Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-07-31

4 ONL AtNttAlAAENN " L. LIZ AtNInAbh ~ ~ ~ y
government which might represent the adj
vznced thought OF the world az that period upon
the subject o. governmental reform, adopted the
idea ~ the peoples sovereignty, and thus laid
the basis Of our present republic. While tech
/ nieally a government OF the people, II was In
strictness only a government OF q portion 81 the
p psia Other elI portios. helia N ! sondisIoa y aeso.
lutte, despotie aud hopeless seryitude. the
parallel 70 which, fortunately. does not
now exist IN any other Christian nation. With
the elimination, however, Of another cycle Of
adyanced Thought, the American republic sud
denly assumed the full character OF government
OF the whole people -Four million human
creatures emerged from the condition OF bonds
men 70 the full status OF freemen, theoretically
invested with the same civil and political rights
possessed by their former masters. The snbse-
quent legislation, which guaranteed by every
legal title, citizenship and full equality before
law Ia all respects this previously DISTINGUISHED
70 them, so far as legislation can, tho privileges
OF American citizenship. But the disagrseable
fact that while, Theoretically, we are In the en-
joymsnt OF government OF the whole people.
were In the ante bellum days OF the re-
public. There are but a few lead
ing and inaisputaoie t.sts which cover
Southern states the colored population is ia
large excess OF the white. The colored people
are Republicans. as are also a considerable por-
ticn Of the white people. The remaining portion
Of the latter are Democrats. In the face Of this
tEconiestable truth those states invariably re.
turn Democratic. fnajorities. In other states
OF the south, Ooiorcd people, although not a
majority, form q very considerable body OF the
population, aud with white Republicans, arg
numerically in excess Of the Democrats: yet
TIE SAME POLITICAL RESULT
obtains, the Democratic party invariably carry
Ing the elections. II Is not even thought adj
election TO be carried by the Republicans as .
blind or as q stroke or finesse. Careful and
impartial Investigation has shown those results
20 FOLLOW the systematic exercise OF physical
intimidation and violence. COMBINED with the
most sh&meful devices ever practiced In the
name OF free elections. 30 confirmed has this
result become that va are brought face TO face
with the extraordinary political fact that the
Democratic party Of the south relies almost en-
tirely upon the methods stated for its success
In national elections. This unlawful pcrvefsion
OF popular franchise, which / desire TO state dis
passionately aud In . manner COMFORTING with
the proper dignity Of the occasion. II one Of deep
gravity e the American people In 2 double sense.
First. IL IA in violation, open, direct and ma
grant, Of the primary principles upon which our
government Is supposed TO rest, viz, that the
control Of government rs participated In by all
legally qualified citizens 10 accordance with the
plan OF popular government that mnjorities
must rule In the decision OF all questions.
Second, 10 Il In violation OF the rights and In
tefests Of states wherein are particularly cen
tered the great wealth and industries OF the ma
tI0n, and which pay an overwhelming portion Of
The national taxes. The immense aggregation
| Of interests embraced within and forming much
the greater population Of these other states OF
tho anion, are subjected every fonr years 10 the
dangers OF the wholly fraudulent show OF nu-
m asnsass s assaailn ats snaSs TO i direct sy'. cum
national affairs, and though up TO this
time success has not attended their
been so perilously emminent as to encourage
repetition OF the effort At each quadrennial
election and to subject the interests Of the
OVERWHELMING majority OF our people co the
hazards OF illegal subversion. The sterotyped
argument 81 reputation OF this plain truth il
that if the Republican element was really In the
majority they could not be deprived Of their
rights and PRIVILEGES by the minority; but
neithes statistics OF popolatton nor the unayoid-
able logic OF the situation can h over-ridden
or escaped. The colored people OF the South
have recently emerged from the bondage OF their
present political oppressors. They have had but
few advantages OF education which wight enable
them tos eoInpete with The whites. Al l have
heretofore maintained, in order to achieve the
ideal perfection in popular government It Is abb
eoiutely necessary thai the masses should be
educated. This proposition appliee itself with
fnll force 70 the colored people Of the south.
They must have better educational advantages,
aud thus be enabled TO become the intellectual
peers Of their white brethren. a. many OF them
tenn should be provided for the rising generation
OF the South, and coinred people be made
~ capable Of exercising the duties Of electors
Is white people. In the meantime IL is the duty
Of the national government 20 go beyond resolu-
lions and declarations on the subject, and to
Take such action as may Ito In its power 70 Sc
cure the absolute freedom OF national elections
everywhere 20 the end that our eongross may
cease 10 contain mcmIersT representing fictitious
msJogities II their people, thus misdirceting the
popular VIII concerning national legislation, and
especially TO the end that In presidential con-
tests great business and other interests OF the
country may be placed in fear and trembling
lest ne unscrnpulous minority should succeed
m sitting the wishes Of the majority. In ac-
cofd@nee with the spirit Of the last resolution of
me Chicago platform, measures should be taken
AZ once 10 remedy this great evil.
FOkElGN IMMIGRATION
Under ourliberl institutions the subjects aud
citizens OF every nation have been welcomed to
Q Domain our midst, and on compliance with
our laws 20 corporation In our government.
While II IL the policy OF the Republican party to
cnconIage the oppressed OF other nations and
offer them facilities for becoming useful and in
toiiigeut citizens in the legal definition OF the
terra, the party has never contemplated the adj
mission Of . class Of seryile people, who are not
only unable 10 comprehend our institutions. but
indisposed 70 become part OF our national
family, OF embrace any higher civilization than
then own. To admit such Immigrants would be
only 70 throw q retardtng element into the very
path OF our progress. Our legislation should he
amply protective against this danger, and III not
snihciently so now, should be made so 10 the
fullest extent allowed by our treaties with
THE cIvT. SERVICE.
The subject Of the civil service administration
,so = problem that has occupied the earnest
past, ana the record VIII show that toward ita
solution many results % q valuable and comprc-
loArltu NuUfuDptl nave Dt&H attained DY the
Hepnbaiean party sines its accession TO power.
IN the partisan warfare made upon the latter
WITH . view 70 weakening Il In the public conf
asnee = great deal has been alleged in connec-
ton with the abuse OF the civil service, the
party making indiscriminate charges seeming
70 nave entirely forgotten that It was under the
tsa sway OK OF the Democratic organization that
the motto TO the yictors belong the spoils," be-
came a cardinal article In the Demo
cratic creed. With determination 70 elevate
our governmental administration, TO strengthen
Justice. gIcellanoa and pnhIta nur~.1ttr So -.
pnotlcan party has seduiousiy endeayored to lay
we foundation OF q system which shall reach
tns nsglest perfeeti9n under the plastic hand OF
.iine ana accumnlating experience The prrblem
~ 0ffar greater i~ntrfeacy than appears upon its
superficial consideration, and embraces sub
Questions OF how 70 avoid abuses possible 10 tho
touEne1t Of an immense Number OF appoint
ments IN hands OF the executive, OF how to
eve enceuragsr1ent TO, and provoke emulation
~ various government employees In order that
sney may strive Tor proficiency, and rest their
nopes OF Advancement upon the attributes OF
omcrA merit good conduct and exem-
N the government service, who, In imita-
tlonasof European protypes, may generally
,pss Al proncieney. and value In the belief that
~ ease OF some fagrant abnpe. The thfnkina.
earnest men OF the Republican party have made
40 mere wofdy deme.sstration upon this, but
tncy nave endeavor9i quietly TO perform that
which their opponents are constantly promising
without PERFORMING Under Republican rule
tne result mas been that without engrasting an,
objectionable features Of European systems upon
vnr own. there has been q steady and even rapid
elevation OF civil service In all Its departmeuta.
until 10 can now he stated without fear OF suo-
cesful contradiction that the service Ia mora
Just, more efficient and puror In all It's features
than ever before since the establishment Of our
government, and II defects stil exist in our avs
tenn the country can safely rely upon the Repub-
mean party as the most efficient instrument for
their removal l am In favor OF the highest
standard OF excellence In the administration OF
the civil service, and will lend my best efforts 10
the accomplishment OF the greatest attainable
perfection IN this branch OF our service.
REMAINING TWIN REIIo or BARBARIsM.
ne hepublcan party came into existence IN a
crusade against. tho Democratic institutions OF
slavery and .polygamy. The first OF these has
neeh buried beneath the enhers OF the civil war.
Ine party should continue it's Efforts until the
remaining fniquity shall disappear from our
giyiitxatfon under faithfully executed laws.
1nede are other subjects OF Importance which 1
eiauly toOun upon did space permit limit nv
sell 70 saying that while there should be most
ttgid economy In governmental adminietra-
tion, tnere should be no self defeating parsimony
citneI IN our domestic or foreign service. on
car dishonesty should be promptly and rele nt-
iessiy punished. 0ur obligations 10 the defend- |
eIsoi onf country should never be forgotten. and
xno liberal system previously provided bv the
republican party should not DC imperilled by
adserss legislation. The law establishinc
iheor bureau. through which the interests of
.apof can DC placed In an Organised condition
i fcIArI as A s4lntalory pnoa.ow. nyh-lN.