The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-27
THE TRIBUNE BONA FDE CIRCULATION AMONG SCRANTON BUSINESS MEN THAN ANY OTHER MORNING

tariff schedules have been adjusted so that
while affording ample safeguards for
American labor they reduce the price to
the people Of necessities Of life and encour-
age the promotion of industry by cheapen-
ing the cost Of many raw materials used
In manufactures.
AGREE WITH PRESIDENT CLEVELAND.
The beneficial effects of the adoptions Of
these salutary measures OF public policy
are already plainly apparent. Each day
gives evidence Of returning prosperity.
We concur with President Cleveland that
the new tariff law does not embody the
full measure of tariff reform, but with
him also we endorse its provisions for
cheaper and free raw materials, and lower
taxes, as substantial recognition Of
Democratic principles and while favoring.
therefore such wise notifications and
re-adjustment Of particular schedules by
the enactment Of separate bills, as future
conditions and the fulfllment Of Demo
cratic pledges may require, we deprecate
pending fair trial Of the law by actual
operation, and further general tariff re-
vision, which under present conditions
would be likely to retard improvement in
business, and thereby prolong the evils
brought upon the country by Republican
| folly.
We reafflrm the declaration of princi
pies contained in the Democratic National
platform Of 1892, and we reiterate the ex-
pressionsS of recent state Democratic plat
forms in favor Of honest money, economy
| in public expenses, just and liberal pro-
visions for all disabled union soldiers,
their widows and dependents, and strict
adherence to the true principles Of civil
service reform.
We commend the efforts made by sena.
tors and representative in congress from
this state TO avert the imposition of the
present income tax we record our regret
| that the reform Of the tariff to which all
Democrats were committee was embar-
rassed by engrafting on its provisions di-
rect tax to which many Democrats were
strenuously opposed.
We recognize III the trusts and combi-
nations which are designed to enable CAPT.
tai to secure moro than its just share of
| the joint product Of capital and labor a
natural consequence OF the prohibtive
taxes, which prevent the free competition
which is the life of honest trade, but be-
lieve their worst evils can be abated by
law, and demand the rigid enforcement of
the laws made to prevent and control
| them.
We heartily endorse the honest purpose
and high ideals which have characterized
the administration of President Cleveland,
and we renew to him the pledge OF our
earnest support and in all his efforts to
secure the enactment Of Democratic meas
ures and the carrying out of Democratic
policies.
DESIRE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
local state issues were cover ed at
length and then the platform goes on
to say:
We denounce as contrary to the spirit OF
our institutions any display OF religious
intolerance in political discussions. We
deplore any attempt to prescribe candi-
datesfor Office on the gronnd of religious
belief by secret organizations or other
wise. The Democratic party, which has
always stood for political and religious
freedom, does not hesitate to condemn all
efforts to create distinction among citi
zens because Of differences in faith as un-
worthy of an enlightened age and abhor
ent to the interest Of American free men.
We unreservedly indorse the popular.
honest aud intelligent administration of
Governor Flower and we record our ex
preston Of regret at his refusal to accept a
denomination. His close attention to pub
lie affairs has set high standard for fu.
ture governors and he will retire to private
life at the conclusion of his term with the
we'll earned praise of the people and Of his
| Darty