Show how the kingdom of israel was wrecked the california tax digest published monthly under the direction of dr milbank johnson in the interest of 0 taxpayers in its may issue contains a remarkable article by james gregory a tacoma washington manufacturer tho the article is entitled how the kingdom of israel was wrecked As a preface dr johnson says history reveals the downfall of all governments in the past has been preceded by an era of excessive taxation people have toiled long ages under insult oppression and the burden of special privilege but whenever taxation has become so extortionate as to tako from them the natural fruits of their own labor they have eventually risen and spoken their minds la in no uncertain terms |