The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-05

u...ss notes and bank notes which
r. -. r.urr>oses % people IN their daily
pes1'-.ssas no better than the coins or
zs.s-ssss based upoD tnem- Inc er-
$780, cas- country under the act Of
fs-f. which limited silver GER
- denominations Of SO. and un-
49, 81 Of August 4. iss6, which re-
" y ,ssr restriction. justifIes the belief
r7sss..- ~E,sssve nos proposed will result
- - - increased use OF silver coins
zst.ss@..es aad that they would be
SO likely 10 return and remain
-. treasury than at present.
- time Of the passing OF
=. last referred 20. permitting
..sas Of silver dollars not represented
= ,--.Sfcssea in denominations OF ii. -
Hsg standard silver dollars had accn-
- ia the treasury TO tie amount Of
= - -. slthonSh the totai coinage az
49,, sssse vas xZ35, s43. 2s5. Within four
af,er that date. although IN the
$50 tie coinage was produced a.
- rate, the amount Of free silver
- ff.s treasury was reduced 10 ST.
- .,dH II continued 70 decrease on ne-
-. ~ the demand Tor small certificates
-. !, tecal.se 30 reduced that further is
"a certificates had to be limited prac-
80 10 the current coinage Of the dol
= tee subject Of revenue reform the
~us.asy continues:
THE TARIFF.
so Ibis country is 20 utilize 10 the full
=. ,,eng the opportunities offered by its
-sssr.shscal position. natural resources,
81 ,bs mechanical skill and the CONNER
= enterprise OF its people, IL must ad-
- steadfastly and aggressively 10 the
sss,uue policy inaugurated By the present
ssrress az It's last session. The reduction
~ssxa.lon TO the lowest point compatible
80 me collection Of revenue sufficient
| : s,sIasain sn efficient public service is q
| A. which, upon the plainest principles
Z Sss1lce. every government owes TO its
<treus under sil circumstances; but
rssn the taxation is imposed in such
90 and al such rates IS to increase the
- al living and oBstTuct the progress of
ssnstrv and trade, this duty becomes
81 more imperative. and 8 failure to
sscasrze il when the power exists
gross violation of public
tru.t and confidence. For many years our
.s-iff lass have been framed on the theory
nss The wealth OF the country could DO
Isetease1 by imposing burdens upon the
s4arse. aud that the prosperity OF our in
she cost OF production. The result has
bssu tina, the net profits of labor and capt.
al constantly diminished until they
reached point which made further de-
ssiopmenl OF our resources almost impos-
ssbe. aud bat little opportunity vas
sEorded for the extension Of our manuiac-
,zgiux and mechanical industries or for
.se growth OF our trade at home or abroad;
and thus the farmers and other producers
Il The country were confronted by a situa-
ii9n which compelled them to re-
t.ss diminished rewards for increased
PRODUCTION. A change was demanded By
sTery consideration Of public duty and
pfsyate interest, and. although the recent
lssislation did not accomplish all that was
sfteeled or desired, il inaugurated policy
skich, il Is hoped and believed, will ultI-
nalely result in a great improvement in
oar Industrial condition and a correspond
leg enlargement of our international COM
nsree. In the prosecution Of this policy
10 temporary character or apparent di-
version OF the public mind 10 other sub
ects should be permitted to diminish our
confidence in our financial success, or
weaken eur determination TO maintain a
consistent advocacy of its claim to the
favorable consideration of the people. On
he contrary, reverses should stimulate
AsfsaGGer made should be a step forward in
he direction of freer trade and a more
sqaai distribution of the rewards OF in
essgry
The raw materials used in the produc-
Bon OF commodities for the use of the
Rope in their homes aud in their various
asustrial pursuits should be free from
hrAtion. in order that the burdens of
Atot may be lightened. the opportunities
employment increased, aud the neces-
afiss OF liis made more abundant and less
upensive. II our industries are to be
Fgftably conducted. reduced cost of pro-
eaellon must precede or accompany the
fsdaeed price of the finished product: and
seheap commodities increase consump-
hoH, the interests of all Glasses will be
promoted by removing the distractions
which decay our skilled labor and artisans
iegess 20 the worlds store of raw materi-
as
The late act, while it places upon the
tse list considerable part OF the most
Important raw materials used in our man
sAclures, left iron and lead ore and btu
minoas coal. together with several other
Articles OF less consequence. still dltiable.
iAas not only failing to put in force con-
ssienf system of revenue reform. but
lsaVing some OF cur most valuable indus
49, - = ktFsAs AA3A&fAiAAkc rs COM AIc1
With Their rivals differently located.
There are other defects, consisting of
ambiguous phraseology in some of the par
agfanhs and inconsistent and excessive
rates otdnty in some of the schedules. cor
fsetioa OF which would be in harmony
s!ia policy OF progressive reform. upon
aeasiz OF equal Justice To producers and
consumers, and would not affect the rev.
taae = any considerable extent. Advan-
Ase shoald be promptly taken OF every
opportunity to remove these Objectionable
lssiaFes rom the act. so that our legisla-
Ton mar be made 10 conform IS speedily
= possible 10 The demands of the public
izcs