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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02
CHAIRMAN FARRAR ISSUES REPLY
TO ARCHBiSHOPS LETTER TO CLERGY.

lance tax i. in vain and useless thing,
and can be avoided and made nuga
tory. if the laws do not contain pro
visions bringing within their scope
out such provisions testator could
give all of his property away before
his death aud thus escape all inheri
lance taxes This is actually what
the late John A. Morris did In all
modern, welldrawn INHERITANCE tax
laws, donations inter yivos are taken
into consideration n enforcing their
provisions aud in levying this tax
A few weeks ago the newspapers con
tanned a full desrr ption of the ap
pearanee of Mrs II. " Hartman and
her daughter before the Inheritance
tax commissioners " New York and
of the questions put to them under
oath as to what presents or d. nations
Mr. Hartman has made to then in
his lifetime
In this connection permit me to
that have been made in regard to this
inheritance tax 1t has been said
that this tax would have fallen on
the Delgado donation to the city.
I his is not true. The city Of New
Orleans is a part of the State govern
ment. and neither the State govern
ment, nor any part thereof. nor any
of her public institutions owned and
controlled by the state are in the
purview of this tax, No express eX-
emptions of this kind were put into
this law, because no such exemptions
were supposed to be necessary, II
being fundamental principle that
no governmental authority and no
public property is subject to taxation.
For these reasons the statements are
not true, that donations are liza
BILE to this tax made to the Charity
Hospital which is also state
owned institution, supported by State
taxation, and donations to the Tulane
University. State institution, sup
ported under contract between the
State and the Tulane Board whose
property and revenue are dedicated
irrevocably to that purpose, and by
said contract are specially exempted
from all taxation. and donations to
that Board to be used in the SUPPORT
of this State institution. The tax
question is applicable only to private
institutions. II this explanation does
not satisfy the DIRECTORS, then the
whole matter can be cleared up to
their satisfaction by an amendment
in November, 1914.
Yours very truly,
EDGAR II. FARRAR.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02
RanSdell Is For Tax
Amendments.
DECLARES MINES OF LOUISIANA
SHOULD PAY THEIR SHARE
OF TAXATION.

That the tax amendments should
be adopted because they are for the
best interests of the State; that
Woodrow Wilson will be elected presi
dent in November by a vote that will
sweep maLy heretofore Republican
States into the Democratic column,
and that Louisiana's industries will
be just as adequately protected" and
the waterway and levee improve
ments just as efficiently perforrued
under Wilson and Democratic adj
ministration as they would under TaH
vations OF Senator-elect Joseph e.
Ransdell, given in an interview re-
Gently.
Speaking Of the tax amendment
Mr. Ransdell said:
II am in favor of them because
am convinced they are for the best
interests of the State. One of their
best features is that they will work
for equality uniformity and simpli-
city In assessment Another Is that
they will compel the interests de-
veloping our great natural resources
timber, sulphur, salt, petroleum,
natural gas, etc.-to pay more ade-
uuate share Of taxes.
ut is an admitted fact that the
sulphur, oil and salt mines will not
be permanently subject to taxation.
Experience teaches us that In the
course of time, usually short, they
will be depleted Of their wealth.
While they are producing they are
great source OF wealth to their
owners and they ought to pay their
full share OF the taxes.
ri would not desire to Cypress any
one. but admittedly the first principles
of taxation are equally and unitormi
". and these l believe will be estab
lished in greater measures than they
exist now, both as to the cities and
the parishes on the one hand ant
the State on the other.
I'VE have at present too many sys
TENS OF assessment. You might sa.
that we have az many systems a.
there are parishes In the State. l
fs high time that tn, whole thinl
we're simplified, and also that tn
amount OF tax lodging be reduces
to a minimum. sincerely hope tina
the tar amendment will carry.-N
o. Item.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02
The Call ToDuty.

No General Assembly within many
Years has put 50 much sound legisla
linn n the Statute books as has the
one now representing the people OF
Inuisiana. The last campaign was
one Of live issues before the people.
The legislature has responded to the
call of the people and put into force
the reforms demanded
Every candidate for the Governor
ship of our State had plank in his
nlatform advocating reform in our
antquated tax system.
Having disposed Of other legislation
the Assembly took up the ques-
ton on broad lines. A Tax Commits
sion composed OF many Of the ablest
men IN the State was appointed to
assjs, the Legislature in this great
work These men had studied the
Ax S1blfliE w bthVi SSniVS anu SOuuN
tries and their knowledge was util-
lied in guiding and assisting the
legislature.
AT the end Of the special session
called for this purpose the General
Assembly by Il two-thirds' vote passed
the Tax Amendments. They ar6
drawn In the interes. Of the people
and their adoption will vastly Improve
tax conditions IN oW State.
II It had MOI been for the wide
spread agitation and the spirit Of
progress in the air. the secret work
Of the interests might have strangled
this movement In Is incipiency, and
prevented 1t ever reaching the people.
But these measures passed by two
thirds vote.
The people now have chance to
vote upon them and they should GER
tainly not throw it away.
The great corporations and certain
monied interests are fighting these
amendments more or less secretly.
Their emisaries are active. These
Influences will be felt mostly IN the
cities.
That was to be expected and ought
70 be a guide for the main body OF
the people to cast their votes Tor the
amendments.
Go to the polls and vote. and get
your neighbors to do the same.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02

"a, III. MASSAGE ~ ,Ient ,cta hv mol
legislature IL tho eytfp saaaton eaeh|
inonrparatine III ,,,,nt,,,nrt - III.
Constitution Tho re4,nIo, soasi,,.,
snh,nittoI .taynn at,.,,,a
Eho average nf reeent vo,,, Il.,.r
;.,
We 'ta' WI 1lf' ienFt
htt4slhE onf registration eyH
ten 4 oattel over which there wae
much contest III the General Assem-
blF
Ealnttv. - ~, tsan,n.n nj
bonds rar mblir i,,,,rn,a,,.n,. 49,
,,,i5.t - ,,t.
'''''h ~ ''o's '"t ''e ~
sanitation ni STEAMSHIP, companies
if'Nia'a tol ny 4 constitutional
amendment adopted in 1910
=. Lowing = tau for the benefit
Of tho cougosle,at. ,.t.rans
LY,i,o - ,..a,,
trirt courts
,uar;,
ssh,,l h,,r,s a., ,,,,,
CHARITY aud correctness
rr,,i.nn. 49, a. nm,
canc'es in offices IN Nav orI.,n. Nv
election instead Of hv a,no,n,non,
. Providing for Tho Humiliation ~
state debt tbe i,.s,,,n,o ~ hn,,,
the creation of Il sinking FIND etc
~ ,,.t
ten wears nj, railroads conat,nctad
after June / 1912
II nol.,,,, . 49,.
struction and maintenance of good
roads
1ha .;..h, -
tho proposed new fax svstem .ro.
~ AlI,u,i,,. ,,
palities !, axo,., ,,,
nris.s o., f,,,, ..,,
!,
W
- o''
''o"' 'AAa.ioh al
'o''1 v" nan" VI VII uepo6it.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02

When our voters hear the tax
amendments criticized, let them take
fhe particular point up aud figure 1t
out for themselves. They will often
find that the criticism depends upon
some selfish consideration, and al
ways that II reasonable. the particu-
lar detail criticized does not mar the
sv.tem !. 4 whole. The good ID the
proposed amendments far outweishs
what il said to be bad in them. and
we must bear in mind that the Leigh
lature can and il to correct any de-
tails Of the plan Of tar revision which
will not work for good. ! think the
Legislature can be trusted.
8. Nice. LAWRASON.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02
THE INHERITANCE TAX.

All authorities agree as to the
merits Of an Inheritance tax Profess
sor Selgman, Of Columbia University. !
a specialist in public finance, says:
The Inheritance tax today scarcely
needs defense. II Ia found IL almost /
every democratic country: and tina
more developed the tax" (Essays In 4
Taxation, y. 1881 While the general
property tax Ia relic Of the Middle
Ages, true, progressive Inheritance
tax is an outgroWth of modern demo
cracy. When compared with other
means OF raising revenue, tho isherI-
lance tax presents many advantages
STD 1t Is perhaps the simplest Of all
taxes; 1t Is easily assessed, no prop
erty can escape: differentiation Isl
impracticable, and the tax is readily
collected while the estate Is being
administered by public authority. t2lI
1t is one of the fairest taxes; unlike|
licenses and Sole other taxes, III
cannot be shifted. II adds no BURDEN
to persons OF moderate means who
already bear more than their shareI
OF indirect taxes; and the progres1
siye rates will cause the wellto-dnI
to contribute In proportion to their|
ability to pay. - The tax In cer1
tanly not felt by the testator. as hid
il dead: and 1t imposes no real buri
den on those ou+ Of whose inherit
taLce It Is paid II falls on property
that goes to recipient without effort
on his part and he Ia equally grate|
full for his share whether the Statd
retains por.,o@ or not "a Thd
administration OF the tax does not
necessi ate any inauisitoral method
or lead to evasion by false swearing
and other Questionable practic 9.
PROT. VIM. o. SCROGGS,
Louisiana State University.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02

There Is pressing need for reform
our antiquated system Of taxation
0der which the burden of taxation
seefS down most heavily on those
'ast able to endure It. favor the
Segregation Of State and local taxa
Won and believe It would conduce to
luster and f:irer distribution OF the
~ burdens.
HON. JOHN +. MICHEL.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02
HON. JOHN +. MICHEL.

: startling condition Of injustice
~ Inequality prevails In matters OF
Aston. l believe that the segrega-
w OF sources Of State and local rev.
80 y the only remedy. The plan
sio mean Home Rule for the par
10 the domain OF taxation.
DIR. JAMES B. ASWELL.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02

~ss Z member Of the Tax Com
0n and helped to frame the tax
nsnts. | believe that they are
and hope that they will be
- By the people.
JUDGE o. J. PROvOSTY,
AaDociate Justice Supreme
Court OF Louisiana.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02
Tax Revision Association.

Ex-Gov. Newton C. Blan.nard. Pres.
Hon. John r. Michel, Vice Pres.
Hon. r. s. Wilkinson. Vice Pres.
Daniel Blackshear, Secty.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02

The segregation plan Of taxation is
the best thing ever proposed In the
State OF Louisi ma.
HON. THEO. 8. WILKINSON.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02
DR. ALDRICH ON THE TAX AMENDMENTS,
REPLIES TO MR. IHOMPsON's OBJECTION

slhility that tho Legislature might dx
the rate on segregated corporations
~ I5or cent 4 is decidedly M 10
him 10 show that investors shun tho
states 81 iennay lSania, Connecticut,
New Jersey. Vermont, Sew York and
MINES uta In These States the rate
i4 not even restricted ~ / per reut.
i is not restricted at all tn every
one Of these States the legislature
" absolutely tlee tN tnn MI the rate
Ut taxation Just as high as y chooses
F. 20, without any constitutional re
attittion Whatsoever
<or can MI Thompson contend
that this absence OF ANY eoustltu
ueual restriction Is aafer in these
states on account of the fact that
the snnte"s vi state and local revenue
are not separated The facts are Just
til" other Way The sources Of state
and local revenue are separated IN
'N'iA hHe ~ THESE states III New
Jersey since 1881. and IN Penusyl
vania and Connecticut since still
earlier
Against Air Thompson's uusupport
sd assertions | set the following
Facts and the following actual expert
euee Eight of the original thirteen
states have no constitutional re
tra,nt upon the power Of taxation :
They granted freedom to their
Legislatures on the subject Of taxa
ton when they adopted they State
constitutions. aud they have placed
no restrictions upon this freedom
since.
My authority for the above state
ments is u report OF tbe National Tax
Association.
Of these eight States, the only ones
that have not separated their sources
Of State and local revenue are the
small and relatively unimportant
States Of Rhode Island, Maryland and
Delaware.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Gov. L. u. Hall, Chairman.
Hon. Jno. r. Michel. Vice Chairman.
Hon. Edgar H. Farrar
Hon N G. Blan hard,
Hon. Theodore 8. Wilkinson,
Hon. w. o. Hart,
Hon. Morton A. Aldrich,
Hon. D. G. See ,orough.
Hon. JEFF. B. Snyder,
Hon. Marion l.. Swords,
Hon. Henri L. Gneydan,
Hon Walter J. Burke.
Hon. Rober B. Butler,
Hon. Leon Locke,
Hon. Martin H. M-nion.
Hon. l.. g. Thomas.
Hon. s. McC. LawrasOn,
Hon. j Zach Speartng,
Hon G. w. Elan.
Hon. Robert Roberts.
Hon Geo. Westley Smith,
Hon. ". G. Barnette,
Hon. Leon X. Smith.
Hon. T. w Robertson.
Hon. c. G. Pritchard,
Hon. J. W. Joffrion,
Hon. Bertrand We'll,
Hon. Delos K. Johnson,
Hon. Joseph Voegtle.
VOTE FOR THE TAX AMEND
VENTS AND GUT PAYING STATE
LICENSES.
DAVID BLACKsHEAR,
secretary Tax Revision Association.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02
JUDGMENT OF TAX OFFICIALS.

JUDGMENT OF TAX OFFICIALS.
The National Tax Association is
made up largely of permanent tax
commissioners of the different States.
The report ! am quoting Ia signed by
it's executive committee of twelve
men, among them the president and
vice president Of the association, one
Governor, the president of the depart
ment OF taxes and assessments of
New York city. and permanent tax
commissioners Of six States. They
are, therefore, practical and expert
enced men
Mr.. Thompson letter is full are I'M
known to these authorities. Instead,
they unanimously report that the
States with no constitutional re-
straint upon the power of taxation
have found this absence Of restraint
IA decided advantage, as freedom to
act has enabled their Legislatures to
Improve their tax laws to meet
changed conditions
The same report goes on to state
that all the delegates at each of the
five annual national conferences of
the association unanimously agreed
that Constitutions should be practi-
cally free from limitations on the
power Of Legislatures to deal with
the subject of taxation They have
arrived at this conclusion either by
a knowledge of the benefits resulting
in their own States from the absence
Of such restrictions, Oh from expert
ence with the evils which such re
strictions impose
Mr. Thompson objects to the tax
amendment because it gives the Lou
isiana Legislature any discretion at
all. lie writes az IL such legislative
discretion were quite unprecedented.
The facts are that these powers are
small compared to the powers Wnlcn
are indorsed by the National Tax
Association and which are working
well in eleven States.
Mr. Thompson was great presi-
dent of the New Orleans Cotton Elk
change, his letters on matters on
which he is well informed are invari
ably able, but is he an equally good
guide on the tax amendment?
MORTON A. ALDRlCH.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02

The proposed plan Of taxation L
In the interest OF the masses OF thu
people.
GOVERNOR L. z. HALL.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02

The sources Of income OF state
and local communities should BE- seq
regated.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02

VOTE FOR THE TAX AMEND
VENTS AND GUT PAYING STATE
LICENSES.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02

When our voters hear the tax
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-11-02

DAVID BIACKSHEAN,
secretary lax Revision Association.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-01
GUARDSMEN TO TAKE
PART in MANEUVERS
NEW MEXICO MILITIA WILL GO
NEXT AUGUST TO cALIFoR.
MIA TO PLAY AT WAR

In response to an inquiry present.
ed by the war department Adjutant
General Brookes has informed the au-
torities at Washington that the
dates most suitable to the New Mex.
leo National Guard for its participa.
ton in the big field maneuyers at
san francisco next summer will be
petween August and 25. The militia
OF Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and
California will participate in the ma
neuvers, which will consist in an at
tack upon the city of San Francisco
The attack will be commanded by an
imaginary commander, the official
umpire, who also will have charge of
the defending forces. Regular army
troops also will participate. The ma.
neuVers will be of great practical va
lue TO the militiamen and will afford
an enjoyable outing. Many of the New
Mexico companies have already begun
recruiting up to full strength in an
tlcipation of the trip to California and
the company commanders are endeav.
orlng to get their organizations into
the best possible condition that the
New Mexico guard may make fay.
orable showing.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-01
WALL OF CANTON
IS TORN down
REPUBLICAN SOLDIERS DEMOL
IsHING STRUCTURE BUILT
IN 200 B. C.

Sal Francisco, Feb. 1.-The destruc
tion of 20-mile wall, partially sur
rounding the city of Canton was be-
sun yesterday by soldiers of the re.
publican government, according to a
eablegram received today by the
Chung Sal Vat Po, Chinese daily
newspaper. A boulevard will be built
of the stone and mortar of the wall.
which was built approximately 200
B. C.
Chang Quing Ming, viceroy of the
province of Kwang Tung, will super
wise the work. The wall is rs feet
wide and 80 feet high.
Wong Ching Tin has been appoint
ed special representative of China to
the United States by DR.. Sun Yat Sen.
president of the Chinees republic, ac-
cording to cable advices received to-
day by the Chinese Free Press.
The message came from Fung Chi
Yau, private secretary to the presi-
dent. Ting is an alumnus of Yale
University and has lived in the United
States for many years. The cable fur
ther states that Linn Wuen Hing has
been appointed special representative
If the republic in England.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-01
Troops Sent to Juarez.

Mexico City, Feb. IA body o.
troops numbering 600 men is being
prepared for despatch by special train
TO Juarez. The mutiny of the troops
In that city has given rise to many
sensational reports here. According
to one report General Reyes, who
mas been given many liberties during
mis- confinement, has sent numerous
letters from his prison to army chiefs
urging them to rebel against Presi.
dent Madero. Copies of these letters
are said to have fallen into the hands
Of government agents.
A special correspondent of the Mex
can Herald, who has Just returned
rom zapata's camp, declares the |
ebel leader appeared to be expect.
ng an uprising in the north of Mexi-
o. zapata declared to the reporter
hat within a short time there would
g startling developments. Govern.
lent officials, however, profess to he
eve there is no connection between
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-01
HoRoEs IN CONVENTION.

Cincinnati, Feb. 1.-The 'hoboes'
of the United States opened -four
days. convention here today, the or
der for the arrest of the delegates
should they assemble having been
withdrawn by Mayor Hunt. Mayor
Hunt, in Withdrawing the order. said
he would allow the men to assemble
but that they must hold their meet
ings in an orderly manner
The convection is under the aus
pices of the Unskined Migratory and
Casual Workers association, as the
'ficial name of the .'hoboes" organi-
alton is called. According to the Of
lcers of the association the purpose
4 the convention is to make public
he needs Of the people out of en-
loyment. James Eads How, of st
ouis, the millionaire hobo" was
AIMED temporary chairman.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-01
TODAY IN CONGRESS.

Washington, Feb. 1.-Senate: Ii
session at p. m.
Detective Burns continued testi
mony before Lorimer committee.
Judiciary committee rejected proyi
sion of house bill requiring the presi-
dent to make public endorsement for
judgeships.
: Htx,-r eavrtaf noon:
Chairman HS#y of house rules
committee ansuuneed ne was deter
mined to have a money trust in9esti.
cation.
Consideration of pension appropria-
ton bill resumed.
Diplomatic appropriation bill re
ported.
Inquiry into Illinois Central strike
by resolution introduced by
Representative Berger.
Elections committee heard contest.
ants for seats of Representatives Le-
gare, South Carolina, and Bartholdt.
Missouri.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-01
NEW BRITISH DESTROYER

London, Feb. IAN unexpected
call has been made today on all the
shipbuilders in the list of construct
ors for the. British navy to send in
tenders for a new fleet of torpedo
boat destroyers of the most up tc
date type. Each of the firms has
been instructed to tender for three
boats.
No provision for the construction
of these craft was made in the yards
naval estimates but prominent naval
men have for long time complained
Of the lack of the British navy of
last seagoing torpedo boat destroyers
capable of coping with modern
,ruisers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-01
FIREMAN KRITES Died
ON WAY TO HOSPITAL
TWO DEATHS HAVE RESULTED
FROM THE FREIGHT WRECK
AT WATRoUS

With the death of Fireman w. M
hrltes, which occurred while the in
Jured man was being removed TO the
Santa Fe hospital late yesterday af-
ternoon, the toll of human life exact.
ed by the collision of two extra
freight trains two miles north of
Watrous yesterday afternoon was in.
creased to two. Brakeman Will Han.
ley is in the hospital suffering from
severe burns upon the face and body
II is thought he has chance to 70.
cover although his condition is critic.
al. Engineer Smell, commonly called
Daddy" by the railroad men. is suf.
fering from severe scalds caused bv
the escaping steam. His condition is
serious Engineer John Baily of this
city received painful bruises. Like the
other injured men he is in the com.
pany hospital. The relief train bear
ing the suffering trainmen arrived in
Las Vegas shortly after O'Clock YES
ierday afternoon. Details of the wreck |
nave been learned to considerable
extent by the Santa Fe officials.
Both trains were running at fast
ate OF speed when the crash came |
Ind the equipment was SO demolished
nat 1t took the wrecking crews Q.
Jas Vegas and Ration until $50 o.
lock this morning to clear the line.
Fhe wreck occurred in what is known
IS Quarry cut" AS there is a curve
1 that point the smashup came with.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-01
WANTS PROHIBITION
OF THIRD Term
TEXAS REPRESENTATIVES, WANT
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND
MENT TO THAT EFFECT.

Washington Feb. 1.-The third
term question came up in congress
today when Representative Slayden. a
aeiacorst Of FeAas.N Na,roposed a arsso-
luton declaring it I'd be the sense OF
the house that any departure from
the custom of two terms would be
unwise unpatriotic and fraught with
peril to free Institutions
A similar resolution was passed by
the house in 1874 when General u. S.
Grant was talked of for a third term.
Representative Slayden announced
that he has prepared another resolu-
tlon for constitutional amendment
providing that president may serve
only one term.