Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-28
INTERNAL RENENUE.

In this mornings issue Of the REGISTER
9aYears an article entitled the Presidential
Racket" 1t is from the pen Of a gentleman
well known as an able editorial writer, and
from its vigorous style and the keen discern,
reat with which he dips into the faults Of
national laws relating to the powers of the
President, and the dangers with which they
enciIcle the Republic, it viii be read with
interest
The reforms that are needed, as pointed
out il this communication are of such mag
rtude and Of such wholesale character, it
is a question whether they are practicable
at one swoop or even in a series of swooPs.
Such an at empt to curtail the appointing
power Of the President in a direct
way means an attempt to change
the fundamental law of the land, and
to undertake that, permission to vote
BY States on such a change must first
be granted by Congress. Can National
legislature and an Executive be had that
will work heartily and in unity on such q
measure? Might one not expect With equal
Likelihood to see Congress voting
TO replace the salaries of Congressman
20; ;hCse of anti -bellum times? If such bea-
uGc reforms could be introduced into legis-
4tye bodies and successfully acted upon
I tbs tay of worldly thought and selfish
Tess it would be another big feather in Their
eaPOf the American Government. But it is
TOO much to expect, so let another and more
practical method be considered which will
bring about in a large measure, the same
RESULT. Here is the REGISTER's idea:
It's commonly supposed that both Demo
Gratis and Republicans, which in the true
sense are but one, want a simple, economic
government One with no frills, or need
less expense. If the people have the
senses and have as yet skill enough to
Judge between the sophistry Of class legis-
lanOn on the one hand and general legisla-
ton, which comes under the head of the
greatest good to the greatest number, on
the other there can be no two opinions as
to What ought to be done. 1t is to abolish
all Unnecessary laws that sustain and keep in
office an army of partizans that not only
raw millions from the peoples substances,
but as an organized host on Presidential
elections are nearly inyincible to quadruple
the number Of honest working citi-
zens who have neither time
nor inclination to follow the sinaous ways
o' to undo the harm Of this partisan and
"uy crew. One of the first acts Of Con-
sress to accomplish this purpose is to abol-
ish the internal revenue system absolutely.
lbs will not only do away with tens Of
thousands Of office holders and their demon
alzng influence, but keeps in the pockets
Of tie people tens Of millions annually.
Will at the same time reduce litigation,
a'ast quantity of which arises by virtue Of
'h's very law; it will diminish the clamor
Nat is already beginning for more courts and
JId2es and court officers to relieve the
o'erburdened judicial workers Of to-day.
Ibis IS much simpler and more practical
Ian, 1t seems to the REGIsTER, than the sug-
s'silo' s OF the REGIsTER's correspondent.
"req' Tres but an act of Congress. 1t can
80 INTO effect at once. The outgoing officers
Viii not complain because they would have
70 20 anyhow, while aspiring Democrats
you'd 6e willing to sacrifice their personal
sspiratons for the good OF their common
country. The REGIsrER desires to cult
Ss'e a discussion on this subject in order
mat the various opinions, which must ex-
n, nav be brought to the surface aud thus
St' Ell much tslk much good may come. It
an lnPoT.sbt matter and needs all the
! 'sht 'hai can oe had Send 10 your views,
:''''Ecn, the RECiSTEg viii take pleasure
Publishing them.