Democratic Sentinel, Volume 11, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 September 1887 — The Tariff Reformers Pleased. [ARTICLE]

The Tariff Reformers Pleased.

A special from Harrisburg to the Chicago Herald says: The result of the convention is rather more gratifying to the followers of Congressman Scott and Editor Singerly than to the Randallistic element in the party. The platform adopted is what the tariff reformers wanted, and means nothing else than an indorsement of the Congressmen who voted for a revision of the revenue, and is consequently a victory for Scott It is the first time since the late rebellion that the party in Pennsylvania has made a demand in its platform for a reduction of the duty on imports, and naturally binds the members of Congress to support an honest measure for the reduction of excessive tariff duties. Here is where Randall is in a hole. He cannot straddle the question any longer. He is no more a leader. W. L. Scott, who was the Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions, succeeded Randall, and as Pennsylvania is pledged for tariff reform the campaign this fall will be a lively one. The cry of free trade will be heard, but the supporters of revenue reform confidently expeot to poll a big vote. The candidates are strong, and the canvass will be a vigorous one. B. J. McGrann, the candidate for State Treasurer, is a close friend of Randall, and this fact invites the hearty co-operation of the Congressman. J. Ross Thompson, candidate for Supreme Judge, being a native of Congressman Scott’s county, means that the latter will take a hand in State politics. Altogether the work of the convention is regarded as good, let the results be what they may.