The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-09-15


tanned himself for a while upon the throne of
France, but failure and disgrace came upon
him and his people when the hollow struc-
ture OF his authority was brought against the
real power of a solid people.
Let Us look at some of the specific charges
in the address against democratic rule. Ave
bullied Austria out of Hungarian reftl-
gee" That was the case of Martin Koszta.
a Hungarian by birth, who had emiCrated
to this country, had lived in New York one
year and eleven months, and in proper
form, according to our laws. had de-
clared his intention to become a citizen of
the United States. In 1853, he went TO Eu-
rope on business, carrying an authenticated
copy OF his declaration, and intending soon
TO return. While at Smyrna, he was seized
by the emissaries of Austria and forcibly
taken on board the Hussar. an Austrian
brig-of-war, and held in close con nement.
TO be carried back for punishment by that
cruel government because of his aspirations
for liberty.
Capt. Ingraham, of our navy, was then in
command OF the slo0p- of-war st. Louis, in
the Mediterranean, and coming to anchor
at Smyrna was told by our consul what had
TAKEN place. After consulting our repre-
sentative at Constantinople, he demanded of
the Austrian commander the surrender of
koszta, with the assurance that he would
be taken If not surrendered. He was sur
rendered, and placed under the protection
OF the French consul, and returned 10 the
Y United states, and Austria never laid her
iron hand upon him again. For his gallant
and noble conduct Congress voted Capt.
lngraham medal. Mr.. Marcy, as secretary
OF state, in a correspondence of ex-
traordinary ability maintained and
vindicated our country's position
and conduct, and established public
Judgment in our favor. Do you regret that
kosZta was not left an Austrian prisoner?
Ii not, what think you of this charge against
democracy a
men?
The next charge is in these words: awe
despoiIed Mexico of a portion of her terrific
ry." By treaty, at the close OF the Mexican
war, we acquired New Mexico and Califor-
mia; we hold them still. From the latter we
have realized untold wealth. But is it true
that the acquisition was not the result OF le-
gitimaIe war and fair treaty? that il was the
act of force by the strong over the weak?
that it was robbery? and that the officers
and soldiers in that war were despoilers? Ii
that be so, then, however proud the
people have been of the achievements of
the soldiers, and OF the magnifcence OF the
acquisition, ought not the country to be re-
stored? No; the question was long since set
tied. 1t is ours by legitimate and proper
war and fair treaty, and the demand made
that we should blush because OF that war
and its results. only shows their inability to
find real fault in democratic administrations.
They also charge, 1--WE demolished Grey
town." That is true. 1t was in lS54 IL
was on the line of travel and commerce be-
tween the Atlantic States and California
and after that tue semi-barbarians and half
clothed savages of that locality no more in
terrupted our commerce, or murdered our
people.
REGULATION OF TRANSPORTATION.
By what authority and in what manner
our internal commerce shall be regulated is
question of present and deep inte rest. and
party managers who ask an indefinite extern
sion of power should declare their policy IN
unmistakable terms. In their address the
members of Congress evade il, except to say
that whatever may or NAV not be expe1ient
to be done, "oniy the republican party can
be relied upon to do it." Why 50? Has
that party not been in power, both State
and national, long enough to have done
something, if its leaders were really in favor
of anything?
In respect to the proposition that Congress
shall build double-track RAILWAY from the
Mississippi to the Atlantic toe con gress;onal
address says, "this is worthy of careful con-
sideration." And in respect to tbs proposed
expenditure of $4,000, 900 per year by Con-
gress to open or enlarge several water chan
nels over the country. they say, "we invite
your earnest and careful consideration of
that proposal" Can you tell what they are
in favor Of?
But their utterances are yet more confused
in respect TO the regulation of fares and
freights. Shall it be under the control of
the States or of the companies9 They say
that the objections to State control ~are so
serious that il should not be embraced if a
better one can be found" that it would
drive capital from us. They add, sit is now
a mooted question whether that price fare
and freight) shall be named by the
company or by the people," sit is
manifest that if the company be allowed to
fix the price, they may demand too much.
of oil
want all they can get. On the contrary, if
the people or their agents fix the price they
may set il too low. Purchasers are very
apt to want commodities as cheap as they
can be had. 1t is not probable that either
party to the transaction would always hit
upon the exact equivalent. The consequences
of a mistake would probably be found most
injurious If made by the people. If the
company makes the mistake and charges
too much, no one is obliged to employ il.
The producer does his own carrying before
the railway is built. He has the perfect
right TO do so after it is built" "UR-
der favorable conditions indeed the car
rier may demand and receive
more than fair share of the profits of pro-
duction. Where such is the case, when the
State finds the producer makes but ten per
cent. while the carrier makes Is or 20 per
cent, 1t is very easy and perfectly legitimate
for 1t to say to the company, the work Won
do can be done for less money; we will nav
YOU for your road what it viii cost 10 build
such another, or you may keep your road
and we will build another So the people
are not helpless against exorbitant charges.
On the contrary, if the people set the price,
and set it too low, the consequences may be
graver."
From this address have read TINS fnlIv
because 1t is a carefully prepared appeal to
the people, and speaks with authority for
the party. And now i ask, what are thew
lori What are they againstp Is il a grand
government railroad, or water lines of com
sideration," is the answer. This alone az
pears clear, that they oppose the regulation
OF fares and freights by public authority
and favor leaving their regulation to the.
companies. Whatever you think of the po--
sltlon, Inc reasons given are vicious. eff the
TO 70 De too low, and capital viii