The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-10
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
yindication of q. A. r.. Post ia

VlndlcatlOn OF u. "A. *. Post liz.
To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
In your issue of Jan. is printed report
of the Koontz old soldiers meeting, where
in the alleged remarks of Captain Robbins,
member of John NJ Wilson Post, No. 1l2,
G.. A. r., at this place. delivered before said
meeting, do the members of this post
great injustice Captain Robbins stated
that the Democratic members of the G. A.
K. in this section paid all the expenses and
did all the work, while the Republican
members scooped the Offices, and openly,
by their manner. regarded the Democratic
members as subs" to the order. They man.
aged by preconcerted plans TO keep the of
tices filled with Republicans. He had
janitor for the order. and received in pay
Islander and vituperation. We plead gen,
eral denial. At the time Robbins uttered
the above, and even at this date; there
are at least three offices of said post
filled by comrades that affiliate with and
vote the Democratic ticket; those offices are
commander, officer of the day, and Adlu-
tant, the last named Office is now. held by
w. w. Robbins. Captain Robbins has
filled the Office of commander in this post.
as well as other offices therein, through the
votes and well wishes of its members IN
TACT, my memory runneth not back TO the
time, since he was member with us that
ne has not been one of its prominent and
charges. In his second paragraph of griey-
ances as set forth. furnishing lights, fuel,
rooms, etc., and receiving in pay SANDER
and vituperation,'" will only add by way
to me through the proper channels, FOR
rents due Robbins in full up to Dec. 81,
1883. L have enough confidence In him to
believe that hewill not deny anything here
animosity towards Comrade Robbins, but
to simply vindicate our post from such un-
just accusation. ROBERT c. FOOR,
QuartermaSter of Post.
The State Indebtedness-What to Do with 1t.
To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
No matter now how or why the debt of
$2,3Sl S25 was created. We are confronted
by condition and not a theory. We are
in debt, and the debt must be paid or pro-
vided for. 1t can be paid only by assessing
suitable tax, but how to carry it while
getting ready to pay it is question not of
party, but of craftsmanship. 1t is to our
credit that our 3 per cent. bonds are readily
taken by Eastern capitalists, some CON-
handing premium. But is that the best
possible thing! Three per cent. bonds can
not be held in Indiana. These bonds are
municipal taxes are 2 per cent, leaving
only per cent. to the owner, provided al
ways that they are assessed for taxation,
as they always should be. How the East
ern capitalists can afford to take them at
per cent, when the taxes are often more
than that, we need not disclose nor discuss.
Now, why should not this Indebtedness be
converted rapidly as possible into a
peoples lOang Let bonds of the denOmina-
ton of 800 and $780, even as low as $50,
be issued, exempt from taxation. 1t would
leave the State practically in the condition
it is in at present, but it would
afford a convenient investment for
the earnings and savings of frugal
place for their earnings. Savings banks
have disappeared, with thousands of dol
lars of the poor depOsitOrs, many private
banks have done the same, and the only
alternative is the Building and Loan AssO-
citation, which is often envir0ned by great
difficulties and many dangers. This two
and half millions could be soon placed
among the people, and the interest now
paid out ON Wall street would be paid at
home. We get no taxes from the present
owners of our bonds. Why should we not
provide for the wants of that worthy class
of laboring people VINO save little every
year and who would save more if they had
q chance? The difficulties in the case
could be easily adjusted if there be any.
We favor the keeping of our indebtedness
at home and the paying of interest to our
own people.
The Legislature might also very properly
allow cities to issue bonds to cover exist
ing debts exempt from taxes, which, at a
low rate of interest, would be readily
taken by small investors, and would make
them a safe and reliable security.
INDIANlpOIIS Ian q