El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-04


through our own desires, there can be
no doubt and the way to accomplish
that is TO fulfill with courage, intelli
gence and patriotism all promises
made before the election in order to
win the election. BY discharging our
duty thoroughly and well, subordinat
ing personal desires TO principle and
personal ambition to an exalted love of
country, We will not only receive the
endorsement Of the people, but what is
far better-we will deserve their en-
dorsement Chief among these prom
isesi were:
Tariff Revision First.
''First-An honest, Intelligent revis-
ion of the tariff downward in order to
give every American citizen an equal
chance in the race Of life and to ham
per none unduly by special favor or
privilege, TO reduce the ost.of living
by graduating the enormities and cru
elites of the present tariff bill and to
raise the necessary revenue to support
the government. Bills are already far
advanced in preparation looking to, the
accomplishment of these benefcent
ends.
''Second-The passage Of a resolution
submitting to the states for rati1ca-
ton constitutional amendment provid-
senators by the popular vote This
resolution has already been introduced
and will soon be passed by the house
Let us hope that we will send it TO
the senate by a unanimous vote.
''Third-Such changes in the rules
Of the house as are necessary for the
thorough and intelligent consideration
Of measures for the public good, sew
eral of which changes are accomplished
wise. they will be promptly made.
II congratulate the house and the
country, and particularly do I congrat-
ulate the members of the committee On
ways and means, upon the success Of
the important and farreachings expert
ment Of selecting committees through
the instrumentality of committee, an
experiment touching which dire predic-
lions were made and concerning the
operation of which grave doubts we're
entertained. even by some honest re-
formers.
Economy to be Prnetlced
'fFourth-Economy in the public ex-
pense that labor may be lightly bur-
dened- The literal fuliiliment Of that
promise, which so nearly affects the
comfort and happiness of millions, we
have begun-and we began at the
proper place-by cutting down tie
running expenses Of the house by more
than $1SS,000 a year. Economy, like
charity. should begin at home That's
where we began We cannot with
straight faces and clear. corsciences
reform expenses elsewhere unless we
reform them here at the fountainhead.
The Democratic caucus deserves well
Of the country for taking this long
and important step in the direction of
economy all along the line.
1.-The constitution gives tie house
practical control OF the purse strings
Of the country, and the house insists
reSOlutely and firmly on exercising that |
control 10 the end that the appropria- |
ton bills may be reduced 20 the needs /
Of the government ecouom .cally and |
effectively administered. 1t is our duty
10 provide every dollar needed for the |
proper and economical coad1et of the |
government, but it is equally our duty
TO prevent waste and extravaganza in /
public expenditures for we should |
never forget that IT is a difficult task /
for millions of families TO live now in |
5ecency and comfort
Surely it is the part Of wisdom, /
craftsmanship, huma nftarianIsm and I
patriotism, TO legislate so as to reduce 1
their burdens to the minimum The |
resuscitation Of the Holman rule will I
heiD alcrg N this matter. No good /
citizen desires to cripple the govern |
nlent IN any legitimate function, but !
no good citizen desires that the people |
be- loaded down with unnecessary !
taxes.
Publication of Campaign Expenses.
"Fifth-The publication of campaign !
contributions and disbursements be- /
fore the election The bill to accomp- !
ish that desired reform has heen pro- |
posed and introduced. It will be speed !
ily passed by the house. The average /
citizen, whatever his political faith, is !
absolutely honest He demands hon |
esty and cleanliness in politics; he re- /
ieves that too much money is spent
In election matters; and he proposes
70 put an end to it
AS the representative Of the aver
age man it is our duty to carry out his i
patriotic wishes in that regard to the
End that all men DESTROYS of serving /
the public may have a fair chance in
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