Tariff rally in Pennsylvania urges protection and strike at free trade
A dense crowd hears speeches on protectionist policy as Dallas and others defend the 42 tariff. The event, in a public square near the Eaton works, features advocates arguing free trade would harm American labor and industry while praising the 1842 tariff and labeling opponents as threats to national prosperity.
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Pertinent Questions Answered in the May Discussion
The article debates protective labor measures and duty on wire nails. It notes a duty of .102 per pound, while nails sell for 154 per pound. It questions the effectiveness of duties and why abolition was not pursued, suggesting Congress acted for unstated reasons.
Tariff Talk and Trade Policy in a Debates Novel Style
A dialogue explores reciprocity with Germany France and Austria and the impact of tariffs on labor and prices. Ogilvie explains higher costs stem from labor, not material access, while farmers debate protection, sugar duties, and McKinley era trade effects with examples on eggs and iron production.
Fragmentary Lincoln essay fragment on government and duties
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses Abraham Lincoln and government duties. It references protection, revenue, ports, duties and independence with scattered 1860 era terms and phrases, reflecting debates on taxation and civil policy. The text is garbled but centers on constitutional principles and fiscal measures.
Free Trade Myths Debunked by 1892 Trade Figures
An 1890s analysis argues that McKinley tariff critics overstated harms. It cites 1892 export gains, a $20 million trade balance in America's favor, and that duties under the law were lower than prior rates. It notes rising imports of certain goods while promoting domestic production.
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