Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-12-09

entirely prevented without change in
the laws on the subject and the recon-
mendations of the secretary of die in
terror on this point are especially in
dorSed
the time viii come. says the presi-
dent when efficient measures should
be taken for the preservation Of our
forest. The report of the secretary of
agriculture is reviewed and indorsed
Surely it never could have entered the
minds of those whu first sanctioned
an appropriation of public money for
the purchase of new and improved
varieties of seeds for gratuitouS dis
tribution that from this would grow
the large appropriations for the pur-
chase and distribution by members of
congress of ordinary seeds, bulbs and
cuttings which everywhere are easily
obtainahle AT low prices Yet the in
discriminate ana wasteful distribution
10y legislation and legislators contin-
ueS, answering no purpose unless 1t be
TO remind constituents that their repre-
sentative is willing to remember them
with gratitude at public cost.
The continued and intelligent eNecu-
ton Of the civil service law and the
increasing approval ~ the people Of
it, operations are most gratifying
Economy in public expenditure is a
duty that cannot innocently be neg
lcctcd by those intruStcd with the con
troll of money drawn from people for
public uses. Al this time when a de-
pleted treasury confronts us, when
many of our people are engaged in a
hard struggle for the necessities of
life, and when forced enconomy is
pressing upon the great mass of our
countrymcn, l desire to urge with all
the carnestness at my command that
congressional legislation be SO limited
by strict economy as is consistent with
the condition of treasury and sym
patty with the Strengthened circum-
stances of our fellow citizens.
TARIFF REFORM.
After a hard struggle" says the
president, tariff reform is directly be-
fore us Nothing so important claims
our attention and nothing should inter
yene TO disturb our effort until this
reform is accomplished by wise and
careful legislation While we should
staunrhly adhere to the principle that
only the necessity for revenue juStiiies
the imposition of tariff duties and fed
eral taxation, we cannot close our
eyes to the conditions that have grown
ing care in the distribution of such
duties and taxation as the emergencies
of our government actually demand.
\ measure has been prepared by the
appropriate congressional committee
embodying tariff reform on lines here
in suggested which viii be promptly
submitted for legislative action. | am
satisfied that the proposed legislation,
added to the existing internal revenue
taxation, Will in the near future pro
duce a sufficient revenue to meet the
needs of the government 70 provide
a possible temporary deficiency the
committee wisely embraced in the plan
few additional internal revenue taxes,
including a small tax upon incomes
derived from certain corporate invest
mcnts. These assessments have merit
being such as can be RENTED without
unfaVorable business disturbances
whenever the necessity of imposition
"" longer exists. In my great desire
for the success Of this measure / can.
not restrain the suggestion that its
success can only be obtained by means
of unselhsh counsel on the part Of the
, friends of tariff reform ana as re-
suit of their willingness to subordi-
nate personal desires ana ambitions to
the general good
In conclusion, my intense feeling of
responsibility impcls me to invoke for
the manifold interests of generous
and confding people the most scrupu-
lous care, and l pledge my willing sup
port to every legislative effort for the
advancement of the greatness and pros
pcrity of our beloved country.
Grover Cleveland"