The Distant Rear Of An Army Engaged

In Every Battle There Comes A Time When Both Sides Consider Themselves Beaten, Then He Who Continues The Attack Wins.

I Would Like To Call Your Attention To ... An Evil That, If Allowed To Continue, Will Probably Lead To Great Trouble ... It Is The Accumulation Of Vast Amounts Of Untaxed Church Property.

In 1850, I Believe, The Church Property In The United States, Which Paid No Tax, Amounted To $87 Million. In 1900, Without A Check, It Is Safe To Say, This Property Will Reach A Sum Exceeding $3 Billion. I Would Suggest The Taxation Of All Property Equally.

Whatever There Is Of Greatness In The United States, Or Indeed In Any Other Country, Is Due To Labor. The Laborer Is The Author Of All Greatness And Wealth. Without Labor There Would Be No Government, No Leading Class, And Nothing To Preserve.

I Would Suggest The Taxation Of All Property Equally, Whether Church Or Corporation, Exempting Only The Last Resting Place Of The Dead And Possibly, With Proper Restrictions, Church Edifices.