The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-09-16
NO tariff TINKERING
Republicans Are Satisfied to Let
Well Enough Alone.
THIS STATE POINTS THE WAY
Especial Correspondence

ten are looking forward to the con-
vention OF the State League of Repub-
lican Clubs, which is to be held In
Wilkesbarre next week.
Elaborate arrangements have beer
made by the local committeeman, In
Guiding some Of the most prominent
Republicans in Luzerne county, for
the entertainment of the visitors, and
the convention is expected to be large
ly attended. While the nominees for
the superior court, Judges Morrison,
of Mexican county, and Henderson, OF
Crawford, both Of whom are now on
the bench, will not be present, as they
are not expected to do any campaign
ing. the Republican candidates for
state treasurer and auditor general.
William l.. Mathues, of Delaware, and
Senator William p. Snyder. of Ches'
ter. respectively, have been asked to
attend, and they are assured OF cor
dial receptions.
YOUNG REPUBLICANS TO SPEAK
The State League includes In its
membership nan aggressive young
Republicans who are expected to ex-
press themselves clearly and visor-
ously on the issues which should be
paramount in the present campaign.
There is no question of the sentiment
among the clubmen in favor of Presi'
dent Roosevelt to succeed himself in
the White House, and 1t a be safely
predicted that the league convention
will be heard from in no uncertain
tones, in line with the action OF the
last two regular Republican state n
ventions of Pennsylvania, calling for
the nomination Of Roosevelt for presi-
dent by the Republican national con-
vention.
The platform builders and the ora
tors will voice the wishes OF a great
majority of the people of this country,
who demand that there shall be no
cessation of the prosperity which this
nation now enjoys, and who contend
that a continuance Of present highly
satisfactory business conditions is de-
pendent upon Republican control OF
the affairs of the federal government
and the enforcement Of Republican
policies which have resulted In the de-
velopment and growth Of the indus
tries of the United States.
Capital and labor each finds profit,
able employment, and there is no man
in Pennsylvania today, 1t is main
tanned. who cares to work, who cannot
find something to do with satisfactory
remuneration for his services. In some
sections of the state there is difficulty
in procuring enough labor to meet
requirements Of vast manufacturing
establishments.
In commenting upon the political
situation in Pennsylvania and the
probable issues of the state campaign
a few days ago. Secretary Wesley r,
Andrews, of the Republican state com
mittee, remarked that while the Re.
publicans were content to advocate
the proposition ito let well enough
alone" and to help bring about a con
~tinuance of conditions which have
brought contentment, happiness and
prosperity to the people, the Demo
Gratis have been hunting around for
an issue upon which to make their
state campaign, and they have failed
to find one.
THE people are too prosperous
remarked Secretary Andrews, ito sc
chasing will-o-the-wisps."
REPUBLICANISM MUST PREVAIL,
1t is pointed out that Democratic
success in PENNSYLVANIA this fall, OF
even reduced Republican majorities
would be a source of great encourage
ment to those who seek changes in
the tariff laws. While Republicans ad
NIT that there are some inequalities
in the present tariff, as there must be
in every law Of this character, they
are u~nalterably committed against at
tempt at tariff tinkering which must
necessarily result in a disarrangement
of business conditions and a termina
ton of the present era Of prosperity.
Under the present act the terrible
conditions of poverty and distress ex
isting under the last Democratic ad
ministration have been changed "as
by the magician's wand" and the
country is now in the enjoyment OF
unparalleled prosperity, with capital
and labor both remuneratively EN-
ployed, Jul home market largely in
creased and the country assured of g
fair share of the markets of the
world, with promise Of still further
development in that direction.
Since the enactment of the present
tariff act this country has conducted
an expensive war with Spain and pal;
its cost. Within the last three year
congress has reduced taxation to tn,
amount OF s115, 900, 900 per annum
and yet the national treasury today Il
richer by ninety-seven millions of dol
lars than it was before the war began
we believe" said the Republicans o
Pennsylvania at their last State con
vention, 1T to be the dictate of wisdom
TO let well enough alone and not Il
imperil business interests by any sug
g%estions Of present interference witt
revenue legislation. Permanence an,
stability OF tariff rates are essential Il
continued business prosperity"
Pennsylvania Republicans are 4
thorough record with President Roose
welt in his desire to advance the mel
cantils marine and to protect tn