Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-06-27
JUSTICE no ALL.

1t has always been our endeavor TO express
freely, fully and fearlessly our views upon all
subjects, especially upon those affecting the
interests of the county. To pursue this course
we have determined to say few words sug-
gested by communication which we do not
print. The communication is withheld, not
because we think il written in malice, but be-
cause its import has not been carefully consid-
cred, aud it undertakes, condi,ionally, to
arouse feeling against any political aspira-
tons the present Commissioners may enter
tain. In fact il is too personal without suff-
cieni excuse, though apparently il is neither
pique nor malice, simply lack Of caution.
The Commissioners are the most important
officers in the county, and at present are in a
much embarrassed position. One element raises
a cry against them because they do not reduce
taxes, and when taxes are reduced men OF
another way Of thinking are up in arms at
the way in which the reduction is made. The
Commissioners are between two fires, and so
unremitting are the volleys of discomfort and
complaint they cannot even secure truce TO
| illustrate that they are more offended against
than offending. As long as any officer is up
right and honest in the discharge Of their
duties they ca command our defence.
The communication In question complains
that the reduction this year has been accom-
plished by cutting down the per diem Of the
clerks and judges Of election and by deprivng
the chi!drsp Of III ss@.y Of ,one-four.h Of
their school timo. All men are entitled TO a
fair and just remuneration for their services
and when such Is specified by law, there is no
RICH, resting anywhere to abrdge that COM
pens,tion until tho legislature confers that
right. AS to the clerks and judges of the
election being made the victims TO the general
relief we have nothing to do. II they have
not received what was due them, they. certain
ly have some mode of redress. In this con-
necton remark may not be out Of place, be-
cause what we are about to say is alike q
question ofsimple justice and simple economy
1t Is this: When man is forced to economic
be should do it at his own expense. That is,
II he find that his present rate of living is
more expensive than he can afford, the proper
plan is that that man should reduce the same.
To extend the principle, W hen n government
finds that it is supporting system beyond the
reduced. II is not right that men who co m
plain that they are unable to afford convent
ences should enjoy the same at anothers ex-
pense. Every man knows that what is worth
having mus be paid for in some way. If an in
divIdual is doing work for county, and that
work secures convenience or benefit TO the
county, and after while the county becomes
too poor to afford that benefit, then the coun-
ty should cut down the extent Of that benefit
and no. make an individual do the same work
at o reduced prce-a price below o fair price.
Such action Is contrary to popular govern
ment, and Is nothing but unmitigated brute
force-we will make him do 1t because we are
able to make him TO do il. Such is q discount
upon honest labor, complete damper upon
fair and honest competition. This is matter
worthy the deepest reflection Of every citizen
of the county, and should be especially prom
inent In the mind Of every man who takes part
a change is made let it be entire. Men who
do,work for the county have the same right
TO be justly dealt with as tho county to ex-
pect proper return fof the compensation 1t
gives.
The next point 10 the communication Is that
the expenses have been reduced by shortening
the scholastic year, This year expenses have
been reduced, and reference is made to the
schools this year. The public schools have
been kept open the entire year, and this fact
is answer enough to that point. II only shows
how careful man has to be when he CON-
ments upon the affairs, officers and condition
of a county. In the same communication the
salaries of the Commissioners arc limited at as
being too high. Here our opinion is. that for
the character Of men necessary for tn posi-
ton their compensation is not too much And
il may be added that the meetings of this
board are as few as can be.
When the present Commissioners come be-
fore the people, then is the time to discuss
their claims for continuation Of confidence,
and we deprecate any move, premeditated or
accidental, to foreclose any aspirants chances
We announce here that in tho coming cam
paign we intend to support Democrats only,
and under no circumstances will we give sup
port or comfort to Republican. We want the
Democratic party to nominate good men, and
claim that such nominee can meet all needs,
even il he be not labeled "Paten, Peform."-
We have no reference 10 the taxpayers con-
vontion as long as that convention is not con-
verted into nominating convention, when
that time comes, II ever, and before the Dem
ocrats have an opportunity to define its posi-
ton, we will then too be found on the right
side.
TIE DEMO CRATIC PLAN.
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