Arizona republican., 1902-10-31

Morristown, N. J., October 3O.-For- mer President Cleveland spoke here to- night at political meeting held in Lyceum hall. special train brought hundreds of people from other cities and towns in this vicinity, and Mir Cleveland was given an ovation.
 Following the meeting there was a non-partisan reception to MT. Cleve- land. at which zoo prominent residents of this city were present.
 MT. Cleveland spoke as follows: "As l greet you now l cannot smother cer- tain sentimental emotions that inten- sify the satisfaction which this occa- sion affords. l was born in New Jer- sey After a long absence full of in- cidents and vicissitudes, I have re- turned to the old state where I hope to pass the remainder of my days and find final resting place. I brought back with ne genuine and undertaking love for my native state and for her old time staunch and vigorous democ- racy. l fully recognize the natural or der of things which brings changes in political leadership and counsel, and ! do not assume to have a place in either role, but nothing, l care not what. can drive or tempt me from my adherence t2 the unadulterated, wholesome and beneficial principles Of genuine democ- racy l am glad these principles Of the good old fashioned New Jersey brand are involved in the canvass here pend- Ing in my native state, and the state l delight to call my own, and I have indulged my desire to come here and enjoy the stimulus which I have never failed to find in a hearty and unani- nous democratic struggle.
 ''I am especially pleased to learn that a great reform has been made in the canvass you have ia hand. Never within my experience has there been a time when the issues should be more earnestly, persistently and honestly pressed upon the attention of our COuntrymen than now. Of ccurcc GUS toms duties must continue to be source of government maintenance un- till another plan is devised, but a tariff constructed for the purpose of protec- ton as it's chief object is at all times, and every feature O. it. an unjust and unfair burden upon the masses of our people; but the bold and arrogant de- VelCpments of its unfairness and in justice in recent years. and in the new directions it has taken, ought es- pecially to arrest the attention and ap- prehension of every thoughtful, sober minded citizen.
 Tt was not long ago that the dem ocratic party, in advocating the reduc- ton of tariff taxation to the revenue needs of the government, based it's in sistence largely upon right and justice Of cheapenilg for the masses of our people the prices Of the necessities of lie and withdrawing so much protec- ton from a favored few manufacturers as allowed them abnormal profits at the expense of the great body of con- sumers. But the eXactions from the people Cn account of protection were made in such a stealthy and unob- served manner by adding them to their daily purchases, that it was difficult to impress upon the consumers of the land the extent of these exactions.
 While this process was going on i'm ported articles not produced in this country were charged with such a high rate of duty as not only to greatly en- nance their cost to the purchasing consumer, but to create a surplus of revenue beyond need in the government treasury. This surplus represented clearly and definitely a small propor- tion of the unnecessary added expense of the living of our people on account of high protection. But the amount of the exaction thus represented was in- significant as compared with the amount which protection permitted our own manufacturers to pocket from the consumer"
 MT. Cleveland then quoted from his message to congress in 1887 on the tariff question and then continued
 T have called your attention to the