Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-11-03
CLEVELAN D.
FOR TARIFF
REVISION
FORMER PRESIDENT FLAYS
THE TARIFF IN A SPEECH IN
NEW JERSEY, DELIVERED
LAST THURSDAY MIGHT.

teal speech here last night before very
large audience and was accorded great
reception. The speech was delivered in
Lyceum hall During the afternoon hun
dreds arrived on special trains from near
~ towns 10 attend the meeting.
Mr. Cleveland said IN part:
7 am especially pleased 10 learn that
tari6 reform has been made the princi-
raj issue IN the canvass YOU have In
hand. Never within my observation or
experience has there been a time when
this should be more earnestly. persist
emily and honestly pressed upon the at
tention OF our c0untrymen than now
of course. custom duties must con-
tinue to b. the source Of government
maintenance until another plan IS de-
vfsed. but a tariff constructed for the
purpose Of protection as its chief object
Is az al times. and In every feature OF Il,
an unjust and unfair burden upon the
masses OF our people but the bold and
arrogant developments of its unfairness
and injustice IN recent years and the new
directions they have taken ought 20 es-
pecsaIIy arrest the attention and appre-
hensiOn OF every thOughtfui, sober-mind-
ed citizen"
Mr.. Cleveland reverted TO former Dem
ocratic tarIT campaigns and quoted sew
eral paragraphs from his tariff message
OF ISL 'sfo- the purpose OF showing not
only the accepted position OF the Demo
cratic party on the tariff question. but
also as suggesting the materlaL tneh
available in attacking tariff iniquities.
7 want, 4 / can" he continued, Ito
lead you 10 a contemplation OF the in
EQUITIES that have since accumulated. 70
the numerous additions 20 a vicious and
DANGEROUS progeny born OF tariff license
and depravity, TO the Increased material
OF successful attack. and 10 the present
duty OF all who love our people more than
self TO strike a blow whenever ana
wherever II is possible for our country
honor and emancipation.
Increased Cost Of Consumer.
FOR this purpose hope you win per
nit me 70 add one further quotation
from the same message, as follows:
= In speaking OF the increased cost TO
consumer OF our home manufactures re-
sulting from a duty laid upon imported
articles OF the same description, the TACT
is not overlooked that competition among
cur domestic producers sometimes has
the effect OF keeping the price Of their
products below the highest limit allowed
BY such duty. But il Is notorious that
this competition is too often strangled
BY combinations quite prevalent az this
time and frequently called trusts. which
have for their object the regulation OF
the supply and price OF commodities made
and sold BY members OF the combination
The people can hardly hope for any con-
sideration IN the operation OF their selfish
schemes
Less than a year after this announce
neut o. Democratic doctrine IL was made
a target for al sorts % attack IN pres
ioential election The timid were assured
that absolute free trade would follow
Democratic success that the importers
r-fd the custom taxes. and above all. That
il any revision or change was expedient
II should be entrusted 10 the friends Of the
tariff The people were persuaded 70 con-
tinue these friends IN political control and
they forthwith constructed a new scheme
OF high protection The bill then passed
was 50 full OF denominations and so
plainly showed the heedlessness OF its au-
thors and benefciarfes and their disregard
OF the interests OF the people. that the
voters OF the land. though accustomed 20
Welding to tariff delusion. were prompt In
their revenge and condemnation
1T might naturally be supposed that so
violent a blow as was then given would
admoaish, II not reform. these promoters
OF selfish tariff benefits This. however.
was By no means In accord with their ma
lures. nor in agreement with their machi-
nations.
suIIenIy Yielded Control.
They suIIenIy surrendered control OF
governmental policies and laid in wait
for their opportunity. The lamentable
conditions which quickly gave this oppor-
tunity are familiar 70 you all.
7 am not here 10 speak Of Democratic
misfortunes. or miscarriage. but 10 call
attention 20 the unyielding tenacity Of
high tariff rapacity and arrogance, and TO
the manner I'm which they grow and de-
velop whenever they have an opportunity
Sooner than they had the least reason
70 expect. the friends OF the tariff. or, in
other words. those who sought 10 grow
rich with government help at the expense
OF the people with their aiders and abet-
tors, had turned over 10 them the work
OF again adjusting the tariff rates How
did they approach the task2 Was IL with
a patriotic intention TO benefit the masses
OF our people and make their burdens
Ifrhter7 This they would hardly de-
clare without a sly wink Was II even
with the fear Of the people before their
eyes? Surely nothing indicates IT, Their
work was undertaken as they would have
entered upon a privilege-to make the
most Of IL ] have heard IL said upon
excellent authority that expectant bene-
'dclarIes under the existing tariff laws
made by it's friends-were actually allowed
70 construct the schedule By which they
expected to profit This was quite in
keeping with the color and complexion OF
the entire scheme. Evidence abounds in
and about Il. indicating that the welfare
and interests OF the common people OF our
land were not allowed TO disturb I'm any
UNPLEASANT degree the serenity OF those
having the work in hand
II believe this last exploit Of the So
called friends Of the tariff in its revision.
should amply satisfy any thoughtful citi-
zen unbiased by interest. that the spirit
OF a high protective tariff grows By in
diligence and mocks what II feeds upon.
and that its progressive greed and ruth
lessness IS becoming more and more
menace 70 the welfare and happiness OF
our people
The Case Of Coal.
How long has Il been thought decent
or even safe 70 cheat the consumers OF
coal BY putting Il on the free list. but dis
honestly providing for its cssstom taxa
ton IN another cunnfngly. constructed pro
vision OF the law How recently have the
friends OF the tariff had the holiness TO
peruetrate such q trick and take the
chances Of facing the people. when in the
ualufuI stress OF threatened coal famine
Il should be cxposed2
II have called your attention 10 the
fact that in 1sS7 competition. which. n IN
restricted. might modify the effect upon
our consumers OF high protective tariff,
vas suoken OF as too often strausled by
combinations. quite prevalent a this time.
and frequently called trusts. which have
for their object the regulation OF the
SUNNY ard prices Of commodities made
and sold BY members OF the combina-
ton