Evening journal., 1908-09-05

We must guard against in the vitals OF
our Constitution. 1t IS an insidious
and deceptive disease. It is Consti-
tutional Diabetes.
1t was unjust legislation, granting
special privileges to the nobility of
France which brought on the Revolu-
ton. and Reign of. Terror Of "e3."
History teaches that the develop
ment prestige, vigor, and lifetime OF
any Government. depends on its Con-
stitutional purity. 1t IL the Germs OF
Seeds Of Special Privileges. that in
noculates the Tap Root OF Government
with decav.
Without further elaboration. conced
hiding these premises to be true, this
question arises, What is to be done
aboi& il? The answer is-Grant no
more charatered Privileges to any body
or association Of men; except those
who engage in public enterprises.
Those private Corporations who have
already been created under the rule
Of Legislative. Fayortism, will in time
drop out Of existence.
A few. which may be conducted on
system Of justice and sound finance,
will enjoy good lease Of life, but the
many viii soon drop out and be a thing
of the Past Our American Constitu-
tion viii resume it's pristine vigor, and
we viii start afresh on the principle of
"Edual rights to ALL"
There is nothing intended in this
Treatise to antagonize the legitimate
accumulation of wealth, or in any way
TO harrass the honest development 0f
industrial enterprise, or any successful
issue. which may be the outcome Of
energy. ability and square dealing. II
is only a programme 20 put a Ring in
the Nose Of the Monopolstic Hog.
The Inauguration OF this Revision.
viii not abolish poverty. neither viii it
prevent the accumulation Of wealth.
It is not an Utopian Scheme, nor will
It approximate TO perfection in human
affairs, But it will lend TO alleviate
the struggle Of the impoverished
masses. who are honestly fighting for
the necessaries Of life.
The Poor Old Tariff is probably
kicked and tossed mors than any other
Political Foot Bail. No doubt. as long
as civilization prevails, and different
nations and communities exist. and
barter and trade. or buy and sell and
exchange the different commodities OF
the earth. Mr.. Tariff win be a promin-
ent topic for debate and adjustment
amongst the councils If men.
There always has been a tariff. OF
its equivalent in some form, where
people Of different localities. both loCal
and foreign. have sought to exchange
or buy and sell the products of their
labor.
Absolute Free Trade Is Utopian and
ouixotic. Absolute or Prohibitive Pro-
lection is equally impossible and un-
tenable under the existing order OF
human affairs.
Tariff has two distinctive primary
functions. one IS to produce revenue
the other to protect an industry by re-
stricting competition. Each function
is productive Of good, when judiciously
regulated and controlled for the bene-
fit Of the general public welfare. When
either function Is adjusted solely foi
the benefit OF private corporations. II Is
a menace to Public Health, and The
People bear the burden
So much has been said and writer
on the subject of Tariff. and so much
agitation will continue to be expoundet
on this topic. IN the future, that = Is
herein considered appropriate TO MAKE
but one further brief reference in con,
nection Herewith. The adjustment O
/ Tariff Revision must be done by thl
servants and representatives Of tn
People. The main point which shoul,
be constantly borne in mind first. last
and all the time. is the Peoples wei
fare.
The motto Of those entrusted witt
this great work should be-Publli
benefit before private gain
There is no absolute perfection
wrought by the Hand Of Man. BIZ
he who struggles honestly for tn
benefit Of all is the greatest benefacto
/ Of mankind.
Yours.
7 & Richardson