need no protection, and many things are unprotected that ought to
be cared for by the Government.

I am in favor of a sensible reform of the tariff--that is to say,
I do not wish to put it in the power of the few to practice extortion
upon the many. Congress should always be wide awake, and whenever
there is any abuse it should be corrected. At the same time, next
to having the tariff just--next in importance is to have it stable.
It does us great injury to have every dollar invested in manufactures
frightened every time Congress meets. Capital should feel secure.
Insecurity calls for a higher interest, wants to make up for the
additional risk, whereas, when a dollar feels absolutely certain
that it is well invested, that it is not to be disturbed, it is
satisfied with a very low rate of interest.

The present agitation--the message of President Cleveland upon
these questions--will cost the country many hundred millions of
dollars.

_Question_. I see that some one has been charging that Judge
Gresham is an Infidel?

_Answer_. I have known Judge Gresham for many years, and of course
have heard him talk upon many subjects, but I do not remember ever
discussing with him a religious topic. I only know that he believes
in allowing every man to express his opinions, and that he does
not hate a man because he differs with him. I believe that he
believes in intellectual hospitality, and that he would give all
churches equal rights, and would treat them all with the utmost
fairness. I regard him as a fair-minded, intelligent and honest
man, and that is enough for me. I am satisfied with the way he
acts, and care nothing about his particular creed. I like a manly
man, whether he agrees with me or not. I believe that President
Garfield was a minister of the Church of the Disciples--that made
no difference to me. Mr. Blaine is a member of some church in
Augusta--I care nothing for that. Whether Judge Gresham belongs
to any church, I do not know. I never asked him, but I know he
does not agree with me by a large majority.

In this country, where a divorce has been granted between church
and state, the religious opinions of candidates should be let alone.
To make the inquiry is a piece of impertinence--a piece of impudence.
I have voted for men of all persuasions and expect to keep right
on, and if they are not civilized enough to give me the liberty
they ask for themselves, why I shall simply set them an example