The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-09-18
Advaatases Of Reciprocity.


Another declaration Of the, Republican
Platform that has my most cordial, support
s. that which favors reciprocity. The SPLEEN
did results OF the reciprocity Arrangements
that were made under authority Of the
tariff law Of 1880 are striking and sug,
gestive. The brief period they were In
force. In most cases only three years, was
not long enough 70 thoroughly test theif
great value. but sufncient was shown by
the trial 70 conclusiyely demonstrate the
importance and the wisdom OF their adop-
ton. In 1882, the export trade OF the Unit
ed States attained the highest point In our
history. Tho aggregate Of our exports that
year reached the immense sum OF $780,
"a. 1As, sum greater BY 800. ooo. 900 than
owing 70 the threat Of unfrieudly tariff leg
islation, the total dropped 20 Ssi5. Cos .i9l.
Our exports of domestic merchandise de-
creased $1ss. 900, 900. but reciprocity still
secured us large trade In Central and
South America. and larger trade with
the West indies than We bad ever before
enjoyed. The tncrease OF trade with the
countries with which We had reciprocity
agreements was $s,5eo,515 over our trade
In 1889 and l6.4t0.721 over our trade In
1881 The only countries with which the
United States traded that showed Increased
exports In 1888 were practically those with
which We had reciprocity arrangements,
The reciprocity treaty between thi. coun.
Try and Spain. touching the markets Of
Cuba and Puerto Rico, was announced
Sept 1. 1891. The growth OF our trade
with Cuba was phenomenal. In 1891. We
sold that country but 11t.tll barrels Of
hour: In 1854 $50. 175: in 1874. GIG, 40s. and
In 1884. es1.1fs. Here was growth OF
nearly 500 per cent, while our exportations
30, 1885. the year following the repeal OF
the reciprocity treaty. fell 10 57s.S5s bar
reis, q loss Of nearly half cur trade with
that country. The value Of our total ex-
ports Of merchandise from the United
States 70 Cuba In 1Sg1-the year prior 10
the negotiaticn OF the reciprocity treaty
XXI y is ~ 70 ss
after the annulment OF the reciprocity
agreement. II fell 10 only 81. 81. esl. Many
similar Examples might be given Of our
Increased trade under reciprocity with
other countries. but enough has been
shown OF the eficacy Of the legisiation Of
1890 TO Justify the speedy restoration Of
IA reciprocity provisions. In my Judgment
congress shcuid Immediately restore the
reciprocity section OF the old law with
such amendments. II any. as time and ex-
perlenee sanction a. wise and proper. The
underlying principle Of this Legislation
must. however. be strictly observed. II
r. 10 ancrd new markets for our surplus
without loss TO The American iaborer OF q
single days work that he might otherwise
procure
Foreisn inmisration.
.'The declaration Of the platform touch.
Ing foreign simmIgration e one Of peculiar
irportancc At this time. when our own
laboring people are In such great distress.
am In hearty sympathy With the present
egisiAtionifestraining foreign immigration
and favor such extenaion Of the laws A.
viii secure the United States from invasion
BY the dchseed. and criminal classes Of the
old world While We adhere 70 the public
policy Under which our country has re-
celyed great bodies o. honest. industriohs
citizens. who have added 10 the wealth.
prosress ana power Of the country. and
While We welcome 70 our shores the wen
disrosed ana industfious immIefant Who
contribatcs b. biz energy aud infeliiEenes