The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-10

consumer. and that wise and beneC-
cent revision Of the tariff can be ac-
complished as soon as both branches If
Congress and an Executive in favor Of
it are elected, without creating that
sense Of uncertainty and instability that
has on other occasions manifested itself.
This can be- achieved by providing that
such reasonable period shall intervene
between the date of the enactment of
the statute making a revision and the
date Of Its enforcement rs shall be
deemed sufficient for the industry or
business affected by such revision 10 ad-
Just Itself to the changes and new con-
ditions imposed
Tariff Reform Jast.
so confident am i'm the belief that
the demand Of the people for reform
O the tariff IS just that I indulge the
hope that should a Democratic House OF
Representatives and a Democratic Exec
utive be chosen by the people, even a
Republican Senate may heed the warn
ing and consent TO give at least some
measure OF relief to the people
The combinations. popularity called
trusts. which aim to secure a monopoly
of trade in the necessaries of life as well
as in those things that are employed
upon the farm, IN the factory. and In
many other fields OF industry. have been
NAANNLLA ISL anu SLAAiAeAAtAtNN ~ N|>ANHSAfN
tariff duties.
These operate to furnish substantial
market in the necessities Of $1,000 900
people, by practically excluding compe
titiOn. With so large u market and
highly reInunerative prices continuing
long after the line of possible competi-
ton would naturally be reached, the
temptation OF ali engaged in the same
business 10 combine so as to prevent
competition at home and a resulting re-
GuctiOn Of prices. has proved irresistible
in number of cases.
The Net Result.
"An men must agree that the net re-
suit OF enacting laws that foster such
inequitable conditions is most unfortu-
nate for the people as a whole. and It
would seem a if all ought 10 agree that
the effective remedy would be 10 APP
propriately modify the offending law.
The growth Of monopoly. OF which com
plant is justly made. cannot be laid at
the doors OF the courts Of this country
The decisions OF the Supreme Court Of
the United States. the court of appeals
of this State. and the courts of last re-
sort III many other states, warrant the
assertion that the common law as de-
velCped affords = complete legal remedy
against mCuOPOiicS. ] ne fact that they
have multiplied in number and increased
In power has been due, not 10 the fan
uTe OF the courts 10 apply the law when
properly moved BY administrative Of
iicials or private individuals. but 10 the
failure Of officials charged with the duty
of enforcing the law to take the neces-
sary procedure 20 procure the judg
mCDUs OF the courts in the appropriate
jurisdiction cOupied with the fact that
the Legislative departments Of some OF
our State governments. as well as Con-
ereSS, IN the manner already referred
10, have. by legislation. encouraged
/ their propagation.
Enforcement Of Law.
What is necded-in addition to the
/ passage OF a statute revising the tariff
/ duties 10 reasonable bdsis-it not so
! much other ana different laws, as Of
fcials having both the disposition and
4 the courage 70 enforce The existing law.
While this Is my viaw Of the scope OF
! the common Law, If Il should be made 70
I appear that il is a mistaken one, then l
: favor such further legislation within
{ constitutional limitations as will give
: the people a Just and fun measure OF
protection
1T Is difficult to understand how any
citizen OF the United States. much less
/ a descend2ut of Revolutionary stock.
can tolerate the thought Of permanan tlv
denying the riSht OF self-sovernment 10
/ the k1nplnos Can We hope to instElI
/ into the minds of our descendants rev
! erence and devotion for a government
I by the people. while denying ultimately
I th1t right 10 the inhabitants Of dis
! tam countries, whose territory we have
acquired either by purchase or by
Z force?
Smirch on Magma ChaTta.
can we say TO the Fnipinos. Your
/ lives. your liberty and your property
may be taken from you without due
/ process Of Inv for all time and expect
We will long glory in that feature OF
Magma Charta, which has become in
/ corpOr1ted, in substance and effect, into
the constitution OF every State, as well
as into the Fourteenth Amendment TO
the Constitution OF the United States?
Can we hope for the respect OF he
/ civilized world, while proudly guarantee
ing TO every citizen Of the United
/ States that no law shall be made or
enforced which shall abridge the privil-
eyes Or immunities OF citizens OF the
/ United States. or deny to any person
the equal protection OF the laws. and al