Principle of Taxes For the Support of the State
A lengthy critique of indirect taxation by Adam Smith’s principles, arguing that duties on imports burden the poor and middle classes while the wealthy gain, and asserting direct taxation is fairer and better controls corruption. It cites 1880s window glass duties and historical England to illustrate the dangers of indirect taxes and the need for taxpayer awareness.
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Adam Smith
Franklin Bierce
Tariff Reform Committee
The
Reform Club
Fifth Avenue
Pierce
McKinley
Elizabeth
Charles I
Montagu
England
Golden Rule Reciprocity Best for Trade Policy
The New York Post argues removal of duties fosters freer commerce with Argentina, contrasting the Wilson approach with McKinley era barriers. It cites duties on wool and petroleum, calls for easing access for agricultural implements, and praises shifting to mutual benefit rather than threats and elaborate schemes.
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Washington
United States
McKinley
Harrison
New York Post
The Tribune's Tariff Claims Challenged by World
The New York World criticizes The Tribune for alleging an 80 year reversal against the Wilson bill. It notes 1890 and 1892 reversals did not hinge on tariff, cites election results, and argues verdicts should guide congressional action. A second piece portrays shoddy manufacturers warning of ruin under the Wilson bill and calls the cry genuine yet cautious.
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the Tribune
The
Tribune
Michigan
New York
Cleveland
Maynard
Benjamin Harrison
Republcans
California
Illinois
Wisconsin
Ohio
North Dakota
Congress
New York World
Ever Thus Sociopolitical Reflection From Pomeroy
A Democrat piece argues experience shows preventing wrong is easier than correcting it and cites the robber tariff as an example of burdens from special class legislation. The author laments concentrated wealth opposing lighter burdens on the common herd, claiming history repeats itself.
Wages Not Lowered by Tariff Revisions
The article notes wages will not fall due to tariff changes and states wages are not regulated by tariffs. It argues tariffs will continue revisions this year and every two years until a pure revenue system is achieved, per the St. Louis Republic.
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St. Louis Republic
WoLtrr
ACME
Wages and the tariff clash over labor costs
A critical view of protective duties argues wages do not rise with higher tariffs and that labor costs stay low in protected industries. It cites studies and examples from cotton, coal, and paper to claim wages do not reflect tariff levels, while warning of monopolists and political scare tactics. The piece contrasts ad valorem and specific duties, calling specific duties a fraud and noting Democratic bias toward ad valorem tariffs.
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Congress
Europe
Blaine
New York World
John Wanamaker
Watson
St. Louis Republic
Tarif Bill Prospects Across Party Lines
The Chicago Herald argues business leaders want the tariff bill enacted promptly to gauge its effects before the November elections. It contends Republicans should refrain from factional opposition and avoid diluting the bill, urging swift but careful implementation.
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Chicago Herald
Reform Club Endorses Wilson Tariff Bill With Amendments
The Reform club approves the Wilson tariff reduction and supports passage of the bill with rate-cutting amendments. A five member committee may be appointed to promote enactment and pursue expedient measures for proper amendments.
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Reform Club
Sherty
Chicago Herald fears tariff law delay beyond September
The Chicago Herald in Indiana warns that at the current pace, the new tariff law will not take effect before September. It states this prospect is not agreeable for the country or the Democratic party.
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Chicago Herald
Ind
Democratic Party
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