New-York tribune., 1904-09-23
MR. FAERBANKSS LETTER.

In his lette, accepting the Republican Vice
Presidential nomination Senator Fairbanks lays
emphasis broadly on the general purposes un-
derlying Republican policy. In the space TO
which custom and precedent limit him he right
Is chooses 10 dwell on the fixed tendencies Of
Republicanlsm rather than TO consider the ap-
pIicarion OF Republican theories concretely and
in detail. He reviews oonciseiy the rich and
varied record of Republican achievement. He
discusses briefly the policies the party has fol-
lowed and viii continue TO follow In dealing
with the tariff. with the currency, with trusts
and combinations and with the insular depend
sncies which came 70 us as a legacy from the
war with Spain; and in all these applications OF
Republican doctrine be sees a steady adherence
70 the generous and patriotic designs with
which the party entered on its high mission just
half a century ago. Now, as then, as Mr.. Fair
banks points out:
We are inspired with one high purpose. and
that Is under divine guidance. 10 promote peace
and good order. virtue and knowledge justice,
patriotism and prosperity among our country
men. and 20 increase 20 the utmost the strength
and honor cf the great republic.
Discussing the tariff Issue from its historical
side. the Indiana Senator lays stress on the fact
that the Republican party from its birth has
stood squanely for such duties on imports as
win ~guard and develop American industries"
end will always equal at least "the difference
in the cost of production at home and abroad"
This principle has beea Incorporated into our
''puhlie law and has become the foundation OF
"our industrial system" And historically II
has been repeatedly and Overwhelmingly justi-
red Says Mr. Fairbanks:
History sbundantly shows thar the greatest
industrial Development OF the country has oc-
euFEe1 during the period when the protective
tarln has been maintained. and that during this
time labor has received its largest rewards and
ca4iIal mas been most probably engaged. The
development OF the country during the last
forfy-four wears is q complies VindiesTion OF the
virtue ard efficacy Of protective system
on an issue made much OF BY Democratic
-Ssynoters' In this city and throughout New
tneiand, Mr. Fairbanks offers some timely and
Interesting comments. Tie administration has
been assailed with reckless y!gor for neglecting
70 establish reciprocal trade relations with
Canada; but the Indiana Senator, who was him
self member OF the joint high commission
Hliich recently tried 10 adjust various outstand-
ing differences between the United States and
canada, shows cOnclusiyely the emptiness of
these charges. He writes In his letter OF
wednesday:
Both Presidents Mckinley and Roosevelt st.
srlntsto 70 negotiate treaty OF reciprocity With
Saiah- Ihet subject, together with the
Ha.s e's. - esillasy anc other matters, was sub
nntteq 10 a joint high commission for consldera-
fiOn, but the cifferences which arose bef,vaen
the American and The British commissioners
VIZ respeet % the boundary made IL impossible
fof the cottiAission 20 agree upon any OF the
remaining subjects submitted Cor fts deterEnina-
1iou, The American commissioners desired To
remit the boundary dispute 20 the two govern
. ~ 9 20 tiocsee VIII ne consideration of
The British commissioners decIiued TO proceed
setAer "ahe me boundary remained unueter-