The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-21
Congress Must Do Its Duty.

tactical error when he intimated. in his
speech before the Republican House cau-
Gus which nominated him for Speaker,
that Congress would not meddle with
the tariff at this time.
Great as is the admiration OF Repubii-
cans all over the country for his many
splendid qualities-his sturdy Republi'
canism, his magnificent leadership. his
great ability as fearless leader-yet
they will not assent to an abandonment
of the tariff issue during the present
Congress.
1t is amazing that any Republican in
the present Congress can entertain the
proposition for moment. The reven-
ues of the government are not sufficient
for its expenses. Within less than two
wears we have borrowed over 10000, 600
Oh bonds. but less than $SO,OOO,OOO OF
the gold thus obtained remains in the
Treasury. The greenbacks paid in when
gold was taken out have been used for
current expenses, thus covering the de-
felt in the revenues. That another bond
issue is imminent, is acknowledged at
Washington. And so it will 60 on inde'
finitelv. until remedied.
The first thing to do is to so amend
the Wilson German law as to produce
abundant revenue. This will put stop
to the steadily growing deficiency. and
in all probability atop the drain ON tho
gold reserve.
Why attempt to evade the very duty
This Congress was elected to perform?
Look at the facts:
The Democratic party was put IN pow
er at the Presidential and Congressional
elections of 1892.
By the fall of 1S95-within single
year--the voters of the country realized
the mistake they made The heavy Re-
publican majority everywhere that fall
voiced their protest against the Demo
cratic tariff-smashing and prosperity
wrecking programme.
The Congressional elections OF 1891
conveyed distinct and emphatic man.
date that the Democratic policy is to be
reversed, and the nation return to pro-
lection ami consequent prosperity.
And this mandate was reiterated and
doubly emphasized by the elections this
wear. Never did party receive SO tre
mendous a rebuke as has the Democrac!
at the last three years elections.
And never was there clearer or NOR
direct instruction to a party to at one
proceed with the work committed to 1t
representatives in Congress than tina
conveyed to the Republican party to pro
ceed at once with legislation along pro
tectiye lines. in accord with the settles
Republican policy.
And now Republican leaders at Wash
ington are halting timidIy, and propos
ing to postpone this duty for two year
until the next Congress-!
No wonder wave of disguest. follow
- ed by storm of protest, is sweepin
over the country.
The only plea for this projected della
is that 1.-THE President will veto any pre-
tective tariff bill that Congress ma
pass"
This is not sufficient excuse. 1t
the imperative duty of the Republics
majority to obey the will Of the peop
who elected it. and pass proper me
sure. Oh Republican protective line
and let MIR. Cleveland disObev the peop
or not. as he may choose.
1t is idiotic for any Republican
Congress to propose to neglect the pa
tvs plain duty. Every intelligent h
- publican voter should at once write
his Representative, asking him to u
his utmost endeavors to see that me
sure embodying protection and ami
revenue is passed at this sessiOn.-TO
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