The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-19

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usually favorable. But for a strong con-
servative man with good platform the
chances would be exceedingly promising.
"Al of the platforms l have noted
which have been adopted by the demo-
cratic conventions of several of the states
are noticeably conservative with reference
to those features which are likely to az
feet the business of the country. or
course, refer more particularly to re-
vision of the tariff.
Raw Material.
IF any declarations should be made
looking to a revision such as was had
by the Wilson bill, with the least smack
ing of free trade, 1t would be fatal to
success. There has been some demand
on the part of some extremists for free
raw materials, but the south, which Is
becoming so strong industrially, does not
want free raw materials, for this would
simply be to have free trade on all that
1t produces for the exclusive benefit OF
protected manufactures in other sections.
A tariff for revenue does not mean free
raw materials.
1.-THE south is not willing to see free
trade on iron, iron ore, coal, lumber and
other things which 1t produces while
there exists protection on the machinery
and finished goods which 1t must buy.
American owners of Cuban ore the sugar
trust, and Canadian coal and timber
owners, as well as the manufacturers of
New England, should not be favored with
free raw material for their individual
profit at the expense of the south. 1t Is
well understood that the government re-
quires for carrying on its business and
the payment of pensions not less than
$1,000 900 per annum. This can be raised
only by tariff or by direct taxation.
The people of this country will never
consent to direct taxation, neither Is 1t
reasonable to expect that there will be
a revival of the income tax. The tariff
then on which we must rely for funds
in addition to internal revenue should
be so arranged and administered as to
give reasonable protection where 1t is
most needed, fair and equitable to all
interests and all sections, and protect
American workmen against the poorly
paid labor of foreign countries.
The Maryland Platform.
"Of the platforms adopted by the states
which have come to my attention, that
of the Maryland convention seems to have
attracted the widest attention on account
of Its straightforward and emphatic de-
clarations as to national affairs and its
conservatism with reference to the tariff.
believe 1t Is well understood that Sem
ator German was the writer of that plat
form, and certainly he has measured to
the occasion In giving through the Mary
land convention a platform upon which
the conservative men of the whole coun-
try could well afford to stand.
"Of course, 1t is expected that the DEM
ocratic party will declare for sound
money otherwise 1t might as well adj
journ without nominating a candidate.
The party should be none the less en-
phatic in it's declarations for constitu-
tional government, for maintenance of
law and order. and American honor In In
ternational relations Law is for the
protection of every citizen in his con-
stitutional rights. and particularly ~
the protection of the weak against the
strong. No ends Justify its violation.
Presidential Candidates.
ut may be said that the south has no
particular preference as to presidential
candidates, save in the selection of one
who is capable of filling the office to the
best interests of the country and the
strength to poll the largest number of
votes Judge Parker of New York has
received the endorsement Of several
to the fact that many believe it necessary
to have a candidate from New York in
order to carry that state. II does not APP
pear, however, that the democrats of New
York are united on Judge Parker, neither
does It seem that he has the qualfca-
lions for an enthusiastic party leader. OF
course, it is not known as to who will
be the nominee, but as the south Is grow
ing strong agriculturally and industri-
ally and has a people well known for
their intelligence and patriotism, II be
hooves its leaders to exercise wisdom and
conservatism and demand a candidate
who most surely promises success.
Senator German.
ut seems to me quite possible that Sen.
conditions than any other man whose
name has been mentioned. Long In pub.
lie life. a strong and ardent friend of the
south, his name would necessarily arouse
the greatest enthusiasm In that section
In the north he Is known as a safe and
conservative man and one whose nomi-
nation would not in any way brighten
the business interests of the country. In
fact with the nomination Of such a man
as German the country would be relieved
from the fear OF any radical movements
calculated to upset business, and the ma
tural result, 1t would seem, ought TO be
an elimination of the fear and unrest
throughout business centers which have
so often prevailed during presidential
campaigns"