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buy our farm products, and consequently larger and better markets for the American farmer But more important than al, the passage of this bill marks the turning point in history of tariff legislation. For third of century each tariff enactment has been more burdensome to the people than that which preceded it. The Mckinley law was the culminatiop. "Whom tLe gods would destroy they first make mad. ' The present law is long step in the right direction. This great reform will know no backward steps. fully indorse the words of President Cleveland when he says of this law: ''It will certainly tighten many tariff burdens that now rest heavily upon the people. I share with him the belief that 1t will prove ssthe barrier against the return of mad protection.'' From the hill of vantage we now occupy our eyes can look out upon the pathway that leads to com mercial emancipation.
 Before closing 1 will detain you for mo- ment longer by a brief reference to the pending contest in Illinois. Four years ago the democratic state convention named Hon. John M. Palmer for the United States senate. The wisdom of that nomination was subsequently, emphasized by his trium- phant election by the legislature. l need hardly say to you that in the recent strug- gle for tariff reform in the great body of which he is a member Senator Palmer was amongst the faithful in making good the promises and pledges of his party. The rec n state convention has actsd wisely in aming his colleague. The Hon. Franklin MacVeagh, g gentleman of well known ability and of the highest personal char state in the senate. Thoroughly familiar with the history and the wants of the great state of which he has for lifetime been 10 honored citizen, an earnest advocate of the economic reforms to which the democracy stands pledged, Mir. MacVeash will prove valuable member of the great legislative assembly for which he is candidate. His election will not only aid in garnering up the fruits of the victory already achieved, but will add both voice and vote In favor of land has referred, and to which the demo- cratic party stands pledged.
 The fidelity with which Professor Raab has discharged the Important duties of his in favor of his re-election. Thoroughly equipped, he stands in the front ranks of the great educators of the country. He has more than once led his party to vlc- tory, and 1t can hardly be doubted that he will do so again. His colleague upon the state ticket, my friend and neighbor, MT. Claggett, Is worthy representative of the young democracy of Illinois. No mistake was made in naming him for state tteas- urer. gentleman of ability and intsg- rity, the finances of your state will find in him a faithful guardian.
 Under the last apportionment this good county of Logan has been placed in tue dis trict so long aud so ably represented by the Hon. William M. Springer. You will honor yourselves by aiding, in no stinted measure, in returning him to congress. have no hesitation in saying that of the many able statesmen who hold seats in the house of representatives there is none abler or more uutiring in the discharge of every duty to constituents and to country than the distinguished representative of the cap itai district of Illinois. A pioneer in the cause of tariff reform, he has from the be- ginning been one of it's foremost advocates and most fearless defenders. The second highest position in the house of represents atives has, without a dissenting voice from his political associates, been accorded him. How we'll it's delicate and important duties were discharged is matter of history. l repeat that, in the triumphant re- election of MT. Springer, you honor him and you honor vourselvas