The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-02-23

since ana ~ IN 1Orce TO-DAY Win all lfS enor-
mites
HERE rot rISp DEMOCRATIC
There is absolute unanimity on this ques-
ton In Democratic ranks
Republican party on this question II began
several years ago. when Mr. Blaine. who had
previously been the incorporating cham
pion Of protectlonism, with keen foresight
saw that the doctrine was being carried 10
extremes, and that 1t could not much longer
resist. the growing public sentiment in favor
Of n change. suggested that IL might be well 20
inauaurate a policy OF reciprocal trade
through commercial treaties negotiated be
a~senting thereto This proposition at first
aroused considerable opposition in his own
implied understanding that the scheme
should only be reSorted to occasionally
H~EcIrRocITY \ nHMocRArIc DOCTRINE
The policy of reciprocity is and always has
been a Democratic policy There has never
been a time in the history Of the, country when
treaties or Otherwise. between this and other
countries There. was. however. little ne
ccssity for nerotiatins commercial treatise
that their ports should ne AZ free as our own.
In such cases the objection TO resortin0 10
treaties i because IL ignores the popular
branch Of Congress, and tho obiec, desired
can be secured as well by statute
Bui reciprocal trade. no matter how So
cured, whether by treaties neRott1tcd by rho
President and the Senate, or by statutes
enacted by both Houses Of Congress and
approved by the President, has been the goal
which has been sought BY all Democrats
efforts In the past, and will continue to h..
BLAINE LIARNEp FROM THE DEMoCR,Ts7
There was really nothing new in Mr.. Blaine's
suggestion In itself, II startled the country
simply because IL came from an unexpected
source. II was an Enforcement Of the Demo
cratic position from an hitherto hostile
Neither are my views upon this subject
for the first time expressed As early as on
Oct. II, 1850, spoke IN the Executive Cham
Der az Albany 10 the delegates OF the Inter-
national Congress who were journeying
through the country preparatory to their
assembling together at Washington "a
SAID THE SANE IN 1854.
with the main purpose OF your confer
ci ~ re,n,io gmCon.S S cep ,b % rIUsCr nnd IT,
Southern nCighbors-l have the warmest
sympathy Your visit and the conference
great results If they will have been the means
OF enlightening our lawmakers upon certain
i bun thu objectp r of ttRR,es cS on Hsse VIII filil'f Soi be
obtained until our country realizes tina, a
Chinese wall Of restrictive trade lesislatiop
around its borders u a barrier to commercial
intercourse with other nations.
We have reached that stage in our growth
when the demands OF our manufacturer are
for wider markets. and you have been in
vited here TO see what they have 10 offer
and whether IL will not be TO your advantage
TO buy here rather than elsewhere. But
our Invitation will have been futile and these
attentions which you are receiving will be
fUOTtN NdNttu, nIltFF III ItNllI OF ONI v
liberstions shall be to persuade the law
making body that our statutes must be re-
vi.e s.n IL n the %inte GsSro Of f r. enc so IIdss ,o.,
concessions alone will stimulate international
commercial relations. II you would sell TO
US you must not only have what we want TO
buy, but you must facilitate our means OF
buying II; and. H. we would sell 70, you we
must mus meSe siIi c, and H do no, c,uN T1e bsr ses
are modified or wiped out, then we shall be
in a situation TO confer about the encourage
able basis. And that basis OF conference.
let me say, implies a proper respect for the
Commerce cannot be built up by artificial
stimulants. We want closer communications
with your countries, but we do not believe IL
intercourse demand Il. When there is trade
TO be had there will be facilities for COM
munlcation. Private enterprise is always
are questions. however. which will come be-
fore you later, and ] am sure that no recon-
mendatione will be made by your Congress
Inconsistent with the spirit of our theory
and system OF government,
1T 10 To ne hoped that your visit will be the
means OF ~infusinR among the people a broader
idea OF our national possibilities. and a more
vivid appreciation of the fact that our inter-
ests are closely with those Of our
Continental neighbour"
sPEAKs As NLw lORk's DEMOCRATIC LEADEE.
r%eiterate those sentiments here tonight
in behalf Of the Democracy of the Empire
But il Mr.. Blaine's tribute years ago TO /.
the wisdom OF the Democratic party was n
President Mckinley expressed in his address
at the P~an-American Exposition AZ Buffalo
last fall, and, which unduestionably would
have attracted more attention and ommeut
hut for his untimelv and tragic death which +!
followed so soon afterwsrd. he there said
WHAT M'kiNLEY SAID IN BrFFALo.
The period OF exClusiyeness l. past The
expansion of our trade and commerce L. the
pressing problem. Commercial wars are
nnpr9fia6ie \ policy Of good will and
Reciprocity treaties are In harmony with the
spirit of the times: measures OF retaliation
ar" no longer needed for revenue or to en-
courage and protect our industries at home,
Why should they not be employed 10 extend
and promote our market abroad"
These words. coming from. one whose po-
liticnl life had been engaged in advocating
must have been modiaed when confronted
With responsibility in the great Office OF Presi-
dent Of the whole country, are most Sig
The Republican party has been compare
lively silent upon the~" most important
differences. !
DEMOCRATS THIS Is YorH OPPORTUNITY.
II the period Of exclusiveness l. past"
then there Is no OCCASION for the longer re-
tention OF high tarir walls around our coun-
try. IT. the expansion OF our trade. and com.
merce l. the pressing problem" why should
not the Democracy press II forward because
It Is an issue IN regard 10 which they have
always been right II reciprocity treaties
are. in harmony with the spirit Of the. time-."
and measures OF retaliation are not. why
should those treaties be confined TO q few
countries, aud why should not the tarin bar:
riers TO commercial intercourse be removed
by statute as well a. by treaty where other
countries have always heon DESTROYS. OF Tree
ports aud are still 20 dr~irOusr some
OF our tariff are no longer needed iot, rev;
nue.. why should they Ion ger be employed
Tor any other pUrpo-r: Why should thls
country invite foreign "r"pIisals, ~ not
pursuing a policy Of good viii and friendly
trade relations with other countri.sF
u j. impossible for our opponents tu shtl--
iHCtorily answer these inquiries anu 'heN
do not venture To do 50.
Their leaders in Congress have repeatedly
and defGntly declared that there VIII De no
tartn legislation at this session
=, And the actual Republican lesoer w ne
haIse 81 representative. lh IN "pnhtrs
published statement, -arcastloais LIT
TO tho demand Of the people i1r irlIeI hls
boldly asserts that there VIII zoe no IsLln
either for this country OF ,uoa,
aud boasts Ia subsistence that ,bJ msNtW
larin schedules are a. unchahsc""e o. tue
Ten ments.
REpUBIICANs SERVE rHE BUSINESS iNIihthIs
This il the defiant spirit when sn,mh.fs
these public servants who arc nv nrrua
serving the people, hut are In teS"Iy VNne1
body and soul by the private ~" ser,.