The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-09-01
Expressed in a Letter to Repre-
sentative Catchings.
WANTS FREE RAW MATERIALS
Carlisle Makes "A Decision on Goods In
Bonded Warehouses and Instructs
Collectors Accordingly.

dent today sent the following letJer 10
Representative Catchings of Missis-
sippi, who consented 10 its publica-
ton on account of its ppblic character
and importance:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, -.
g., August 27-Honorable 4. q. Catch lngs.
My Dear Sir: Since the conversation had
with you and Mr.. Clark OF Alabama a few
days ago IN regard TO my action upon The
thriH bill now before me-, / have given it Il
full and most profound consideration. The
result rs, that am more resolved than ever
of the determination TO allow the hi to
become II law without my signature. When
the formulation OF legislation which
hoped would embody the democratic ideas
OF tariff reform was lately entered upon by
congress, nothing was further from my an
ticipauon than a measure which l
could not promptly and enthusiastic
ally indOrse. 1t is therefore
with the feeling OF utmost disappOint-
ment That submit to "A denial of that PRIV
ilege. do not claim to DC better than the
masses OF my party, nor DO l wish 10 avoid
any responsibility which. on account of the
passage of this law, | ought to bear as
member OF the democratic organization;
neither VIII permit myself o be separated
from my party TO such an extent as might
be Implied by veto OF tariff lslatlOn
which, though disappointing, is still
ch.rseable 90 democratic effort But there
are provisions in this bill when are in line
with honest tariff REFORM and it conta ms
Inconsistencies and crudities which ought
not 10 appear in tariff law 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 sincere retOrmer unhappy.
viii e influences surrounded II in Its later
stages and interlered with its final con
struCtlon which ought not TO be recognized
or tolerated in the democratic party reform
councils.
A Vast I'm 2rovement.
"And yet. notwiths anding all its vices,
and al The bad trea ment 1t received at the
hands of pretended friends it presents
vast Improvement to existing con iitions
IL Will certainly tighten many tariff bur
dens hat now rest heav ly upon the peo-
pie. 1t IS not only a bar against the return
of lrUtt ction, but It furnishes vantage
ground from which must be waged further
aggressive operations against protected
monopoly ana governmental favOritism. i
take my place with the rank and i.e OF the
democratic party VINO Leleve IN tariff re-
form and who know wLatIt is who refuse
TO a, cept the schedules embodied IN this
bill as the close of tue tariff war; VINO are
not blinded to The fact that the livery OF
democratic party reform has been stolen
and worn ~ the service of repub lean pro.
lection. and who have marked the
places where the deadly blight OF treason
mas blasted the councils of the brave in
their hour of might. The trusts and COM
btnAtlOns-a communion OF pelf-whose
Vaccinations have prevented us from
reaching the success We deserve, should
not he forgotten or forgiven. " e should
recover from our astonishment at their ex-
hibiuon OF power, and If then the question
IS forced upon us whether they shall sub
NIT to Iree legislation Oy the peoples repre-
seni uves, or shall dictate laws which the
peOp q must obey, We Will accept and settle
that issue as the one involving the integrity
and safety OF American interests,
Hope for Better Things.
81 love the principles OF true democracy;
they are founded on patriotism and upon
jus zee oLd fairness toward all interests. |
am proud of my party orSanz alton De-
cause lt Is COnservatYely sturdy and per-
slstent in the enforcement of its principles.
Therefore | do not despair OF the efforts
maze by the house OF representatives to
supplement the bill already passed by fur
Their legislation and to have engraited upon
il sucu qualifications ds will more nearly
meet democratic hopes and inspirations. |
can not be mistaken as to the necessity OF
free raw materials as the foundation OF "a
logical and sensible tariff reform. The eX-
tent TO which TINS Is recognized
n the legls alton as already secured
is Que of its encouraging and reteemng
features; but 1t IS YrXauOus 10 recall that
while free coal and iron ore have been de-
uied, q letter the sec etary of the treasury
disc oses the fact that they might have been
maze FREQ by the annual surrender OF only
about $500, UOO Of unnecessary revenue. |
am sure there IS a common habit OF under
estimating tine Importance of free raw ma
teriats IN Tariff legislation and of regarding
them as only related to concessions to be
maze TO our manufacturers. The truth IS,
their influence is far reaching; If disre-
garded complete and benetictent scheme
OF tauiI reform can not Ue successfully
InuU suratCd.
Must fave Free Raw Materials.
'.Nhen We give to our manufacturers free
raw materials We unshack.e American en-
terpIise and ingenuity aud throw open the
doors Z. foreign markets to the reception OF
our wares, and give an opportunity for the
continuous and remunerative employment
Of American labor. VAN materials cheap
tned by The freedom from tariff charges
the cost ut their product must be CORE
spontingy cheapened IhereIpon justice
aud fairness TO the consumer Will demand
that manufacturers will be obliged to sub
NIT to such read justment and modification
of the tariff upon their finished goods ms
would secure to the people the benefit OF
the reduced cost to the manufacturers and
shield the consumer against the eXactions
OfinordInate profits.
''It will thus be seen that free raw mater
ials and just and fearless regulation and
reduction OF the tariff TO meet the changed
plans would give to every home in the land
the blessing of increased comfort ami
cheaper living The millions Of our coun-
trymen who have fought braYely and well
for tariff reform should be exhorted TO keep
up the struggle, boldly changing to open
warfare and constantly guarding against
l..nnhnrr and haIf haarfadnnss In thn.r