The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-05
FOR PROrrCrION.
The Country 10 Committed, lie Says. To n
system Of Tariff Taxation.

The country Is clearly opposed 10 any
needless additions 20 the subjects of In
ternal taxation and is committed by its
latest popular utterance to the system OF
tarifT taxation. There can be no mis-
understanding, either, about the principle
upon which this tarin taxation shall be
levied Nothing has >ser been made
palmer at IA general election than that
the controlling principle In the raising Of
revenue from duties on imports. Is the
jealous care for American interest, and
American labor. The people have declar-
ed that such Legislation should be had
as will give ample protection and encour-
agement TO the Industries and the devel-
opment OF our country 1t U.s. therefore.
earnestly hoped and expected that Con-
gress Will at the earliest practicable mo-
ment. enact revenue Legislation that shall
be fair. reasonable. conservative and just.
and which. while supplying sufficient re-
venue for public purposes. will still be
signally beneficial and helpful 10 every
section, and every enterprise Of the peo-
pie.
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
To this policy We are all. of whatever
party. firmly bound by the voice of the
people, power vastly more potential
than the expression of any political plat
form. The paramount duty of Congress
Is TO stop deficiencies by the restoration
of that protective legislation which has
always been the hrmest prop of the
Treasury. The passage of such a law or
laws would strengthen the credit OF the
and go far toward stopping the drain upon
the gold reserve held for the redemption
OF our currency. which has been heavy
ana VIII nigh constant for several years.
FOR RECIPROCITY.
n fl.ar
fention should be given TO the re-ennct-
ment and extension Of the reciprocity
principle law of 1880 under which so
great stimulus was given to our for
eien trade In new and advantageous mar
4 keis, FOR our surplus agricultural and
manufactured products.
- The brief trial given this legislation
amply justifes a further experiment and
additional discretionary power i'm The
making OF commercial treaties, the end
In view always to be the opening up of
new markets Tor the products of our
country by granting concessions to The
products OF other lands that we need and
cannot produce ourselves. and which do
not involve any loss Of labor 10 our own
a people. but tend 10 increase their en-
ployment.
The depression for the past four years
has fallen with especial severity upon the
freat body OF tOllers Of the country and
Upon none more than the holders of small
Sarms. Z Agriculture has languished and
labor suffered. The revival of manu-
featuring viii be a relief to both. No
portion Of our population IS more de-
voted to the Institutions OF free govern
ment. nor more loyal to their support
while none bears more cbeerfully or fully
Its proper share in the maintenance OF the
froV IL halter la1 20
wise and liberal care and protection
Legislation helpful 20 producers is BEN
ehclal 10 all The depressed condition
OF industry on the farm and in the mine
and In the factory has lossened the abil-
ity OF the people TO meet the demands
upon them. and they rightfully expect
not only system OF revenue shall be
established that Will secure largest in
come with the least burden. but that ev-
cry means will be taken 10 decrease.
rather than increase our public expendi-
lures.
TIME TO RECuPERATE
Business conditions are not the most
promising. Il will take time TO restore
the prosperity of former years. IL We
cannot promptly attain H. we can reso-
lutely turn our faces in that direction
lana aid Its return by friendly legislation.
"a troublesome the situation may
appear, Congress will not. | am sure, be
found lacking in disposition or ability 10
relieve II as far as legislation can do so.
The restoration Of confidence and the
revival OF business which men of ail
parties so much desire. depend more
largely upon tho prompt. energetic and
intelligent action of Congress than upon
any other single agency affecting the sit
uation. II rs Inspiring. too. 10 remember
that no great emergency I'm the one hun
dred and eight years OF our eventful ma
floral life. has ever arisen. that has not
been met with wisdom and courage by
Sfhe American people. with fidelity 10 their
3oest interests and highest destiny and
. the honor Of the American name.
These years OF glorious history have
3.xaifed mankind and advanced the cause
OF freedom throughout the world and ina
sneasureabiy strengthened the precious
free institutions which we enjoy. The
people love and will sustain these insti-
tutions
THE DUTY OF CITIZENSHIP.
,rhe great essential 10 our happiness and.
prosperity Is that we adhere 10 the princi-
ples upon which the government was e.
fabllshed and Insist upon their faithful
observance Equality Of rights must pre-
vail and our laws be always and every
where respected ana oDeyed. we NAV
nave failed IN the discharge OF our full
duty as citizens % the great Republic.
but II Il consoling and encouraging q
feaitxe that free speech. free press. free
thought. free schools. the free and un-
moicstsd right Of religious nberty and
worship and free ana fair elections are
|desrer and more universally enjoyed to-
NAY than ever before. These guarantees
|nust ks eecredly preserved and wisely
k,re,rfbe,<t Yfhe constituted authorf-
- nrst be cheerfuliy and vigorously