New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-20
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characterized by firmness, but not by radical
.su1. and II there is to be any change in the
Presidents policy during the coming four years,
Il will be only the increased conservatism be-
gotten by the heavy responsibilities under which
be has labored and the increasing caution of
advancing years.
The last reflection must convince the most
skeptical that the Presidents much Wanted
ssudGenness." his freshness" his 'impulsive-
ness" his ''imperialistc aspirations" in word,
his extreme radicalisn." were and have been
merely the children Of the fevered imaginations
OF his political opponents contributed TO. per
haps. by the enthusiastic hut superficial lauda-
lions of some Of his less sensible admirers.
Judged by his acts, rather than by his man
ner, President Roosevelt exhibits none Of these
baneful characteristics. and the great American
people appreciate this fact; appreciate it so
thoroughly that on November they relegated
10 "innocuous desuetude" the chief exponent and
expornder Of the Presidents alleged reckless
ness and Imperialism.
Those who know the President, and their
name is legion, expect Of him a SAFE conserva-
tive and wise administration, devoid of sensa-
coualism and radicalism. and they will not be
disappointed if they judge his future by the
past They expect in his second term the same
adherence to ideals, the same broad American
ISM, the same devotion 10 the best interests of
bis country and the same loyalty 10 his party,
tie same determination to seek the advice Of the
nisest men in his party, and the same willing
ness TO be guided by it, that have made his arst
administration notable in the history Of the ma
ton and promise as much for his second term.
THE TARIFF.
The President 1iu make no suggestion of
tariff revision 20 the present Congress, as has
been already stated in these dispatches. His
message is not get completed but q forecast Of
his reference 20 the tariff can be made in bis
OWN words.
There IS \ general acquescence In our pres
snt tariff syeeeac as a national policy" ne wrote
10 the LVIIth Congress. The first requisite 70
our prosperity Is the continuity and stability OF
this economic policy Nothing could be more
t1nViSe thau 70 disturb the business interests Of
the country or any general tariff change at this
time doubt, apprehension, uncertainty are ex-
Ectly what sc must wish 10 avoid In the interest
o. our commercial and material wellbeing. Our
experience in the past has shown that sweeping
rerisions of the tariff are apt TO produce con-
6itions closely approaching panic in the business
world"
That. with the exception Of a recommendation
regarding the tariff on imports from the Philip
pines, viii be the tenor Of the Presidents mes
sage to the remaining short session of the
LyIIIth Congress IN so far as II deals with the
tariff With regard to the tariff on Philippine
imports the President expects to indorse the
recommendation Of Secretary Taft and ask
Congress 10 reduce the tariff on Philippine
gugar and tobacco 10 - per cent of the Dingley
schedules, and 10 place all other imports from
the Philippines on the free list.
PRESIDENT FAV0RS REIMBURSEMENT
The President o-dsy regards roadiusa
Fnent of the existing tariff schedules by the
next Congress essential 10 the prosperity of
The nation, which invariably is the first aim Of
The Republican party.
lie does not construe the great Republican
najorities as meaning that the people want no
change IN the tariff schedules. but as indicating
their confidence IN the willingness and ability of
the Republican party 10 make such readtust-
nent as may be deemed advisable In this
opinion be does not stand alone Senator AL.
drich, whose devotion TO the protective policy
has for him the sobriquet of High Priest
Of Protection" has expressed his belief that
Bone changes Of certain schedules by the next
Congress will become imperative Other lead
srs OF both houses Of Congress entertain the
Zane views. Some Of the closest representa-
ives Of the President during the campaign inst
closed have suggested, if not promised. read
'uS'ment Of some Of the DingIey schedules.
SPECIAL SESSION PROBABLE.
fent a special session of the LIXth Congress
next spring IS probable II may be that Con
greSs VIII merely convene. appoint Finance and
ways ana Means committees. authorize these 10
81 curing the recess and adjourn to meet IT
Some later date.
Va uie other hand It may he determined TO
prolons The initial special session until +I,a On
IRE work can be accomplished. These are do
talls 10 which the President has given no ron
E-ueralloi' which he would not now at+anp+ ~
oeelde ana which can be arranged only nv .
SERIES OF conferences between the President or5
the leaders OF both houses of Congress-
lie Ffesldents statement above ouotad :;
slAclent guarantee that there will be No ahan.
Comment of the policy Of protection. # also
eHords ample assurance that revoIutiono-r
Changes are not to be anticipated.
THE PRESIDENTS OWN VIEW
No more comprehensive. and yet concise ov-
preston Of the Presidents tariff views co.,, =.
presented that that contained in the sreool, :.
made at Logansport, Ind, two years ago v-haa
he said =" 'ien
Inc one consideration which must never r.,
omitted in q tariff change is the innerattro
need o. preserving the American standard or
-'Ms Tor the American workingnap Th,
Nfln rate muef nernr fnLl lol..-. L..