New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-10
AREBUSINESS MEN FOR M'KINLEYf
THE EMPHATIC ANSWER GIVEN BY THE
TIDAL WAVES OF 80 AND 'S4-THE
IRRESISTIBLE DEMAND FOR

PROTECTION.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The above Caption is a question given out to
the people OF this country by THE Chicago Tr.b-
une" Of the 18th inst. followed by leading ed-
torlal article that breathes more OF the Democratic
doctrine OF tariff for revenue only than the Repub
| lican doctrine of adequate protecon-as proclaimed
| by Governor Mckinley few days ago in Chicago
| and that is likely to injure the Republican cause
deeply. But first permit me. as one OF the people
to answer that question through the columns OF
your enlightened journal | am enabled to obtain
correct information as to this question because my
business connections bring me in contact with many
merchants and manufacturers In all the cities OF
this country east OF Colorado two or three times
year. | unknown to many OF the iapor
| organizations Of the country, whose cause nave
labored TO advance in proper and legal ways; also
enjoy the confidence and friendship Of many OF the
| honorable Republican leaders in most OF the States
OF the Union. Having recently met and discussed
this very question with many of the leaders OF this
party in the States OF Georgia, Tennessee. MISSOURI,
Kansas and Nebraska. well as a number OF
business IN these States. claim the right TO
know not to surmise. whom they desire TO lead the
hosts in the coming political contest. Not only
manufacturers and business men, but the American
| work.ngmen well. all say. with singular ana
| conspicuous unanlmity, I'VE are for Mckinley for
ne than any other now named for the Presi-
| dency represents the true American policy at home
and abroad. He is the universal choice OF the Re-
| publican voters have met for all know him to be
d true. loyal American. 1t is safe to say That ne
| can draw from the Democratic ranks-now
/ riven asunder by their acts. "nich nave
brought upon this country the deporable condition
| now existing In every line of business and In every
section OF the countryrore by 50 per cent than any
| other Republican candidate nov before the people.
| The meaning OF the political tidal wave tna swept
the Democratic party from power IN 1893. and again
| in 1894, was demand for a return to Mckinley
| SIN The business men, the manufacturers. the
| farmers, and last. but not least, the worklnSmeh.
| know now what "Wllsonsm' means to them 20 Il
| the workingman attributes his present distress.
| They demand a return 10 the prosperous days that
| followed the Mckinley act. and. moreover they
turn to the Republican party and Mct n'ey ior re-
| lief This In fact. is the voice Of the people, ana
no dark horse or favorite will be permitted to
| stand in the way. No P;att. no Quay no Clarkson.
nor all comb ned. who obtain and maintain politicai
mower by corrup. methods. manifested through
| out the Southern States and in New-fork CITY,
| through fraudulent enrolments, prevail in the
next Republican Convention vas; majority OF
| the Republican party Throughout; the Union dehahu
the nomination Of William Mex nley
The Chicago Tribune" says: 1T is evident that
| business men are convinced 1t would be unwse to
| nominate Governor Mckinley" II THE Tribune
will only name such business man it IS safe 10
say he will be found 10 be rock-riobed dyed-ih-
the.wool Free Trad. Democrat. That has invaria-
bIv bcen nv experience The Tribune says: 'Our
merchants IRE not looking forward 10 a possible re-
| ylval OF the tar;T agitation and paralysis OF
business while Il is going on All the mercndn's
have talked with. and. in fact. the whole business
world are looking forward TO the time Wneh 'he
Republican party will he in fun control OF the Gov
eminent: so that they Will have power to readjIst
ou- economic system strictly protection Ines.
! and few believe that business acuVy OF prosperity
Gan The tribune" poin, to any period IN our his
tory showing paralysis OF business VIII C to
was prosp.ct oi grfaIya tSere any business
psra.yss" when the Mck.nley act was o''I IL
snite Of the civil War wnen the Morrill, Tarin act
was being framed-the sole means OF savhs .me
country bv stimulating bus ness Industries ana
ena ing our rojrcts7 Vas therc any business
When the Protective Tariff act OF 1872
~nSn ofoNs Pp5n protective Tarr acts OF 1921
country. were under consideration was there Any
as p RqTsy7s hcs FORA lo " charged IN
Paramen, had caused manuiactnr ng hI 1900
2 Sass sde p GG"5aI s and sa there
9 @n the other rand The Tr6nne Pc PSn, to
any period OF our history nhsn the r ta "a nS Ha
insscouate 20 protect our industries particularly
the American rate OF wages wnen pet fSIoy9
business paralysis ID not imnru 49, Tnou,r
In this last i began on the day i was a Sh9mh
that the Democr4tic paiy On @;,vernment
pledged 20 reduce the aG to s,,caed of
i.efs
the arm ~ 1872? II brought upon ms country
such a dcp.orable condition - 10 cause h sun AZ d
err hing H. to exclairn tina; there was mo price FOR
property: sales except those OF tne s"eii ',u
cent the creditor or hoarder Of money no EN-,
poyment for ndusry no dem,nd 10 'e sonI If the
hammer except that OF the auc;ioneer khocK'ns NJ
down property Distress was the universal H Gry Uf
rncords a ike condition that followed the Tarn acf
Of 1893 which hS c Frss TAa' and 'TG a upon a the
TarG ac; have upon US resem9 bin ns bt IN us
the Pa "a e snG Rrrs for this f'S ooany VIC
.,TboP CHICAGO Tribune says: business men 20
Segye ns TT' NJ q b Of That depens
upon which way 1t s ripped up or h uSTn men
,htp and avs rhey are convinced that the tide
OF returning prosperity which set IN iast year w"uu
tr%s; as to the soundness o, The CIRCULATING
medium There has never been any ds,fus
70 the sou.eness OF our ncy, They know there
could be no danger OF Grover .on of ,he pses
ent Congress there has been no fear OF cnansr
narcs b:e yet 5n Sgs p@fssp nai nc" Scy
We'll there Is but one cause for TINS cohui'on' Anu
one one peIt,on n our arfr to poin, inadequate to
protcc, industries against cheaper and
You give employment which is the NE OF ra S you
retain your wealth at home you increase tm msre
snd More cause the balance OF rade 70 be in our
favor and consequently an nwari now 81 me Na
tlonal credit ,- .. -o,,,,. nc rsvar
The workngmen Of America now reaiize as iie N
before the injury 20 them thit aTses rom VIZ ,,n
portat.on OF competitive commodities. me proidue-
lion Of which gives them liv'nE and enables mem
IN sunnort those near and dear 20 them lhey
,.o 10 now the vast increased demand Tor employ
ment that would ensue II they We're pethil,,eu 10
,rod,ce The 500 900 10 :oDe0OoO worth or com
retitve productions this country has been annualy
imnort,ns They have been feeding the foreigner
long enough: they want to reed themselves a h,,ie
, ,unSe tbon they have been able to do during the
'''t NJ ~ ~, 800" toh II 1896 ". 5. MANNING.
THE ISSUE AND THE CANDIDATE.
PROSPERITY AND "MKINLEYIsM" BOUND CLOSE