The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-01-10

GOVERNMENT EXPENSES.
A Proposition to Economic by Cut
ting Down all Salaries Over S., 900.

ting Down all Salaries Over 81, 900.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF No govern
ment can be successfully administered
(matters not by whom controlled) whose
expenditures are greater than its reve-
nues. TIE same principle is applicable
to all trades and enterprises, whether
mercantile, agricultural, mechanical,
or any other interests. When this
principle is violated then comes disas-
ter. Such is the condition of the
United States Government at present.
1t is like ship on the strong ocean
without helm. chart or compass, tossed
on the boisterous pillows helpless, sub
ject to piratical crafts ready to possess
and loot her.
1t is evident to all. Congress has for
years appropriated millions of dollars
to objects totally unnecessary, which
could easily have been dispensed with,
uuntil the financial affairs Of the Gov
eminent were in better condition.
For years the campaign cry of all
parties has been, Cut down expen-
ses - and any number Of pledges have
been made to the people which remain
unfulfilled. Did these patriots mean
it: We say not. While the cry for
reduction of Government expenses is
being constantly made, are these wide
mouth, professional politicians willing
to snare in the sacrifice? Are Senators
| and Representatives willing to have
their salaries reduced from 81, 200 to
$500? Is the President willing to
have his salary of $4,000 reduced to
the original presidential salary of $780,
900: Are others holding lucrative
offices in ali departments of the Coy
ernment, for the sake Of placing the
Government on a solid financial basis,
willing to submit to a reduction ofsala-
rles: Is there a Senator or Represen-
tative i'll the present Congress who
possesses patriotism and grit sufficient
to introduce resolutions looking to these
reductions? We believe there is not
one who has the courage to do so.
The writer may misjudge and I'M
derrate the patriotism Of the members
of that honorable body, if so, he will
apologize for the misconception, yet
the country desires to see works as
well as theory and faith. Now, if there
be one member of Congress who is
willing to make personal sacrifice for
the general good, by which expenses of
the Government can be reduced, let
him show to the world and to the peo-
pie he is willing to make it, thereby
proving that amidst all the demoraliza-
ton and corruption at the Capitol there
is still virtue in the old land yet.
Another thing to be noticed is this. for
years it has been the custom of Con-
gress to appropriate sums of money to
aid defeated, sore headed candidates to
contest the election of their opponents
who hold the certificate of election.
Let me ask, does the Constitution au-
thorlze Congress to take the people S
money and put it to such a uses Is it
just that the public money should thus
be squandered Is it not inviting sore
heads to make these contests? Not SO
much for the seat they pretend to claim
but for this appropriation which &C
well pays them. If defeated candi.
date knows his opponent is unlawfully
elected, let him produce proof with the
dest!nct understanding that no such
appropriation will be made by Con.
gress, and that he must bear his OWL
expenses. My word for it, there would
be but few such, if any. they would be
few and far between, thereby saving
much trouble and expense. What is
the duty of Congress under the present
existing circumstances? First, enac
a law by which a safe circulating me
dunn shall be so increased as to bt
sufficient for the transaction of the
business of the country. Second, re
duce the expenses of the Government
IN every conceivable manner, including
cutting down the salaries of the Presi
dent, members of Congress, and in al
departments Of the Government where
the salary is over $1,000. BY thi!
general reduction of salaries. and Other
expenses for useless purposes, million:
would be saved and it would not b.
long before the revenues would exceed
the expenditures, and the Government
would be placed on sound fnancia
basis. CONSERVATION.
know an old soldier who had chronic
diarrhoea of long standing to have bee,
permanently cured by taking Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoe
Remedy" says Edward Shumpik, prom
inent druggist of Minneapolis MINI. 81
have sold the remedy in this city for owe
seven years and consider it superior to an