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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
TIE CONVENTIONAL ARGUMENT FOR
AN INCOME TAX.

Yesterdays Richmond Dispatch contain
ed the following communication:
AS one of the poor people l wish to
thank you for the stand you have taken
in favor Of the income tax. and especially
for your article in this mornings paper.
II reinforces ones faith In the ultimate
success Of the measure to learn that
such men as John Sherman and John
Stuart Mil defend and advocate It. The
comparatively untaxed millionaires Of the
country nave got 10 bear fair portion
of the expense of government. or 1t will
be but few years before this republic
will crumble in ruins and anarchy, to be
supplanted by n military despotism.
Yours very truly CITIZEN.
We have quoted this letter In full. be-
cause il expresses the sentiments of a
very large body of citizens-of all the
Populists, indeed, and of many others
who do not know they are Populists, but
who are so all the same.
The whole argument for the unfair
income tax now proposed by the tariff
bill is that 1.-The comparatively untaxed
miIionaires of the country have got 10
bear fair portion OF the expense of
the Government" But are a hundred
dollars any more than hundred dollars
when in the possession of "a million
aire?" Can any reason founded in prin-
ciple be adduced why hundred dol
lars in one mans hands should pay more
taxes than hundred dollars in another
is1 nj
lars In rich mans hands pays exactly
the same tax that each hundred dol
lars in poor mans hands pays ca. IL
be said that the rich man fails TO bear
fair portion Of the expense of Govern
ment?' We want TO believe that "citi-
zen," like many others who advocate his
views. fails to see what their proposition
leads TO- But IL they will think of IL
long enough 20 understand It, they will
See that there is not a particle of de-
stinction between what they advocate
and either communism or the worst
sort Of unequal class legislation. Taxa
ton is a forcibie taking from the in
dividual by the Government OF a part OF
what is that individuals own. II we are
10 say that the Government may right
fully make forays upon any citizen al
us pleasure and take from any one
whatever II may choose at any time.
then, OF course, no objection is to be
made TO the proposed income tax. But
the common sense OF mankind refuses
to even think OF such proposition.
Mankind. by common consent, insists
that the Governments exactions shall be
based upon some principle that will
make them bear equally upoa all, and, by
the same conmon consent. It Is agreed
that the only way In which this can be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
Mr.. BRYAN, OF NEBEAsKA. TURNED
POFULIsT.

Representative Bryan. of Nebraska. who
commenced his career so brilliantly in
advocating tariff reform. but who soon
furnished the laurels he had won In this
great fight for justice and equal laws by
advocating the most eommunistic doc
trines. has notified the chairman OF his
congressional committee that he will not
be a candidate for reelection.
Discussing the matter with reporter
for the Washington Post, he said day
or so back:
IF the Presidents financial policy be-
comes the policy of the party, | see no
reason for the continued existence of the
party, because the Republicans, having
followed that policy longer, are better
prepared than we 10 support II. II. on
the other hand. the party repudiates Mr..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
50. 39l.10O,o0o 81 ,075. 900, 900
I22.fp. c.

Average Increase" E-'f p {.
with these figures before us it Is plain
that agriculture in the United States has
not been at I'll keeping pace with manu-
features which have been increasing enor-
moaslv. so much so that between 1880 and
1880 there was an increase in the quantity
of output Of manufactured articles in about
fourfold the ratio of the concurrent
growth of the population. How far THIS
increase may be regarded as normal may
be estimated by comparison with the
preceding decade. Between 1870 and 1870
the growth Of our manufactures was
from sf,232. 100000 in 1870 to $3.50 100000 IN
1880 or at the rate Of z per cent. as
against an increase between 1850 and 1880
Of "A per cent, and yet the increase OF
population between 1870 and 1880 was 30
per cent, while between 1880 and 1890 1t
was only 25 per cent.
These facts speak for themselves. They
show that our profit Is to be no longer
in agriculture. but in manufacturing we
cannot make our soil Guido the same soil
elsewhere, but our invention and handi-
ness and stiffness and industry. stimu-
lated and encouraged by our free institu-
lions, are going 10 put us ahead Of all
the world in manufacturing.
The Republican protective tariff laws
are doomed, therefore. whether they are
repealed or not We are going on re-
ducing the prices of manufactures until
We can undersell all the rest Of the world,
when it will be Of small consequence
whether the laws are repealed or left on
the statute book
They constitute however. one serious
impediment I'm the way of the develop
ment Of our manufactures which natural
laws will overcome after awhile, but
which do the public a serious Injury in
the meantime. They enable trusts and
monopolies to control many branches OF
business, and thereby to suppress com
petition and keep up prices for some time,
but these trusts fall before the onward
march Of natural laws like all other i'm
pcdIments, and they are going to be swept
out Of the way after awhile, whether
the tariff laws are repealed or whether
they are not.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20

done Is TO make a hundred dollars pay
that another hundred pays when owned
by another. When we adhere 10 this
principle we do justice and have all men
governed by one law. But when we put
a speciai tax upon "miiiionaires" because
thew are "millionaries" we turn our backs
upon Justice adopt communism for our
philosophy, and begin the reign Of privi-
legged classes IN place OF equality before
the law. IL can never be just or right
that a man with an income Of $500 shall
pay no tax. while a man with an income
OF $4,000 shall pay one. The poor man
suffers no injustice when the rich man
pays the same rate that ne pays.
There is no more justification in prin-
ciple in exempting incomes less than 5000
than there would be In exempting incomes
over $1,000. We believe such exemptions
of any such exemptions. and an injustice
TO those who are excluded from 1t. Who
ever pays the taxes viii surely have
greater influence in the government than
those who pay none. II the millionaire
alone pays the piper. he will see that the
dancing IS done to his taste.
We have not contended against the JUS
tice Of any kind of income tax. although
we think any kind IS inexpedient 1t is
roeeihie that an income tax may be
framed which would respond to true
Democratic sense of justice, but we know
that the proposed income tax is an out
rage upon the common sense Of justice
witch is in the mind and heart Of every
American citizen. who at all understands
the genius Of our institutions, and who
respects the dignity, honor. and rights OF
the citizen, irrespective Of his wealth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
HAMMOCKS

The manufacturer does not ez,,
who cannot be tempted by h,-.
orders to break prices.
40 Hammocks. the kind pe e,.l ..
the last four years az 7lc each
Double Twisted and Woven N
H1mmocks, braided edge tl l..
75c.
Fancy Mexican Braided Hur
fancy cOlors, fast dyes, i...
$i.l9.
Knotted and TED Edge MicEican u.-.
mOcks, extra long, last age. tIt
Mexican Woven Hammocns Zane. ...
ors. With pillow. 98c.
1900 Bamboo Easels. nicely finished ...
brass chain. 8 feet hiEh Joe. -t. .
gins at o'clock. one 20 a cu....r
An overstocked Lamp mau..
turer of Reading. Pa, took the Ia.
erty of sending US sos Banquet aai
Piano Lamps without first notifying
US. He took this liberty because
he felt sure that at prices be billed
them to US it would be all right. and
they were all right.
The entire lot will 80 OBJ sale.
commencing Monday, at sos OBJ tie
dollar. A few price hint:
Extension Piano lamps. air ca ..
silver finished. and regular price
for $3.50.
Brass Banquet Lamps. twisted column.
centre draft burner, regular price d.
for Nc.
Combination Brass and Silver f...s
centre draft burner, SOS, resar ir..
s..
Handsome Banquet Lamp ONYX
column. fancy head and .ylloW. ls.a'.
" SO for $D.g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
Lynchburg Indenrnlenfs-

While there will be no Independent tick
ct in the field, II is understood that can
didates will be out against the Demo-
cratic nominees for Mayor, Common
weaith's Attorney Commissioner Of Rev
enue. ana High Constable. There will
be no opposition TO Clerk Wing1eld. Ser
geant Johnson or Treasurer Brausford.
There is no use Of disgusting the fact
that there is more discomfort I'm the Dem
Ocratic camp just now than has been
known for years, and the coming election
promises to be a very lively and in
teresting contest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
Buttz's Mistake.

EX-Carpetbag Congressman c. w. BUTTE
OF South Carolina, approached the wrong
men when he attempted 70 bride Senators
Hmton, Of this State. and Kyle, Of North
Dakota with $4,000 TO vote against the
tarin bill They at once reported the
matter and an investigation has been or
dered. This shows TO what lengths the
benehciaries are willing 70 go 20 prevent
the repeal Of the iniquitous Mckinley
high tariff law.-tIamllton Enterprise
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
A Compliment from High Authority

On the other hand. the Hon. David
Bennett Hill protests In the name OF II e
Democratic party against an income tax
tarin bill as betrayal OF fundamental
Democratic principles. and OF popular
trust placed In the Democratic party.
not to be submitted 10 upon any terms
or with any qualification. Senator HUI
speaks for such uncompromising Demo-
Gratis as the Brooklyn Eagle. the New
Haven Evening Register, the Cincinnati
Enquirer. the Galveston Daily News, our
other most honored southern friend, THE
RICHMOND TIMES, and others.-New
York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20

DO the people Of Bristol intend TO sur
render TO money and liquor? Is the town
to be up for sale? Is me proposition to
dispose OF the city TO the highest bidder
to be adopted? win no one call a meet
ing to which all candidates should be
invited for the purpose OF eliminating
such methods?-Bristol News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
Pop Tom Watson.

Tom Watson high cock Of the Pop,
says that the Democrats inaugurated a
feast OF Ambrosia and the guests have
nothing bur husks, which Is very incon-
siderate Of Tom, seeing that he has play
ed prodigal and only deserves that ore
course for his supper.-AleXandria Bull
letin page McCarty's paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
rp1ToRIAL COMMENTS

-yor,a: Mr.. Cleveland was
Ne" I'm entirely right IN MS Hte
never n'0 ewing that Democrats aro
IMAM ~ a,ben they are most insiSl."'
strons a,r marty principles. Now let inc
SUGAR trust trembie!
49, york Herald: The gold which goes
- 70 Europe this morning, IKE az
-ecent exports, was all taken from ''e
Treasury. -. ,ro,,nttv
These Withdrawals are not pronP'is
reelected In the daily statement OK Ds'",,-
,os but the amount OF free gold IN
the Treasury this morning canno.
much I'm excess Of elghty-three millions,
~ the ealux should continue at the
present rate the reserve three weeks
bonce Will be down 10 the sixty-hVe inli-
lions minimum from which 1t was ili'eu
In February by the sale OF hIty Hlillohs
of per cent. bonds
New York Sun: Senator Harris the
leader of the Democratic majority IN
the Senate. urges the immediate set.,e-
,nent Of the disgraceful tariff muddle'
an the ground that business Is now
partlallv paralyZed and Will so continue
until the bill is disposed of.
This is the sentiment OF the Whole
peOple without regard 10 party ulFlsioiS'
They supposed that the tarin question
was settled by the election Of 1882; but
the Democratic Congress elected to set
tie If in the way promised by the Demo-
cratic party has now been in regular
session for nearly six months. and no
such settlement has been reached or is
ottainable. The only certainty about the
matter is that II any bill is passed 1t
viii be based on a principle which betrays
the confidence Of the people In the Demo
cratic party. and assures their contempt
nous condemnation Of it, probably for a
long period 10 come.
New York Times: The Democratic
majority in the Senate showed yester-
day some gratifying signs Of sensitive
ness to public opinion. They were in
attendance in sufficient number 70 trans
act business, and they made much great
er progress with the tariff bill than
on any previous day. There was an
Indication of a Ike spirit on the Repub-
lican side, but it was not 50 conclu-
sive as 70 make the Democrats at all
safe I'm thinking that they can trust 70
anything but thcir own votes 10 bring
this tedious and ridiculous business to an
end.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20

Total bushels" 2.s2S.S6s.0oc 2,5O7. 900, 900
The population of the country increased
Between 1850 and 1880 l2,50.OO0, or % per
cent. while these crops fell of 5 per
cent.
We now take from the New York Jour-
nal OF Commerce some exceedingly in
keresting figures bearing upon the devel-
opment OF manufactures. In the same Pc
siod (between 1850 and 1890 the consump-
tion of anthracite coal. one of the great
est sources OF Industrial power rose SO
per cent. The production of pig iron. the
chief raw material used in the construc-
zion OF industrial and transportation ap-
pliances. increased 100 per cent. The raw
material used In the manufacture of our
cotton manufactures shows a gain of 90
per cent The quantity OF raw silk used
in the production of silk goods rose l3s
per cent. The importations Of raw lutte
show an expansion OF n per cent, and
IN brief, with the exception OF the wooden
trade, the textile industries show an in
erease or production In = ratio CORE
spending TO the foregoing figures. The
census returns show that the total value
Of manufactured products were, In 1890,
e.nQ,oc.ooo. against S.sas.oOO.oe In 1850,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20

We gobbled up a lot Of Cane,
and Jackets, and will sell for t,1
their worth. Cloth, Silk and I3ra
Capes.
s9c what should cost sl62
N.2 what should cost $50.
92.T5 what should cost g.
s. what should cost so.
g. 20 what should cost SIS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
OIL AND GAS STOVES.

Great buying enables US t. sell
at such prices
$3.50 Gas Stoves. best made, one bur
65c each.
So oil Stoves, iron tank and glar.f D
not 10 leak, 49c each.
Family Tea Scales. Weighing ? I.sr
usually 81. for oSc.
japanese screens. % inches h.sh. f...-
fold. inlaid panel and heavy gold .H-
broidered, $40.
Oak Screens, silkOline tr.mmlns. %
inches high and brass ornament. ,ie
each.
Ruby Gas Globes usually Soc. for d..
Thin French China Tea Sets. a5 p....s
hand decorated. worth 80 a set. UI-
lucky purchase make the price Ni.'.
125 dozen Thin China Gold-Hllt
and Saucers. usually $3.50 dozen. ...
90 cup and Saucer
80 C0rk-Hande Tennis Rackct7,
make. makers cost $40 each .r
price 81 Is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
REFRIGERATORS.

The "North Star" Retri-erator
tells its own story. I3I sold last
week, against Il sold correspond
ing week last year. Every "N0rth
Star" Refrigerator sold moEeS3new
advertisement out of It's owner bv
its many good, economical, ice saw
ing and food preserving qualities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20

which r. an increase during the decade
OF "a per cent. upon a comparison OF the
value Of products The Increase OF capi-
tai employed in the industries has been
in a much higher ratio, the total having
risen from $2.79O.OO0OoO in 1850 to fs52i.cp-
! 90 I'm 1890. or at the rate OF 1874 per cent
| The disparity between the ratio OF IN
/ crease in capital employed and In the az
| grega;e value OF product, which Is so
obvious. Is to be attributed principally
to the fan in prices which occurred IN
the interval. nom which it is TO be iegin-
mateiy inferred that the increase IN the
quantity OF products much exceeds that
OF their value. which IS A powerful tes-
umonial TO our capacity for developments
in manufactures.
The following table illustrates the as
trbuuon Of the increase In inauslfidl
capital among eighteen OF the larger
branches as those Industries appear In the
census Of 1859 and 1880:
Capital Employed
Industries. 1917 49,
Boots and shoes. SyJSOo'VO s0''4VV,Vo
Brass castings and
brass ware ....... 29,5O0OOO $4,000
CARPETS ............. $4,000 21,50O.0O0
Carriages and wag-
ons .......... 100000 100000
Chemicals .......... 100000 10000
Pottery products. 100000 $4,000
Mems clothing...... $4,000 79.500.000
FIGURING an1 grist
mills ............. 2o5,5O0cOo III, 10000
Foundry and ma
chine shops. 3S2. 500 90 bi5D,0)O
Furniture factories. 66,4OOGO 3o,WJOoO
r ass yorks... 40n09OOO 2O.7O0O00
IIosierv . 30. 10000 100000
IeUol-v .. o. 100000 il, 400 900
7 ,nathcr &. 10000 23.2OO.OOO
Malt liquors mann. %, 10000 9l,zU'OO
Lumber and It's pro-
ducts ........... G1s.5OoO0O 19S,SOOO00
Paper mills....... $4,000 46.2OOOOO
Publishing trades. l26,3ooCO 63'OOOOO
s2.391, 10000 81 ,o75, 900, 900
Average Increase. III p c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
THE PROTECTIVE TARIFF LAWS are
DOOMED.

That the American tariff laws are
destined to extinction in spite Of greedy
and unpatriotic senators, whether Rcpub-
iicans or Democrats is rs certain as the
operation of the laws of gravitation.
They are dying by inches, and their fate
lies In our curtailing of agriculture and
development of manufacturing and in the
Inventive turn Of the American people,
institutions.
We recently published an inter
view with Mr.. Clement A. Girls
com. president of the International Navi-
cation Company, in which he said several
Interesting things. What he said in re-
gard to the relative cost OF construction
of ships here and abroad applies 10 many
manufactures outside Of ship yards. He
said: 1.-The cost of marine construction
Is rapidly being lowered here TO a point
which Will maxi shp-buildlng in Ameri-
can yards profitable. / do not mean by
this that wages are being reduced, but
that the perfection OF machinery is lower
Ing the cost of materials. and that the ad-
dltional cost of labor is partly overcome
by American excellence of workman
ship" We have other evidences upon
this point which we reserve for another
article. This is a fact of the last i'm
portance, and II applies to all industries.
Reduction In the cost Of materials is re-
ducing selling prices of the articles pro-
duced and leaving wages good also. The
higher wages here are more or less off
set by the superior excellence of the
american workman and the greater use
Of labor-saving machinery.
We have heretofore pointed out tina,
che Developments in agriculture in other
parts of the world have deprived us of
the semi-monopoy OF agricultural pro-
ducts which we so long enjoyed. A brief
examination of the figures IN the case
eheds an interesting light upon IT,
The yields of the cereal crops in 1880
and 1890. as estimated by the Bureau OF
Agriculture. were as follows;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
A Populh. Remedy.

The promptness and certainty OF its
cure have made Chamberlaln's Cough
Remedy famous. II is intended especial
ing cough. and IS the most effect,a,
remedy known for these diseases AIR
c. b. Main. OK Union City, Pa saw.
Il have great sale on Chamberlatn' ~
Cough Remedy. | warrant every bot
70 give entire satisfaction" "a cent
bottles for sale by Owens q Minor Drug
Company, L. ~ Slaughter, y. II. Reeves
& Co. and w. G.. Forstmann, druggists'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20
Deisys are Dnnrerou,

Delays are Dangerous.
Have the chIldren's pictures taken to-
DAY, Fosters Gallery, Ninth street, is
the best
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-20

The manufacturer does not e}d,,
who cannot be tempted by .,-a
orders to break prices.
The morning call., 1894-08-02

should be admitted free of duty is some
thing which does not compete with any
similar product of this country. Raw
sugar is the finished product of our sugar.
planter. So is wool, as it is cut from the
sheep's back, the finished product OF the
wool-grower. The process of securing
wool is another industry. Now, if what is
commonly known as raw material is in all
cases something upon which labor has
been expended it may be asked why the
labor IN the earlier stages Of production
should be unprotected while the labor In
the latter stages is given protection. II
we admit that the labor in the latter
stages is more skilled than in the earlier
stages it does not follow that skilled labor
is less able than unskIled labor to take
care of itself. The ClevelaDd-H Hill demand
Tor free raw material is therefore illogical.
inasmuch as it creates distinction be-
tween classes or kinds Of labor which are
entitled to equal rights.
The morning call., 1894-08-02
A CALM AFTERTHOUGHT.

It is announced on what seems to be
good authority that President Debs Of the
American Railway Union will declare the
strike off to-day. He is also credited with
the statement that he will never again be
connected with any strike organization ;
that the late strike has developed the fact
that the sentiment OF the people of the
country is against strikes. Hereafter he
will advise all workingmen to seek redress
at the ballot-box.
Perhaps Debs generalizes overmuch.
In California a considerable public
sympathy for the trike was developed so
long as it was conducted without violence.
That was owing in part to the general
detestation felt for the railroad and in part
to the belief that Pullman was arrogant
and unreasonable in refusing to arbitrate
with his employees in the East. If we may
judge OF public opinion from press utter
ances. there was general sympathy for
the Pullman strikers, but not for the
sympathetic strike Of railway employees.
That was looked upon generally as un-
called for and productive Of harm out of
all proportion to the end in view.
Debs is careless in statement when he
speaks of the Government putting down
strikes. What the Government put down
was not the strike, but riotous conduct or
interference with mails and traffic.
Debs' proposition to seek a remedy in the
ballot is strictly logical and sound. Labor
has no wrongs capable Of correction by law
that cannot be corrected by means of the
ballot under a republican form of govern
ment. Ii laws for arbitration. control of
corporations, etc, are needed the way to
them is through the ballot-box. Where the
people rule by their votes il is their own
fault il they do not rule wisely and we'll.
Debs' calm afterthought commends itself
10 his followers as more hopeful solution
OF the questions pressing upon them than
the biggest strike. What is mostly the
trouble with the business Of the country
just now is the result of a ballot nearly two
years ago. When Debs starts his ballot
campaign let him bear that in mind and get
his forces on the right side.