Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
CARLTSLE'S TALK.
~,r TREASURY SURPLUS AND TIE
TARIFF DISCUSSED.
-,s Kentucky statesmans Speech Before
the Iroeuis Club-Eis Views on
xomentous Questions.


,u,c,co. November is.--The fourth an-
..,i hapoue, OF The Iroquois Club occurred
~ n,ch at tie Palmer House. Among the
,.rrc number of distinguished Democrats
- xbom invitations had been sent the fol.
to.ipg are among The most wldely-knOwn
10 sccepisd and were present: Speaker
"sri;sle. senator Beck, Hon. Edward ;.
rrs,,v. and Hon. } Sterling Morton. let
60, ~ regret wert received from President
,q.vcland, Ah7aln :. Hewitt, Roswell J..
t.i,sser. Willism &. Endicot. Perry Bel
-, Governols u. Il. Till aud FilZhugh
Ice. A. 4. Thurman. Fitz John Porter.
s,d :. :. Cox. After the banquet, at
hitch between go and $40 guests
nd members ~ the Club sat down,
,be following toa>ts were made and re-
soop6cd to: American Industries:
qbcir growth and prosperity cannot De
,-omotcd hv unnecessary and unequal
isxaiIon Hon. John &. Carlisle; " The
treasury surplus and the Tariff senator
nery: 1.-The Public Lands and the Poo
No. Heritage Tor Homes Hon. ". J.
marks: The Crest Republic - Hon. NJ.
"a Fuller: 1.-THE President of the Uni'td
STATES Hon. Edward :. Bragg; "M0.
poroly shall Not Rule"-Hon. J. Sterling
Norton: ..Tbe Sanciitv Of the American
Horne the Safeguard Of American Lioer-
fv"-UOn. James x. DoOlittle /" The
democratic Party -. j. Kline; "The
Young Nan in Politics Hon. =. y.
lehman.
Nh. clRIiHE's SPEECH.
Mr.. Carlisle was received with grea, ap.
plausc. and spoke a. follows: Although
me toast inst read asserts self-evideni
ruth. We cannot afford 20 ignore the fact
that even in this age Of philosophical specu-
aion and practical knowledge, there are
men in the front ranks of literature,
toHiics. and business who seriously
contend that the Government can
make is citizens rich and prosperous by
taxing them. II these gentlemen should
.aemp, 70 convince the public that
7rr rARNRR GOULD ~ MADE MORE PROSPER
OTIS
~ increasing the tax on his land. or that
re manufacturer could be benefited by
fomp,lliug mm 20 pay d high rate OF taxa
zion or HI machinery or his income, the
ahsurdty 81 their position would be so
surqrcpt a. 10 excite universal Ildi-
cui,: snd yet such proposition would
le no more absurd or unreasonable
.hau the assertion that the prosperity OF
reoplc generally can be increased bv i'm
I,.inr taxc, upon their food, their clothing,
fbcir building materials, their means OF
TRANSFORMATION. and the tools and nipple.
ment, used In their industries. Taxes do
NOT create wealth. Theg destroy il.
All taxation. whether il be direct or
indirect. and no matiCr how IT may be
disguised or IN What manner its payment
h. enforced. j ultimately a charge upon
labor. while IT, immediate and inyariablc
rTec; j. 10 Withdraw the full amount OF eX-
seton from The productive industries OF
tbe people. When il is equtably imposed
Tor pubic purposes only and IT, proceeds
src honestly used in defraying neces-
.ary expenses aDd meeting the just
Obligation, OF the Government, all are
equally benefited, and no one has a right
10 complain; but when the tax is imposed
uu0u one part Of the people, or enc class OF
industries simply for the purpose OF in
clca,inc The profits Of another part Of the
people. or another class OF industries, or
when the tx i 20 laid that its necessary
effect /, 10 increase the profits in some
industries at the expense Of others,
The equally untTitoriOus impOhcy and inius-
lice Of the prOcte dlngs are too obvious 10
require comment. Absolute equality in
ihe adjustment Of rates Of taxation and in
he designation q articles upon which ii
hail De- imposed l. not TO be expected. and,
10 iaci. not attainable; but substantial
rquahy and uniformity are essential ele-
mcut- IN every just revenue system. 80
hong a. the power Of taxation is exercised
0nly for the purpose of raising revenue for
ibe support Of the Government, the princi-
Ilrs Of equality and uniformity can be re-
cognized and enforced, In large degree,
d, least but when the power is perverted
sBd used 10 increase the profits OF private
individuals and prevent the collection
q revenue by the Government, II is
impossible 10 regulate its exercise 10y any
rule or principle except favOTitism and sell
fshncss. In such q ease equality and uni
iormiiy will necessarily defeat the primary
object d the tax bureau. II j. evident that
II al were compelled 10 pay equal tribute
10 each other nobody would be benefited,
snd i i lust rs evident that il oil do not
I1y equal tribute
SOMEBODY MUST BE CHEATED.
American industries-and by these ]
mean 10 include every honest and useful
Occupation--cannot be promoted 10y any
system II taxation or any policy OF legisls-
tion which discrimlnateS between them aud
comp,ls One 10 contribute part Of is own
earnings 10 increase the profits or prevent
losses IN another. There should be no eX-
palraied or prosecuted industries in the
ctuniry. There should be ne ranks or de-
gfces among legitimate occupations OF
tIe people, nor any road 10 the
favor or bounty Of the Government
Lot open 10 all alike. Mining and manu-
featuring and occupations dependent upon
ucn are gIelt and valuable industries, and
should BE- cherished and promoted IN every
proper way. They afford employment 10
many millions II capital and many thou
.lgds 81 lsborers, and their products con-
tribute lsreely 70 The wealth and comfort Of
De people: but they are not 10y any means
tif only American industries. In the
hu,ehclds 81 the poor. in the fields and
ifes's. IN The mines and factories, in the
stores and shops, on the Railroads aud
cnals and rivers, on The high SEAS
everywhere there are American indus
iries struggling with TIE mighty forces OF
nature, ana sujduing, combining and utili-
zing lhe elements ~ the earth and air. and
any 'leW % our industrial system which
la. % comprehend all these necessarily |
itaa' % partial aud erroneous conclusions. |
taking hat broad view Of them which |
comEthcnis The smallest a. we'll as the !
sieaie,i, sDd appreciates tie interest OF the |
whole Instead OF part only, 1t il impossible |
70 understand how their growth and pros |
llliy can be promoted by taxation in any |
iofm. IL Is not difficult 70 zoe how sys- |
ten
WHICH fREYENTs COMPETITION,
sra therefore increases prices, may enable |
an individual who has capital invested In /
particular Industry 10 realize profits in |
Stead Of suffering Losses, but It is manifest |
lbai THE must always DE done AZ the ex-
Itnsc Of the consumers Of his products, |
who ore slso. az a general rule, engaged il 4
Industrial pursuits. In every such case
l-e actual losses are precisely the same as
u competition hsd not been prevented and 1
iices had not been increased; but Instead
81 being borne by The individual who
'a''ies ON business, they fall upon the pur-
s bastfs a his products, and are paid out Of
'he earnings u other Industries. Other
industries. therefore, not only make good
l's losses, bnt bring him profit besides,
''u. giving him bonus for Investing his
-lAai and wasting bis skin and labor IN
sn Improbable business. ThIt taxation
= Protection purposes has resulted. so far,
l TIE continuous waste Of capital and
lapof n This country is c0uclusiyeiy shown
=! ihe present condition Of the so-called
io.ecicd industries, aud by the history
~ our legislation on the subject. The
siy advocates Of the system proposed II
as q temporary eXpcdient TO aid IN the
.eii02ucnt establishment % certain indus
%, and insisted thai. after a few years OK
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