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Tariff Commission Debate and the Case Against Protection
Senator Turner of Georgia argues against the tariff rate structure, condemning protection as a tax on consumers. He asserts revenue from duties funds burdens on the public and promotes industrial undercutting, urging a shift toward freer trade and reduced internal taxation. He cites historical examples and warns of political manipulation by lobbyists and elites. The article also notes a Memphis steamer fire disaster with 23 deaths.
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H. G. Turner
Georgia
House of Representatives
House
Turner
Senate
United States of America
Congress
Tariff Commission
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Ohio
Mr. McKinley
Webster
Clay
Calhoun
Benton
Europe
Speer
Pennsylvania
Kelley
International Review
Iowa
Mr Kasson
Turkey
Ireland
India
Thubeen
England
Cromwell
Sobieski
Eugene of Savoy
New England
Franklin
America
Boston
Hiself
Mr. Kelley
Alr
Utah
McKinley
Ean
Kasson
Jase
Kasgon
Golden City
Memphis