The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1888-12-14

Communism is a hateful thing, and menace
to peace and organized government But the
communism of combined wealth and capital,
and seIfshness, which insduously under
mines the justice and integrity Of free
the communism OF oppressed poverty and toll
which, exasperated by injustice ana dlscontent1
attacks with wild disorder the citadel of rule.
He moclzs the people who proposes that the
Government shall. protect the rich and that
they in turn will care for the laboring poor.
ANY 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 ghttering deluslen anq the
pretended boon Of American c1tlZenshlp
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-
port Of all who love that justice and equality
due to American citizenship; OF all who realize
that in this justice and equality our Govern
ment finds its strength and its power TO protect
the citizen and his property; of all who believe
LhaJ tne conJehJeu conp6IehcS anu coIIIIoI - "a
many accord better with the spirit OF our IhsLl;
tutions than colossal fortunes unfairly gathered
in the hands of 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 ur National progress, and of all who desire
TO see the products OF American skill and in
genuity in every market Of the world with re-
sulting restoration Of American commerce.
The necessity of the reduction OF our revenue
is apparent as to be generally conceded.
But the means by which this end shall be &C
cOmplished, and the sum OF direct beneht
which shall result to citizens, present
controversy Of the utmost Importance. There
should be no scheme accepted as satisfactory
by which the burdens OF the people are only
apparently removed. EXtravagant apprOpr1a-
tfons of public money. with all their demoraIiz-
ing consequences, should not be tolerated,
either as a means of relieving the treasury OF
ITS present surplus or as furnishing pretexts
ffF1rT n 7aff
Existing evils and injustice should
be honestly recognized, boldly met
and effectually remedied. There should be
no cessation of the struggle until a plan is per-
fected. fair and conservative, toward existing
industries, but which will reduce the cost to
consumers OF the necessaries OF lie, Whlle II
provides for our manufacturers the advantages
of freer raw material and permits no injury to
the interest Of American labor. The cause Tor
which the battle IS Waged is comprised within
lines clearly and distinctly defined. It should
never be compromised. 1t Is the peoples
cause.
It can not be denied that the selfish
and private interests which are so persistently
heard, when efforts are made TO deal in just
and comprehensive manner with our tariff
laws, are related to, if they are
largely prevailing among the people that the
general Government islthe fountain Of indRd-
to relieve with paternal care the distress of
citizens and communities, and that from the
fullness OF its treasury 1t should, upon the
slightest possible preteXt OF promoting the
general good, apply public funds to the benefit
OF Localities ana individuals. NOT can
1t be denied that there Is growing
assumption that, as against the Government
and in favor Of private claims and interests,
the usual rules and limitations OF business
principles and just dealing should be waived
These ideas have been unhappily much en-
cOuraged by b8gislatlves sacQ uiescence. 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
ernment by proof is often supplied by no bet
ter consideration than the wealth of the Gov
ernment and the poverty OF the claimant:
1pof in of a
on other rUal 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 suDor-
dinate and postpone action upon subjects of
great public Importance, but involving no spe-
attention and lead tdrefOrmation.
NEEDED LEGISLATION.
A few of the numerous illustrations Of this
tion of the calendar of the Supreme Court, and
the delay to suitOrs and denial Of justice result
ing therefrOm, has been strongly urged upon the
attention of the Congress, with q plan for the
relief of the situation approved by those well
able to judge of it's merits While this subject
remains without effective COnsi liberation. many
laws have been passed providing 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 q new public building.
Repeated recommendations have been sub
| mittcd for the amendment and change OF
| the laws relating to our public lands, so that
| their spoliation and diversion to other uses
! than as homes for honest settlers might be pre-
vented. While measure to meet this con-
! ceded necessity of reform remains awaitin q the
action of the Congress, many claims to 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-
| tion OF the Indian problem, has thus far failed
/ OF legislative SANCTION, while grants Of doubt
| full eXpediency to railroad corporations, per
mitttng them to pass through Indian reserva-
/ tiOns, have greatly multiplied.
! The propriety and necessity of the erection ol
/ one or more prisons for confinement of United
/ states convicts, and a post-ofdce 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 laws 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 demOraliZ2tiOn
! Appropriation bills for the support Of the
Government defaced by items and
! it is freely asserted by RESPONSE
! bic and experienced parties that bill
| approprating money for public internal I'M
prOvement would fan to meet with favor unless
! it contained more for local and private advant-
aga 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 Its private character,
/ or which, upon examination. develops such a mo-
| tive power. And yet the people wait and expect
! from their chosen representatives such patriot
/ ic action as will advance the welfare OF the en-
tire country; and this expectation can only be
/ answered by the performance OF public duty
/ with unseihsh purpose. Our mission among
] the nations OF the earth, and our success in ac-
Complishing 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 impatience Of constitutional hmita-
/ tions of Federal power, and to persistent1y
! check the increasing tendency to extend the
/ scope of Federal legislation into the domain of
/ State and local jurisdiction. upon the plea of
\ subscribing the public welfare The preserva-
] tion OF the partitions between proper subjects
| OF Federal and local care and regulation - OF
/ such importance under the Constitution
/ which is the law OF our very existence
that no consideration ot expectancy or
! senL1L9enb should tempt us 70 enVer
| upon doubtful ground. We have undertaken
/ 10 discover ana proclaim thS rlehesI dressings
/ OF Iree government, with the Constitution as
| our guide. Let us follow the way it points out,
| 1t VIII not mislead us And surely no one who
/ has taken upon himSelI the solemn OOllgaJlou
/ to support and preserve the Constitution can
/ find justification or sOlace for disloyalty in the
/ excuse that he wandered and d1sobeyed IN
| search of a better way TO reach the public vel
/ fare than the Constitution offered. Zsas
! What has been said is deemed not inapprO-
! pirate at a time when. from a century's hegh {,
/ we view the way already trod by the American
! people, and attempt to discover their future
/ path. The seventh President of the
/ United States-tbe soldier and statesman,
/ and at all times the firm and brave friend oi
| the people-in vindication Of his course
/ the protector Of the popular rights
/ and the champion OF true American citizen
/ ship, declared: "The ambition which leads
I me on is an anxious desire and a
/ hXed determination to restore u
/ the people un.mpaired the sacred trust they
! have contded to my care, 10 heal the wounds
! OF the Constitution and to prevent its Vi0-
/ lation: to persuade my countrymen. so far as
/ may. that IL is not in a splendid government
+ supported by powerful monopOlieS and aristo-
I cratic establishments that they viii hnd hap
piDess or their liberties protected. but in
plain system. void Of pOmp, protecting all anC
] granting fuvors to none dispensing ITS bless
I inEs like the dew Of Heaven. unseen and unfelI
/ save in The freshness and beauty they con
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