The Protectionist Volume 18 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 Excerpt: ...contains 273 pages, and embraces practically every conceivable subject upon which information may be desired. Radicalism or conservatism, it is declared, are never matters of concern to Republicans, but it is stated "they are content with practical and progressive ideas and the maturing of those ideas into positive performance." Every statement made and all figures presented are declared in the foreword of the book to be official or authoritative and the foreword concludes: "The truth is the highest exemplification of Republican doctrines and policies and party records the best plea that can be made for continuation and power." Only Democratic success, it is declared, can prevent the giving to the people of the country new records in every phase of our industrial life. The book continues: "Republicans have a right to claim that our financial, commercial and industrial advancement is due to the laws enacted and executed by their party leaders. The party came into power when the Government and the people were practically bankrupt, and without credit. A disrupted union was restored, the vast expenses of war provided, specie payments resumed, a protective tariff amended from time to time and the development of the country continued till the Democratic check came in 1893." But--it is stated, "The people were quick to see their mistake and at the first opportunity restored the Republicans to full power, and no party change has been made since, during a period of ten years." The industrial situation is claimed to be unparalleled in the annals of nations. There is a comprehensive review of the important public laws enacted by Congress, and extracts from the messages of President Roosevelt and speeches of Republican Congressme...