The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-09
REVISION'S FOES
FACE RISING TIDE
Handwriting on the Wall Seen in
the Massachusetts Tariff
PERIL TO PARTY IN
OPPOSING ROOSEVELT
Trend of Public Sentiment Seen
in Hostility to the Rail
road Senators.
Journal Special Service.

journal Special Service. .--rA
Chicago, Oct. 9.-Walter Wellman, in
a special to the Record-Herald from
Washington, says: ~ ii r.
Much interest has been taken among
public men here in the action Of the
chusetts in declaring in favor Of an
early revision Of the tariff. That declar-
alton is generally looked upon as Pc
culiarly significant of the rising tide
of opinion thruout the country in favor
of tariff readjustment. The best opin-
ion here, however, is to the effect that
no general revision is to be attempted
at the coming session.
President Roosevelt, it is well known,
it was at his suggestion the tariff plat
form of the national party last year
was made to read as it does, opening
the door to action as soon as public
sentiment will warrant it. The presi-
dent has not yet reached the point
where he is willing to make campaign
in favor Of tariff action. He does not
care to undertake such a doubtful ex-
pertinent before feeling the people out.
Without such vigorous leadership on
the part Of the president, it is i'm
probable any program Of general re-
vision can be agreed to during the COM
ing winter.
Maximum and Minimum.
During the session an effort will I'M
| doubtedly be made by republican lead
! ers to reach a better understanding az
to the maximum and minimum tariff
plan which was recommended by the
reciprocity convention at Chicago.
| Senator Aldrich, the leader Of the re.
publican party in the senate on tariff
| g. or,,r o1p1 mil ,
mum tariff as the most practicable way
of meeting the difficulties Of interna
tional trade relations which are sure
to multiply and become vexatious in the
near future. He intends talking the
matters over with other senators and
party leaders. It is not at all impos
sible that by next fall, when the repub
lican party must again go before the
people in a national campaign f 20 the
progress NAV have been made to enable
! the party to offer the maximum an6
minimum plan as q promise for the neal
| future.
ststand Pat'' Losing Charm.
Some long-headed republican leaders
believe it will soon be absolutely neces
sary for the party to adopt a more pro
gressive tariff policy. Stand pat is al
ready losing it's charm.
+. President Roosevelt and a good many
Of the party leaders are inclined to taxi
up this idea.
The platform adopted BY. the repub
licans Of Massachusetts is significant il
more WAYS than one. A year ago Sen
ator Lodge, who is the boss Of the part.
in that state, refused to listen to tn
demand Of a large element Of his part,
and of a clear majority Of the peopl
/. Of the state for a progressive tarif
policy, including both reciprocity an,
J revision. His chief opponent on thi
J question was Mr.. Foss, and Foss wa
| defeated for a seat in congress.
! Lodge Heeds Revisionists.
/ But even Mr.. Lodges leadership wa
!. mot strong enough to Withstand til
! growing demand for progress, and thi
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