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...state of affairs now existing being unfair and unjust, some settlement is necessary,-(a) to satisfy the demands of the states having paid the tax: Cong. Record, vol. 16, p. 1829; vol. 17, p. 3812. (b) To straighten out the flnancial accounts of the government: House. Mise, Doe,(?) 1883 4, No. 56, p. 354; Cong. Record, vol. 19, p. 437. (c) To uphold the dignity of the National Government: Cong. Record...
...Such a settlement can only be accomplished by a refunding measure, or by enforcing the law and collecting the amount unpaid. This latter would be (1) harsh and impracticable,-(a) on account of the condition of the delinquent states: Cong. Record, vol. 20, p. 163. (b) On account of the change of property in the states: Quar. Jour. of Econ., vol. 3, p. 457. (2) Uncalled for, since the government has no need of the funds. Sec'y Folger's letter, Cong. Record...
...refunding measure is (a) feasible on account of the condition of the finances: Cong. Record, vol. 20, p. 201. (b) Justified by precedent: Cong. Record, vol, 20, p. 2039; I. Stat. at Large, 324. (c) And is in accordance with (1) the wishes of the majority of the states: Cong. Record, vol. 18, pp. 2438, 3362. (2) The principles of the constitution: Cong. Record, vol. 20, pp. 166, 196, 201. (3) The principles of justice and equity: Cong. Record...
...competition. (b) It strikes at the root of self preservation, i. e., preservation against combinations of labor.- Forum, vol. 8. p. 65. (c) It strikes at the root of organization. (d) It strikes at the root of co-operation. (e) All these factors are essential in successful production,-Cong...
...claim of immemorial custom in congress is unfounded-Mr. Bayne in Cong. Record, February 11. 1890; Mr. Butter worth, February 2, ibid; Rules of forty-seventh and Fiftieth congresses, rule XVII...