Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1882-12-05
Dodglnu the Issue.

There appears 10 be no real live issue
between parties as at present organized
, Both parties appear to be timid abou,
coming squarely and boldly In contact
with many Of the most vital issues of tb.
day. In 1880 the National Democratic
Convention enunciated in its platform a
clause which declared the party to favor a
tariff only for revenue. Before the can
va" was over the standard bearer of the
party practically rcpudiated thi. doctrine.
and many OF the best thinkers are of the
opinion That this action contributed 10 his
defeat. But is this the doctrine of the
party to-day If il is, there are many who
call themselves Democrats who do not
subscribe to this article of party faith.
Two of the Democratic Congressmen from
this State declare in favor of q high pro-
tective tariff. Are these men Democrats
or Republicans The doctrine Of high
tarin Tor protection is, We understand, a
Republican doctrine, bat some Democrats
1t seems subscribe 10 il. II il time for par.
ties 10 be divided upon somo real vital is
SITE. Both psrties have relied upon the
plumbers Of The other for success long
enough. The people would be glad to
know when they vote for the candidates
Of the party what theyarc voting for. Prin.
! ciplcs, not men, is an old Democratic doc
TRUE, and the party could we'll afford to
| call this old doctrine into use ut present.
lie Democrats now have fine opening
before them. The people have expressed |
confidence in the party and give II control |
of the Congress. If the party will show
itself worthy Of this confidence it has a
bright future before il, but f it has not the
honesty aud courage toexrcute the man
date ofthc people its popularity will be
hricf
The people haze ut last opened their
eyes to the enorritics of the pr, sent high
protective tariff. The ssxas,on which the
people are bearing is oppressive and there
is positive demand Cor reduction. This
can b" given by revising and reducing the
tarin. The Democrats are expected TO do I
this, and the people do not want to see the
issue lodged. The party made fair promi-
ses-these must now be- fulfilled 30 the hi,
ter. Give the people relief from the OBJ y,
prcsslvc burdens imposed by the war tariff 7
But from the tone ofccrtain Democratic ,
journals we apprehend that an effort will Z
be- made hy an element of the party to 7
lodge this issue. These journals are of I
course among these who are Interested in L
some article that is protected by the pres u
mt tarih These Journals are raising n u
hue and cry about the Internal Revenue Il
This must lac abolished. They grow nj. +
most furious in drnouncing its outrarcs. T
md then congratulate themselves that TO m
'bolish the Internal Rcvenue tax would e.
'r"'cnt any medding with the tariff. b
his is just what they want Any thing to Z,
void revision Of the tariff. for if this m
oin's th'ir pet industry might feel the Of. lii
,cts Of reform legislation. But Write 10 ia
tOlish the Internal Revenue system a,
'onId reduce taxation il wonld not satisfy al
Ne country. \ thorough revision of the Il
nm is demanded. The Internal X .venpe al
stem does not affect many if any, arti.
rs OF use aud necessity. II does not
MA up and foster any privileged classes. "a
IL more just and equitable way of IL
using money to run the government than Sc
e protective tarii which affects articles OF
necessity aud enrIches the favored class III
ut the expense of the people. What We
pnId the people say to free whisky. and ~
hacco, aud perfnmcry, and patent mrdi- I"
res and taxed rice, sugar, trace chains Ma
oes' woollen and cotton goods of MI an
nds' Tax what everybody must have, mo
make free what can be dispcpscd with gr,
Is not of general use. To this the bet
ihhy would enter an emphatic protest. W.
won't do ere
ct III" Democratic Congress carry ont Lo
riIhc'pl" ct the party-rednce the ear
III to the revenue basis. This ia the has
time Of ia" party aud the practice wo'
uld conform {" the doctrine The issu. gre
i not h" lodged, Int met squarely and A
F"'H can not hide itself live
Ter The Internal Revenue dodge. It's fra,
''''\ To" thin 10 shelter the party from nici
people. o,,.
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