New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-05
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avoiding, lot the lnoSt part, every VI
taxation except in time Of war.
TARIFF LEGISLATION NEEDED
The country is clearly opposed to any needless
additions to the subjects Of internal taxation.
and is committed by its latest popular utterance
to the system Of tariff taxation. There can be
10 misunderstanding either about the principle
dpon which this tariff taxation shall be levied
Nothing has ever been made palmer at gen.
eral election than that the controlling principle
In the raising Of revenue from duties on i'm
ports Is Jealous care for American interests and
American labor. The people have declared that
such legislation should be had as will give ample
protection and encouragement to the industries
and the development Of our country. 1t Is. there
fore. earnestly hoped and expected that Con-
gress will at the earliest practicable moment en-
act revenue legislation that shall be fair reason
able. conservative and just and which, While
supplying sufficient revenue for public purposes,
will still be sgnally beneficial and helpful to
every section and every enterprise Of the people.
To this policy we are all. OF whatever party.
firmly bound bt the voice Of the people-a power
vastly more potential than the expression Of any
political platform The paramount duty Of Con-
cr.ss is TO stop deficiencies by the restoration Of
that protective legislation which has always
been the frmest prop Of the Treasury The pas
sage Of such law or laws would strengthen the
credit Of the Government both at home and
abroad and go far toward stopping the drain
upon the gold reserve held for the redemption OF
our currency which has been heavy and wellnigh
constant for several years
RECIPROCITY
In the revision Of the tariff especial attention
should be given to the re-enactment and extern
sion Of the reciprocity principle OF the law OF
1890 under which so grea: stimulus was
given to our foreign trade IN new and advan-
tageous markets for our surplus agricultural
and manufactured products The brief trial
given this legislation amply justifes a further
experiment and additional discretionary power
In the making of commercial treaties. the end
in view always TO be the opening up OF new
markets for the products of our country. by
granting concessions to the products OF other
lands that we need and cannot produce our
selves and which do not involve any loss OF
labor to our own people. but tend to increase
their employment.
The depression OF the last four years has
fallen with especial severity upon the great
body of toilers of the country, ard upon none
more than the holders of small farms. Agricult-
ure has languished and labor suffered. The re-
yival of manufacturing will be q relief to both.
No portion of our population is more devoted
to the institutions Of free Government nor more
loyal in their support. while none bears more
cheerfully or fully its proper share in the main
tenance Of the Government or Is better entitled
to It's wise and liberal care and protection.
Legislation helpful to producers is beneficial to
ALL The der ressed condition Of industry on the
farm and in the mine and factory has lessened
the ability OF the people to meet the demands
upon them. and they rightfully expect that not
only system of revenue shall be established
that will secure the largest income with the
least burden. but that every means will be
taken to decrease rather than increase our pub
lie expenditures.
Business conditions are not the most promis-
ing 1t will take time TO restore the prosperity
Of former years. If we cannot promptly attain
It,, we can resolutely turn our faces in that
direction and aid Its return by friendly legis-
lation. However troublesome the situation
may appear. Congress will not am sure. be
found lacking in disposition ability to relieve
H. as far as legislation can do The restora-
ton of confidence and the revival OF business
which men of all parties much desire. depend
more largely upon the prompt. energetic and
intelligent action Of Congress than upon any
other single agency affecting the situation.
1t is inspiring too. to remember that no great
emergency In the one hundred and eight years
OF our eventful National life has ever arisen
that has not been met with wisdom and courage
by the American people, with fidelity TO their
best interests and highest destiny. and to the
honor Of the American name Those years OF
glorious history have exalted mankind and ad-
vanced the Of freedom throughout the
world, and UNNECESSARILY strengthened the
precious free institutions which we enjoy The
people love and will sustain these institutions
PUBLIC ORDER TO BE MAINTAINED.
The great essential to our happiness and pros
perity is that we adhere to the principles upon
which the Government was established and
insist upon their faithful observance. Equality
of rights must prevail and our laws be always
and everywhere respected and obeyed. We
may have failed in the discharge Of our full
duty as citizens Of the great Republic, but 1t Is
consoling and encouraging to realize that free
speech free press. free thought. free schools.
the free and unmolested right Of religious
liberty and worship. and free and fair elections
are dearer and more universally enjoyed to-
day than ever before. These guarantees must
be sacredy preserved and wisely strengthened.
The constituted authorities must be cheerfully
and vigorously upheld. Lynchings must not be
tolerated in a great and civilized country like
the United States; courts-not niobs-must exc
cute the penalty Of the law. The preservation
OF public order, the right Of discussion. the In
tegrty OF courts and the orderly admnistra-
ton Of justice must continue forever the rock
Of safety upon which our Government securely
rests
One Of the lessons taught by the late election
which all can rejoice in is that the citizens OF
the United States both law-respecting and
law-abiding people. not easily swerved from the
path Of patriotism and honor. This is in entire
accord with the genius Of our institutions. and
but emphasizes the advantages OF intoxicating
even greater love FOR law and order In the
future. Immunity should be granted to none who
violate the laws. whether individuals. corpor.
ations. communities; and as the Constitution