New-York tribune., 1896-08-28
MR. SEWALL'S REPUBLICAN PkiNOit LIZ
HIS ASSOCIATIONS SUPPORT OF THE Dls'RlM-
MATING DUTIES POLICY.

MATING DUTIES POLICY
comment was made on all sides yesterday upon
the letter OF the American Merchant Marine As'o
ciation whose head is Arthur Sewail the De"'o
cratic candidate for Vice ePresident. Appearing ~
Republican campaign speakers for ala IN reS'ori"s
American shipping interests to the leadihg Posio
they formerly held This object advocated Dy '"e
renublican PARTY was pointed out in the 'ttcr ~
rho right move to retain the millions OF dollars no"
paid to foreign shipowners. The letter, anthor-
wed bv the association Of which MT S'"aN Is
rs,l.rt urged that every effort be made 70 secure
the success Of the Republican plan to tax imports
which are shipped in foreign bottoms higher than
imnorts coming in American ships. The operation
# this policy in the early days Of American com
m.rce IT WAS urged led 10 tn" shipping OF nearly
an imports in American vessels
Mr. sewall is largely Interested IN shppins ou'
The fact that he recognizes the Republican pary
s th.. factcr to bring about the bes' results re-
eardng il although he is Democratic candidate
caused talk in all quarters. the invarable remark
being that Mr. SewaH himself should practise what
mo- breaches
y R scott Of the Executive Committee AT the
Republican National Headquarters. was among the
many who commented Mr.. Sewalls inconsistent
,ttitudc H. said The article in The Tribune
this morning is certainly encouraging 10 Repuhl-
cans who find in it evidence that the Democratic
candidate for Vice President is in accord with them
on part Of their platform. Now that he mas
adOpted = part or IT, SnoulH HoFN t""N ''''''
November 2 would adopt the rest or the fepup-
lican platform and vote with US.
MIR Sewdll will find in Major Mckinley stanch
supporter Of the principle Of restoring our nag 10
the high seas This incident Is especially appro.
priate i'm view OF what Major Mckinney mas Jus.
said on The subject his letter OF acceptance that
fbe declaration Of the Republican platform In IA
vor OF the upbuilding Of our merchant marine mas
tis hearty approval. The policy OF discriminating
duties in favor II shipping which prevailed IN
tho early years Of history, Major Mckinney
says should again he promptly adopted by 1o con,
qr,ss and vigorously supported until our prestige
an tho seas is re~;ored We should no longer con-
tribute directly or indirectly to the maintenance or
the colossal marine Of foreign countries, but pro-
vide an efficient and complete marine OF our own
Now that the American Navy is assuming posi-
tion commensurate with our importance as a Ma
tion a policy which Major Mckinley says he Is
glad 10 observe the Republican platform strongly
indorses we must supplement 1t with a merchant
marine that will give to the advantages In both
our coastvise and foreign trade which we should
naturally and properly enjoy. II should be at once
"A matter Of public policy and of National pride 10
repossess this immense and prosperous trade. This
is the declaration of Major Mckinley. and Mr..
Sewall Will find in 1t the principle which he can
help to carry 10 victory by voting for the man who
represents IL "