face the people after In
dulging in such outrageous determinations
and violations Of primo per 1t Is quite sppair-
ent that this question VI free raw materials
does not admit of adjustment ON any middle
ground, since their subsection to any rate or
tariff taxation great or small Is alike vioiative
of Democratic principle and Democratic good
faith.
hope that you will not consider it intru-
sive IL l say something in relation to another
some to the conference. refer to the adjust
ment Of tariff taxation on sugar Under our
party platform and in accordance with our
and logical article of revenue taxation. IN
fortunately, however. incidents have ac-
compsnied certain stages OF the legislation
that have aroused In connection with this
subject q natural Democratic animosity
TO the methods and mantpulstions OF
sharing in this feeling; and yet 1t seems to
me we ousht. IL possible, to sufficiently free
weigh the considerations which in formulate
ing tariff Legislation ought to guioe our treat
ment of sugar as a taxable article. While no
and while am decidedly opposed to granting
them, under the Ruise OF tariff taxation, any
opportunity to further their peculiar meth
away from the Democratic principle and poll
cy which led to the taxation of sugar by the
fear. quite likely exaggerated, that in carry
ing out this principle and policy we
may indirectly and Unfortunately encour-
age q combination OF the sugar refining
interests, know that In present conditions
this Is delicate subject and appreciate the
depth and strength OF the feeling which its
treatment has aroused. do not believe we
should do evil that good good may come; put IT,, II
our aim is the completion OF the tariff. ard In
taxing sugar for proper purposes and within
of our action, we are in no danger Of running
counter to Democratic principles. With all
there is at stake there must be In the treat
we are all willing to stand, where federation
and Cancellation may be allowed to solve the
problem without demanding the entire surren-
de- OF fixed and conscientious con victions.
ought not to prolong this letter. IL what
have written Is unwelc0me. beg you to be-
lieve in NY good intentions. In the ccnclu-
sions of the conference touching the numer-
GUS items which will be considered, the people
are not afraid that their interests will be
neglected. They know that the general re-
suit, SO far as they are concerned. will be TO
place home necessaries and comforts more
easily within their reach, and to insure better
and surer compens alton 70 those who toll.
We all know that tariff law covering all the
varied interests and conditions OF . country
the result OF honorable adjustment and COM
promise. / expect very few of us can say,
when our measure Is perfected. that all Its
features are entirely as we would prefer. You
know how much deprecated the incorpora-
tiun in the proposed bill of the income-tax
feature. In matters OF this kind, however,
which do not violate . fixed and recognized
Democratic doctrine, we are willing to defer
to the judgment OF q majority of our Demo-
cratic brethren. I think there is q general
agreement that this Is psrty duty.
This Is more palpably apparent when we
realize that the business OF our country ttmtd-
ly stands and watches Tor the result of our
efforts to perfect tarin leRfslation: that .
quick and certain return Of prosperity waits
upon wise adjustment. and that g confding
perity and we'll bein9 The Democracy of the
land plead most earnestly for the speedy
completion Of the tarih legislation which
their representatives have undertaken. but
they demand not less earnestly that no stress
OF necessity shall tempt those they trust to