The Caucasian., 1896-11-19
THE BUSINESS REVIVAL.
1t IL = Natural Condition Aftsr Every
Presidential Election.

Cleveland Plaindealer.
There is no doubt that the pros
pect for busine SIS has greatly improv-
ed since the election; it was to be
expected whichever way the election
turned. Never in the history of this
country has there been g.
Presidential election which did
not disturb business. Public
questions in which differing fl
nancial policies are at stake always
affect the minds Of men and busi-
ness men will stand still IN
til such election is our. In
deed, before the issues are i~ade up
business men halt, go slow and
throw out safeguards so SIS to be
sure whichever party may win. This
always makes a stagnation in man
ufactures, in trade and natural bus
mess. When the question is on tax
alton wherein the tariff becomes an
issue, shat has always affected bus
mess. The importers are in favor,
as a general thing, of low tariffs or
no tariffs. Manufacturers, as a
| general thing, are in favor of high
tariffs, and trusts are always in IA
vor of high tariff. 1t helps them to
keep the prices of their products up
to the tariff limit.
| 1t is very natural in the campaign
just ended, where the money ques
ton was the vital issue, that busi-
ness should be dull and slnost at g.
standstill. Each party claimed that
! If it was successful business would
be better, pric. would be enhanced, +,
and that more men would be employ
ed. OF course each party gave diff
ferent reasons. The Republicans
claimed that if they were successful
the gold and the greenbacks that
had been boarded would be brought
out and put into circulation. The
Democrats claimed that if they were
successful more silver would be is
sued, and that money as we'll as the
gold and greenbacks that were in
hiding, would all go into circula-
tion, and consequently that higher
prices would be maintained. To a
certain extent both contestants were
right. Although gold and green
backs are coming into circulation,
the banks are paying out gold just
as they pay out other money. so one
claim certainly of the Republicans
is now proved true. Their own con
fidence is restored. That mills will
be started up, that there will be q
much greater volume of business
done in the next twelve months thar
has been done in the last twelvs
months no doubt. Everybody has
decided to 60 to work, to do bust
ness, and to make money if it b'
possible.
Of course, it yet remains TO b.
seen how long a large and increas
, ing volume of business can be car
, ried on without an increase in tn
,, volume of money We firmly be
lieve that the ultimate. result will
be a greater demand for currency,
greater demand for honest money
, and when this pressure become
very great that the party in pows
will conclude to meet the demand
of the people. Just how this will b
done no one at present can foresee
That it will be necessity impose
o upon the incoming administratio
there is no earthly doubt. 1t will b
= found that there is not gold enoug
to go round. 1t will be found tina
, the people are right in thei
demands for the free coinage of 81
yer in order to maintain prices an
to have money sufficient to carry o
the business of the country and
: meet the wants of an increasing poI
ulation.