Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-09-13

NAM SSSSSfS~
GrouSr CleCsiond
ton by the pcoples enoscn Prosiden. OF every
faculty and endcavor TO tho service OF a conn J.
ing and generous nation Of freemcn These
thoughts are intensified by the light OF my OK.
pcficnce In the Presidential o1ice, which has
aoherly Impressed me with the severe RESPONSE
hility which u imposes, while II has qucSened
my love Tor American Institutions and taught
mo the priceless valuc Of the trust Of my coun-
trymcn.
II Is OF tie highest importance that those
who administer our Government should ieal.
ously protect and maintain the rights OF
American citizens at homo and abroad. and
should strive 20 achieve for our country hor
proper place among the nations OF the earth;
nut thcrc Ia no people whose home interests
ore 50 great and whose numerous objects Of
domestic concern deserve so much watchful-
ness and care. Among these are tho regula-
iion OF sound financial system suited 10 our
needs, thus securing an efficient agency OF
National wealth and general prosperity; the
construction aud equipment OF means Of dc.
fcuso, 10 insure our National safety and main
tam the honor beneath which such National
safety rcposcs, the protection OF our National
domain, still stretching beyond the moods OF
contury's expansion, and its preservation for
the settler and the pioneer Of our marvellous
growth; sensible and sincere recognition OF
the value Of American labor. leading TO tho
scrupulous care and just appreciation OF tho In
tcrcsts OF our wOryingmou the limitation and
checking OF such monopolisiic tendencies and
schemes MS interfere with the advantages and
benefits Witch the people may rightly claim
q generous regard and care for our sur.
Nving soldiers and sailors aud for tho
N.dows and orphans Of such as have died. TO
The end that whie the appreciation OF their
services and sacrifices is quickened, the ap-
plicauon q iAcir pension funds Of improper
uses may be prevented; protection against
a sorgile immigration. which injuriously com.
pctcs with our laboring men in the field OF
toll and adds 10 our population an element
Ignorant Of our institutions and laws. impos-
siblc OF assimilation with our people and dan
gerous TO our peace and welfare; a strict aud
steadfast adherence 10 tho principles OF civil.
fcrvice reform and thorough execution OF
the laws passed for their enforcement thus
permitting TO our people the advantages OF
business methods in the operation Of their GOV
crnment; the guaranty 10 our color citizens
OF all their rights Of citizenship ana their Just
recognition and encouragement In all thing.
pertaining 70 that relation; lrn. patient and
humane Indian policy so that In peaceful re-
lations with the Government the civilization
Of tho Indian may bo promoted with resulting
quiet and fuioty 70 the settlers on our frontiers
and tho curtailment OF public expense by the
Introduction Of economical methods In every Dc
pariment Of tue Government
y
I'd by the late convention OF the National De
mocracy lead 20 the advancement OF these oh
jccts and insure good Govcrnmout--the aspira.
tiou OF every American citizen and the motive
for every ratnoto action and effort. In thu
consciousness that much has been done in the
direction OF good government by tho Admins
tsaiion- and submitting its record 10 the fair in
speclion OF my courtrymen, indorsc ths plat.
form thus presented, with tho determination
that, II / am aga called 10 the Chief Mugis-
tracy, thcro shall be Continuance OF the de
voted endcavor 10 advance the interests OF the
entire country.
oar scau OF Federal taxation and its conse
quences largely cngross at this timo the at on
tion OF our citizens, and the people are soberly
considering the necessity OF measures OF ro
lief Oar Government il the creation OF the
people established 20 carry out their designs
and acco nrlish their good. II was founded on
Justice and was maON for free. intelligent and
viriuous rcoplo. II is only useful when within
their control and only serves thom we'll when
regulated ana guided by their constant touch
II As free Government because Il
Enargntoos 10 every American oitizou
tho unrestricted personal use and enjoy.
ment Of the reward Of bis toll and OF
al his Income, except what may be his fair con
trhuton 10 necessary public expense rdero
ioro II Is not only tho rigat but the duty Of a
iree people, In the enforcement Of this guaranty
10 insist that such expense should be strictly !
limited 10 the actual public needs II seems
perfectly clear that when ths Govemment-this /
ins,rumentUli'y created and maintained by the !
people 70 do their bidling-turns upon them aud /
through an utter pervsrsion Of is powers ex- |
toris IRON their labor aud capital tribute large.
~ In excess Of public necessities the creature /
has rcbcled against the creator and the masters |
are robbsd by their servants
The cost of tho Government must continue 10 /
be met by tariff duties collected at our custom |
houses upon imported goods ana by internal /
revenue taxes collected upon spirtuous aud /
malt liquors, tobacco and oleomargarine I
suppose II is needless 10 explain that these du.
ties and assessments arc added 10 the prico OF /
Tho articles upon which they are levied and |
thus become a tax upon all those who buy these |
articles for use and consumption. / suppose
too. u 10 well understood that tho eject Of this
tArh taxation Is rot limited 10 tie consumers |
pf impaired articles. but that The duties /
impofed u.on such articles permit q /
corresponding increase In price 10 |
oe illd upon domestic productions |
OF the same kind, which Increase, paid by al |
our people rs consumers OF home productions 4
and entering every American home, constitutes /
a form OF taxation as certain aud as inevitable /
40 though the amount was Annually PAID into |
me hands of the taxgathercr These results
arc insep arabic from tie plan 81 Q have adopted
ior lhe collection OF our rev. nue. BY tari1 du-
ues' They are not mentioned 10 discrocil tho
system but By way OF profaes 70 the statement
that every million Of dollars collected at our
custom houses for duties upol irqportod artielos
ANA paii iuto tho public treasury represent
snany millions more which. though nevor reach.
inR ihe National treasury, arc paii by our olu-
Aens as me Increased cost Of domestic produo.
lions rosusing fom our tariff lass.
In these circumstances, and IA Wow OF this
necessary effect OF the operation Of our plan
for raising revenue. the absolute duty Of limit.
ing iho rate Of tann charges 10 tho necessities
81 o frugal and economical administration OF
the Government seems 20 be pefecsly plain
Tbs continuance upoh q protext OF meeting
public expenditures OF such a scale OF tariff
taxation as draws from tho substance OF ths
people sum largely IN excess Of public ueeds
Il surely something witch, uudor q government
iuscd upon justice and which nnds rs strength
and uhcinness Ia the faith and trust OF ihe
people, ought not 10 % tolerated.
While The hoa.iest burdens incidont 10 The
necessities of the Government are uncomplsln.
lnsiy borne, light burdens become grievons ana
niolcrable when not ldsiihed hy such necessi.
Hes. Unnecessary taxation u uniust taxation.
Ana yea this is our condition We are ANNUALLY
'ollccilng at our custom hoeses ana by iaorns
y our Internal revenue taxation many snlllious
d excess ~ an legitimate public needs. Asa
optconcnce, there now remains Ia he Na.
ionai tfpAsuy surplus of moro thsu one
nndird 4rd thirty mlllions of dollars No bot.
ff esiaeueo could be furn.tAcd thai NE people
~ cauf1ltantly taxed
4aHuIief ~ nssy' been go texture pr Or.