Its chief merit is that it establishes a public policy which no political party or faction will be strong enough to overthrow, and which if it had not been adopted now, the Democratic party in the next Congress would have defeated.
Sherman argues that the act establishes a lasting public policy that cannot be easily overturned by political factions.
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But some of you may say, all this is very well, but what will you do to save the Union?
I believe that it will give a reasonable fair protection for the great industries of agriculture, manufacture, and commerce, which lie at the basis of the prosperity of this country.
The tax on spirits, tobacco and beer ought to be retained as the best objects of taxation either of domestic or imported goods.
It was the same old story of injustice and wrong, of might against right.
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