The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-04


before he law. The existing situation
ls hilarious 10 the health Of onr entire
body polite II stiles in those for whose
benefit II IL permitted. all pslr ollc love
Of country anil substitutes. in ils place,
selfish greed and grasping avarice. ID
yoiion 10 American citizenship for It's
own sake aud FOR what II thould accom-
p'ieh II no motive 10 our nations al.
yaEccmcnt aud the happiness Of all our
prople Is displaced by the assumption
that the Gov, rnment, instead OF being
tic embodiment of equality, Is but IN
inslrumtniality through which especial
individual advantages are to be gained
I he arrogance OF this assumption Is IN
concesltd Il appears ia the sordid dis
regard of oil but personal interests, in
the refusal 10 abate for the benefit oil
others one iOia Of selfish advantage, and
In combination TO perpetuate such all
vaniages through Efforts 10 control legis-
laliOn and improperly influence the suff
ragos Of The people.
The grievances Of those not included
within the circle Of these beueiiclares
when fully realized, will surely arouse
IENiIAIlDN AND l'IrOONIENt.
our farmers, long suffering aud patient
struggling in the race OF life with the
hardest aud most unremitling toll will
not be fast 10 see In spite OF misrepre
santaliOns and misleading fallacies that
they are obliged To accept such prices for
their products g. arc fixed in foreign
markets where they compete with the
tanners Il the world that their lands
are declining in value while their debts
increase, aud that without cOmpensaiing
favor they are forced by the action Of the
Government 10 pay, for the benefit OF
others, such enhanced prices for the
things they need that the scanly return
Of their labor fail 10 furnish them sup
plTt or leave no margin for accumula-
ii0p.
Our w0rhingmen, enfranchised from
al decisions and no longer frightened by
The cry that their wages are endangered
hy Just revision Of our tariff laws. will
reasonably demand through such re-
vision sieadicr employment, cheaper
means OF living in their homes, freedom
for themselves and their children from
the door Of perpetual serytudc and al
open door 10 their advancement beyond
the limits OF laboring class. Others OF
orr citizens whose comforts and eXDen-
ditures are measured by mOder.te salaries
and fixed incomes will insist upon The
fairness and justice Of cheapeuing the
cost OF nccessaries for themselves and
their families When to the seliishness Of
the benthciaries Of unjust discrimina-
ton under our laws there shall be added
the discomfort of those who suffer from
such discrimination, we will realize the
fact that the beneiicent purposes of our
Government, dependent upon the patriot
ism and cOntentment OF our people, are
endangered
COMMUNISM Is 4 HATEFUL THING
and menace to peace and organized
Government. But the communism Of
combined wealth and capital, The out
growth of over weening cupidity aud sell
iishnCss. which insidiOusly undermnes
the Justice aud integrity of free instilu-
lions. is not less dangerous than the com
munism Of oppressed poverty ana toll,
which, exasperalei by injustice AMI dis
content, attacks with Wild disorder the
citadel OF rule
lie mocks the people who proposes
that the Government shall protect the
rich, and that they in turn Will care for
the labOIing poor. Any Intermediary
between the people and their Govern
ment, OF the least delegation of the care
and protection which the Government
owes To the humbest citizen In the land,
makes the boast of free institutions
glitleiing dousiOn, and the pretended
boon OF American citizenship d shame
less imposition.
a JUST AND SENSIBLE REVISION OF OUR
TARIFF LAWS
should be made for the relief Of those OF
our countiymen who suffer under pres
cnt conditions Such a revision should
receive The support of all who love that
justice and equality due 10 American
citizenship, OF all who realize that In this
justice and equality our Government
finds its strength and Its power to pro-
tect The citizen and the property OF all
who believe that the content
ed competence and comfort of many
accord better with the spirit of our In
situations than colossal fortunes unfair.
ly gathered IN the hands Of few of
all who appreciate that forbearance
and fraternity among our people, which
recognizes the value Of every American
interest, are the surest guaranty of our
progress, and Of all who desire
to see the products Of American skill
and ingenuity in every market of the
world, with a resulting restoration of
American commerce.
rHE NECESSITY or THE REDUCTION or
OUR REVENUE
Is 90 apparent as TO be generally conceded
But The means by which this end shall be
accomplished and the sum of direct
benefit which shall result TO our citizens
prevent controversy of the utmost i'm
pOrt6nce. There should be no scheme
accepted as satisfactory by which the
burdens Of the people ere only appar-
emily removed EViHIagant approx RI
atoms Of public money. with all their
temoraliZing consequences, should not
be tolerated either a. a means of reliey
ng the treasury OF lis present surplus or
As furnishing pretext Tor resisting apTOper
reduction in tariff rates Existing evils
and injustice should be honestly Tecog-
liZcd, boldly met, and effectively rene
lied. There should be no G, ssalion OF
he struggle until plan Is perfected fair
md conservative toward existing indus
ries, but which will reduce the est To .
consumers OF the necessares OF lite,
While it provides for our mt.ilfactureTs
he advantages Of ffeer raw materials and
permits no injury TO the interest, Of .
American labor. The cause Tor which
he battle is waged Is comprised
within lines clearly AMI dis mctly
Iehned. IL should nepr he com
promised 1t is the peoples cause.
{ cannot be denied that tue selfish an
,riyate interests which are - PEI. sistcut
Y hard when efforts are III ide 10 deal in
just and comprehensive manner with
ur tariff laws, are related To. II they are
ot responsible for the sentiment largely
REVEALING among the people that The
eneTal Government Is the fountain at
Individual and private aid; that il may be
expected TO relieve with paternal care tie
istress of citizens and communities, ~ q
nat from the fullness OF its treasury il
hould, upon the slightest possible pre-
.Xt OF promoting the q neral good, Sp-