Evening journal., 1904-08-10

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meted out 90 them the most rigorous pun-
lshment known 20 the law. This crime,
added perhaps 10 others. led TO the fOrma-
tion of a committee OF citizens that, with
the support Of the military authority, de-
ports from the state without trial persons
suspected Of belonging 20 the organiza-
tion Of which the perpetrators Of the dy-
Mantle outrages were supposed 20 be
members. Ia both cases the reign OF law
gave way to the reign of force. These
illustrations present some evidence OF
the failure Of government to protect the
citizen and his property. which not only
justified the action Of your convention in
this regard, but made IL its duty TO call
attention to the fact that constitutional
guarantees are violated whenever any
citizen is denied the right 20 labor, to ac-
quire and TO enjoy property or TO reside
where his interests OF inclination may de-
tcrmine, and the fulhllment OF the assur-
ance TO rebuke and punish all denials Of
these rights. whether brought about by
individuals or government agencies,
should be enforced by every official and
supported by every citizen. The essence
of good government lies in strict OBJ
servance Of constitutional limitations, en-
forcement Of law and order and rugged
opposition TO all encroachment upon the
sovereignty Of the people
The foregoing suggestions but empha-
size the distinction which exists between
our own and many other forms OF gov
,~nment II has been well said in sub
8 ance that there are but two powers In
government-one the power Of the sword.
sustained by the hand that wields Il, and
the other the pcwer Of the law, sustained
by an enlightened public sentiment. The
difference in these pcwerg IS the differ
ence between a republic sues. as ours,
based on law and written constitution,
q.
triOtism. and q monarchy. sustained by
force exerted by an Individual, uncon-
trolled by laws other than those made or
sanctioned by him. One represents con-
stitutionalism. the other imperialism.
The present tariff law is unjust in its
operation. excessive in many of its rates
and so framed in particular instances as
10 exact inordinate profits from the peo-
pie. So well understood has this view be-
come that many prominent members OF
the Republican party and at least two Of
It's state conventions have dared to voice
the general sentiment on that subject
That party seems. however, to be coll
lectively able 10 harmonize only upon a
plank that admits that revision may from
time to time be necessary, but IL is 80
phrased that Il Is expected TO be salts
factory to those in favor OF an increase
Of duty. TO those who favor a reduction
thereof and to those opposed to any
change whatever.
Judged by the record OF performance
rather than that Of promise on the part
Of that party IN the past. It would seem as
II the outcome in the event oi its success
would be to crafty the latter class. With
absolute control OF both the legislative
and executive departments Of the govern
ment since March T. 1897, there has been
neither reduction nor an attempt at re-
duction i'm tariff duties IL is not unrea-
sonable TO assume in the light Of that rec
ord that future congress Of that party
will not undertake a revision Of the tariff
downward in the event that II shall re-
ceive an Endorsement Of It's past course on
that subject by the people IL is a fact
and should be frankly conceded that
should our party be successful in the COM
ing contest we cannot hope TO secure a
majority In the senate during the next
four years. and hence We shall be unable
to secure any modification in the tariff
save that 20 which the Republican ma
jority in the senate may consent. While
therefore we are unable TO give assur-
ances Of relief 10 the people from such
excessive duties as burden them, It Is due
70 them that we should state our position
10 be IN favor OF n reasonable reduction OF
the tariff. that we believe that il Is de-
manded by the best interests Of both man-
ufacturer and consumer, and that a wise
and benencent revision Of the tariff can
/ be accomplished as soon as both branches
I OF congress and an executive In favor
OF Il 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 a reasonable period shall intervene
between the date of the enactment OF the
statute making revision and the date OF
It's enforcement as shall be deemed sufi-
cient for the industry or business affect
ed by such revision TO adjust itself to the
] changes and new conditions imposed. So
confident am / In the belief that the de
mand of the people for a reform OF IN,
tariff is just that I indulge the hope that
should a Democratic house OF representa-
tives and a Democratic executive be cho
sen by the people even a Republican sen
ate may heed the warning and consent. q
/ give at least some measure. Of relief TO tho
/ people
The combinations, popularity called
-ssts- which aim to secure a monopols