Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-06

upon which this tariff taxation shall
be levied. Nothing has ever been made
palmer at a general election than that
the controlling principle in the raising
or revenues from duties on imports. is
Jealous care for American interests and
American labor. The people have de-
clared that such legislation should be
had az will give ample protection and
encouragement to the industries and
the development OF our country. 1t is.
therefore, earnestly hoped and expected
that congress will, at the earliest prac-
ticable moment. enact revenue legisla-
ton that shall be fair, reasonable, con-
sentative and just and which, while
supplying sufficient revenue for public
purposes. viii still be siRnally bene-
hcial anc helpful to every section, and
every enterprise of the people. This
policy we are all. OF whatever party.
firmly bound by the voice OF the people
"A power vastly more potential than
the expression OF any political plat
FORM The paramount duty of congress
is to stop deficiencies by the restora-
ton Of that protective legislation which
has always been the firmest prop OF the
treasury. The passage OF such a law
or laws would strengthen the credit OF
the government both at home and
the drain upon the gold reserve held
for the redemption OF our currency,
which has been heavy and well nigh
constant for several years.
In the revision OF the tariff especial
attention should be given to the re-en-
actment and extension OF the recip-
rocity principle OF the law Of 1890, under
which 30 great q stimulus was given
to our foreign trade in new and ad-
vantageous markets, for our surplus
agricultural and manufactured pro-
ducts. The brief trial given this leg
islatiOn amply justifies q further ex-
pertinent 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
ourselves. and which do not involve
any loss OF labor to our own people,
but the end to increase their employ
ment.
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. Agriculture has Ian
guished and labor suffered. The re-
vival Of manufacturing will be a re-
lief TO both No portion Of our popuIa-
ton 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 maintenance OF the government, OF
Is better entitled to its wise and liberal
care and protection. Legislation help
full TO producers is beneficial TO all. The
depressed condition OF industry on the
farm and in the mine and factory has
leSsened the ability Of the people ia
meet the demands upon them and they
rightfully expect that not only a sys-
tenn Of revenue shall be established
that Will secure the largest income
with the least burden. but that every
means viii be taken to decrease, rather
than increase our public expenditures.
business conditions are not the most
promising. IL will take time to restore
the prosperity OF former years. II we
can not promptly attain II we can reso-
lutely turn our faces ia that direction
and aid its return by friendly leg
islation. However troublesome the sit