Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-10-28
Let il not be Forgotten.

. Prom tie Detroit Free Pres.
Let it not be forgotten that the
direct taxes in Michigan have been
enormously increased since the
Republicans came into power. IL
1s54-the last year of Democratic
ascendency-they were only sl0,-
600; this year under Republican
rule, they are 5000, 4Of-over nine
" times rs much.
Let it not be forgotten that it is
q Republican State administration
which farms out the surplus reve-
nues TO favor banks at a low rate
Of interest.
Let it not he forgotten that a
man that holds a $4,000 Federal
office was eager to receive the Re-
publican nomination for State
office apparently worth only 81 900
year.
Let it not be forgotten that the
dominant party in this State has
covered up and whitewashed frauds,
aud has failed to give the people
information demanded by them
and which they have a right to de-
maud.
Let it not be forgotten that
while taxpayers have to pay ten
per cent. for borrowed money the
ring banks obtain the peoples
money for four per cent.
Let it not be forgotten that the
difference-lost to the people-for
one year between 100000 at ten
per cent. per annum and $1,000
900 at four per cent. per annum is
SIXTY thousand dONws.- This may
explain why Republicans will self
sacrificingly consent to run for
Offices with very low salaries attach
ed.
Let it not be forgotten that the
people have been told in effect that
it is none of their business where
the large surplus belonging to them
is, and that it is presumptuous and
insolent on their part to inquire
what security there is for its safety
Let it not be forgotten, in this con.
nection, that banks which have
national moneys on deposite mas
Opposite United States bonds to SC
cure those moneys and in Their
quarterly statements always give
the amount of bonds deposited I,
secure them. Banks which hav,
State moneys treat the moneys a
if they were individual deposits
They do not hare 10 opposite bond
TO secure State moneys. They ar
e farmed out by favor.
n Let it not be forgotten that un
o der Republican rule in Michigan
!, direct taxes have been largely in.
i creased since the war. Why, il
y not that the ring might max,
money out of this large surplu,
y thereby raised!
y Let it not be forgotten that Re.
g publicanism in this State has bur
b dened the people with iniquitou.
it Observation-Disclosures leveled a.
e local self-government and at indi
e vidual liberty.
It Let it not be forgotten that Re.
a publ;canism in the nation has been
If productive of a series Of scandal
e Gus frauds almost without a parallel
d in modern times.
e Let it not be forgotten that the
Republican party is the father Of
It the 'odious system of monopoly by
: which the many are plundered for
}, the benefit of the few.
e Let it not be forgotten that the
y Republican party has been guilty
:, of the most reckless extravaganza
{ in the management of national
j. affairs.
s Let it not be forgotten that the
n Republican party leaders have
resorted to the most infamous lying
9 in hopes to tide the party over the
8 fall elections, and have proven
themselves TO be unfit men 10
s represent the people or governing
s the nation.
, Let 1t not be forgotten that the
u panic Of last fall and the present
e hard times have been some OF the