It ig an anomalous condition of affairs indeed, In this connection it may. be remarked that the Democratic party supposed to be a deadly enemy of " trusts, Now, one of the largest of all trusts" the sugar trust," which practically controls the production and price of ssu; The consequence is that sugar is retailed at five cents a pound which sold for eleven cents before the "trust" was organised. Tf a duty is put upon sugar now it wi increase the price to the consumer—a mere trifle it is true—but the Free Trade patty will not only put a duty on a necessary article of universal consumption, bus also indirectly encourage a *trust," in both cases acting contrary to its declared principles, at least us these are understood by the people. It is to be hoped that the plan for income tax will be fully matured and di cussed. There is a growing sentiment in favour of such a tax among our people, although it has not been favourably regarded in the past. This feeling results, no doubt, from a recognition of the iniquities and unequal benefits of a high tariff on importa, pecially of a tariff for protection of industries.
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