The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

~rI'-- 80 AaA4its " A4porinl
othefs Of our citizens whose comforts and er
penditures arc measured By moderate salariei
and nxed ineomes will insist upon the fairness
4 and business OF eheapenins the cost OF necessar
II les for themselves and their families.
When TO the selhshness OF the bene neiariei
OF unjust discrimination under our laws Their.
shall be added the discomfort OF those Who suf
Ter from such discrimination. We will realize II.
faet that the beneneent purposes Of our Govern
ment dependent upon the patriotism and con
tentment OF ouf people, are endangered.
Communion is n hateful thing and . menace
TO peace and organized government. But The
communism OF combined wealth and capital
the outgrowth OF Oyerweening rupidity and sci
. hshness. which insidiaously undermines the
justice and integrity OF free institutions is not
less dangerous than the communism Of op
pressed poverty and toll which. exasperaied by
injustice and discomfort attacks with Wild dis
order the citidei Of rule. He mocks the people
who proposes that the Government shall project
We neh and the: hey IN turn will care for The
4 lahorsng poor.
Just and sensible revision Of our tariff laws
should be made for the relief Of those OF our
eorntrymen who suffer under present condi-
tiols- Such revision should receive The sup
port Of all who love that justice and equality
due 10 American citizenship: OF all who realize
that in this justice and equality our Govern
mcnt finds its strength and its power 10 project
Il ~ NAAA-A IA. BLulprrtys OF al VINO DEAlEtc
that the eouteuted competition and comfort OF
many accord better with the spirit Of our insti-
| tutious than colossal fortunes unfairly gather
! ed in the hands OF few; Of all who appreciate
that the iorbearance and fraternity among our
people, which recognize the value Of every
American interest arc the surest guaranty OF
our national progress ard Of all who desire 10
see the products Of American skill and ingenu-
it, in every market Of the world with result
ing restoration OF American commerce..
The necessity Of the reduction Of our -eve-
nue. Is 80 apparent as to be generally ecnced-
ed But the means By which this end shall
| De accomplished, and the sum OF direct benefit
I which shall result 10 our citizens present n
controversy Of the utmost importance. There
should be no scheme accepted as satisfactory
Il by which the burdens Of the people are only APP
/ parently removed Extravagant appropriations
Of public money with all their demoralizing
i consequences should not be tolerated.
either q means OF relieving the
Treasury Of its present surplus or as
furnishing pretexts for resisting proper redue-
ton In tarin rates. Existing evils and injustice
should be honestly recognized. boldly met and
effectively remedied. There should be no ees-
sation OF the struggle until plan is perfected
fsir and conservative toward existing indus
tries, but which will reduce the cost TO consum-
ers OF the necessaries OF life. while II provides
| for our manufacturers the advantage OF freer
raw materials and permits no injury TO the
| interests OF American labor. The cause for
which the battle Is waged Is comprised within
lines clearly and distinctly defined. 1t should
never be compromised. II is the peoples
cause.
1t can not be denied that the selfish and pri-
vate interests which are 50 persistently heard
when Efforts are made 10 deal in a Just and
comprehensive manner with our tariff laws are
related 10, II they are not responsible for the |
sentiment largely prevailing among the people |
that the general government Is the fountain Of |
individual and private aid: that il mag be ex- |
pected to relieve with paterual care the dis |
freSs OF citizens and communities, and that /
from the fullness Of its treasury II should upon 1
the slightest possible pretext Of prompting the /
general good, apply public funds 20 the benent 4
Of localities and individuals. Nor can il be de-
MED that there IS a growing assumP-
lion that, as against the Govern
m,nt and in favor Of private claims
and interests the usual rules and Iimitatiors OF
business principles and Just dealing should be
waived These IDEAS have been unhappfly
much encouraged by legislative aequieseeree
Relief from contracts made with the Govern
Eient Is too easily accorded n favor Of the citi
zen; the failure TO support claims against
the Government by proof. is often supplied by
no better consideration than the wealth 81 the
Government and the poverty Of the claimant
Gratuiiies in the form Of pensions are granted
upon no other real ground than the needy con
dition Of the applicant o. for reasons less val
i'd; and large sums are expended for public :
buildings and other improvements upon repro
sensations scarcely claimed to be related 70 |
public needs and necessities {
The extent TO which TIE consideration Of such | I
matters subordinate and postpone action upon :
subjects OF great public importance. but in !
yolyfng no special private or partisan interest I
should arrest attention and lead to reforrna- ! Z
lion n few OF The numerous illustrations OF i
his conditions may 10 stated The crowded
u
,oHEt snd the delay TO suitOrs and derials o. Il
Justice resulting fherefrom. has been strongly c
Urged upon the attention OF the Congress- with Il
plan fer the relief OF the situation approved :
y those well able to Judge Of its merits While 4
his subject remains without effective consider II
ion many laws have been passed providing for ii
ne holding OF terms Of inferior courts al places Il
o suit the convenience OF localities or 70 lay Il
be foundation OF an application for the cree G;
ion OF new public building q
Repeated recommendations have been sub | >,
litted for the amendment and change Of the N
lws re ating 10 our public lands 80 that their y
pohatio1 and diversion 10 other uses than A. / n
ONES for honest settlers might be prevented . =
While a measure 10 meet this conceded neces- e.
Ity Of reform remains awaiting the Congress
lany claims TO the public lands and applications 81
" their donations in favor Of States and ind- In
iduals. have been allowed A plan in aid o.
indian management recommended By thoSe 20
ell Informed. az containing valuable features | II
furtheranee Of the solution Of the Indian :.
roblem has thus far failed OF legislative sane az
on while grants Of doubtful eIpediency 10 IL,
lilroad corporations, permitting them to pass vi
trough Indian reservations have greatly null Of
pied -
The proprietY and the necessity Of the e.ec- q
on OF one or more prisons for the confinement n,
United States eonviets, and post once an
hiding in the National Capital are not dis l
Ited- But these needs yet remain unans- G,