Speech #680093301

I assert that other industries of this country have been favored with special legislation at the expense of the farner. and this policy should. must. and will be changed. By legislation lie is compelled to purchase his farming implements. tools. fuel. building material. fertilizer. fencing. clothing. boots and shoes. and everytling else he uses in a protected market. and must dispose of his products in the market of the world in competition with the world. He has witnessed the manufacturers of this country given the benefit of the highest protective tariff law iii our history. the railroads given laws which enable them to fix Compensatory rates that they may operate at a profit. virtually every business the recipient of beneficial legislation except his. and his the one business more entitled to the fostering care and protection of the Government than any otherthe FordueyMcCumber Tariff Act for the manufacturer. the EschCummins law for the railroads. the immigration bill for the protection of labor. and nothing of any consequence for the farmer. The farmer and every other business is entitled to a square deal at the hands of the Government. By this I mean that every business should be treated fairly.