TLeFalte Theory of Protection.
St. J ouis Repulican.
It is we believe universally con
ceded that free intercourse betw.-en
the states ot this wide Union is posi
tively unobjectionable. It is in fact
regarded as somethipg more than this
it is held to be an absolutely good
thing. The evidence of this belief is
afforded by the vast expenditure of
money and effort in facilitating such
intercourse ; in building roads, canals
p!ex, mam-sided life which results
.1 -,rwl ,.nl:irrill'i' their Intel- ClOSS
IS
lien-e, their sympathies, and their
charities.
It is, therefore, easy to understand
the strength, the intensity, and the
intolerance of the prohibition senti
ment: in a state so predominently ru
ral as Iowa, with a population so
largely of New England orgin. In
a state where there was a greater
diversity ot kocial life, resulting from
iind in imorovinir rivers to make this the influence of great manufacturing
intercourse the freest and easiest and commercial centers, the propo
possible. It is not believed that ev- sition to put into the constitution an
ery community should produce each arbitrary provisional code of morality
identical a-ticle it requires or desires, m conflict with the usages ana upm
It is thought auman activity is stimu- ions of the civilzed world since the
lated and civilazation advanced by a dawn ot history and in the face, too
free exchange ot commodities. No ot the universal experience ot its im
Kt.L-v tr. ttr.nrtlip n its own in- I nracticabilirv wou'd have been
Clitic iwix-j w w - - - g
fant industries by barring out the trampled under toot as a tyrannica
products of others. Unquestionably attempt to interfere with the prima
each new community has to struggle J ry rights ot the citizen. No other
and exert itsell to compete with older I western state offers so promising a
and more skillet and advanced rivals, field for the rash experiment
lut it is held that the surest, if not I Iowa. It is doubtful, perhaps
the only, way to excellence is to I whether even in Iowa, which has
stand on merit alone, and such ad- counted its republican inajorties by
vantages as the cost of transportation the tens of thousands, the party
affords. The unparalled growth ot J which has saw accepted as its own
the wide range of industries ot the I the most extreme form of prohibition
United States fully justifies the faith I fanaticism will not sink under the
which has been reposed in entirely J tremendous load it has undertaken to
free competition. There is no tact j earn-.
about which there is more cordial J And the republican party ot Iowa
agreement anion" intelligent and re- J could far better afford to be beaten
flectin"- men than this one of tree J than to succeed upon a platform
commerce between the states. No J which commits it to the most stupen
.Innhf this settled iudsrement is con- I dous tollv of the acre. It could far
tributed toby the knowledge that free J better afford to be beaten than to
trade between the states is chance of succeed as the instrument of the
disturbances by the fundamental law. fanatical vengeance ot the prohibi
As the English statue forbidmg mar- tionists, in striking down a judge of
nage with the wite's sister puts out the supreme court, whose only crime
of the question the temptation to J was that he had the courage, inde
look with more than fraternal love J pendence, and integrity to declare
upon the charms o that near rcia- I the law as it was. Among all citi-
tive, so a constitutional provision I zens of Iowa who know the priceless
closes the vision of covetous pro- I value of an independent and honest
tectionists to the apparentadvantages I judiciary, this attempt ot the prohi
of levying a tax on all goods fabricat- J bitionists to prescribe every judge
ed beyond the state line. Else we w ho is not cowardly, corrup
should have the specious but false and unprincipled enough to accom-
doctnn of protection attempted to be I modate his decisions of legal ques-
set up amongst ourselves as wcl1 as I tions to the political interests of the
netvveen cms ami otner ianis. i lie I lining taction, ana to pack tne sil
very same reasons could be urged to preme court with the servile tools of
restrict the commerce between the tn's most intolerant and ferocious
states that are used to bar out the of all forms ot sectarian bigotry, can
products of foreign lands. We not fail to excite a deep and abiding
refuse free commerce between the indignation. That shameful act of
United States and England because proscription of Judge Day, which,
it is alleged the interest of American ratified by the people would strike
laborers is promoted by excluding down the independence of the ju
lirittish competion. Hut the Texan diciary in Iowa and substitute a reign
is asked to take the products of of factious terrorism for that ot law,
Massachusetts without tax or limit, has perhaps done more than any
because the common interest of the thing else to open the eyes of the
two states is thereby helped. In a people of Iowa to the radical immor
matter of sheer business and commer- tality ot the prophibition faction. It
cial intercourse what more interest is a startling revelation ot the esseu
has the Texan in the citizen of Mas- tial lawlessness of the fanatics who
sachusetts than the American has in are now seeking to convert the law
the Englishman? It the Texan is mto an instrument for the subversion
really moved by self interest to have ot those private and personal rights
free intercourse with Massachusetts which are as old as the human race.
it" he buys cotton goods from Lo- I
well which could easily and readily
be made at home if the Lowell arti
cle were barred out by a tariff
what reason can be offered why an
American should not buy in the Eng
lish market, when, restrictions beiii"-
removed, he could bu cheaper than
at home? The restrictive system is
based on the idea that both parties
cannot be benefited by the exchange
ot products, which, if it is true, our
federal system is a gigantic error that
should at once be reformed. Our
railroads have been on a false theory,
our canals dug through a want of a
comprehension ol economical princi
ples, and the developement of motors
by which ships, boats and trains are
driven has been a positive misfor
tune. Proliibitlon Folly in Iowa.
lhe St. Paul Tress (Rep.) is not
greatly impressed bv the wisdom of
the Iowa republican convention. It
discourses thustly :
Iowa is a rual community, peopled
largely trom New England, and in
heriting the characteristics of its
Pur-tan paternity. It is without cit
ies of any consequences, to perform
the office by which cities, in compen
sation for the evils thev engender,
render such enormous benefits to hu
manity and civilization, tn- bringing
large masses of men. with their in
finite divers ties oi ideas and man
ners, into contact with each other,
and with the highly organized, corn-
Before We Were Born.
Sania Fe, N. M.. July 2. The
much talked of and much heraled.
the most unique and what promises
to be the grandest celebration and ex
position in many respects of modern
times opened to-dav in this ancient
city of Sante Fe. The liberality of
the "Atchison road," as it is called
in Boston, or ot the Sante Fe as it is
known ir. Kansas, and its connecting
lines in furnishing low rates ot fare
has insured the success of the tetio
millennial anniversary beyond per
adventure. The attendance from
the western states and teritories
promises to be very large, while the
recruits from excursion parties pass
ing en route to California over the
Great Southern and Panama line,
and from tounts to Colorado and
the many pleasure resorts m that ter
ritory and New Mexico will swell the
numbers, who from curiosity and
other causes will desire to witness
the novel and peculiar teatures of
this strangely unique and wonderful
anniversary. Just such a one can be
plains and planted here with the
! pvtahlished to remain tor
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near three centuries until Anglo
Saxon civilization supplanted it and ;
builded, and are building, more i
perfect and a more cultured society.
First came a artillery salute at 9
o'clock this morning, awakening hill
and mountain and valley with its
echoes , but its reverberations gi eet
nn nw voices in the primeval
forests, for the sound of powder and
gun had been heard here for three
and a third centuries. The salute
was followed by a military ami civil
parade by military and other organi
zations. Upon arriving of the grand pro
cession at the grounds the ceremo
nies of opening the industral expo
sition commenced, Hon. W. W .
Griffin presiding. The address of
Governor Sheldon and others was
listened to with great satisfaction
and loudly applauded. The In
dian races, games and dances in the
arena were witnessed by thousands
of eager and delighted spectators.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Topeka. July 2. A special to the
Commonwealth from Santa Fe, N
M., says: A month's festivities, on
the 333d anniversary of the first Eu-
repean colonization of the city of
Santa Fe and the American conti
nent opened here to-day under the
most flattering auspices. The grand
procession was perhaps the most
unique and interesting ot anything of
the kind ever attempted. The des
cendants ot the first distinguished
Spaniards that ever visited American
soil, the native Mexicans, the de
scendants of the Aztecs, bands ot
Apaches in war-like attair. the rare,
modest and oriental Zuni Indians,
the flashing military, the martial mu
sic and the firing ot cannon, all com
bined to make the scene one of the
livelist interest both to citizens and
strangers. Ten thousand people
witnessed the procession and follow
ed to the exhibition grounds, where
able addresses were delivered by
Hon. Lionel A. Shields, govenor of
the territory, Hon. Tranqudino Lu'
na, territorial delegate to congress,
and Col. V. V. Griffin, president
of the tertio-millennial association.
They dealt with the ancient and mod
ern history of New Mexico, spoke
of the rapid advancement now- mak
ing among the native people, and re
ferred to our vast mineral ami pasto-
rial wealth, requiring only labor to
reveal its riches.
Then the military bands played
Hail Columbia," and the goyernor
declared the mining and industrial
exposition formally opened.
All the exhibits are placed in the
main hili, and consists ot precious
ores trom everv mineral producing
listrict in the territory, coal and
coke, cereals, fruits, native jewelry,
wools and woolen fabrics, works of
art on wood and raw-hide, done in
egatable colors and hundreds ot
ears old, the antiques of three cen
turies, etc.
The afternoon was spent in Indian
ames, racing, etc. Every body
prououncee the opening a magnifi-
ent success.
Commissioners are present from
early all the states and territories.
To-night the city is in holiday at
tire, and flags and bunting are flying
from every house top, while two
bands discourse music from the pub
lic plaza, in the presence of severa
thousand people. The city is lull
of strangers, and everv tram brings
extra coaches full of visitors. Many
distlnguisned guests from abroad are
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His Diiiriruis aivlN4NY
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