Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-10-13
HUGHES TELLS OF
The TARIFF FIGHT
Vest Vlrginian Speaks in Behalf of SIemp
and His Able Efforts to Secure PrOtsc-
lion for Old Dominion Products.

Big Stone Gap, w., Oct. 10.-With
reference to the statements of Mr. Stu
ert, Democratic cardidate for Congress
Il his speech, that Congressman SleIup
rad nothing to dn with securing the
resent tariff duty on coal and other
nducts of the Ninth district, Con
eressrnan James A. Hughes, of tbs
fifth West Virginia district, has issued
ne "a lowing signed statement:
Il wish to make this statement in
rdsr to Offset some statements that
ave Jeen made 10 the contrary.
w bile the Payne bill was being con-
ld-red in the house, Hon c. B Slemp,
= Viz ginia, and my elf, resolved our
elves into committee of two, to do
nat we could TO get u satisfactory tar
I on coal, lumber and iron ore, and l
sei that through cur efforts what tariff
nere is now on these articles was
0roue at about by cur earnest work and
ndeavors. We organized and lined up
many of our friends as we could il
rider to bring about this result. 1 was
lected chairman of this meeting AM
IT S;emp was secretary. We WORKED
N this proposition Until we succeeded
/ getting thirty o. forty people whose
stere5ts were similar to ours, and il
hls way we had efficient number to
AH-E oOOOb a lOI a COtUDEI
1lse, which we accepted Ter consulis
ion with the people who were iu interest
d N our own districts. We got an
aSresment to the present tariff rate au,
Lll5 agreement and contract was carried
cut to the letter. | feel certain thai
h ad 1t not been for our work at the right
me, and at the right place, we would
ot now have any tariff on these ar
icles
Mr.. Slemp labored along with me
light and day for several weeks in or
Ger to bring about these results, he feel
g that it was of vital importance t.
ne people of this state, and especially
the district which he bad the honor
y represent in Congress. He knows
ne wants Of the business people, and
as the ability to get for them what
ney want.
(Signed) ]. A. HUGHES.
The impressive feature of this matter
clls of the Democratic party in tb Ninth
district, were fully aware. at the time
mat the Payne tariff bill was under con-
sderation in the house, of this vital
1truggle that was being carried on by
long cessman Slemp and Congressman
hughes to secure the tariff duties that
we're extremely necessary for the bene-
1T of their districts Therefore. Mr..
ctuert, Democratic candidate, must GER
tain'y have been informed of the facts
II the case and those portions of his
speeches bearing on this matter appear
0 be therefore misrepresentation. He
snnot show the contrary to the people
and even If he does it will only operate
20 iadict the more strongly some of his
leading party associates.
|: must be added, but with regret,
act practically every material phase Of
;e arguments against MIR. Slemp con-
~ist largely of similar misrepressnta-
ions. All of the arguments advanced
"a Che tariff are only half presentations
Z the whole case, carefully arranged tc
crow as much disadvantage as possible
- the Republican party. That this kind
uf campaigning and argument will be
thoroughly resented and rebuked by the
paopie is certain in advance. No party
can resort to deliberate misrepresents-
on OF the issues before the people and
Hteet With any measure of approval.
There can be no questioning the fact
nat Ir. Slemp has constantly put the
issues of the campaign and the facts
ertinent thereto fully and sQusrely be-
ore ne people in his speeches. There
t7 nc uggestion in sny of his addresses
Uf bitterness or unfair reflection upon
is opponent, nor even unkindness. This
luch can certainly not be said for the
tuarC speeches.
he whole people are rapidly getting
correct measure of the two men, and
he result is to completely condemn
tuart in every way, when compared
With the well known merits of Congress
nan Slemp.