New Britain herald., 1926-10-19

port the democratic party to the fullest extreme.
 George H. Gabb, democratic can didate for election to the office of sheriff, enumerated the need for decent treatment of prisoners In the county jail and penitentiary. He mentioned the sanitary measures that had been recently installed in the bastilles and for which he was largely responsible. His speech drew considerable amount of applause from the attendance present. Congressman Augustine Lonergan gave a fine speech urging the sup port of the local democratic party and of a realization of democratic ideals through the installation of democratic regime.
 Francis Calnen gave a speech on the need of referendum in prohibi- ton matters, stating that the pres ent state of affairs is deplorable. He denounced in no uncertain terms the trend of modern youth towards al coholism and although he stated that he hoped never 10 see the re- turn of the saloon, he cited Canada and Switzerland, countries which handle their liquor problem in a conservative manner. Although Calen Is a total abstainer, he en- phaszed the need of relief from the
 oS ~rohihtttnr forcement which has given birth 10 corruption in both the home and public offices.
 The difference In the cost Of pro- duction in this country and the cost of production in foreign countries is the only logical and proper basis for figuring a tariff, In the opinion of Mr. Calnen.
 "The cost Of living in this country has gone so high that 1t is an alarm ing situation" Mir. Calnen said. Many of the schedules In the pres ent tariff law are not based upon the difference in the cost of produc- ton at home and abroad, but the tariff is imposed on many things that are not manufactured In the United States and in other places where the imports are so slight that they do not enter into competition with the manufacturers in this country. The result of the tariff on these articles is that the manufacturer is enabled to increase the price of his goods and charge more for the article up- on the market. Vast fortunes have been built up in this country due to this one thing alone. which moneys have been taken out of the pockets of the people of this country by in- creased costs for the things which they buy. I do not think that any manufacturer In the state of Con- necticut-and' especially In the first district--wants to profit at the ex- pense of the many. I believe that where they are in competition with foreign markets they should re- ceive tariff rate commensurate with costs at home and abroad. Is there any republican senator in the state of Connecticut who will say that the present tariff act. which was passed in 1922, carries out this principle
 Mr. Calnen declared he in no way desired to jeopardize business In this district, but did believe a fair and equitable tariff can be found to meet the criticisms hurled at the present law.
 MT. Calnen again outlined his views as to prohibition. It Is his opinion some law can be enacted which will provide a solution for the situation confronting the country to- day and thought possibly the sys- tenn now in vogue in Quebec for the handling of intoxicating liquors might be that solution. While voic- ing his own views in this respect, MT. Calnen observed that he had heard nothing as yet from his op- ponent, Congressman F. Hart Tenn. as to his attitude on prohibition. He said he believed the voters of the district are entitled to know where Congressman Fenn stands In the matter. He said that as the con- gressman has as yet said nothing in the campaign on the prohibition feature, The would like to ask him
 two questions: DO you, Congress- man Tenn, favor the repeal of the
 18th amendment?" and Do you
 favor a change in the Volstead act?"
 About 40 were present at the
 meeting and enthusiasm ran high throughout the addresses. A signi-