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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1888
Page
3
A sharp editorial critique of the G. O. P. platform argues for reducing war taxes and exposes contradictions in protectionist pledges. It malingers the Mills bill and Blaine, cites tariff debates, and contrasts Democratic and Republican tax policies with satirical asides and historical references.
A speaker argues against a Republican tariff platform favoring protection and defends the Mills bill as a cautious step toward reduced war taxes. He traces American tariff history from 1816 to 1861, contrasts England and U S protection, and warns that the platform would disrupt trade and industry while alleging deceptive propaganda by opponents.
In the country about 200 labor papers exist of which one backs Harrison about a dozen are non-committal and the rest favor Cleveland. Some Republican papers claim to represent the American labor movement.
Tomas H. Ball of Aurora Illinois a corset factory proprietor with nearly 1000 workers declares his candidacy in Cleveland on tariff policy. He has consistently voted the Republican ticket in all elections.
C. W. Rutherford, a leading railroad contractor, argues tariffs shape wages and steel rail prices. He endorses Cleveland and Thurman, criticizes the steel trust, and predicts open markets would boost demand for railroad construction and iron. He cites wage disparities across regions and warns against convict labor and protectionist policy.
Kansas City report conveys a letter from Senator John J. Ingalls dated September 6 1888 from the Presidents Chamber in Washington. He notes the Mills bill is referred to the Senate Finance Committee likely to be substituted and argues for tariff revision but says actions must wait until adjournment. The letter emphasizes agricultural product protection and defense of the Mills bill’s passage.
A New York Herald quote argues that manufacturers should receive free raw materials and efficient machinery plus skilled workers to raise wages, enable thriving profit, and compete globally. It cites James A Garfield praising protection that leads to eventual free trade.
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