The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-03-06

Cal parties OF the country, In oeclarln
their principles prior to sthe election,
gave prominent place to the SUBJ
ject of the reform of our civil
service, recognizing and strongly urging
its necessity in terms almost identical
in their import with those l hsve en-
ployed. must be accepted as conclusive
argument in behalf of the measures. 1t
must be regarded as expressive of this
united voice and vote OF the whole
country upon this subject, and both po.
liticsl parties are virtually pledged 10
give it their unrcserved support. The
President of the United States, of ne
cessity, owes his election to Office TO the
sutirsges aud Jealous lsbors of the po.
litical party members, who cherish with
favor and regard rs of essential import
snce the principles of that party organ
izatlon, but he should be always mindful
OF the fact that he serves his party best
who serves his country best.
In furtherance of the reform we seek and
in other important respects, as change
of great importance, recommend an
amendment 10 the constitution prescrib.
ing term of six years for the Presiden-
tiaI office and forbidding a reelection.
With respect TO the financial condition
of the country | shall not attempt an
extended history OF the embarrsssments
which We have suffered during the past
year The depression Of our varied COM
merce and manufacturing interests
throughout the country, which began in
| 1879 rttll nnDtipna- Il -
very gratifying, however, to be able TO
say that there are indications all around
US of coming change 10 pros
porous times. Upon the cur
rency question, insepsrably connected
as it is with this subject, | may be per-
mitted to repeat the statement made in
my letter OF acceptance, that in my
sepsrsble from an irredeemable paper
currency with its fluctuations OF value.
Is one OF the greatest obstacles of n re-
turn to prosperous times The only safe
paper is one which rests upon y coin
| basis and is at sll times promptly
converted into coin. adhere TO the
views heretofore expressed by me in
favor of Congressiont legislation
in behalf of the early resump-
ton Of specie payments, and
/ Am satisfied not only that this is wise
but that the interests as well rs the sem
tlment OF the country imperstlvely dc.
mand 1t.
Passing from remarks upon the con-
! dition Of our own country to consider our
l 49,. l.rIs
minded by international complications
abroad threatening the peace OF Europe
that oar national poliey only Of non-in-
! tcrfe ence in affairs OF foreign nations
mas proven ot great value in past times
and ought 10 be strictly observed. The
policy lnau suratei by ny honored pre-
| decessor, President Grant. of submitting
to arbitration grave questions in dispute
between ourselves and foreign powers,
points TO u new and incomparsbly
/ the best Instrumantalty for the
preservation of peace, and will, as
! | believe, become bcniicent example
of the course 10 be pursued in similar
/ emergencies by other nations. If, unhap.
| pily. questions of difference should 1t any
time during the period Of my admins
| tration arise between the United States
and any foreign government, II will Ger
tainIv be my disposition and my hope 10
! ~! ID their set. ..cmcut IN tho same peace
| tu and honorable way. thus securing to
our country the great blessings oi peace
| and mutual good offices with all the m.
| tiOns Of the world.
tcllow-citizen we have reached the
| close OF political contest marked by nc
excitement which usually attends th,
contests between great political parties
whose members spouse and I'D
vocste, with an earnest faith,
their respective creeds. The circum-
stances were perhaps IN no respect e1-
| traordinary save IN the c!Oseness and the
consequent uncertainty OF the result. For
! the first time IN tie history Of the coun-
ty, il mas been deemed best, IN view OF the
| peculiar circumstances OF the case, that
| the objections and questions IN dispute
with reference TO the counting OF the
! electoral votes should be referred 10 the
| decision Of tribunal appointed tor this
| purpose. 4 tribunal was established by
! law tor this sole purpose, and II members
were all men o. long established re-
putations for integrity and intelligence
/ and. with the exception OF those who are
also members of the Supreme Judiciary
! chosen equally from both parties.
! It's delib. ra.Iols enlightened, by the
| research and the arguments OF the able
! counsel, were entitled 70 the tirraist con-
| hdence of the American people. lts
| decisions have been patiently wa. for
and accepted as legally conctui.'a by
/ the general judgment Of the public. For
the present opinion will widely vary ss
J 70 the wisdom Of the several conclusions
announced by the tribun A.. TINS IL to
/ b. Anticipated in every instance where
I matters OF dIspIta are made the subject
= 0. arbitration under the forms Of law.
/ Haman judgment is never unerring
and Y rarely regarded rs other
/ wise than wrong by the unsuccessful
/ party N the contest. The fact that the
/ TWO great political parties have IN TINS
way settled dispute IN regard - which
good men differ, as 70 law. no less then
ss 70 the proper course TO be Purfued
in solving TINS question In.cSntroyersy,
= A. occasion Tor general rejoicing.
/ Upon o1e point there Is certain unsn-
unity in public sentiment, that conflict
/ inc claims % the Presidency mas!
be amicably sud pcsceatly al.
! !as.et. srd ths: when so adjusted
the general sc41iesoncs Of the nation
ought surely 70 ioloE. Ii has been re-
served Tor a government OF the people
where the right Of suffrage ia universal,
to give - the word the first example IN
TIE history of crest nation IN the
midst Of = struggle o. opposing parties
for power, hu3hIng is party iumuiis 70
7 Weld the issue Of the contest 70 adjust
nent according 10 The forms Of law.
Looking for the guidance Of that Divine
hand by which the destlntes OF nations
ana individuals are shaped, / call upon
vou. Senator'S, Representatives, Judges,
and fellow citizens, here sEd
.ys,ywts-r 10 unite with me in sn earn
g, II r, = secure - our country the
blessing. 20. only OF ns;ions' prosperity
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