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February 9, 1885
The Indianapolis Sentinel
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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The Tariff Reform League in Boston advocates for lower tariffs via lectures and publications. Shipbuilder W.G. Gibbons lectures on how tariffs hinder U.S. competition with British shipyards, urging more such leagues nationwide.
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TARIFF REFORM LEAGUES.
There is in Boston an organized association, "The Tariff Reform League," which is doing invaluable work in breaking down the high tariff heresy in that section. The League provides a course of lectures by able advocates of tariff reform and prints the lectures when delivered for distribution. One of the lecturers chosen was Mr. W. G. Gibbons, head of the ship building house of the Pusey & Jones Company, of Wilmington, Del., one of the oldest and largest steam ship building concerns in the country. Mr. Gibbons holds that, if the restrictions of the tariff could be taken off, he and others in his business could compete successfully with the shipbuilders on the Tyne and Clyde in the construction of iron and steel steamships. His long, practical experience enabled Mr. Gibbons to point out in what way the restrictions imposed by our Government have prevented the development of the ship building industry, and his argument can not but convince the fair-minded. The formation of Tariff Reform Leagues throughout the country would be valuable in furnishing, by lectures and printed documents, information to the people upon this all important subject.
There is in Boston an organized association, "The Tariff Reform League," which is doing invaluable work in breaking down the high tariff heresy in that section. The League provides a course of lectures by able advocates of tariff reform and prints the lectures when delivered for distribution. One of the lecturers chosen was Mr. W. G. Gibbons, head of the ship building house of the Pusey & Jones Company, of Wilmington, Del., one of the oldest and largest steam ship building concerns in the country. Mr. Gibbons holds that, if the restrictions of the tariff could be taken off, he and others in his business could compete successfully with the shipbuilders on the Tyne and Clyde in the construction of iron and steel steamships. His long, practical experience enabled Mr. Gibbons to point out in what way the restrictions imposed by our Government have prevented the development of the ship building industry, and his argument can not but convince the fair-minded. The formation of Tariff Reform Leagues throughout the country would be valuable in furnishing, by lectures and printed documents, information to the people upon this all important subject.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Tariff Reform
Boston League
Shipbuilding
W G Gibbons
Economic Competition
What entities or persons were involved?
W. G. Gibbons
Pusey & Jones Company
Where did it happen?
Boston; Wilmington, Del.; Tyne And Clyde
Story Details
Key Persons
W. G. Gibbons
Pusey & Jones Company
Location
Boston; Wilmington, Del.; Tyne And Clyde
Story Details
Boston's Tariff Reform League delivers lectures against high tariffs, including one by shipbuilder W.G. Gibbons arguing that removing tariffs would enable U.S. competition with British shipbuilders and foster industry growth.