Excess Protection Burdens Industry Not Labor
A veteran jurist condemns tariffs as an indirect subsidy that harms industry and fails to raise wages for most workers. He argues free trade would reduce prices for staples and notes the tariff mostly enriches a small skilled class while burdening farmers and laborers. He cites war-time revenue needs, explains the subsidy effect on consumers, and urges voters to back reforms to cut tariffs and support domestic production.
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Tariff Debate Echoes on Subsidies and Self-Reliance
The speaker argues for a measured subsidy to aging infant industries, urging gradual withdrawal to force self-reliance. He cites American ingenuity, domestic exports, and the need to compete with foreign markets while warning against full repeal. He contrasts protection with free trade and notes gas and mineral advantages. John Dean Caton.
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Brice predicts Democratic surge in key states
Chairman Brice claims cheering reports from New York New Jersey Connecticut Pennsylvania Ohio Iowa and Michigan. He cites Republican scare tactics free trade appeals and subsidized press as failing and says Democratic workingmen will back the ticket and persuade others to do so. The president’s honest administration is praised as inspiring trust.
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New York Democrats Hopeful to Carry Empire State
New York’s Democratic leaders voice strong confidence of a large plurality for Cleveland in the Empire State. They point to rising Prohibition votes, labor activity, and unity in Tammany Hall and County Democracy. Estimates push New York’s popular margin from 30 000 to 50 000 in favor of Cleveland.
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New York Political Bombers Use Workingmen Urgency
A Poughkeepsie dispatch reports that the Republican campaign hires agitators paid to pose as laborers to scare day workers about pauper labor and foreign competition. The men, including ward bummer Jack Breiting, are said to travel and exhort workers on tariff policy while mimicking laborers.
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New York
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Poughkeepsie
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Farmer Jones Sees Cleveland Victory Chance in Ohio
Illinois union labor candidate for governor Farmer Jones from Camargo visits Chicago and says crowds show strong political interest. He predicts Cleveland’s re election, cites working class sentiment against Harrison and doubts protection benefits workers or consumers.
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Marshall Field for Cleveland on tariff reform
The Boston Herald reports Chicago merchant Marshall Field, a Republican and protectionist, may vote for Cleveland this year. He argues for a just and moderate tariff reduction to aid business without embracing free trade, criticizing Republicans for yielding the tariff lead to Democrats.
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Judge Hilton on Mills Bill
In 1882 six large woolen mills owned by the A I Stewart estate closed due to tariffed wool costs. Thousands were employed before the shutdown. Judge Henry Hilton expressed support for the Mills bill, hoping to restart the mills once wool could be bought as cheaply as in England. Albany dispatch.
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Palmer Seen as Likely Governor in Illinois
Chicago Herald reports speculation that John M. Palmer will be elected governor with a veteran stirring enthusiasm at meetings. Farmers statewide mutter over current conditions as deserters show three Republicans to one Democrat in the record so far.
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FreEx Whisky in Politics Not Lyrical Favorite
A Chicago Herald excerpt dismisses FreEx whisky as not the celebrated “liquid joy” praised by Bob. It claims the spirit has not altered Republican appetites or created favorable political pictures in their minds.
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