If, on the other hand, it should be found that a lower and simpler revenue system, better adapted to a community which has practically no manufactures to protect, with freedom to trade on equal terms with all the world, would impose upon them lighter burdens and bring them greater benefits, then give them that.
Reid discusses the possibility of a simpler revenue system for Porto Rico if it better suits their needs.
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The people have generally more education and refinement than in other parts of the State; their public improvements are better, and their country is every way more attractive.
Isn’t it better to have the laws in some way take the matter out of their hands and make them work?
Let those who invoke the Supreme Law of the land learn and bow to it.
And next, shall we not probably fare best in the end if we try to profit somewhat by the experience others have had in like cases?