The Springdale news., 1888-12-07

CTS. ongsufering and patient struggling in the race of life with the hardest and most unremitting toil, will not fail to see, in spite Of interpretations and misleading fallaces, that they are obliged to accept such D rices for their products are fixed in foreign markets where they compete with the farmers of the world; that their lands declining in value, while their debts increase, and that without compensatng favor they are forced by the action of the Government to pay for the benefit of others such enhanced prices for the things they need that the scanty returns of their labor fail to furnish their support or leave margin for accumulation.
 Our worlingmen enfranchiSed from all delu- sion and no longer frightened by the cry that their wages are endangered, by q just revision of our tariff laws, will reasonably demand, through such division. steadier employment, cheaper means Of living in their homes, free dom for themselves and their children from the doom of perpetual seryitude, and an open door to advancement beyond the limits Of la- boring class. Others of our citizens whose comforts and expenditures are measured by moderate salaries and fixed incomes will insist upon the fairness and juShce of cheapeniug The cost of necessaries for themselves and their familics. When to the selfishness of the beneficiares Of unjust discrmina- tion under our laws there shall be added the discon:ent of those who suffer from such discrimination, we will realize the fact that the bcnefe al purpose of our GoYernmelt dependent upon the patriotism and content ment ot our people are endangered.
 Communism IS hateful thtug, and il menace to peace and organized government. But the communism of combined wealth and capital, the outgrowth of oyerweanlng cupidlty and seltshaess, which insiduously under mines the justice and integrity of free institutions. Is not less dangerous than the commun sm Of oppressed poverty and toll which, cXHsperated by injustice and discontent, attacks with wild dis rder the citadel of rule. He mocks the people who proposes that the Government shall protect the rich and that they in turn will care for the labormg poor Any intermediary between the people and their Government OF the least delegation of the care and protection our Government owes to the humblest citizen in the land, makes the boast ot free institutions a glittefing delusion and the pretendea boon Of American citizenship shameless imposition.
 TARIFF REVISION.
 just and sensible revision of our tariff laws should be made for the relief ot those Of our countrymen who suffer under present eondi- tons. Such a feViSlon should receive the sup port of all who love that justice and equality due to American citizenship; of all who realize that tn this justice and equality our CioEcrn- ment finds its strength and It's power to protect the citizen and his property: of all who believe that the eoHtented competence and comfort O. many accord better with the spirit of our insti- tutioas than colossal fortunes unfairly gathered m the hands of q few; of all who appreciate that the forbearance and fraternity among our people which recognize the value of every Amerlcah interest, are the surest guaranty of our National progress, and n all who desire to see the products Of American skill and in- genu1ty in every market of the world with sultng restoration of American commerce.
 THE REvENuE
 The necessity of the reduction of our revenue Is so apparent as to be generally conceded But the means by which this end shall be ac- and the sum of direct benefit which shall result to our citizens, present controYerseY of the utmost importance. There should be no scheme accepted satisfactory by winch the burdens of the people are only apparently removed. Extravagant appropria- tions of public money, with all their demor3IiZ- ing consequences, should not be tolerated. either as a means of relieving the treasury of It's present surplus, or as furnishing pretexts for resisting proper reduction ln tarIf rates Existing evils and injustice should l be honestly recognized. boldly met and eHeetusliy remedied. There should be no cessation of the struggle uatll tuan Is per feeted. fair aud conservative, toward existing industries, but which will reduce the cost to consumers Of the necessarIes of life. while it provides for our manufacturers the advantages of freer raw material and permits no injury to the interest of American labor. The cause for which the battle Is waged Is comprised within lines clearly and distinctly defined. IL should never be compromised IL IS the peoples cause.
 It can not be denied that the selfish and private interests which are so pcrsistently leard when efforts are made to deal in a just md comprehensive manner with our tarn laws, are related to, fl they are not responsible for the sentiment argely prevailing among the people that the general Government isthe fountain of indvid- lal and private aid; that it may be expected 70 relieve with paternal care the distress of
 
 ulness of It's treasury 1t should, upon the slightest possible ptetext of promoting the i general good, apply public funds to the benefit 'f localities and individuals. Nor can I [ be denied that there is q growing i that, against the Government | md in favor of private claims and Interests, l he usual rules and limitations Of business l principles and just dealing should he waived. l These ideas have been uahappfly much en- outraged by legIslauve.d .dcquiesceace F elief i rom contracts made with the Government is ] oo easily accorded ia favor of the citizen. as i he failure to support claims against the Gov l rnment by proof IS often supplied by no bet l CT consideration than the wealth Of the Gov rnment and the poverty of the claimant. | ftatulttes in form of pensions are granted ! m no other real ground than the i leedY cOndiGlo of the applicant or for reasons | ess Yaid; and large sums are expended for i 'ubiic buildings and other improvements upon i representations scarcely claimed to be related i a public needs and necessities. The extent to ! 'hich the consideration CT such matters suhOr- ! mate and postpone action upon subjects of | reat public importance, but involving no spe- ial, private OF partisan interest, should arrest ttentlon and lead to reformation.
 NEEDED LEGISLATION
 few of the numerous illustrations of this | ondition may be stated. The crowded coudi- ! ,on Of the calendar of the Supreme Court, and | he delay to sutOrs and denial of iustlce result ! ng therefrom. has been strongly urged upon the 1 ttentlon Of the Congress. with plan for the ] ehei of the situation approved by those well | o!e to judge of it's merits. While this subject | emalns without effective consideration. many avs have been passed provid ng for the hold | ng of terms of inferior courts at plnces 10 suit | he convenience Of localities, or to lay the | oundation of an application for the erection | I @ new public building.
 Repeated recommendations have been sub | nitted for the amendment and change of i he laws relating to our public lands, 50 that | heir spolation and diversion to other uses han as homes for honest settlers might be pre- | ented. While q measure to meet this con eded necessity Of reform remains awaiting the l eton or the Congress, many claims 10 the | ands and applications for their donation m | aYor ot States and individuals have been ai- owed.
 A plan in aid of Indian management recom- | aended by those well informed, as containing ! aluable features in furtherance Of the Solu- ion Of the Indian problem, has thus far failed i f legislative sanction, While grants of doubt | al eXpedlency to railroad corporations. per hitting them to pass through Indian reserya-