The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-12-07
Urinary science a. the commission may pc
Economy In Seeds.


and for prosecuting agricultural in
vestisations and procuring agricultural Stats.
division of the Department; Of Agricul-
ture has grown to its present unwieldy and
eStravsgant proportions; Dur
chased was $tt.'4s.6l. The remainder OF an
Of Sla.. 900 was expended in put
ting them up and distributing them; 1t
those who first sanctioned .ppropria-
lions Of public money for the pur-
chase of new and improved varieties
of seeds for gratutous distribution that from
this would grow large appropriations for the
purchase and distribution. by members OF
Congress, of ordinary seeds. bulbs: and cut,
tings which are common in all the States and
Territories and everywhere easily obtainable
at low prices. In view of these facts: this
enormous expenditure without legitimate re-
turns OF benefit ought to be abolished.
Civil Service Reform.
The continued intelligent execution of the
Civil Service law and the increasing approval
by the people OF its operation are most graft
flying. The recent extension of its lln1ta-
tions and regulations to the employees at
free delivery pos,offices, which has been
honestly and PROMPTLY accomplished by
operation Of the Postmaster General. Is
an immensely important advance in the use
than ever convinced Of the incaiculable bene-
fits conferred by the civil service law. not only
in its effect upon the public service but also.
what ia more important, in its effect in ele-
waiting the tone Of political life generally.
Time I" Cut Appropriations.
Economy in public expenditures is duty
that cannot tie innocently neglected by
those with the control % of money
must be confessed that our apparently end
less resources, the familiarity of our people
growing sent iment among them that the ex-
penditure OF public money should in some
manner be to their immediate and personal
advantage, the indirect and almost steal.hy
is eXacted, and deGenerated sense Of
official accountability, have led to growing
tions. At this time when a depleted public
Treasury c0ntronts us. when many Of our
people are engaged in a hard struggle for the
neceSsaries CT life and when enforced econo-
my is pressing upon the great mass of our
countrymen, desire to urge. with all the
earnestness at my command, that Congress
strict economy as TO exhibit an appreciation
of the condition Of the treasury and sympa-
thy with the straitened circumstances of our
fellow-citizens. The duty OF public economy
il also of immense Importance in its intimate
and necessary relation to the task now in
hand, OF lroT1dlng revenue to meet govern
mental expenditures and yet reducing the peo
pies burden of Federal taxation.
The Promise of Tariff Reform.
After hard struggle. tariff reform is directly
attention. and nothing 80 clearly presents it
self "a both an opportunity and a duty-an
opportunity to deserve the gratitude of our
us by our differentiated professions
and by the emphat manda of the people.
After full discussion our countrymen have
spok en- in favor of this reform and they have
cOntided the work of its accomplishment to the
hands OF those who are soiemnly pledged to
it, Ii there is anything in the treory Of a
representation in public places of the people
and their desires, ii public officers are
really the servants of the people and If polit-
ing force our failure to give the Keller so long
awaited will be sheer recreancy. Nothing
should intervene to distract our attention or
disturb our effort until this reform is accom-
plished by wise and careful legislation.
While we should stanchly adhere to the
principle that only the necessity of revenue
other Federal taxation. and that they should
be limlted by strict economy, We can not close
our eyes TO the fact that conditions have grown
which. inJustn ess and fairness. call for dis
eliminating care in the discrimination of such
duties and taxation asthe emergencies of our
Government actually demand.
Mauifestly, if we to aid the people
directly through tariff reform. one of its
most obvious features should be a reduction
sarlcs of life. The benefits of such re-
duction would be palpable and substantial,
seen and felt by thousands who would be bet
ter fed and better clothed, and better shell
tereC. These gifts should be the willing bene-
factions Of Government whose highest func-
ton is the promotion of the welfare OF the
people
Net less closely related to our peoples pros
perity and well being Is the removal OF re-
| StrlctlOnS upon the ltupOIIallOuS OF tne raw
urers The world should be open to GU,
national ingenuity and ENTERPRISE. This
lation. through the imposition OF
| high tariff, forbisls to American manufacturers
| as cheap materials as those used by their com
| petitOrs. 1t il quite obvious that the en-
| hancement Of the price OF our manufactured
products. resulting from this policy, not only
o the own market for the
! disadvantage of our manufacturers, but
also increases their cost to our citi
though Indirectly involved in this feature OF
our tariff system: The sharp competition
and active struggle amor, among our MAJ nfactuE
goods. soon fill the narrow market t.
| which they are confined. Then follows {
suspension of work in the mills and fac
tories. discharge Of employees, and distres.
in the homes of our workingmen. Even If tn,
often disproved assertion could be made gooe
| that lower rate of wages would result from
| free raw aterials and low tariff duties tn,
| intelligence of our wOrkingmen leads then
quickly to discover that their steady employ
most import ant factor In their relation to tar
( il legislation.
measure has been prepared by the appro
| pirate Congressional committee enhodyint
tariff reform on the lines herein suggeste,
which will be promptly submitted TO
iegislativs action; is the her result, o
| believe it deals with its subject consistent,
and as thoroughly as existing conditions per
l
lies provided for in the proposed legislation
added to the existing internal-revenue taxa
ton: will in the near future: though perhap
/ not immediately produce sufficient revenue =
! meet the needs of the Government.
Additional Internal Revenue Taxes.
The committee after full consideration an
TO provide against temporary dehcienc
which may exist before the business OF tn
country adjusts itself to the new tariff sched
ules, have wisely embraced in their plan fe,
additional internal revenue taxes. including
small tax upon incomes derived from ceY
tain corporate investments. These new as
sessments are not only absolutely just an
easily borne but they have the furthe
merit of being such as can be RENTED with
out unfavorable business disturbance when
ever the necessity of the imposition n
longer exists. In my great desire for the sue
cess Of this measure l can not restrain tn
suggestion that its success can only be attaine
by means Of unselfish counsel ON the part Q
the friends of tariff reform. and Is q result
of their Willingness to subordinate persons
desires and ambitions to the genera! goOC
The local interests affected by the propose
reform are numerous and SO varied that
| all insisted upo,l the LEGISLATION ernbtdy