The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-09-02


Of government II has been wen said
IN substance. that there are but two
OF the sword sustained by the hand
that Yields IL, and the other the pow
er OF the law. sustained by an enltght-
ened pubic sentiment The oiHereTlce
in these powers Is the difference be-
TWEEN a republic-such as ours. based
on law and a written constitution. sup
triOttsm-and q monarchT--suSLal ned
BY force exertsd BY an individual, un-
controlled by laws other than those
made or sanctioned by him. one rep
resents cOnstitutionalisms the other i'm
pertalism-
Conserving the Tariff.
The present tariff law is unjust in
It's operation. excessive IN many or It's
stances as TO exact inOrdinate profits
from the people So Wen understood
has this view become that many prom
fneut members OF the republican party
and at least two OF its state cOnven-
sentiment on that subject. That party
seems. however. 10 be collectively able
70 harmOniZe only upon plank that
time be necessary, but il is 50 phrased
that IL Is expected to be satisfactory
to those in favor Of an increase Of
thereof, and TO those opposed 70 any
change whatever
Judged by the record OF perform
ance, rather than that Of promise on
the part OF that party in the past. II
would seem as II the outcome, IN the
event OF its success, would be TO graft
~ the latter class With absolute con-
troll OF both the legislative and execu-
tive departments Of the government
neither reduction nor attempt at reduc-
ton in tariff duties It is not unrea-
sOnable TO assume, in the light OF that
record, that future congress OF that
party viii not undertake a revision OF
the tariff downward in the event that
IS shall receive an endorseInsnE or ITS
past course on that subject by the peO-
pie 1t IS a fact and should be frankly
conceded that though our party De
successful in the coming contest, We
cannot hope 70 secure a majority In
the senate during the next FOUR years,
and hence We shall be unable TO Sc
cure any modification in the tarim
save that to which the republican ma
While. tbeTefors. We are unable TO
give assurances OF relief to the people
from such excessive duties as burden
them, IT IS due to them that We state
our position to be in favor Of g rea-
sOnable reduction Of the tariff that
We believe II Is demanded by the pest
interests OF both manufacturer and
consumer, and that wise and bened-
cent revision OF the tariff can be ac-
-o-ID1fsbe5 as soon as both branches
of congress and an executive In favor
Of IL are elected, without creating that
that has on other occasions manifested
itself This can be achieved BY pro-
viding that such a reasonable period
shall intervene between the date OF the
enactment Of the statute making a re-
vision and the date Of its enforce
ment as shall De deemed Su1nclenI Tor
the industry or business affected by
such revision to adjust itself to the
changes and new conditions imposed
So confident am in the belief that
the demand OF the people for a reform
of the tariff is just that I indulge the
Of representatives and a democratic ex-
ecutive be chosen by the people, even
warning and consent to give at least
some measure Of relief to the people
Trade and Trusts
The combinations properly called
trusts which aim to secure a monoP-
oily Of trade in the necessar1es OF life
as well as in those things that are
employed upon the farm, in the fac
tory and in many other fields Of indus
try, have been encouraged and Stimu-
lated by excessive tariff duties. Those
operate to furnish a substantial mar
ket in the immediate necessities OF So
100000 people by practically excluding
and highly remunerative prices con-
tinuing long after the line of possible
competition would naturally De reacn-
ed, the temptation OF ali engaged IN
the same business to combine so as
to prevent competition at home and a
resulting reduction Of prices, has prov
en- irresistible in a number OF cases.
All men must agree that the net result
equitable Conditions is most unfortu-
nate for the people as a whole and
1t would seem as II all ought 10 agree
appropriately modify the offending law
The growth OF monopoly, OF which
complaint 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 resort in many other states
warrant the assertion that the COM
mon law as developed AFFORDS a com
plete legal remedy against mOnOpOlies-
The fact that they have multiplied IN
number and increased in power has
courts to apply the law when properly
moved BY administrative officials or
private individuals, but 70 the 1alture
OF officials charged with the duty OF en-
forcing the law to take the necessary
procedure TO procure the judgments Of
ton. coupled with the fact that the
legislative departments Of some OF our
state governments. as well as congress.
have, by legislation, encouraged their
propagation What is needed-in add
vsing the tariff duties to a reasonable
basis-is- not so much other and dit
the disposition and the courage % en-
force existing law While this IS my
view Of the scope Of the common law,
If II should be made 70 appear tnaI
il Is a mistaken one, then favor such
further legislation within constitution
al limitations as viii give the people
a just and full measure OF protection
About the Philippines
Z y
citizen Of the United States, much less
a descendant Of revolutionary stock,
can tolerate the thought Of permanent
" denying the right OF self-goEern-
meut to the FilfpinOs- Can we hope
TO instill into the minds Of our de-
scendants reverence and devotion Tor
a government BY the people while
denying ultimately that right to the
mia bitantS o. distant countries whose
territory we have acquired either by
purchase or by fOrce2 Can we say to
the Filipinos. your lives, your liberty
and your property may be taken from
you without due process Of law for all
time" and expect we will long glory
in that feature OF Magma Charta.
which has become incorporated. in sub
stance and effect, into the constitution
Of every state. as well as into the four
teeuth amendment to the constitution
OF the United States2 Can we hope for
the respect of the civilized world.
while proudly guaranteeing to every
citizen Of the United States that no law
shall be made or enforced which shall
abridge the privileges or immuntt1es OF
citizens Of the United States, or deny
70 any person the equal protection OF
the laws, and at the same time not
only deny similar rights to the tnhab-
itants OF the Philippines but take
away from them the right Of trial BY
jury and place their lives and the dis
position Of their property In the keep
ing Of those whom We send to them
to be their gOFernOrs2 We shall Ger
Greeting % Tibetans.
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