The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-29
The Suggestion on Passage Of Tax
Bill Regarded as Sensible and
Feasible.
The First Systematic Opposition to
the Bill Appears in Form of
a Petition.

me advisable to load up with the proposed
measure, which might later prove difficult to
get rid OF.
David C. Bell County Treasurer-If right
ly understand ourn ais suggestion
of a method of dealing with the proposed tax
code, it is in substance this: That the legs-
1ature in its extra session pass the code prac-
tically as submitted, but not to become oper-
alive till 1908, giving the people meantime
opportunity to adopt at the next general cleo
ton certain constitutional amendmentsh that
will enable the tax commission to frame
more just and equitable bill. The dread Of
seeing some features Of the bill as reported
put in effect wiz, think, be sDur to pass
the necessary amendments With this view
of the law, think favorably of T h o u r
a Is recommendation.
A. w. Skog, Deputy Register Of Deeds
From, what I have gathered by reading the
report of the tax commission, it seems to me
that the questions involved are of such vital
interest to us all and the time so short in
which to consider all sides and interests, that
in my opinion the best thing to do would be
to pass the bill in its entirety at the special
session Of the legislature After that, the
matter of adjustment can be taken up, and
if any wrong or injustice has been done; to
any interests it can be righted at the regular
session. The bill is a comprehensive one
and has many good points and should receive
the careful consideration of our represents
tives. The session will be too short to try to
take from or add to the bill. and if an at
tempt. should be made in this direction am
afraid nothing good or equitable could be ac-
complished. favor the bill as whole with
the recommendations as above
Writ Wilson, Assistant County Attorney
The proposed tax law is an excellent one.
and Til e Journals suggestion regard
ing its passage will doubtless meet with APP
proval. haven't much faith, however, in
the adoption of the constitutional amend
ments. 1t requires too big vote, and not
enough people are likely to become interested
enough in them to insure their passage.
Hugh r. Scott, County Auditor-It may bs
well enough to defer the operation of the law
Until later on but at the first thought 1t oc-
ours to me that If the law is a good one,
why should it not be made operative as soon
as possible? Why should it not go into effect
this year as we'll as some other year.
George w. Meyer-Personally do not think
a great deal about the new tax law. I fail
to where it is any great improvement on
the present laws-that is, on material points.
Organized labor will oppose the passage OF
the law and will send delegation to the
legislature to lobby against it. The particu-
lar feature to which exception is made is the
reduction of the limit Of exemption
George W. Cooley, County Surveyor-From
what y have heard, the tax Is
wholly satisfactory. Personally would have
the amount Of exempt property increased
rather than reduced, and even then the bulk
of the taxes will be paid by the poor people.
I can't see any particular OBJECTION to b 9
Journ al 8 plan. however.
l.. A. Dunn believe it is wise plan to
put the tax bill over year for discussion,
and b Q j our al s suggestion in this
connection is good one. L do not believe
the legislature will be warranted in acting on
the bill finally at the coming session. We
must have more time for discussion Of the
bill and instruction of the people in it's effects.
Hugh Jennings-I believe the bill should be
passed at the special session and in just
about the present form. The plan presented
by The Journal for delay is a rea-
wiser course
&c. L. Smith, Assistant County Attorney
am hardly in position to express much OF an
opinion on the report of the tax commission.
don't like that feature of the bill which
makes the treasurer the collector Of delin-
Quent taxes, as it will compel him TO add to
his force, Whereas, the sheriff already has
the machinery for making the collections.
P. G. Sjoblom, Assistant Secretary OF State
If we must compromise, The our
n al S suggestion is. excellent. I. However,
only few interests are protesting-and these
because the new code would increase their
taxes-compel them to pay taxes property
they own. That is what tax laws are for.
I believe all this excitement" is being man
ufactured as part of plan to defeat the law.
and thus allow franchises, ETC., to escape tax
alton. At special session is a good time
to pass tax CODE. The proposed code is
concededly a great advance. Probably ID
would be wiser to get this improvement while
we may, and try 1t in 1902. The people could
then vote more intelligently cn the amend
ments
. Frank NJ. Nye-The suggestion in T h .
Journal's editorial yesterday struck me
as good one The bill as it stands now is
pretty drastic for immediate adoption, and
people should be given a little time to adjust
themselves to it BY taking a years time il
may be put in better shape.
Colonel G.. T. Trowbrdge-That's a good
idea; Keep it up. for one don't want to
see the bill go into effect until the people
have had chance to vote on those constitu-
tional amendments. and show whether they
want them or not.