Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-16

~, duriae the last fiscal year. as CONS
~ tSs prssjous year. were as follows:
1ss6. 1888
3. ssss' sse.sso s57a, 5so.oss so
10. 735. $40 c6.6yl.696 90
l7,s3e.307 1880, e27 90
rKDxHAE TAXATION.
<xnf,c4zoN RECOMMENDED.
- -anuaf message TO congress atten-
= s,reetsa 10 the fact that the revenues
~--nml:,t exceed its actual need, and it
sSsed that legislative action should be
r.,isss the people OF the unnecessary
81 taxation thus made apparent In
81 rrtssIay importance OF the subject
- my duty 10 again urge its considera-
:, income Of the government. with its In
ralurns and through economies in its
!, 8 nov moro than ever In excess OF
-cexeitses. The application OF the snr-
be payment o. suon portion ., the pub
,,,.ot II continued st the rate which has
--~.Ile3 wouid retire that class of in
- ,<ithss less than one year from this
Sra cu,rriuration Of our present row
"a soon result IN the receipt OF al
income much greater than neces-
,-eet government expenses, with no
<rss< up1u which 1t could be applied
ii ths,i be confronted with vast guam
Er,,nsr the circulating msdium OF the
Sc-r3ei n the treasury. when il should
80 hands. or we shcnid be drawn into
public extravsganee with all the COR
nsfi nal decentralization which follows
sfr' Bus il is not the simple existence
rrrplas aud its threatened attendant
=5hleb furnish the strongest argument
rnr ureseut sssie Of federal taxation. It's
5.h4xe il the exsction OF such surplus
4 perrersion OF the relations between
= - l.. .nrst Ia
- rrr4n The rules which limit the right
n taxz.iol Good government. OF which
mexican citizen boasts, has for It's obiects
rfoTEcf1oS OF EVERY PERSON
~ borders with the greatest liberty con-
with he good OF the country, and his
sccurify In the enjoyment on his earn
- the lekst possible diminuiion for the
sesds When more Of the peoples sus-
L cxacsei Though the form OF taxation
necessary 10 noes the just obligatiors OF
rrEnrnt ana the expense OF its econom-
Substitution. snch action becomes ruth
orfion. end . violation Of the fuada-
prfuciples- of a free government. The
manner in which these exactions are
= A tsndeacy 20 conceal their true thar-
n their extent: but we have arrived at a
Of supernue1s revenue. which has
TIE people to "a rsaiiza-
brosezsedly for the support of the govern
pzid BY them a. absolutely. IL added to
a az the things which supply their daily
ns II Il we've paid st liked periods into the
q the tsx gltheTer. Those who toll for
<a1es arc beginning to understand that
though sornetiases Wanting its iTnpor-
<nd clsmorinR for the protection and fayer
xsxer1menf. is dull and sluggish till.
a hy the magical wand OF labor. IL springs
<5sity furnishing an occasion for federal
81 ana gaining the value which enables it
= - burden: aud the laborinz man Is
tfnily inquirinv whether in these cir
1nfH< and considering the tribute
nsfsntly pays into the public treas
s. be supplies his daily wants,
|Eeires his fair share CT advantages
s also suspicion abroad that the sur
our revenues indicates abnormal and ex-
bal business profits. which under the sys-
hich produces such surplus increase with
<respo1dinS
nzxErrr 10 THx PEOPLE
<e the vast accnmuiations of . few among
=lxens whose fortunes, rivaiing the wealth
n nsst favored in anti-democratic nations.
vt the natural growth OF q steady, plain
ndusrrions repEbiic- Our farmers. too.
hose engaged directly and Indirectly in
ing the products Of agriculture. see that
4 day. ana rs often as the daily wants OF
households recar. they are forced to pay
.<Ts and needless taxation. while their
Hss struggle in foreign markets with tho
Httion OF nations which. by allowing
|>xchznge OF productions than We permit,
~ their people 70 ssli for prices which dis
We American farmer. As every patriotic
j rejoices in the constantly increasing
u our people Ia American citizenship and
s5nry Of our national achievements aud
-, sentiment prevails that the leading
= usef1i TO a nation in it's infancy nay
NJ great exsent. be discarded in the pres
nag OF American ingenuity, courage
fearless scif-reliancs: and for the
<Fe Of INDUCING this sentiment with true
an enthusiasm our citizens are quite will
ferczo an idle surplus in the public treas
I'D al the people know thas the average
3 federal tzxstion upon imports Is to-day.
~ .of peace but little less, while upon
articles ~ necessary consumption 1. IS
NJ more. than wks imposed by the grieyOus
u willingly bcrffs at . time when the gov
Ent uesded millions to maintsin by war the
aad integrity o. the United States IL
cen the policy cf the government TO collect
<1ncipsi part Of its revenues by a TAX npon
RS. and no change IN the policy Is desira-
Bat the present condition of a1efrs con-
d our people 80 demand that by revision
~ E1venue laws the receipts of the govern
sssll be reduced 20 the necessary expense
3 economical administration, and this de-
sSeuid be recognized and obeyed by the
~ Representatives, in the iegisi tive
n Of the government In readjusting the
lrJRDiNs or FR5oERAL TAXATION
nd pleiIc policy requires that Rucn OF our
ms IS have built up iarse ana import ant
.trfss ander The present condition should
b suddenly and TO their injury deprived OF
ntares 20 which they have adapted their
hess: but II the public good requires IL,
fSOuld be content with such consideration
ali deal fairly and cautiously wish their
ests- While the just demand OF the people
'esiet from needless taxation is homes ly
cred. reasonable and timely submission
Si demand should certainly be possible
bat disastrous shock 10 any interest; and
erfui concession sometimes averts abrupt
'eediess action often the outgrowth of i'm
nee aud delayed justice. Due regard
d DO also accorded in any proposed read
heat 70 the interests OF American labor so
! they are involved We congratulate our
that there Is among rs no laboring class
within uryieldiug bounds and doomed
I al conditions TO the inexorabie fate
.aily toll We recognize in labor
~ faotor In the wealth of the re-
6 and we treat those who have 1t
NJ keeping as citizens entitled 10 the most
p regard and thoaghtfnl attention. This
q and attention should De awarded them,
)lIy because labor is the capital of our
Ingman. justly entitled 10 its share Of
nment favor, but for the further and not
reason that the laboring man,
unded by his family in his humble home,
consumer is vitality interested In all that
'ens the cost of living and enables him to
within his domlcfle additional comforts
Adyxntases. This relation OF the working
20 the revenue laws OF the country and the
ler IN which it palpably influences the
Ion Of wages shorld not be FORGOTTEN in the
liable Prominence given to the proper main
ce u the supply and protection of well
labor And these considerations suggest
IN arrangement Of government revenues as
curtali tine cost of living. while il does not
Il the opportunity fer work, nor reduce the
of l.f 4
rs condition and the digniied place
los In the estimation Of cur people. But
FARNEas AND AGRIcuLTuRIsrs,
who from the soil produce the things con-
I py all sfe perhaps more directly and
y concerned than any other OF our citizens
ast and careful system Of federal taxation.
actually engaged in and more remotely
csed With this kind OF work number nearly
ali Of our population: none labor harder or
continuously than they. No enactments
Their hours OF toll, and no interposition OF
'yeznment enhances to any great extent
lsut OF their products. and yet. for many OF
ccessaries and comforts of life. which the
serupuious economy enables them to bring
heir homes, and for their implements OF
lnury, they are Obliged to pay a price
increased by an unnatural profit which.
favored manufacturer. recommend that
hg In view alt these considerations, the in
1g ana unnecessary surplus OF national in
annually accumuiating be released to the
~ an amendment of our revenue laws
siissi sharpen tile price OF aecessaries of
"a glye freer entrance TO such imported
isls as by American labor may be manu-
req Into marketable commodities. Nothing
{ accomplished. however. IN the direction
: mnch-needeC reform unless the subject
,roached in patriotic spirit Of devotion to
'seresss Of TIE entire country and with
lsness TO yield something for the public
TIE PUBfIc DEBT.
eum paid upon the public dSbt during the
yesr ended June 80. 1856. was S44,55l.-
y, During the twelve months ended Oct.
ton amounting 10 1927, 2S3 100, OF which
$500 was 50 called TO answer the re-
nents OF Law relating TO the sinking fund
t&oo, ~ ter the purpose of reducing he
neDs by application of a part of the sur
IN the treasury TO that object. OF the
linus called S102, 269. 450 became subjecs
snch calls to redemption prior to
= 1855. The remainder, amounting 70
1850, matured under the calls after
date In addition TO the amount sub
2 payment and cancellation prior to Nov.
mere were also paid before that day certain
am0lnting TO S5.072. $50 which were an
TED az TO the maturity, OF which S2.6Gi.-
"a been called prior 70 the LIST OF Novem-
$50. TO the extinguishnent OF our bonded
nterest- bearing debt. leaving on that day
III outstanding 81, 153, 443,1l2. OF this
a. SIS. S4s. 700 were sLill represented by 3
ny bonds They. however. have been since
- OF wall at once be. further reduced by
O6,l 80. being bonds which have been
a. already stated, but not redeemed and
led before the latter date
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