The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1912-06-07

tage Of the supposed feeling among
the farmers Of the country against tn,
reciprocity agreement with Canals
which I made and induced congress Il
adopt, but which Canada finally reject
ed. I would not object to this as lie
climate argument in a political con
tr0versy against me and in his favor
IL the fact were not that consulted
him ten days before l made the agree
ment. statet the arguments pro and
con, especially the effect Of it on agri
cultural products, and asked him to
confer with his colleagues on the Out
look as to its wisdom and public benefit
and let me know his and their judy.
ment. He replied approving the =, rec
ment in the most enthusiastic Ssorm>
and c0mplimenting me for having
brought it forward"
The president then made public let
ter Of his own to Mr. Roosevelt, dated
Jan. II, 1911, and a reply from Mr..
Roosevelt the following day. In his
letter the president declared he signed
the Payne tariff bill not only because
It was better law than the Dingley
law, but because 1t was concession
BY the Republican party that down
ward revision was necessary and be-
cause the old doctrine that what was
needed was a Chinese wall had been
departed from.
Admitting that while it might tenn
porarily have tendency to reduce the
cost Of food products, the president
said he believed It would in the end
tend to stability Of food prices. The
president said also. I'VE shall get
revision, not as heavy one as I would
like, but substantial one and equiv
alent certainly to the French reciproc-
ity treaty between Canada and
France and probably more-on manu-
features" He also pointed out that
Canada's entire business after the
adoption Of the treaty would then be
conducted through the United States.
TO this letter Mr.. Roosevelt replied:
1t seems to mo that what you propose
to do with Canada 10 admirable from ev-
cry standpoint. firmly believe In free
trade with Canada for both economic and
political reasons. As you say, labor cost
IL substantially the same In the two coun-
tries, 30 that you are amply justified by
the platform. Republican, 1902 Wheth-
er Canada will accept such reciprocity I
do not know, but it Is greatly to your
credit to make the effort. 1t may damage
the Republican party for awhile, but 1t
will surely benefit the party in the end.
especially II you tackle WOOL cotton, etc.
as you propose. Ever yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
II submit that Mr.. Roosevelt's course
on reciprocity is not in accord with
the square DEAL" said the president.
Charges Of Fraud.
Fifth.-Concerning the charge that he
had received stolen goods" the presi-
dent characterized the charge Of Mr..
Roosevelt and Senator Dixon as insult.
ing" and "hysterical." He pointed out |
that the charge with reference to Ken
lucky had been shown to be untrue In |
the Kentucky convention itself, where
the charges were withdrawn; that in
New York the Roosevelt committee had
a recourse to the courts, but did not
take it, and that in Indianapolis the
charge of fraud was made before the
polls were opened"
1.-THE truth u.s." said the president,
that it has been perfectly evident
from the first that the deliberate plan
Of Senator Dixon has been to claim
everything exultingly and with the ut
most confidence and to meet the re-
ports Of the election Of adverse dele
gates by directing in advance the
bringing Of trumped up contests. 1t is
hardly necessary to say that this is not
n accordance with the square deal.
The Unfoundsd Charge as to the Use of
Patronage.
"Sixth.-I do not deny" said the pres
dent, "that under the present system
II appointments federal officeholders
will be interested in politics and take
part therein and will support those to
whose appointment they attribute their
)referment. Under present conditions,
However, and under the policy which
las been pursued in this administra-
ion there are in Office today at least
o per cent Of those who were in office
y appointment under Theodore Roose-
'elt. In view Of his candidacy it is
latural that a great number Of these
should favor him rather
han me, and such IL the fact, and Mr.. I
Roosevelt cannot be ignorant Of It. In j
pite Of the very great activity Of a ,
lumber Of such officers against me, {
OF a man of them has been removed"
The president then cited the fact that I
ederal referees In control Of patron d
&c In Alabama, Louisiana and Texas I
esides even governors of states sup 4
ortfng Mr.. Roosevelt, all had their Of 4
ceholders opposing the president. In '
lew Of his extreme fairness in the t
latter the president said: 1.-THE infiu- 4
nee Of federal oficeholders in the I
hicago convention will be less effec- .
We for any one candidate than ever 4
efore in the history of the party"
he president then incurred II HIS 4