Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-08-19
Judge Parker Accepts.
CONCLUDED from second page.

been we'll sal /, in substance, that there are
but two powers in government-one the
power Of the sword, sustained by the hand
that Yields 1t, and the other the power Of
the law, sustained by an enlightened public
sentiment. The difference In the powers is
the difference between a republic-such as
ours, based on law and written constitu-
ton, supported by intelligence, virtue and
pstri0tism-and a monarchy -sustained by
force exerted by an Individual, uncontrolled
by laws other than those made or sanctioned
by him; one represents COnstitu tOnalism,
the other Imperialism.
REASONABLE TARIFF REDUCTION
The present tariff law Ia unjust In It's OPP
GRAFTON, excessive in many OF its rates aud so
framed in particular instances as to exact in
ordinate profits from the people. So well
understood has this view become that many
prominent members Of the Republican party,
and al least two of it's State conventions,
have dared to voice the general sentiment on
that subject That party seems, however, to
be collectively able to harmonize only upon
plank that admits that revision may from
time 10 time be necessary, but It is so phrased
that 1t 10 expected to be satisfactory to those
10 favor of an increase Of duty, to those who
favor a reduction thereof, aud to those OPP
posed to any change whatever.
Judged by the record of performance, rather
than that OF promise, on the part OF that party
10 the past il would seem as II the outcome,
in the event of its success would be to crafty
the latter class With absolute control OF
both the legislative and executive depart
| ments of the government since March 4, 1897,
there has been neither reduction nor an at
tempt at reduction In tariff duties. II Is not
unreasonable to assume, in the light or That
record, that future Con gress Of that party
| I'll
downward in the event that 1t shall receive
an Endorsement Of its past course OF that sub
ject by the people.
Il is a fact aud should be frankly conceded
that though our party should be successful
in the coming contest we can not hope to Sc
cure a majority in the Senate during the next
four years, and hence we shall be unable to
secure any modification In the tarih save that
to which the Republican majority in the Sen
ate may consent. While, therefore, are we
unable to give assurances Of relief to the peo-
pie from such excessive duties as burden
them, It Is due to them that we state our po-
sition to be In favor Of q reasonable reduc-
ton of the tariff; that we believe II Is de-
manded by the best interests OF both manu-.
factuter and consumer, and that wise ana
ben hcent revision of the tariff can be accom-
plished as soon as both branches OF Congress
and au executive in favor of II 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 statue making a revision and the date
of It's enforcement, as shall be deemed sutii-
Gent for the industry or business effected 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 reform OF the tariff 10 just, that
/ indulge the hope that should Democratic
House Of Representatives and Democratic
Executive be chosen by the people, even
Republican Senate may heed the warning
and consent to give al least some measure OF
relief to the people.
WOULD ENFORCE TRUST LAWS
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
lie factory and In many other fields OF in-
duslry, have been encouraged and stimulated
by excessive tariff duties, These operate TO
furnish a Substantial market IN the necessi-
ties Of SO,OO0,OOO OF people by prScucAlly
excluding competition. With 80 large mar
ket and highly remunerative prices cOntinu'
ing long after the line Of possible competi-
ton would naturally be reached, the tempta
ton of all engaged in the same business Il
combine 80 as to prevent competition al hom'
and a resulting reduction OF prices, ha
proved irresistible in q number OF cases.
All men must agree that the net result o
enactinR laws that foster such inequilabl
conditions is most unfortunate for the people
as q whole, and II would seem AS II all ough
10 agree that the effective remedy woul'
be 10 appropriately modify the offending law
/ | If mnnnnOlV
r plant is Justly made, cannot be laid at The
/. doors of the courts OF this country. The de-
a ciaions of the Supreme Court OF the United
: States, the Court Of Appeals OF this State aud
I the courts of last resort in many other States
warrant the assertion that the common law
as developed affords complete legal remedy
0 against monopolies. The fact that they have
multiplied in number aud increased In power
has been due not to the failure OF the courts
10 amply the law whom properly moved by
administrative officials or private individuals,
but to the failure of officials charged with
, the duty of enforcing the law TO take the
necessary procedure TO procure the Judgments
OF the courts in the appropriate jurisdiction
, coupled with the fact that the legislative de-
, nartmeuts of SOME Of our State governments,
a. well az Congress in the manner already
referred To, have, by legislation, encouraged
their propagation.
, What is needed-In addition TO the passage
of u statute revising the tariff duties to rea-
, sonable basis-is not 30 much other aud differ
eut laws, a. officials having both the dispo-
silion aud the courage to enforce existing
law While this Is my view OF the scope or
. the common law, II II should be made TO AP-
Dear that it is a mistaken one, then favor
+ such further legislation within constitutional
, limitations as will give the people just aud
, full measure OF protection.
} SELF doyERSNENT FOR FfLIPINos
fl ia difficult to understand how any cIli-
zen of the nited States, much less descend
ant of Revolutionary stock, can tolerate the
thou eht Of permanently denying the right of
! aelf-0oyernment " the FilpinOs. Can we
, hone 10 instil into the minds Of our descend
ants reverence and devotion for government
; by the people, while deny ing ultimately that
T right To the inhabitants OF distant countries
! whose territories we have acquired either by
, purchase or by force Can We say 10 the Fili-
4, pinos "Your lives, your liberty and your
, nroperty NAV be taken from you without due
J process of law for all time" and expect we
/, will long glory 10 that feature OF Magma
Charta which has become Incorporated, In
substance aud effect into the Constitution OF
every State, AS we'll as into the Fourteenth
Amendment TO the Consultation Of the United
I States2 Can We hope for the respect OF the
civilized world, while proudly guaranteein 9
to every citizen Of the United States that 90
law shall be made or enforced which shall
abridge the privileges or immunities OF citi'
Gems Of the United States, or deny TO any
son tire equal protection Of the laws, and
I, At the same time not only deny similar righti
] TO the Inhabitants Of the Philippines, but take
away from them the right OF trial by Jury
aod place their lives and the disposition Of
their property 10 the keeping OF those whom
l. we send to them 70 be their gOyernorst
We shall certainly rue II as nation " W.
' make any such attempt Viewing the ques-
ton even from the standpoint OF nAliona
9 selfshness, there is no prospect that the S10,'
!, 900, 900 expended In the purchase OF The 10
d lands and the $3.50, 900, 900 said 10 have been
i since disbursed will ever come back 10 Us
;, The accident OF war brought the Philippines
. into our possession, aud we are not at liberty
|, 10 disregard the responsibility which thu
3. came to us, but that responsibility will b
}, best subserved by preparing the ISLANDERS q