The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-15
VIEWS OF THE PRESIDENTS:


Now that the tariff is the all absorbing topic
1t will be interesting to read opinions OF those who
have had the questions to deal with. Those who
have assisted materially in shaping the destiny Of
the nation, and have studied the tariff in practi.
cal way. Representative Samuel w. Smith Of
Michigan called the attention Of the House OF Rep
resentatives to some expressions and views Of
presidents of the United States recently which are
interesting. Mr.. Smith said in part:
George Washington
In his first annual message, speaking Of our
nation "A free people," he said Their safety
and interest require that they promote such manu-
Fractures as tend to render them independent Of
others for essentials particularly military supplies"
In his seventh annual message he shows that
our agriculture, commerce, and manufactures pros.
per beyond examples" under the tariff law of 1889
Every part Of the Union displays indications of
rapid and various Improvement and with burden
so light scarcely to be perceived Is It too much
to say that country exhibits a spectacle of ma
tional happiness surpassed IL ever before
equaled7'
Was not this splendid tribute by the father
of our country to the first protective tariff act?
In his eighth and last annual message, Wash
ington said: Congress has repeatedly, and not
without success, directed their attention to the
couragemont of manufactures. The object is Of
too much consequence to insure a continuance
OF their efforts in every way which shall appear
eligible"
John Adame
Our second president, in his last annual mes.
sage referred to economic system and congrat.
ulated the country upon the great prosperity then
existing and added: 81 observe with much salts.
faction that the product of the revenue during the
present year has been more considerable than dur.
ing any former period.
This result affords conclusive evidence of the
greater resources Of the country and of the wis.
dom and efficiency of the measures which have
been adopted by Congress for the protection of
commerce and preservation of the public credit
Thomas Jefferson
In the message sent to Congress by jefferson
on December 10, 1902, he gives approval to the
protection of manufactures in the following Ian.
guage:
ITO cultivate peace, maintain commerce and
navigation, and protect manufactures adapted to
our circumstances, etc, are the landmarks by
which to guide ourselves in all our relations
Thomas Jefferson OF the great defen.
ders of the American system
In 1909 he wrote to Thomas Leper, of Phila-
delphia. follows:
81 have lately ncucated the encouragement of
manufactures to the extent OF our own consump.
ton, at least in all articles OF which we raise the
raw material On this the Federal papers and
meetings have sounded the alarm Of the Chinese
policy, destruction Of commerce. This absurd
hue and cry has contributed much to federalize
New England; their doctrine goes to the sacrinc.
ing agriculture and manufactures to commerce TO
the calling all people from the interior country
to seashore to turn merchants, and to convert
this great agricultural country into city Ans
terdam. But trust the good OF our coun.
try will that its greatest prosperity depends on
due balance between agriculture, manufactures,
and commerce"
James Madison
Our fourth president, recognized as the father
of the Constitution" in special message to Con.
gress May 49, 1909, said: 1T will be worthy of the
just and provdent care of Congress to make sucn
further alterations in the laws will more espe-
cially protect and foster the several branches
manufacture which have been recently instituted
extended by the laudabe exert,ons OF our cit-
gers
Again, in snec al message, February 20, 1873,
MIR Madison said: But there is no subject that
enter with greater force and merit into the de-
alterations Of Congress than consideration OF the
to prese and promote the manufactures
whcl have sprung into existence and obtained
unparal eled maturity throughout the United
during the period of the European wars. This
source of national independence and wealth 40.
Nously recommend, therefore, TO the prompt and
constant guardianship OF Congress"
James Monroe
Our fifth president, in his inaugural said Our
manufacturers will likewise require the systematic
and fostering care Of the government. Possessing
do all the raw materials, the fruit OF cur
own soil and industry, We ought not TO depend q
the degree have done, on supplies fr-~.
countries. Equally important is II to provide at