The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-18

carry 10 the homes of the poor pass
my ability to portray.
StpndIng In the gloom which oersnau-
ow, the land, the Democratic leaders
enter upon the difficult task OF reiiet anu
restoration. That they will bring 10
mi. great work A high mead OF patriot
ism and an earnest desire TO serve the
neopls. | firmly believe; and that, as
res,,lt Of their labors, there Will yet come
forth a remedy for our Ills. ! nave an
abiding faith. -.v
To the great leader Of the party
strong. serene and self-poised-in TINS
supreme hour OF trial, the Democracy
az Virginia, the home or JEFFERSON ~
founder. bear the assurance OF inc"
unfail,nr faith In his honesty 10 declare,
and his courage 10 perform All that "'i'
hest promote the welfare OF the peopie'
But. gentlemen Of the conVeh.ioh' w
are not called upon In the present 1an,
yass 70 deal with questions or Federal
SanS ,,bs Democratic party to-day
aers. renewal OF its lease OF power III
v,rrinIa because OF it's record In the al
r,,ristra,fon OF the affairs OF the state
during the past four years.
Rriedy stated, what Is this record
II h,s settled the vexed problem OF the
state debt upon terms acceptable 10 tne
creditors. honorable TO the state ana win
In IN. limits OF it's ability TO pay ~ has
Maid back to the public free schOoI9
every dollar OF the arrearases, WI" ~
tarest diverted from them by the opera
lion Of the Funding bill. and so fostered
.ho system that there are to-day more
schools in operation, and supported by
,orger concentrations. than ever before III
49, history OF the Commonwealth. over
s-5 600 was expended by the state last
year in excess Of any previous appropfia-
ton for this purpose.
The disabled soldiers Of the late war.
those who so heroically contriouteu oI
their blood and treasure I'm the detehse oi
their State. have also received the dement,
Of its fostering care. .os
For the year 1892 there was expenueu
* 100 more for the relief OF this worthy
element OF our citizenship than was Hp
proprlated in one year during any pre-
vious administration OF the STATE "o'-
ernment. -, .-o,.,,ort
Of our insane have been so enlarged that
to-day. for the first time since the wal
Viroinia has ample accommodations iOi
tho nrotection OF this unfortunate class
~ her neopIe. To effect this great oD-
iect more than $1,000 have been speh,
during the past three years, over anu
above the annual appropriations LOT cur
rent expenses. -. ,,..ter
interests has been enacted when, Wnne
needing amendments. Is yet conieSseuiy
a great stride IN the direction OF a praC.'-
cal and buslness-iike treatment OF t"e
subject. and has already, during the pass
wear. more than doubled the revenue u
the State from that source
All these great results nave peeh ~
cornplished, and better still' they nav
been accomplished without adding one
.tty.r IN the burdens OF taxation on our
lands or on the other holdings Oh our
farmers. Realizing the poor returns
from AGRICULTURAL pursuits, the Demo
cratic party entered upon the task OF re
Iteyinr TO some extent. the land from tax
alton. and yet providing sufficient revenue
10 meet the ever increasing demands Oh
the government - ..-.,
moments inspection Of the reports
s.nt out from the Office Of that elhcleht
Auditor and most estimable man. morton
Marye. will serve to explain how TINS
has been accomplished
Industries. avocations ana interests
other than farming have been supIecteu
IN additional taxation, and new subjects
have been found which have heretofore
escaped the assessor.
In round numbers the state tax for
1902 upon lands. property and licenses
amounted 20 some s2,S0o,OO OF this |
sum more than n million and quarter
WAS collected from such sources as licen-
SEES incomes. charters, seal taxes, oys-
tors railroads. banks. insurance COM
n,ries and other like corporations $780, |
coo from licenses. other than liquor, an /
increase over 1889 Of $4,000; $4,000 |
from liauor licenses. an increase over |
sane year OF So 600; $4,000 from rail /
roads. a like Increase OF S55,Vo; Sl"''ooo
from taxes on deeds. wills ana SUITS an
Increase Of $4,000
$500 from insurance companies-an
Increase Of $4,000.
$4,000 from incomes-an increase OF
IS 900.
$500 from banks-and increase OF
$4,000
$1,000 from telegraph. express and
other IKE eorporatious-an increase OF
IS 900.
$4,000 from the use OF seals-an In
crease OF 5000.
$4,000 from charters, an entirely new
subject Of taxation.
si5 90 from the oyster tax In 1892, which
will be more than double In 1893
OF the increase ~ $4,000 the as
;essment OF real estate. more than the
he cities and towns OF the Common
wealth, this proportionately relieving the
farming lands from taxation.
These are some OF the achievements
II the Democratic party during the four
years OF IT'S administration OF our State
government by Governor Mckinney and |
ais worthy associates.
Not only have we enjoyed these prac-
ical results but the blessings OF social
rider domestic peace and liberty. regu-
ated by law, have been secured 10 all
he people
Proud OF this record. the Democratic
)arty. with instructive consciousness Of
Is right 70 rule this State. where II
numbers among its followers the great
BODY OF those who make her powerful I'm
var and prosperous in peace. with SUI
,reme confidence appeals 10 the people
or support.
Leaders worthy OF the cause viii bear
,ur banners
Whether we select as our champion !
hat sterling man from the Southwest,
Who having worthily filled one high sta
ION. Is now being presented by the sturdy
'eomanry OF that great section for the
TIL higher place OF chief executive or
whether we name that gallant leader
rom the beautiful valley. whose devo-
ion TO our party Is typihed in the en-
husiasm with which his hosts OF fol-
overs espouse his cause; or whether we
ommit our stand TO the honored hands
4 that ripe man OF Affairs, whose past
lie OF usefulness and distinction assures
Is successful administration OF the au-