The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-12-24
DISCUSSION OF TAXES
i WILL TAKE PLACE
L At BOISE
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho. Dec. 2 1915

The undersigned, cooperating with
ine Department of Economics of the
University of Idaho, invite you to be
present at Boise on December II and
~ to assist in the organization of a
efate lax Association. to listen to the
presentation of some of Idaho's most
messing tax problems, and to parti-
cipate in discussion of these prob
lens.
IL is felt that in Idaho, where the
tax problem is so serious, some on
portunity should be given for a frank.
candid and open discussion of an alb
solutely non-partisan character of
tnese mooted questions. The idea is
net to add planks to anybody's plat
torm, but to criticise in a construc-
tlve way in order that the state NAV
me sooner find a solution of her diff
ncultles. The idea is not to present
q panacea for the situation. There
are no pet doctrines to exploit. 1t
Will recognize the ramihcation of the
problem and the existence of con-
trpverslal questions. 1t will take no
sides. Its program is mutual study.
Evaporation and discussion. Its OBJ
Iect is to make tax laws simpler, SAN
er, more just and more effective, but
It aims to do this only after careful
consideration by all who will bring to
the inquiry honest, unselhsh, sympa-
thetic and patriotic effort.
As the situation is at present, there
IS an inevitable tendency for serious
students of our tax problems to pro-
coed blndly and without semblance
of harmony or cohesion. No clearing
house Tor the open exchange of argu-
J., Z
particularly since other states have
found a common meeting place in
their tax associations. These are Or
CARNATIONS, usually affiliated with the
National Tax Association, created not
to advance any propaganda or pet
hobby but to give an opportunity for
serious thinkers to meet in calm de-
liberation with a thought only for the
truth and for the facts.
The realization of this situation lead
to inquiries as to the advisability and
the feasibility of forming an organiza-
ton along the lines mentioned. Uni
versal support was pledged by those
approached. Membership in the or
ganization is to be open to any citizen
Of the state who is interest in these
questions. Necessary expenses will
have to be met by subscription or by
small annual dues. Those attending
the conference will do so voluntarily
and at their own expense.
May we not ask that you attend as
many of the sessions as possible, that
You spread the news of the meetings,
and that you urge your friends to at
teud! 1t is needless to say that sug-
gesfions of whatever nature will be
Welcomed.
tentative program has been ar
Ianged and is appended.
M. ALEXANDER,
JAMES H. HAWLEY,
]. A. BLOMQUIST,
MELVIN A. BRANNON,
R. B. WILSON,
A. P. RAMSTEDT,
J. A. PURTILL,
FRANK MARTIN.
D. w. STANDROD,
G. D. ROBERTSON,
HOWARD T. LEWIS.
Program.
Monday, December u, 1915.
First session 200 o'clock.
State Tax Associations
Aims and Ideals" Howard T.
Lewis, Dept. of Economics, u of l..
Election of temporary officers.
Classification and Presen-
alton of the Receipts and Ex-
penditures of the State of Idaho"
p. w. Standrod, Pocatello.
Faper-"State VS.. County and
Municipal Incomes and Expendi-
lures" George Edgington, Ida
ho Falls.
DISCUSSION by Earl D. Farmin, Sand
point Idaho.
appointment of Committees.
second Discussion, 7:3O o'colck.
Paper-"Weaknesses in the Pres
ent Tax Laws of Idaho" ]. A.
Purtill, Mountain Home.
DISCUSSIONS by John D. Robertson,
Weiser; Capt. E. G. Davis, Boise;
Dow Dunning, Homedale D. w.
Sfandrod Pocatello.
Tuesday, December %, 1915.
First Session 1000 o'clock.
fansaction of Business
Faper-"The Assessment of Prop
erty in Idaho for Purposes of
1axation." .....-,..--.-.-...-Frank Martin
baper-"Tax Payment and Collec-
Second Session, 200 o'clock.
Separation of Sources of
State and Local Revenue" ............
Discussion. ....R. b. Wilson. Emmett
Paper-"The Problems of Central
administration" Jas. H. Hawley
Discussion ............. George Edgingtoh
........... John w. Eagleson, Boise
ancr-"C Classification of Property
for Purposes of Taxation" ..,.....,..
... John d. Robertson, Weiser
tisd Session, 7:30 O'Clock.
faper-"Taxation and the High
Cost of Government" ..................
............Gov. M. Alexander, Boise
per-"Some Neglected Factors
IN Taxation" Pres. Brannon u, of I.
enator John Sharp Williams of
M'ssissippi says he is in no fear of
Iorce bill from a Republican Con-
ess. even If cloture rules in the
enhte. Mr.. Williams may be right