The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1871-06-15
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To the Editors Of ,.e Saline County Journal.
Your last issue contains c0mmunica-
ton that embraces several facts which
meet my hearty appreciation, believing its
theory of economy should in all cases be
adhered to and credit given it. Tho COM
munication touches upon the sidewalk
question, dog law, horse-hitching Ordi-
nances, &c, which are all important and
right in their places. The sidewalk or
dinance is good thing, providing the
walk can be paid for without injuring or
woundlng our pockets too much. Ali
enterprising and good citizens are in ia
vor Of public improvements and am sat
istied our property holders are perfectly
willing to appropriate every dollar they
have to spare to such purpose. But who
shall determine sucl, facts? 1t is pretty
conclusive every individual is acquainted
with his own circumstances pecunnias!y
better than others. Threc-iourths of the
prOperty-hOlders have said that they
were unable to meet the extravaganza of
Of the 12-feet sidewalk contemplated but
were willing to do what they could
build an S-feet sidewalk, which would
certainty answer every purpose. BY
the foibIcs Of very few extremists the
matter has been pushed over the heads
of the wishes of the citizens generally.
There must be "a consideration. How
shall it be obtained Next election day,
unquestionably, will develop how far the
people approve this action Of the City
Council. 1 have always observed in my
financial matters that any business
should be established on soaai bassis
and the liquidation OF all debts, credits
undergraduates to be taken into ,nsi Ter
alton. As experience has taught me
without that -nire-.en;hs II Ill tIansac-
tons have proven failure, and | would
Suggest to our, City Couaci. tia; they, III
their next meeting, open up some chan
ne! OF revenue instead of depressing the
people with building sidewalk OF undue
size and expense. .hccep, The money re
fused, Oh certain applications; ACT the
part of wise and efficient city rulers, an':
Ill. will then be vel. Of those that on
pose the reccip: o! >uch moneys how
ni:,ny ar there who Wal! come forward
and make up this .ost revenue. Should
they show their consistency and honest
intentions by maxim. up from their own
prospects The deficiency caused by their
refusal - accept the moneys, then we
would he gratificd. Ii is poor rule tina:
won't work Loti, WAYS. Mrssrs. Coun
ci.meu, /! presume you have figured the
cost OF the II fee; sidewalk business. /;
body that ii stood ;,bout $3.50 per foot,
or 5000 feet III an aggregate cost of &c.,
$3.50. And there Is no: Il dollar in the
treasury to meet The S6,350. The rcve
nue. depressed and 80 remedy bat for the
property holder hi.nself to pay the debt.
and he no money 10 pay with. Where
next are We to turn! Borrow money q:
banking rates and charge the same to
our friend who sso unfortunate or are
cltv bonds bearing ten per ccn;um to be
issued in lieu: By the time they (;Se
bonds becomes due, our unfortunate
friend, unless he has been SO fortunate
as to make 4 raise and very success
full one is then. unable to meet the
debt, his wife and children left begggars .
Gentlemen, this is simply an illustration
of your policy. Now as a sound policy,
receive all moneys lcgitimately offered
and thereby lessen the taxes of the gen
eral public. Base your actions on care
tul and sound Judgment, and when the
"invincible Dan and the great hero OF
Harper's Ferry" assisted by Mcpherson
county's agent, who never devoted a sim
gle moment or dollar to the welfare and
financial interests oft tine city, propose to
NEEDLE in your affairs officially send them
away about their own business. Such a
course would not only be beneficial but
give satisfaction Il. large.
am well aware that policy is the mot
to, and will make due allowance, but
when policy goes so far AS to say there
is certain class that must get out of
town because they do not act with the
dominant party on election day, it is ri
diculous and unwarrantable in all fari-
ness. Thus il is that we have seen one
of our best citizens hurled from business
lust because he has not chosen in times
past, to bow his neck tothe yoke of those
who institute the "rule or ruin policy.
Every do. has his day. and the sooner
he is cured ofhydrophobia, the sooner he
lis freed from his cage. A retribution at
the hands of condemning people will
come upon those who have traduced ev-
cry interest OF others regardless of JUS
ticc or right. XERxEs.
the BRIDGE QuESfI on.