The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-06
SPEECH BY |. M. SHAW
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
OPENS THE VERMONT CAMPAIGN.
Discusses National Issues and Gives
His views on Proposed Revision
of the Tariff.

MANCHESTER, VT, Aug. 5.-The po-
litical campaign in Vermont, which is con-
sidered an extraordinary one by reason
of the boiling faction in the Republican
party headed by Percival w. Clement, con-
testing against Gen. j. G. Mccullough. the
regular Republican nominee for Governor.
was opened here in General McCullough's
behalf tonight. The chief speaker was
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie NJ. Shaw,
a native of the State. and he dealt entire
ly with national questions. largely that Of
tariff. Congressman ]. G.. Foster. Of this
district, presided and United States At
torney ]. L. Martin, of Brattleboro. and
Congressman Charles n. Fowler, Of New
Jersey, were the other speakers.
Secretary Shaw reviewed the record Of
the Democratic party, saying In this con-
nection that the leaders of the party al
ways appear TO be in search OF an issue
which will appeal 10 voters and give them
victory, rather than making an effort 10
formulate a policy under which they may
be safely entrusted with the AFFAIRS OF the
Nation He said that the tariff issue is
always resorted TO by the Democratic party
TO provide an issue. except In those years
Immediately following an experiment with
tariff for revenue only. In those years he
said they had been driven 10 other issues
10 bridge over tne ptllOu btlNttn Ahc
date of their experiments and the forget
fulness Of the American people. He doubt
ed If the Democratic party or any member
of il would to-day venture TO predict what
would be the paramount issue of the pres
idential campaign.
Secretary Shaw then referred 10 the Dem
ocratic partys attitude towards free sill
yer and the greenback issues and contin-
uing said the Democratic party now lays
great stress on the trust question. 1t tier
ated and reiterated that the tariff is the
mother OF trusts and the Democracy again
advanced by both parties in lSS2 and I'm sue
ceeding campaigns until the Mckinley bill
was passed. Secretary Shaw said IL was
doubtful If any tariff schedules had been
devised satisfactory in every particular 10
any person. The Republican party never
attempts to defend a tariff schedule. but
does defend the protective principles It
is probable. he said. that many items Of
the present tariff schedule should be modi-
fed. but no modification could be made that
would not still leave many items in dis
pute Wilson's bill, passed In 1894. was so
unsatisfactory that President Cleveland re-
fused to sign IL. The question Is not wheth-
er there are inaccuracies, inequalities or
imperfections in the present law. but
whether IL Is wise TO attempt a revision
revision would satisfy those who have no
revision policy of their own. No policy Of
legislation, no foreign policy. no insular
policy, no expansion policy. no Philippine
policy is ever will be devised that will
satisfy the opposition.
In concluding Ut. Shaw said Let the
Republican party go forward. doing that
which II believes 10 be wisest for party
and people When this has been done and
no concession made TO Democratic clamor
the people have never failed 10 Vindicate
the Republican party, the party Of prog
ress."