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Editorial
February 4, 1859
The Bedford Gazette
Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
The editorial praises Pennsylvania's Democratic Congressmen, including Hon. William Reilly and Mr. Phillips, for fulfilling promises on tariff revision. Phillips' bill prioritizes revenue with incidental protection, satisfying iron interests and the masses. It challenges Black Republicans and Know Nothings to support a higher tariff if desired.
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TRUE TO THEIR PROMISES.
The fourteen Democrats in Congress from this State, have nobly redeemed the pledges made by themselves and their friends in regard to the revision of the Tariff. Our own member, Hon. William Reilly, has used his best exertions, in behalf of the interests of Pennsylvania, and his Democratic colleague, Mr. Phillips, has framed a Tariff bill which, if passed, would certainly prove satisfactory to all classes of our citizens. The paramount object of Mr. Phillips' bill, is revenue, but it also aims to give incidental protection to such of our industrial interests as are thought to require it. This bill is all that the iron men can ask, whilst at the same time it is framed with that special Democratic regard for the welfare of the masses, which should always be which is so lightly esteemed by the extreme protectionists. Every Democratic Congressman from this State will vote for it, and if the Opposition are really desirous of a higher tariff than the one in force at present, they can attain the object of their wishes by doing so likewise. The Pennsylvania Democrats have redeemed their promises concerning the tariff, will the Black Republicans and Know Nothings redeem theirs?
The fourteen Democrats in Congress from this State, have nobly redeemed the pledges made by themselves and their friends in regard to the revision of the Tariff. Our own member, Hon. William Reilly, has used his best exertions, in behalf of the interests of Pennsylvania, and his Democratic colleague, Mr. Phillips, has framed a Tariff bill which, if passed, would certainly prove satisfactory to all classes of our citizens. The paramount object of Mr. Phillips' bill, is revenue, but it also aims to give incidental protection to such of our industrial interests as are thought to require it. This bill is all that the iron men can ask, whilst at the same time it is framed with that special Democratic regard for the welfare of the masses, which should always be which is so lightly esteemed by the extreme protectionists. Every Democratic Congressman from this State will vote for it, and if the Opposition are really desirous of a higher tariff than the one in force at present, they can attain the object of their wishes by doing so likewise. The Pennsylvania Democrats have redeemed their promises concerning the tariff, will the Black Republicans and Know Nothings redeem theirs?
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Tariff Revision
Democratic Promises
Pennsylvania Democrats
Phillips Bill
Revenue Protection
Iron Interests
Black Republicans
Know Nothings
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. William Reilly
Mr. Phillips
Fourteen Democrats From Pennsylvania
Black Republicans
Know Nothings
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Democratic Fulfillment Of Tariff Revision Promises
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Democrats, Challenging Opposition
Key Figures
Hon. William Reilly
Mr. Phillips
Fourteen Democrats From Pennsylvania
Black Republicans
Know Nothings
Key Arguments
Democrats Have Redeemed Pledges On Tariff Revision
Phillips' Bill Prioritizes Revenue With Incidental Protection
Bill Satisfactory To Iron Interests And The Masses
Democratic Regard For Welfare Of The Masses
All Pennsylvania Democrats Will Vote For The Bill
Opposition Can Support Higher Tariff By Voting For It