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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
25
The speech defends protective tariffs as essential to American growth. It cites Lincoln and Roosevelt, recalls the 1861 policy creation and the 1897 Dingley tariff, and argues duties must balance home production costs with abroad to protect workers and industry.
Governor A B Cummins defends protectionism while urging cautious tariff revisions. He cites Senator Allison and President Roosevelt era speeches to justify maintaining protective duties and argues changes should broaden markets through reciprocity without harming domestic producers.
A fragmented note discusses actions to be taken in preparation for a future period two years hence. The writer hints at health concerns and a damaged car as factors shaping the plan.
Sentiment in favor of tariff revision is rising within the party and among members of the cabinet, signaling a shift in policy discourse and potential legislative action.
In a letter to Frank P. Woods, James Wilson urges Iowa Republicans to support the ticket from governor to constable. He defends Cummins as governor candidate, praises Roosevelt era reforms, and warns that opposing nominees would harm party unity and progress.
Secretary Taft in Maine lauds Roosevelt's trust busting and enforcement, noting dissolutions and pending prosecutions while urging voters to decide whether Roosevelt deserves continued leadership by choosing a Republican Congress. He stresses Roosevelt's impact and asks if the nation will back his policies or switch to Democratic control.
Ex Governor Herrick of Ohio argues tariffs are imperfect and require rational, businesslike revision rather than political maneuvering. He urges a disinterested commission to adjust schedules and remove injustices while defending a tariff law all Republicans can conscientiously support.
The speech contrasts two tariff approaches. It argues against arbitrary 7 percent cuts and defends protection as essential to sustain American industries and wages. It rejects free competition as the ideal and defends the constitutional right to set protective duties.
The Iowa Republicans at the state capital nominate trusted, capable men to run state offices to carry on government under state laws. The platform emphasizes industry protection and tariff revisions when advised by the people. Governor Cummins is described by some as too radical amid national political debates.
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