The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-21

cenlons and lntomes derived from IN
gestments In stocks and bonds OF corr
porations and s,int stock companies
The increased tax on distilled spirits
cluars. and ci2arcttes, and the imposi-
uuon au such articles ir existence. and
upon which the revenue has not been col
lecfed. at the time the act takes effect;
but "a reasonable time should be allowed
in tho cases OF the new taxes. The pro-
prietv. under these circumstances. Of fn.
creasing taxes upon distilled spirits,
cigars and cigarettes. and the importa-
tiOn of new taxes at reasonable rate
upon playing cards and cosmetics and
perfumcries viii not. ! think be seriously
questioned. except by some of the pro-
ducers of these articles, who constitute
comparatively a small part OF the people
Ecol my Urged.
The Secretary expresses views especial
IS favorable 90 tie taxation Of the legali-
ties successi0ns. and incomes derived
from investments. \ polsey of the strict
est economy in public expenditures. Mr..
Carlisle says. is Is logical sequence Of the
financial siiuatloh He says:
Genuine economy and frugality can be
secured only by the repeal Of the statutes
authorizing and requiring unnecessary ex-
nal laws creating charges against the
Treasury for purposes OF doubtful utility,
and although suc9 policy viii probably
be vigorously opposed by powerful IN
terests more or less dependent upon the
patronage Of the government for support
and by local influences seeking legislative
favOrs IL Is evident that It must be
adopted and adhered 10 II any substantial
result is 90 be accomplished"
In regard 10 customs administration he
expresses the opinion that the service
would be improved and the revenue col
lected would be much less expense than
that point OF the law should be so
amended as TO authorize the Secretary
of the Treasury 10 reduce the numbsr Of
customs districts whenever In his opinion
the interests Of the service demand and
authorize him 10 station proper officers
wherever the necessities Of commerce
may require with the power to enter
ana clear vessels and 10 perform similar
duties connected with the navigation ser
vice.
Hthe- Recommendations.
The Secretary urges additional Iegis-
lation for the enforcement OF the Chinese
exclusion laws; more vessels for the
Revenue Marine Service the extension
nNt"f hNALNA filNtI.iilHt4t VI the llEll -llNlr'
and hfe-saying service; for the settlement
Of The Pacific railroad debt. and for the
enlargement Of the facilities OF the Bureau
Of Engraving and Printing He suggests
that il might be wen for Congress 10
consider the advisabiity Of higher postage
stamps and postal notes, printed IN this
bureau.
ON the subject OF sugar bounty. the
Secretary simply says. II respectfully
call attention 10 the various recommenda-
Uons conuhned in the report of the COM
missioner Of Internal Revenue. and ask
their favorable consideration by Con-
gress" In regard TO the condition Of
affairs in the Sea Islands OF South caro-
Ina. Secretary Carlisle only refers 10 the
work done by the Marine Hospital Ser
vice. and adds
This work purely OF a sanitary ma
tlre is 10 be- supplemented by the ef-
folls Of the R.d Cross Society I'm reliev-
ins the physical necessities Of the pe0-
ple.'