The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-03-10

whole country upon this subject, and both
political parties are virtually pledged to
give it their nureserved support. The Pres
ident OF the United States Of necessity owes
his election to Office to the suffrage and zeal.
GUS labors of . political party, the remem-
brance of which he will cherish with ardor,
and regard as Of essential importance the
principles of their party organization; but
he should strive to be always mindful of the
fact that
HE SERVES HIS PARTY BEST WHO SERVES
THE COUNTRY BEST.
In furtherance Of the reform we seek, and,
as in other important respects, change of
great importance, recommend an amend
ment to the Constitution prescribing term
Of six years for the p esidentisl Office, and
forbidding . reelection.
THE CURRENCY QUESTION.
With respect to the financial condition of
the country. shall not attempt an extend
ed history of the embarrassment and pros.
tration which we have suffered during the
past three years-the depression in all our
varied CONNER cisl and manufacturing in
terests throughout the country, which be-
gan September, 1873. There are indica-
lions all around us of coming change to
more prosperous times. Upon the curren-
with this topic, may be permitted to re-
peat here the statement made in my letter
Of acceptance, that, in my judgment, the
feeling of uncertainty, inseparable from an
irredeemaDle paper currency, with its
fluctuations of values, is one of the greatest
obstacles OF a return to prosperous times.
The only safe paper currency is one which
rests upon coin basis, and is at all times, and
promptly. convertible into coin. adhere
to the views heretofore expressed by me in
behalf of early resumption of specie pay.
ments, and am satisfied not only is this
wise, but the interests as we'll as the pub.
lie sentiment of the country imperatively
demand it.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Passing from these remarks upon the
condition of our own country to consider
our relations with other lands, we are re.
minded by the international complications
abroad, threatening the peace Of Europe,
that our traditional rule Of non-interfer-
ence in the affairs of foreign nations has
proved Of great value in past times, and
ought to be strictly observed. The policy
insugurated by my honOred predecessor,
President Grant, Of submitting to arbitra-
ton grave questions In dispute between
ourselves and foreign powers, points to
the new and incomparsbly the best
instrumentality for the preservation
of peace, and will, as 1 believe,
become beneficent example Of the course
to be pursued in similar emergencies by
other nations. II, unhsppily, questions of
difference should, at any time during the
period Of my administration, arise between
the United States and any foreign Govern
ment, it will certainly be my disposition and
my hope to aid in their settlement in the
same peaceful and honorable way, thus
saving to our country the great blessings Of
peace and mutual good Offices with all the
nations Of the world.
THE PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST.
Fellow -citizens, We have reached the
close Of political contest marked by the
excitement which usually attends the con-
tests between great political parties whose
members espOuse and advocate with earn
est faith their respective creeds. The cir
cumstsnces were perhaps in no respect ex-
traordinary, save in the clOseness and con-
FIRST time in the history Of the country, il
has been deemed best. in view Of the Pc
culiar circumstance of the case, that the OBJ
jec,ions and questions in dispute with
reference to the c.unting of the Electoral
votes should be referred to the de-
ci.ion of tribunal appointed for
established by law for this sole purpose,
its members all of them men of long estab-
iished reputation for integrity and intelli-
g-nce, and, with the exception of those
who are also members of the Supreme Ju
dietary, chosen equally from both political
parties-its deliberations enlightened by the
research and the argument Of able counsel
was entitled to the fullest confidence of the
American people. Its decisions have been
patiently waited for and accepted as legally
conclusive by the general judgment of the
public. For the present,
OPINIONS WILL WIDELY VARY
as to the wisdom Of the several conclusions
anticipated in every instance where matters
of dispute are made the subject of arbitra-
ton under the forms Of law. Human judg.
ment is never unerring, and is rarely re.
garded as otherwise than wrong by the I'M
successful party in the contest. The fact
that two great political parties have in this
way settled . dispute, in regard to which
good men differ as to the law no less than
as to the proper course to be pursued in
solving the question In controversy, is an
occasion for general rejoicing. Upon
one point there is an entire unanimity in
public sentiment: that the conflicting claims
to the Presidency must be amicsbly and
peacefully adjusted, and that when SO adj
justed the general acquiescence of the Ma
tion ought surely to follow. Is has been
reserved for q government Of the people,
where the right of suffrage is universal, to
give to the world the first example in his
tory Of q great nation, in the midst Of q
struggle Of opposing parties for power,
hushing its family tumults to yield the 10.
sue OF the contest to adjustment according
to forms of law.
Locking for guidance of that Divine
Hand by which the destinies of nations and
individuals are shaped, l call on you, Sem
ators, Representative, Judges, fellow-citi
zens, here and everywhere, to unite with
me in earnest efforts to secure to our coun-
try the blessing not only of material pros
perity, Justice, peace, and union-a union
not upon the constraint Of
force. but upon the loving devotion of a
free .peoPle-that all things may be so or.
dered and settled upon the best and surest
and piety may be established