The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-04-05

of Wisconsin, which provides for the
taxation Of real property uniformly
according to it's actual value, and the
taxation of persons progressively &C
cording to their ability to pay, inn
presses me as being in conformity
with justice and the spirit of the times,
and worthy of serious consideration;
but an amendment to the constitution
would be necessary to admit OF the
adoption of such a system.
Unequal taxation is unjust taxation,
and, if elected, shall, in the light of
all the knowledge and experience
that L possess, and in response to the
wishes of the people who elect me,
endeavor to the utmost of my ability
to secure the passage of laws which
will secure equal and just taxation to
the end that the burdens of govern
ment as well as it's benefits shall be
shared equally by all citizens.
The law which the last legislature
adopted creating q state tax commits
sion, makes 1t the duty Of the COM
misSioners Ito investigate tax Sys
TENS of other states and countries and
to formulate and recommend such
lent to prevent evasion of assessment
and tax laws and to secure just and
equal taxation and improvement in the
system of taxation in the state" The
commissioners have been at work,
and are still laboring, and will con-
meets in April 1915, at which time,
it is but reasonable to anticipate, a
report from the commissioners which
will furnish the basis for legislation
which will remedy many of the evils
of taxation. Their findings and
and the views of
the other representatives of the
people, as well as suggestions and
views of any citizen, will receive my
careful consideration, and as my views
ha nl,Nr4 -
lature meets, / have not up to this
time undertaken to formulate any
defnate remedy which I could hon
estly offer for correction of the ex-
listing evils in taxation which we all
Occupation license taxes, which are
contrary to sound and just principles
of taxation and which are defensible
only because Of necessity, under our
present system OF taxation, to enable
the state to obtain sufficient revenue
to meet the expenses Of government
without placing a greater and UNFAIR
burden upon the owners of real estate,
should be dispensed with as soon as
possible to the end that industry
and labor shall be relieved as much
as possible from the burden of tax
alton.
Public Utilities.
My views as to the control of rail- |
roads and corporations and all public |
and are so we'll known to the people |
Of this community that restatement |
Of them will scarcely be expected of |
me.
On this subject my convictions have |
always been and are:
That all corporate bodies created |
by the state for the purpose of per-
corning public duties should be regu-
ated in all their actions by the power
that created them so that they may
become neither a monopoly nor a
burden upon the people, but perform
heir duties as public servants for the
safety. welfare and convenience of the
people.
Legislation for Women.
L have always been, and l am now,
ecogniZe a strong and growing
ointment among many of our women
nd best citizens in favor of it, which |
would impel me. If elected, to vote in
avor of submitting the question to
he people for their determination at
he first ensuing general election. I
lso recognize that under existing
Avs women are deprived of many
lights which should not be denied
hem. and L would cheerfully support
II legislation which would obtain for
hem and secure them in the enjoy
lent OF, all rights consistent with the
rinciples which are fundamental to
he welfare and safety of society.
Later l shall give my views upon
Their public questions including the
ank guarantee law. which I favor,
nd subjects, not now touched upon,
-hich were mentioned in the l. emily
ublished communications of Judge
,eeves, and Mr.. James II. Jones, both
which / read with interest, pleasure
nd profit.
But whatever my views may be
pom any subject I shall. if elected, L
ways bear in mind that l am the
preventative of the people, and shall {
1deavor to. ascertain their views and
fishes to the end that I may properly
them at all times, in all I
latterS, and prove myself worthy of .
seir confidence and esteem.
JOHN B. JONES
Candidate for State Senator
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