Democratic Sentinel, Volume 16, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 July 1892 — THE ISSUE. [ARTICLE]

THE ISSUE.

We denounce the ltepnblioan policy of protection as a fraud, taxing the labor -f the great majority of the American people for the benefit of the few. We declare it to be a fundamental principle of the Democratic party that the FkDEBAL GOVERNMENT HAS NO CONSTI. TUTIOEAI POWER TO IMPOSE AND COLLECT TAItIEF DOTIES EXCEPT FOB THE PURPOSE OF revenue only, and we demand that the collection of such taxes shell be limited to the necessities of the government when honestly and economically administered.’’— From National Democratic Platform. “To layjwith one hand the power of the government on the property of the citizen, and with the other bestow it upon favored individuals to build up private fortunes, is none the less robbery beoause it is done under the form of law and is called taxation. Tnis is not legislation. It is a decree under legislative forms.Nor is it taxation. Beyond cavil, there can be no lawful taxation which is not laid for public purposes —Opinion of Justice Miller, (Reoublican) of the United States Supreme court. “The American people know a good thing wnen they get it. Heartiest congratulations. ion deserve this triumph.* —Andrew Carnegie to President Harrison after his nominatinn at Minneapolis.

“The neoessaries of life used and con earned by all ibe people, the duty upon which add to the cost of living in every home, should be greatly cheapened.”— Cleveland’s message, 1877. sa - A. McCoy & Co. are prepared to furnish loans on farms at as low rates and on as favorable terms as can be obtained. Call and see us before making your arrangements., 3 “Party honesty is party duty; party oourage is party expediency."—Grover Cleveland. The Remington Pair will be held Aug. 2ld to 26th inclusive. The premium lists are being distributed.