Debates on Tariff Reform and Protection at Tremont Temple
A large Tremont Temple crowd witnessed a 2 hour tariff debate between reformer Everett P. Wheeler and protectionist Benjamin Butterworth. Governor Ames presided as John A. Lane and Henry L. Pierce attended, with lively exchanges, interruptions, and a final Reform victory.
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Protection Fallacies and Wage Earners in the Tariff Debate
Everett P Wheeler argues against the protective tariff, contending it harms wage earners across sectors. He cites three wage determinants—demand, material costs, and labor productivity—to show tariffs lower demand, raise material costs, and curb overall American labor efficiency, urging free exchange and reduced taxes.
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Butterworth on Free Trade and Protective Tariff Debate
Mr Butterworth argues the issue is between free trade and the protective system, contending tariffs benefit wage workers by restricting foreign imports. He defines protection as fostering US industrial development and employment, while free trade seeks to remove restraints and let buyers shop where cheapest.
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