The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-12
THE TARIFF AND SILVER.

THE TARIFF AND SILVER.
A Leading Western Republican States th
Position of the Republican Party.
Congressman ID. B. Henderson, of Iowa
one of the most prominent and influential O
western republicans, in an interview, thus
states the republican position on the tariff
and silver: when the time comes tt
grapple with the tariff question, If the re-
publican party is in control of this govern
ment, | entertaincno doubt but that the
policy of protection will be adhered to on
wise and conservative lines. The east will
desire the continuance of that policy nc
more strongly than will the west. There is
a no more mistaken idea than that there is
growth of free trade sentiment in the west.
1t is not true" said Gen. Henderson, with
emphasis "Al the bad effects of the free
trade legislation of the last congress has
been felt in the west quite as much as in the
east. The fact is that legislation has been
an educator and the school has been broad
one. embracing the whole country.
''The great body of the republican party"
said Gen. Henderson, 'belieyes in the use
of both metals, gold and silver, and I'M
doubtedly the republicans will struggle to
secure legislation with that end in view,
meyer losing sight of the more important
aim of keeping all kinds of money at party.
How far they may be able to accomplish
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this time can truthfully say. have no
doubt but that there are many in the repub-
lican party who would be gladto drive this
country to silver basis. l am not going to
powerful, direct influence at work in this
country, stimulated by great land import
ant mining interest, actively spreading ideas
that would lead this country to silver
basis.
'This" said Gen. Henderson sis our great
danger and may become one of the greatest
problems for the republican party or any
party to solve. While the bimetallists in the
republican party are unreserved in their
expressions and fearless in their advocacy of
their ideas, yet the direct interest of the
silver miners is keeping up constant
agitation which is being felt throughout the
country, although it is stronger in the east
than In the west. If the silver power sue
ceeds nearly 5000, 900, 600 of gold will be
driven from circulation and financial dis
aster .unequaled in this country will follow.
1t may require this education to convert the
single silver standard advocate to real BIZ
metallism just as trying free trade has made
this strong protection country"
State Republican: The Eaton congress
sional apportionment bill was reported out
without recommendation this afternoon. It
places Ingham in with Livingston, Clinton,
Shiawassee, Gratiot and Genesee counties.
The Peoples telephone company has
asked for franchise in Lansing. The
company will furnish telephones for BUSH
ness places at 1874 per annum and residences
at $50. Already 300 subscribers have been
obtained and Is is expected at least 70 more
will be.
Lapeer Clarion: Miss Nellie Cramer, of |
Owosso, teaches the Millville school this |
season. She began on Monday. The lady |
Is niece of Mrs. e. g. Eldridge.
The citizens Of Grand Haven are planning |
to make Highland Park an attractive sum-
mer resort this year. The. d & M. Ry. will |
lend Its aid in every possible way in running |
extra trains, etc.
Saginaw News: Mr. and Mrs. Leo Brewer |
were pleasantly surprised at their home.
1893 Atwater street. Thursday evening by |
about eighty of their friends. Cards and |
dancing We're the amusement features of the |
evening. Refreshments were served during |
the evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Brewer leave |
for their new home In Owosso, Tuesday.
The directors of the Y. M. @. A. were
entertained most pleasantly at tea at the
home of @. ID. Stewart Tuesday evening,
after which association work for the COM
Ing year was discussed and plans made. G.
w. Mcclellan was voted $40 for extra
services in caring for the rooms, and his
diligence at all times.