The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-08-18
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sword, sustained by the hand that
Yields it, and the other the power of
the law, sustained by an enlightened
public sentiment. The difference in
these powers is the difference between
| republic-such as ours, based on law
and written constitution, supported
by Intelligence, virtue and patriotism
and monarchy-sustained by force
eXerted by an individual, uncontrolled
by laws other than those made or sane
toned by him; one represents constitu-
tlonalism, the other Imperialism.
The present tariff law is unjust in it's
operation, excessive in many of it's rates
and so framed in particular instances as
to exact inordinate profits from the peo-
pie. So we'll understood has this view
become that many prominent members
OF the republican party, and at least two
OF it's state conventions, have dared to
voice the general sentiment on that
subject. That party seems, however, to
be collectively able to harmonic only
upon plank that admits that revision
may from time to time be necessary, but
1T is so phrased that it is expected to be
satisfactory to those in favor of an in
crease of duty, those who favor reduc-
ton thereof, and to those opposed to
any change whatever.
| 1t is fact and should be frankly con-
ceded that though their party be sue
cessful, it would seem as if the outcome,
| in the event of it's success would be to
crafty the latter class. With absolute
control of both the Legislative and ex-
ecutive departments Of the government
since March 4, 1897, there has been
neither reduction nor an attempt at re-
ductlon in tariff duties. 1t is not I'M
reasonable to assume, in the light of
that record, that future congress of
that party will not undertake a revision
OF the tariff downward in the event that
it shall receive an endorsement of it's
past course on that subject by the peo-
| pie. 1t is due to them that we state our
position to be in favor of reasonable
reduction of the tariff and that we be-
lieve it is demanded. 1t is a fact and
should be frankly conceded that should
our party be successful in the coming
contest we cannot hope to secure ma
jority in the senate during the next
four years, and hence we shall be unable
to secure any modification in the tariff
save that of which the republican ma
jority in the senate may consent. While,
therefore, we are unable to give assur-
ance of relief to the people from such
excessive duties as burden them, it is
due to them that we should state our
position to be in favor of reasonable
reduction Of the tariff; that we believe
that it is demanded by the best inter
ests Of both manufacturer and consume,
and that a wise and benefcient revision
of the tariff can be accomplished as soor
as both branches of congress and an ex.
ecutive in favor of it are elected, with.
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and instability that has on other occa
sions manifested itself. This can be
achieved by providing that such &
reasonable period shall intervene, be
tween the date of the enactment of the
statute making revision and the date
of it's enforcement sufficient for the in
ldustry or business affected by such re-
vision to adjust itself to the chances
and new conditions imposed. So conf
dent am in the belief that the demand
Of the people for reform of the tariff is
lust, that indulge the hope that should
a democratic house of Representatives
and democratic executive be chosen
by the people, even republican senate
may heed the warning and consent tx
give at least some measure of relief tx
the people.
The combinations, popularity callet
trusts, which aim to secure monopol,
of trade in the necessaries of life a
well as in those things that are employ
ed upon the farm, in the factory and i
many other fields Of industry have bee
encouraged and stimulated by eNcessiv
tariff duties. These operate to furnis
substantial market in the necessitie
of eighty millions of people, by pract
cally excluding competition. With S
large market and highly remunerativ
prices continuing long after the line Q
possible competition would naturally
reached, the temptation Of all engage
in the same business to combine so as t
prevent competition at home and re
duction of prices, has proved irresis
ible in number of cases. All men mus
agree that the net result ofe enactin
laws that foster such inequitable col
ditions is most unfortunate for the pc,
pie as whole, and it would seem as
.. all ought to agree that the effectly
, remedy would be to appropriately moo