The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-30
TIE TlMES-RIChMOND VA SUNDAY DECEMBER 80 1894

1t is true that some engaged IN the pro
tected" industries would be affected, their
wages probably lessened tbut even then
they would be more than compensated
by the reduction on clothing and otner
articles. but the vast multitude, the
toiing masses. would be greatly bene-
fitted. We breg OF our freedom. our
liberty CO, and ye we have not the
right the privilege. to buy even pan
of shoes or rag OF clothing 10 hlde
our nakedness from an Englishman, or
any other foreigner. Notwithstanding ne
may be our best customer for our ex-
ports. even If we could get the article
at one hundred per cent. less than we
pay for homemade goods Is this lib
erty? Is this freedom? God save the
maik! Where IL the spirit. the divine
afllatus that moved oar people TO abolish
the odious tea-tax by dumping the car
goes into Boston harbor? Has the sense
Of freedom and liberty left these shores?
Has the prOmetheus Of protection stolen
the fire OF our resentment ana bound
our limbs with the chains forged by the
mighty combines and trusts?
The liberties OF the peoi.e Of this coun-
try. unless the trusts are done away
with are in greater danger than Wnen
Patrick Henry raised his voice that
sounded the key note or resistance
against the encroachments of the mother
country! Every man in this country has
the inherent right, and he should have
the legal right, 20 spend what he mas
earned where ana Win WNOIl he pltd5tSs q
The government has 70 right to rob HIM
OF this right. this privilege. The whoie
scheme Of protection was conceived IN
iniquty. enacted in infamy perpetuated
in dishonesty. and has eulminated
in rObbing the people. but even
tually. when the people get at the true
inwardness. the zeal facts In the case,
they will repudiate the party that adj
vocates any such unjust system for fhey
cannot be fooled forever.
Il 81 ('onCrQCg hear tho voice OF the
business men Of the nation When ala
they ever listen or heed the voice OF
petitions Of business mem Did they not
sit and talk ard talk. and talk. folding
Nero-like. whilst the country was precipii,,
tated into a panic from which il VIII
take years TO recover? At LIS last SEES
sion did they not ignore the petition OF
tho Chamt ars Of Commerce OF the cities
of this country Did they not turn
deaf ear TO the suggestions Of deputatons
OF business men that requested the carry
repeal of the Sherman bill DID they
not disregard the wishes OF the people IN
the sugar tax bill and other matters
Congress will. 4 course. If me business
men Of the nation are foolish enough
10 ask H. create tariff commission
because II will provide an asylum Omen
up n soft place for a set OF their polt
cal friends and henchmeu, but no good
will accrue 20 the business men OF the
nation" Let not the business men or
the nation" lay the flattering JUNCTION 10
their souls that Congress cares three
straws for them as "a class-only so tar
as II will sutscrye their own selfish aims
and ends will they listen 10 them-rathcr
let the business men raise their voice IN
protesting against the continuance or
any tar'f laws. except for revenue only,
and only this 10 the extent absolutely
necessary to carry on the government
with frugality. honesty and economy.
We trust that Senator Pptigrew's pro
posed tariff commission bilI' VIII he rele-
gated 10 the wilde II South Dakota. from
whence II eminated or that II may be
laid under the table 10 sleep the SLEEP
of eternal death Respectfully submitted
J. s. MOORE & son.