The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-08-31
Cievelrnd On The Tariff Bill.

sissippi as follows;
Since the conversation had with you
and Mr. C'ark. of Alabama. d few days ago,
in regard to my action upcn ;hc tariff bill.
now before me, lave given the subject
full and NEST serious consideration. The
resul. is, am more settled than ever In
the determination to allow the bill TO become
law without my signature.
When.lhe formulation of legislation, Which
it was hoped would embody democratic
ideas of tariff reform, was lately entered !
upon by congress, nothing was further from
my anticipation than result which could
not promptly and enthusiastically endorse.
It is, therefore. with a feeling of the |
utmost disappointment that I submit 10
denial of this privilege. do not claim to !
be better than the masses Of my party, nor
do wish to avoid any responsibility which |
on account of the passage Of this law,
ought to bear, as a member of the demo-
cratic organization, neither will permit
myself to be separated from my party to
such an extent as might be implied by my
veto of tariff legislation, which, though dis
appointing, is still chargeab!e to democrat
! ic effort.
But there are provisions in this bill which
are In line with honest tariff reform. and il
ctn'ains inconsistencies and eIudities which
oueh, not to appear 10 ,ar.f law Cr laws o
any kind. Besides. there were, as you we'll
know. incidents accompanying the passage
Of the bill which made every sincere re-
former happy, while influences surrounded
it In its later stages and in,erfered with Its
final construction which ought not 10 be
Recognized or located ia democratic tariff re-
form c; uncils. And yet, notwithstanding
all Its vices, and all the bad treainentit
received at The hands of pretended friends,
1t preseLts vas, improvement on existing
conditions. l, will Certainly tighten many
tariff burdens tha, now rest heavily upon the
people. II is rot only a barrier against
the return Of mad protection butt furnishes
vantage ground from ~hc'h mus, be
, waged further aggressive operations again
protected monopoly and governmental ia
voritism.
I,akemy place with the rank and hie oi
the democratic party who beiievr in iaIiii
!, reform, and who know what il is; who re-
fuse to accept the rtsaii eIabodicd in iai.
bill As the close Of the war; who are no
blinded to The fact that the livery Of III,
democt attic tariff reform has bern stolen anS
worn in the interest of republican protection
and xho have marked the place where In
: deadly b,igA. Of treason mas blasted th
eouucil of the brave la their our o. nigh,
:, The truss AMI icomb;nations-sh. cUmmnn
Ism OF pelf-whose Vaccinations have pre-
ven,ej US from reaching The success ~e dc
;, serve, should not be forgo;ten or forgiven
We shall recover from hour ss,=nishmrn, a
: their exhibition. of poser, and /, then ,h
. question is Eoroed upon US whether the
:. shall submit 10 the free legislative will c
The peoples representative. OF shall d:cta.
: The laws which In. people must obey. W
y will ar-eP' ami seule tLa- !ssae as one il
yo,yin. Tie ia,egr.ty asd safety Of Amer
eln institutions
- love the principles of true democrae
Z. because they are founded on palriciisl
m and upon justice and fairness toward a
interests. am proud Of my party orgar
h ization because it is eonservatiyely s,urd
ys and persistent in the enforcement of j
Ia principles. Therefore. | 90 not despa
"a # the etfolts made by the house of reprc
sentatives 10 supplement The bill alread
passed by further legislation, and u hsy
engrafted upon it such notifications !
will more nearly NEE, democratic hop
and inspiration. cannot be mistaken
1e to the necessity of free raw materials as Il
IN foundation of logical ami sensible tariff n
~ form. The extent to which this is recoe
niz=d in the legislation alresdy secured
a one Of its encouraging and redeemin
lie features; but il is yexaiious 10 RECALL Ia:
ba while free coal and iron ore have been ds
:. MED, a letter from TIE secretary Of n
treasury disel0ses the fact that both migl
ID have been made free by the annual SUI
&C render OF only abou, $4,000 Of annece,
;e sary revenue.
am sure there is common habit
be understanding the importance Of frs
81 raw materials In tariff legislation, and
5. regarding them as only related to conoes
sions to be made TO our manufac- urer
jy The truth is their influence is so far-rtacl
es ing that, If dIsregardee. a complete ar
I'D beneficial scheme of tariff reform calnt
TO be successfully inaugurated. When v
give to our manufacturers free raw mate
rials, We unshackle American en,erpri
- and ingenuity, and these will open Ii
"A doors Of foreign markets to The reception
:, our wares, and give opportunity for Il
continuous and remunerative employmel
OF American labor. With materials cheaI
ened by their freedom from tariff charge
Inc cost Of their product must be correl
q, pondingly cheapened. Thercupon. insti,
-, and fairness to the consumer would d.
- mand that the manufacturers be obliged :
9. submit % such readjustment and modIf
~ ca'ion of the tariff upon their inishe
- goods us would secure TO the people Il
u benefit OF the reduced cost OF their manu-
, facture. and shield the consumer again
- the exac ions Of inordinate profits.
~ Il will thus be seen that free raw ma
~ terials and "a just and fearless regulatiq
- and reduction OF the tariff to meet Il
changed conditions will carry to ever
:, humble home In The land the blessings {
70 increased comfor; and cheaper living. tt
a millions Of oLr country men who hat
=. fought bravelY and well for tariff reforl
:. should be exhorted to continue the strug
;. gle, yearly challenging to open warfare an
: constantly guarding against ireachery an
:, half-heartedness in their camp. Tariff re
: form will not be settled until it is honesil
/. and fair settled In the ir tcrest and to th
4. benei: of the patient and long-suEerin
~ people.
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