Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-08-28

;,nnrovinrtbeco condition oflhe worhingman
i proper regard for the welfare OF the
workingman being inseparably connected
with the integrity of our institutions, none
of our citizens aremore interested taGn they
in guarding against any corrupdng inhuen-
ces which seek to pervert the bene!iceat pnr.
poses Of our government, and none should
be more watchful of the artiul machinations
of those who allure them TO s,li-inaictsd in-
jary.
THE RIGHTS OF ISDIyIDUAis.
In free cosntry the curtailment Of the
absolute rights Of the individual should Only
be such SIS is essential to the peace and gooc
order OF the community. Theimit between
the proper subjects of government control
and those who can be most iittiagly leit 10
the moral sense and imposed restraint oi
the citizen should be carefully kept IN view
Thus laws unnecessarily interfering with IRE
habits and customs OF any ot oar people
which are not offensive 20 the moral sen,!-
men.s of the civilized world, and which are
consistent with good citizenship and the
pubic welfare, are unwise and yeNatlous.
COMMERCE SHOULD EE PROTECTED.
The commerce Of ana;;on 20 great ex-
ten. determines It's supremacy. Cheap Sad
easy transportation should therefore be lib
eraily fostered. Within the limits Of the
constitution the general government should
so improve and protect its natural water
ways Us will enable the producers OF the
country to reach profitable market.
CIVIL SERVICE.
The people pay the wages Of the public
emploYes. and they are entitled 20 the iais
/ and honest work which the money thus paid
should command. 1t is the duty of those
/ entrusted with the management, ot then Al
+ fairs 70 see that such public service - forth
coming. The selection and retention oisub-
/ or3nate5 in government employmentsho iq
/ depend upon their asccrtained Illness ald
the value Of their work, and they should be
neither expected noT allowed 70 do cues
tionable party service. The interests OF the
people will be better protected; the estimate
/ Of public Labor and duty vill be immensely
improved; public employment will be open
20 all who can demonstrate their fitness to
enter il; the unseemly scramble for places
under the government, With the consequent
/ Importantly which embittors official iiie,wili
cease. and the public departments will not be
filed with those who conceive II 20 be their
first duty TO aid the party to which they owe
their places, instead of rendering patient
aud henest return to the people.
HONEST ASD FRUGAL GovERN1fESr
believe that the public temper IS such
tia. the voters OF the land axe prepared to
support the party which gives Che best
promise Of administering the government IN
/ The honest, simple and plain manner which
is consistent with It's character and purposes.
/ They have learned thatmysteEy aud conceal
ment in the management Of their aiidr-
cover tricks and betrayal. The statesman.
,hip they require consists in honesty and
frugality, prompt response to the needs OF
I tho people ss they arise, and the vigiiani
protection CT All their varied interests.
EVERY EFFORT zen TIE coUSrRA's GooD.
IfIshould be called to the chiefmagis!racy
Of the nation by the suirages Of my fellow
citizens, will assume tho duties OF that high
office with q solemn determination to dcdi-
cate every effort to the country good, and
with an humble reliance upon the favor and
support OF the Supreme Being who J believe
will always bless honest human cndeayor In
the conscientious discharge - fpEbiic duty.
GROVER CLEVELAND.