The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-31

Philippines, AS soon as opportunity offers
shall discuss the Philippine question more
ht length, and ! shall also refer to English
| rule in India, for IL throws light upon our
own problems in the Philippines; but these
| subjects must be RESERVED until spehk
moro in detail.
Points Out Our Fault.
In several Of the nations of Europe the
Legislative department Of government Is more
quickly responsive TO public sentiment than
whore the Ministry is formed from the dom
inant pnrty when election is held upon
any, important isuc. tho Government pro
Goods To put into Inv the will OF tho people
Expressed at tho polls While our system la
superior in many respects. IT has one defect,
VIZ: That Congress does not meet in reg
election During this period there is un-
certainty long drawn out, which TO the bust
ness community 10 often more damaging
than change OF policy promptly carriod
into effect. Would not the situation be I'M
proved by Constitutional amendment con
venine the FIRST session of Congress within e
few months after the election and compel,
ing tho second session 20 adjourn several
days before the following election Such
change would not only serve Legitimate
business interests and give the public The
latiop, but II would protect the people from
the jobs that are usually reserved for tho
short session, which is now had nfter the
election, and whom many members feel
the loss responsibility because Of their de-
feat at the polls.
return more convinced than before Of the
Importance of change in the method of
elccting United States Senators. There is
noticeable everywhere distinct movement
toward Democracy IN its brohdest sense. in
oil the countries which | have visited there
Is a demand that tho government bo brought
nearer TO tho people. In China consttu-
ton is under consideration. In Japan tho
people arc demanding that tho ministry, In
stead OF belng chosen by the emperor from
among his particular friends shnll he select
ed from parliament and be in harmony with
the dominant sentiment. in 1ndin there is
agitation for y native congress in Russia, tho
Czar has been compelled TO recognize the
popular voice in the establishment OF
dumR and throughout Europe the movement
monifcsts itself in various forms.
Blow at the Senate.
am within the limits Of tho truth when I
say that the Senate has been for some years
tho bulwark of predatory wealth and that 1t
even now contsins so many members who
owe their election to favor seeking corpora
tions and are subservient to their masters
as to prevent needed Legislation. AS the pop
ulor branch OF Congress has four times de-
vote and more than two-thirds Of the States
have demanded il. aud yet the Senate AFRO
gantly and impudcntly blocks the way.
The income tax, which some in country
have defined as socialistic attack upon
wealth, l am pleased TO report, has tho In
dorsement of the most conservative coun-
tries in the old world. II is permanent
part OF the fiscal system Of most OF the coun-
tries OF Europe. and IN many places it is a
graded tax, the rate being highest npon the
largest income. England has long depsnded
upon the income tax for n considerable part
OF her revenues and English commission
Is now Investigating the proposition 70 change
from uniform to q graded tax. | have been
absent too long to speak with any authority
on the public sentiment in this country st
this time but I mn 30 convinced OF the JUS
tice of the income tax that feel sure that the
people will sooner or later demand amend
ment to the constitution which will specih-
cally authorize an income tax and thus mako
ii possible for burdens OF tho Federal Gov
ernment TO be apportioued among the pooplo
in proportion 70 their ability to bear them. IL
is little short OF a disgrace to our country
IT'S citizens in time Of war. it cannot even
in tho most eStreme emergency, compel
wealth TO benr its shnrc of the expenses Of
the government which protects ii.
Discusses Labor Problem.
I have referred to the investigation of inter
national controversies under system which
does not bind the parties TO accept the hnd-
ing OF the court Of inquiry, This plan can
be used in disputes between labor and capital,
in feet, il wns proposed as means OF settling
national controversies. 1t is IS important
TINT we shall have peace as that We shall
live peaceably with neighboring nations, and
peace is only possible when IL rests upon jua-
tice. In advocating arbitration Of differences
between large corporate employers md their
employees, I believe we are defending the
highest interests OF threo parties to the dis,
putcs. viz, the employers, the employees and
the public.
The employee cannot be turned over TO the
employer 10 be dealt with as employer may
please. Tho question sometimes asked: !
/ Cannot / conduct my business TO suit my |
selfa" is q plausible one, but when a man |
in conducting his business attempts to arbi- |
trarily fx the conditions in which hundreds |
OF employees are TO live and to determine the |
future OF thousands of human beings, / an
swer without hesitation that he has no right |
l.: h,,,, oh
as to deprive his employees OF their right to
life. liberty and the pursuit of happiness. To
support this position. | need only refer TO the |
IoTy laws A1ins the age at which children
can be employed, and uSury laws establishing
the rate OF interest. The effort OF tho em-
ion has done much to embitter him against
hose who work for him and 10 estrange them
from him-s condition deplorable from every
standpoint
Tho sole custodian Of the rights and inter
ss,s OF the employees, 1T is equally unwise
70 give the employees Gne0n,Tolisd sutho1
ployer The employees are no more to be
trusted TO act unselfshly and diointerest-
,dly than the employers. In their zeal to
,nly do injustice, but forfeit q larger
future gain. The strike, the only weapon
81 tho employee ST present. 10 two'edged
sword and may iniure tho workmen as much
rs the employer and even when wholly sue
,essful is apt TO leave ranking in the
bosom Of the wage Garner that should not
De there.
Must Consider Society.
Society, moreover, has something at stake
Is we'll as the employer and employee. for
here can be no considerable strike without
considerable loss TO the public. Society,
is justified in demanding that the
differences between capital and labor shall
30 settled by peaceful. means. II the per-
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