The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-18

OF peace. and that means self-relisnce
and independence in time OF war IL
means the policy which is being pursued
nv every nation in the world but one.
and a very live subject OF discussion by
that one today. On the other hand, the
Democratic party declared that II was
fundamental principle OF that party that
the federal government has no consutu-
tional power 10 impose and collect tarin
duties, except for the purpose OF ffevenue
only.
TARIFF FOR REVENUE ONLY"
"The ultimate goal Of Democratic
striving is tariff for revenue only.
Perhaps Il might be said that an ideal
Democratic tariff for revenue only would
consist in levying import duties upon all
or nearly all imports, dividing them.
however into three classes, necessaries
OF life and OF industries; second. COM
forts. and third. blxurres The general
principle that protectionism is wrong.
morally wrong. a prostitution OF govern
ment 10 private ends. should never be
forgotten; the goal ought not to be lost
sight Of
That article was published as authori-
tative hut whether II was or not. I hap
pen TO know that before IL was published
IL was submitted 10 the Democratic lead
ers In the senate and approved by them.
Thai article has been supplemented by
the speech OF the permanent chairman
OF the ST. Louis convention. Hon. Champ
Clark so that in case or Democratic
victory this fall we have the authorita-
tive statement Of the next speaker OF the
house OF representatives and the next
chairman OF the ways and means commit
tee as 10 the party plan OF tarin changes
He says:
CHAMP CLARK's POSITION.
The true Democratic position on the
tariff Is this Recognizing tho fact that
a large portion OF our revenue has always
been raised from customs duties or taxes.
Democrats divide ell imports into three
classes, necessaries. comforts and lux
uries, and contend that the tariff taxes
should be highest on luxuries. lower on
comforts and lowest or none at all on
necessaries. They furthermore say that
taxes should be uniform on all articles
belonging TO one class. That Is the
Democratic party's position. from which
IL will not be driven or coaxed or bullied.
No amount OF misrepresentation Will
cause them TO bulge from that position
Both OF these declaratio indicate
that-First All imports are to be taxed.
No free list, or a very small one
Second. There will be three classi-
fications only.
Third. Duties are to be nd vaiorem
and uniform for each GLASS"
DISCUSSES FOREIGN CONDITIONS
The speaker then dwelt lengthily upon
the condition existing among the labor
ing people In European countries, en-
phasizing the matters OF long hours and
small wages
speaker and throughout his address he
nd tp-
terrupted by vigorous applause.
MR. UTTER HEARD FROM
Lieutenant Governor Utter was then
INTRODUCED and with his usual eloquence
delivered a brief address. Among other
things. Mr. Utter said
II think the people OF the United
States can be divided into three Glasses
the rich class, which from necessity Is
not compelled TO work; the lazy class
class, that will not work and the middle
class. the toilers. II IL the middle class
that has made this United States, and
10 this class | wish to talk
There is no statute written that refuse
man labor. the policy OF every govern
ment should be TO give man the oppor-
tunity TO use the powers God has given
him. That is the policy OF the Repub-
lican party II gives you that oppor-
tunity. that you shall be help and not
a burden on your wife or relatives. The
policy of the party is 10 have the cleo
torste think. To think the mind must
he educated, and the party has made IL
possible that every child shall receive
a liberal education. Circumstances may
hide the child from this advantage. but
the Republican party. 10 make the edu-
cation more easy, has provided free text
books.
RALLY ADJOURNED
Major Ennis OF Chicago spoke briefly
declaring that he was a Democrat but
would vote for Roosevelt and urging
those present TO do likewise.
The meeting adjourned at the con-
clusicn OF Major Ennis speech.