Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-02
CHAMBERLAIN ON
FISCAL POLICY
COLONIAL PREFERENCE AND
RETALIATION
Publishes His Election Manifesto, in
Which He Makes Vigorous
Attacks on the New
Government
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, Jan. Joseph Chamber
lain published his election manifesto
today. After vigorously attacking the
new government. which he describes
as being essentially a "home rule little
Englander government" depending for
it's existence on Irish votes, he devotes
himself entirely to an exposition of his
fiscal policy, especially to the subject
of colonial preference which he speaks
of as the first item in the constructive
program of the unionist party. the Sec
ond item, closely connected with the
first, being the policy of retaliation.
he declares that the colonies will not
wait indefinitely, bat will be forced to
enter into arrangements with strangers.
He points out that the scheme Of CO.
lonial preference will include a pro-
vision for a small tax on foreign wheat.
but says that as both home grown
and colonial wheat VIII be free and the
supply from the colonies unlimited the
price of bread will not be increased In
the slightest degree.
Mr.. Chamberlain declared that he be-
1ieves the unionist party to be abso-
lutely agreed regarding these aims,
though he admits that there may be
some differences of opinion when the
time comes to discuss the methods by
which these aims are to be accom-
plished. He says. however, that these
differences of opinion probably are eX-
aggerated and that they are matters
more of verbal distinction than of prac-
tical Importance. Continuing, MI.
Chamberlain says:
IT believe our objects can be fully
attained by a moderate general tariff
scientifically adapted to the existing
conditions of our trade and so arranged
as to secure the largest amount of en-
ployment at fair wages for our people.
would necessarily provide for the
free admission of raw materials and OF
articles which we do not market our
selves while it would place toll or,
the manufactures of those countries
which do not treat us fairly.
"Our policy is constructive and prac-
tical, while the policy of our oppo-
nents is destructive and theoretical
Owing to the brief period intervening
before the elections the campaign has
now been opened in deadly earnest and
speeches and manifestos follow each
other in the utmost profusion. Mr.
Balfour devoted his speech at Lean
| ington, Warwickshire, yesterday wholly
| to the Chinese labor question. He de-
clared that the fate of the South Af-
rican colonies was involved in the sue
the Transvaal would become bankrupt
il that industry were destroyed, as ex-
perience had shown that the situation
was saved only by coolie labor. Mr..
Balfour characterized as foolish and
atrocious falsehoodS the liberal repre- =
sentations that the status of the coolies
was one of slavery, and expressed the
conviction that the liberal government
never contemplated the insane attempt
% I,.;1 tIA III
He said that the whole outcry was
nothing but an electioneering man
euver.
The conservative papers in their edit
orials appear to be pleased with the
moderation of Mr.. Chamberlain's mani
festo, and to be somewhat relieved that
it reveals no hostility toward Mr.. Bal
four. They note as the chief point of
difference that Mr.. Balfour gives the
first place to retaliation, while Mr..
Chamberlain places colonial preference
in the forefront.
The Standard instances this as an
indication that no important rapproche-
ment has been effected, and congratu-
lates Mr.. Chamberlain on the loyalty
he displays toward his leader.
The Daily Telegraph expresses equal
satisfaction. 1t says that Mr.. Chamber
lain's manifesto is document to
which all UnonistS can heartily and
sincerely subscribe. 1t proves that Mr..
Chamberlain has turned a deaf ear to
those evil advisers who urged him to
place himself in open rivalry with Mr..
Balfour."
On the Liberal side the most serious
trouble yet threatened Is the attitude
of the labor party, especially the sec
tion opposed to election of John Burns
to the ministry. The section insists in
forcing the three-cornered contests
which will almost inevitably result in
giving seats to the Unionist,