The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-08

anu hxed incomes Will insist upon the Iairncss
and justness OF chcapcnins the cost OF necessar-
| les for themselves and their families.
When to the selnshness OF the bene iciarics
OF unjust discrimination under our laws there
shall be added the discomfort OF those who SUI
fer from such discrimination, we will realize the
| fact that the bcnoticent purposes of our Govern
ment, dependent upon the patriotism, and con
tentmcnt OF our people, are endangered.
Communis sm is u hateful thing, and D menace
to peace and organized government. But the
communism of combined wealth and capital,
the outgrowth of overwcening cupidity and sell
Rshness which insidiuously undermines the
justice and integrity of free institutions, is not
less dangerous than the communism OF op-
pressed poverty and toll which, exaspernted by
injustice and discomfort attacks with wild dis
order the ctidel of rule. He moclls the people
who proposes that the Government shall protect
the rich and that they in turn will care for the
laborlng poor.
A just and sensible revision of our tariff laws
should be made for the relief of those of our
countrymcn who suffer under present condi-
tions. Such revision should receive the sup
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
that the contcntcd competition and comfort OF
many accord better with the spirit Of our insti-
tutions than colossal fortunes unfairly gather
ed in the hands OF few; of all who appreciate
that the forbearance md fraternity among our
people, which recognize the value of every
American interest are the surest guaranty oil
our national progress and OF all who desire to
see the products of American skill and ingenu-
ity in every market of the world with result
ing restoration of American commerce.
The necessity OF the reduction of our revc-
nue. is so apparent as to be generally conced-
ed. But the means by which this end shan
be accomplished, and the sum of direct benefit
which shall result to our citizens present u
controversy of the utmost Importance. There
should be no scheme accepted rs satisfactory
by which the burdens OF the people are only ap
parently removed. Extravagant appropriations
of public money with all their dcmoralizing
consequences, should not be tolerated,
either as means OF relieving the
Treasury OF It's present surplus, or as
furnishing prctexts for resisting proper reduc-
tion in tariff rates. Existing evils and injustice
should be honestly recognized, boldly met and
effectively remcdicd. There should be no ces-
sation Of the struggle until plan is perfected,
fair and conservative toward existing indus
tries, but which will reduce the cost to consum-
ers OF the necessnries of life, while IL 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 wnged is comprised within
lines clearly and distinctly defined. 1t should
never be compromised. 1t is the peoples
cause.
1t can not be denied that the selfish and pri-
vate interests which are persistently heard
when efforts are made to deal in just and
manner with our tariff laws are
related to, IL 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 ii may be ex-
pectcd to relieve with paternal care the dis
tress OF citizens and communities, and that
from the fullncss of its treasury it should, upon
the slightest possible pretext of prompting tho
general good, apply public funds to the benefit
OF localities and individuals. Nor can II be de-
MED that there is growing assump-
tion that, as against the Govern
ment 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 encouraged by legislative ncquiescence. |
Relief from contracts made with the Govern
mont is too easily accorded in favor of the cit |
zcn: the failure TO support claims against |
The Government by proof, is often supplied by |
40 better consideration than the wealth OF the |
Government and the poverty OF the claimant. |
in the form OF pensions are granted |
Ipon no other real ground than the needy con- |
iition of the applicant, or for reasons less val
d. and large sums are expended for public
buildings and other improvements upon repre-
scarcely claimed to be related to |
public needs and necessities
The eytent IN which the consideration of sucb
n,ttors s,,hord;natc and nostnonc ac,Ion unon
s,hiec,e of Great nubIIc imnor,oprc hut in
,olying no special private or partisan interest,
should arrest attention and lead TO reforma-
ion A few of the numerous illustrations of
his conditions may he stated The crowded
.ondi,lon Of tho calendar of the Supremo
,orrt and tho de,ov ,o su,tors and denioIs n,
netice resul,in, ,berefrom has heen strongly
,rgcd unon the attention of the CONGRESS- with
rlon q - tho relief Of the si,uotion annrovcd
~ those we'll oble IN iudge of its merits While
his snhiac, remnirs witbout errcctivc cons,dcr.
ion rnnnv laws have been nassed nrovidiny for
ho hoId,ng of terms NJ in,erior conrts NJ nIoccs
n suit the conyeniencc of locnlities or 10 law
he foundation Of an application for the erec.
in, M a now nuhlic hniIding
Reneote1 rerom,nendations bovo beop suh.
nitted for the nmendment and change of the
avs relating IN our nublic lands sn thnt their
notation and diversion IN other uses than as
,omos for honest settlers might be nreyented
While n measure TO meet this conceded neces
itv of reform remains awaiting tho CONGRESS-
many claims To the public lands and applications
or their donations in favor of States and indI.
,idnoIs have neon allowed nInn i'm aid NJ
indian management recommended Inv those
rclI informed .Is contnininy valuable fca,ures
, furthernncc of tbe soIution Of the indian
,robIe,p has Tins far failed nj lerislativc sane
ion while Grants of doubtfuI cxneIiency To
abroad corporntioas, permitting them 10 pass
through Indian re ,eryutious. have greatly mul.
iplied
The propriety and the necessity of the cree.
ion of one or more nj. sons for the confinement
Z United States couyicts. and n post office
uilding in the National Capital are not dis.
utcd But these needs yet remain unans-
;ered. while scores OF public buildings have
non arnct.d vl.nra thoir na,aauity for |