Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-12-13

mines the Justice and integrity OF tire, fre
| the eommun' SIN of oppressed poverty and toll
which exasperated by injustice and discomfort
He mocks the people who proposes that the
Government shall protect the rich and that
1 they in tErn will care for the laboring poor.
A AZ Intermediary between the people and their
/ Government. or the least delegation OF the care
and protection our Government owes TO the
humblest citizen in the land, makes the boast OF
! free institutions giittering delusion and the
pretended boon of American citizenship a
| shameless imposition.
| TARIFF REVISION.
A just and sensible revision OF our tariff laws
| should be made for the relief OF those OF our
| countrymen who suffer under present condi-
tions Such a revision should receive the sup
| port of all who love that justice and equality
due to Americ III citizenship; Of all who realiz
ment finds its strength and it's power to protect
the cit zen and his property: of all who believe
that tne contsnteo competence ana comfort OF
many accord better with the spirit of our insti-
buttons than colossal fortunes unfairly gathered
in the hands of q few; OF all who appreciate
that the forbearance and fraternity among
our people which recognize the value of every
American interest, are the surest guaranty
OF our National progress, and of all who desire
genuity in every market of the world with re-
sulting restoration of American commerce
THE REVENUE.
The necessity of the reduction of our revenue
But the means by which this end snail be ac-
compiiShed. and the sum of direct benefit
which shall result to our citizens, present a
CONTROVERSY of the utmost Importance. There
should be no scheme accepteS as satisfactory
by which the burdens of the people are only
apparently removed. Extravagant appropria-
tions of public money with all their demoraliz-
ing consequences, should not be tolerated
either as means of relieving the treasury of
for resisting proper reduction in tariff rates.
Existing evils and injustice should
ee honestly recognized boldly met
no cessation of the struggle until a plan is per-
fected. fair ana conservative, toward existing
industries, but which Will reduce the cost to
consumers of the accessories 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 saged is comprised within
lines clearly and distinctly defined. 1t should
cause.
1t can not be denied that the selfish
and private interests which are so persstently
heard when efforts are maize TO deal in a just
and and comprehensive manner with our tariff
laws are e related to, ii they are
largely prevailing among the people that the
general Government is.the fountain of individ-
ual and private aid: that it may be expected
to relieve with paternal care the distress of
citizens and communities. and that from the
fullness of its treasury it should, upon the
general good apply public funds to the benefit
of localities and individuals Nor can
1t be denied that there is growing
assumption that, rs against the Government
and in favor of private claims ami interests,
the usual rules and limitations of business
principles and just dealing should be waived.
These ideas have been unhappily much en-
couraged by Observation-Disclosures Relief
from contracts made with the Government is
too easily accorded in favor of the citizen, as
the failure to support claims against the Gov
eminent by proof is often supplied by no bet
ter consideration than the wealth of the Gov
eminent and the poverty Of the claimant
Gratuities in form of pensions are granted
on no other real ground than the
needy condition of the applicant, or for reasons
less valid: and large sums are expended for
public buildings and other Improvements upon
Representations scarcely claimed to be related
to public needs and necessities The extent TO
which the consideration OF such matters subor-
dinate and postpone action upon subjects of
great public Importance, but involving no spe-
cial, private or partisan interest should arrest
attention and lead to reformation.
NEEDED LEGISLATION.
A few of the numerous illustrations of this
condition may be stated. The crowded condi-
ton of the calendar of the Supreme Court, and
the delay to suitors and denial # justice result
attention of the Congress, with a plan for the
relief of the situation approved by those well
able to judge of ITS merits. While this subject
remains without effective consideration. many
laws have been passed provid ng for the hold
ing of terms of inferior courts at places to suit
the Convenience OF localities, or to lay the
foundation of an application for the erection
of new public building.
Repeated recommendations have been sub
mitted for the amendment and change of
the laws relating to our public lands, that
their spolation and diversion to other uses
than as homes for honest settlers might be pre-
vented. While measure to meet this con-
coded necessity of reform remains awaiting the
action of the Congress, many claims 10 the
lands and applications for their donation IN
favor of States and individuals have been al
lowed.
A plan in aid of Indian management recon-
mended by those well informed, as containing
valuable features in furtherance OF the solu-
ton of the Indian problem, has thus far failed
full expediency to railroad corporations, per-
Knitting them to pass through Indian reserva-
t!ous, have greatly multiplied.
The propriety and necessity of the erection of
one or more prisons for confinement of United
States conyicts, and post-ofice building in
the National capital, are not disputed. But
these needs yet remain unanswered, while
scores OF public buildings have been erected
where their necessity for public purposes is not
apparent.
a revision of our pension lave could easily
be made, which, would rest upon just principles |
and provide for every worthy applicant. But
while our general pension laws remain con- |
fused and imperfect hundreds of private |
pension laws are annually passed, which are. |
the sources OF unjust discrimination and popu-
lar decentralization
Appropriation bills for the support of the |
Government are deiaced by items and |
it is freely asserted by RESPONSE |
BILE and experienced parties that bill |
money f dor pap 2t lnternal I'M
1t contained more for local and private advant- |
age than for public benefit. These statements |
can be much emphasized by an ascertainment |
Of the proportion of Federal legislation which !
either bears upon its face It's private character,
or which, upon examination. develops such Il mo- |
tive power. And yet the people wait and expect !
from their chosen representatives, such patriot |
lc action as will advance the welfare of the en-
tire country; and this expectation can only be |
by the performance of public duty |
with unseltish purpose. Our mission among |
the nations of the earth. and our success in &C
the work God has given the Amer !
lean people to do. require of those intrusted |
W tn the making and execution OF our laws per-
feet devotion, above all other things, to the pub
lie good. This devotion VIII lead us to strongly /
resist all Impotence of constitutional lmita- |
tons of Federal power, and to persistentiy |
check the increasing tendency to extend the |
State and local jurisdiction. upon the plea of |
the public welfare. The preserva- |
ton of the partit,o ns between proper subjects |
of Federal and local care and regulation of !
which is the law of our very existence |
that consideration of cxpediency or !
should tempt us to enter |
upon doubtful ground. We have undertaken |
to discover and proclaim the richest blessings |
OF n free government, with the Constitution |
our guide. Let US follow the way It points out. |
1t VIII not mslead us. Aud surely no one who |
has taken upon himself the solemn obligation |
to support and preserve the Constitution can |
find just fication solace for dis1oyaIty in the
excuse that he wandered and disobeyed in |
search OF q better way to reach the public well |
fare than the Constitution offered. ID |
What has been said is deemed not inappro- |
pirate at a time when. from centurys height, |
We view the way already trod by the American |
path. The seventh President of the !
United States-the soldier and statesman, |
and at all times the firm and brave friend OF |
the people-in vindcation of his course !
as the protector of the popular rights !,
and the champion of true American citizen /
ship, declared: 1.-The ambition which leads |