Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-31
a. rssue hat cannot be Dodged.

An Issue that Cannot he Dodged.
While Mr.. Randall, Mr.. Eaton, and the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. statesmen in geu-
eraI are e~ndeavOring to persuade the De-
mocracy that the tariff jIgglery OF the
past session of Congress must be taken
as a inality in the way of reform,
representative Democrats are telling
the people the truth in regard to the ques-
ton. They declare that the great ques-
ton Of taxation is the most clearly de-
fined issue presented to the people, and
that it cannot be evaded.
Elsewhere we give place to-day to eX-
tracts from letters addressed to the editor
of the New York World by Senator Bayard
of Delaware, and ex-senator Mcdonald,
Of Indiana. In courage OF conviction ana
%sOundness of craftsmanship no two Demo-
Gratis stand higher han these two dIstln-
guished citizens. Upon either OF them
may fall the choice Of the DemOc-
racv for the Presidency. In their
treatment of the subject of revenue
reform they both stand upon the high
GROUND of the organic law, which is the
only standpoint from which statesman
SUlNN EaAA view I 9LAAeAANA Ia bA0 IAN
sents the question in Il mastery manner
and exhibits its true merits. The proper
tv of the people cannot be legally taken
for the support of privileged classes,
and the sole aim of taxation should
be the support of government. MIR. Bay
ards views upon reform of our internal
revenue system will command the APP
prevail of every thoughtful citizen, who
cannot but regard with disfavOr the
abuses that prevail in the administration
! Of the bureau.
Mr.. Mcdonald speaks at less length
/ than Mr.. Bayard. but his u%tterances have
the same ring of sincerity. How marked
the contrast between the language OF
these sterling statesmen and that of the
trimmers, who would have the Demo-
cratic party repudiate its record and
ignore a principle so worthy to be cham
/ pioned by every lover of justice.
Mr.. Randall and his cO-wOrkers may
/ scheme and plan, and may counsel this
and that. but the system of spOliatiOn is
on trial. and the verdict of the people will
be. let taxes be imposed solely for the
support of government" Revenue re-
form is a live issue, and cannot be lodged.
The Boston Advertiser informs us tina;
New Hampshire has an intense way in
its political work. People vote in that
/ State with a vim. Candidates for office
work hard. \ week from Wednesday the
| Legislature meets. and a successor to Sen.
atOr Rollins must be elected. Ike Cir
/ cumstance stirs up the politicians, and
the statesmen who are to make laws
will find their time occupied, at present,
in listening to remarks about the candi-
| dates, of whom there is always a good
supply on hand in New Hampshire, or in
/ arranging for the success of the paTticu-
lar man they desire. StagnatiOn is never
a characteristic of a Senatorial contest
I there. and whoever comes out ahead will
have had to fight for the leadership
] From what we have heard of politics in
| New Hampshire good hard cash plays an
important part in political contests there,
and We can readily imagine that stagna-
| ton would not be a characteristic of a
| Senatorial mites at Concord.