Connecticut western news., 1897-03-11
Reciprocity.


 In the revision of that tariff especial stten- ton should be given to the re-enactment and extension of the reciprocity principle of the law of 1890, under which great a stimulus was given 70 our foreign trado in new and nd vantageous markets for our surplus agricul. rural and manufactured products. The brief trial given this legislation amply justifies further experiment and additional discretion Gry power in the making of commercial trea- ties, tho end in view always to be the opening up of new markets for the products of our country, by granting concessions to the prod ucts of other lands that we need and cannot produce ourselves and which do not involve any loss of labor to our own people, but tend 10 increase their employment.
 The depression of the past four years has fallen with especial severity upon the great body of toilers of the country, and upon none more than the holders of small farms. Agri- culture has languished and labor suffered. The revival of manufacturing will be a relief to both No portion of our population IS more devoted to the institutions of free government ur more loyal in their support, while nono bears more cheerfully or fully its proper share in the maintenance of the government or is letter entitled to its wise and liberal care and protrction. Legislation helpful to producers is beneficial to all The depressed condition of industry OF the form and in the mino and factory has lessened the ability of the people to meet the demands upon them, and they rightfully expect that not only a system of l revenue shall be established that will secure i the largest income with the least burden, but that every means will be taken to decrease i rather than increase our public expenditures. | Business conditions are not the most pronlis- | ing. It will take time to restore the prosper l ity of former years. If we cannot promptly | attain it, We can resolutely turn our faces in | that direction and aid its return by friendly | legislation. However troublesome the situa- tion may appear, congress will not, am sure, | be found lacking in disposition or ability to | relieve in as far as legislation can do so. The | restoration of confidence and the revival of business. which men of all parties so much de- | sire depend more largely upon the prompt energetic and intelligent action of congress than upon any other single agency affecting | the situation.
 President Mckinley refers briefly to the lesson taught by the late election. which. he says, Is that the citizens of the United States are both law respecting and law abiding people, not easily sweryed from tho path of patriotism and honor.
 "Our naturalization and immigration laws" he says. should be further i'm proved, to the constant promotion of a safer, a better and higher citi enship."
 In referring to international commerce the president says, "Congress should give prompt attention to the restoration of our American merchant marine, oncc the pride of the seas In all the great ocean highways of commerce.
 Rcferrin to our foreign relations, which by inference covers the Cuban question, President Mckinley says;
 It has been the policy of the United States since the foundation of the government to cul' tivate relations of peace and amity with all the nations of the world. and this accords with my conception of our duty now. We have cherished the poli,y of noninterfercnce with the affairs of foreign governments, wisely in angnrated by Washington keeping ourselves free from entsngl clement eith r as allies or foes content ts leavs nndistrrLsi with tneu th.