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Tariff history shows prompt action despite party controls
The article traces tariff legislation from Lincoln to Cleveland, noting the Republican and Democratic shifts and the timing of key acts. It argues Congress acted promptly given administration control and criticizes attempts to blame delay on Congress. It also covers Populist and silver issues influencing fall campaigns and comments on Towne’s silver restoration aims.
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Thirty-sixth
Congress
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes
House
Garfield-Arthur
Cleveland
Senate
Benjamin Harrison
T. B. Rankin
Ohio
Republican Party
Bryan
Silver Republican Party
United States
Free Silver Democrats
Towne
Japan
Peru
Bolivia
Chicago Tribune