Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-22
they would spend it, and trade generally
would be benefited.

they would spend it, and trade generally
would be benefited.
John Ridden.
John Ridden, the furniture man, express
ed himself as heartily in favor of the re-
peal Of the law: GAS originally drafted it
might have done good, but with these de-
cisions exempting such-and-such incomes
1t made its enforcement hard upon a GER
ed. Its repeal will help business material
ly, think. and bring about better con-
dition of affairs all over the country"
Johnston & Co.
The senior member Of the firm Of John
ston's grocery store, on Tth street, said:
ut don't look as If we cared much
whether the tax remained on the statute
books or not. Our business is increasing
every day, and my impression is there
will be a further stimulation by reason of
the defeat Of the income tax"
Henry King. jr.
Henry King, jr, of Kings Palace, said:
1.-The repeal of the income tax is one of
the most popular things the Supreme Court
ever did I am opposed to taxes raised that
way in time of peace. There is no need
for 1t. Here in Washington the merchants
are taxed heavily enough. It Is far better
to tax liquors and raise money that way.
This income tax was not just, and L fore
saw its repeal. The effect will be felt IL.
business circles generally. and I look con-
fidently for a better business season next
fall
f. w. BOlginno.
F. W. Bolgiano, the scotsman, said, In
discussing the repeal of the income tax:
1T Is the popular verdict. I believe, that
the repeal of the law is good thing. Any
tax that is inquistorial Is bound to be I'M
popular. OF course this big deficit will
have to be made up somehow. and I ex-
pect the tariff will be revised. Anyhow,
the defeat of the tax will help business"
Woodward Il Lothrop.
Mr.. Lothrop of Woodward & Lothrop
said: II believe that the decision is just
one, and is generally so regarded by the
business men of the country. don't think
that an income tax Is necessary, and if
additional revenue Is needed, it should be
levied on imports that may be classed as
luxuries.''
John Joy Edison.
John Joy Edison. president of the Wash
irgton Loan and Trust Company. said: II
think that it was a very wise decision, and
in my opinion will act as a check upon
future legislation toward inquisitorial and
iniquitoLs taxation. 1 hope that this coun-
try Will never be cursed with unjust, I'M
equal and unfair laws like the people of
most of the old countries have been and
are. Instead of an income tax being a
Dement, in favor of the masses of the peo-
pie and against the class at which it was
aimed. consider that 1t would have re-
suited In injury to the former class 1
think this country Is to be congratulated
on the satisfactory ending of such an i'm
portant economic question"
The Palnis Royal.
Mr.. Lisner of the Palais Royal said: IT
was well enough pleased with the method
of raising money by taxing incomes until
the first decision of the Supreme Court,
which exempted real estate and bonds from
this tax. thought that the effect of that
decision was to free the rich from this
burden and leave 1t on the shoulders of
what might be called the middle class and
the business men. Now that the entire
law Is overturned think that 1t Is q good
thing. 1 am only in favor of an income
tax when the money is needed to meet a
public emergency; otherwise l regard 1t as
an unnecessary piece of legislation
ID. II. Warner.
B. H. Warner said: II am glad that the
decision was rendered as 1t was. in view
Of the present condition of the country,
but regret the majority of the court came
to conclusion which may seriously af-
feet the country in the future In general,
l agree with Justice Harlan, whose broad
patriotism gave characteristic color to
his vsws."
Great Falls Ice Co.
Mr.. Martin. manager Great Falls Ice
Company: Il personally am in favor of
just and reasonable income tax law but
am glad the court upset the last law. 1t
was unfair and impracticable."
w. H. McNnew.
William H. Mcknew: THE result pleases
us. The law was full of unreasonable fea-
lures and worked injustice. The decision
pleased ME, certainly. If there is a way to
tax incomes and do so fairly and equtably,
let's have it,"
SeatOn Perry.
Seaton Perry. the dry goods merchant:
Il am pleased to have the law declared
vcid."
Mr.. Gusgenheim.
Mr.. Guggenheim. manager Brentano's:
Tie law put the burden on the poor and
let the rich escape. 1t was unjust and
I for one, and 1 think all of our firm, feel
satisfied to have the whole measure wiped
off the books"
John A. Luttrell.
Mr.. John A. Luttrell of johnson & Lut-
trell: 81 was for the law. I am sorry the
measure has failed 1t had it's defects, but
the government must be supported and the
burdens of our taxes are not now justly
apportoned."
Geo. c.. HenninE.
George C. Henning, president Traders
National Bank: Il have always been op-
posed to the idea of an income tax. l was
opposed to it as republican measure and
later as democratic measure"
w. ID. Clark.
W. D. Clark, dry goods merchant: Il am
glad it is declared unconstitutional. 1t was
unjust and odious. and rejoice at Its over
throw
james F. Oyster.
James T. Oyster: II am glad the court
decided against the law-not that am not
willing to support the government, but the
law did not distribute burdens evenly. I
hope the revenue will increase and that
there will be no need of an income tax
MIR. Bnyley.