In the hope of counteracting the effect of the argument for a Protective Tariff in winning the industrial element of the country to Republican support, the Democratic managers concocted one of the most detestable and wicked devices ever conceived in political warfare.
Blaine condemns a deceptive political tactic used by Democrats to undermine Republican support.
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