Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-07-02

zenP Is this the character of the man who is
offensive to the Democratic partyp DO we
not see the Civil Service principles twisted,
warped and most wretchedly deformed, in
place of the service being, as was promised,
reformed? object, for one, to the prosti-
tuition OF the public service in the name Of
reform. insist that there should be can
dor and fair dealing in the matter of max
ing removals from office. If our political
opponents propose to make removals from
all the offices, l say, instead of trumping up
frivolous and unjust charges against Repub-
lican incumbenis as justification for their
removal, that they shall announce that they
are to be turned out because they are Re-
publicans and their successors are to be ap-
pointed because they are Democrats. Sir,
tear away the mask Of reform and let the
face Of Democracy come forth.
During the canvass of last year our op-
ponents demanded that the rascals should
be turned out and insisted on examining
the books and counting the money. They
have counted the money which was collect
ed and cared for by the Republican party,
and have found it all there except two OBJ
stinate pennies that seemed bent upon prov
ing our rascality until they themselves were
found out. The Republican party has had
undisputed leadership for the last twenty
four years. The wisdom of its laws and the
fidelity of its administration are attested by
the splendid material and social develop
ment of the people, by our unexampled
progress as a Nation, and by the advanced
position Of influence our Government has
taken with the Nations of the world. The
principles and policies announced and main
tanned in its record of splendid achievement
have challenged the admiration of the fore
most men of the entire world. Such par
ty must lead, il cannot follow. Such par
~ deserves and must again achieve success.
| have no fears for the future of the Re
publican party. Its principles, knocking at
the door of the conscience of the people,
will regain admission. The spirit of fair
play which fills the heart of the great body
of the American people will demand in such
tones as cannot be refused that every citizen
under the flag shall be protected in the
right of free speech and free ballot.
Mr.. Chairman: The Republican party is
not dead. it lives the life of the vigorous and
strong. 1t will be returned to power by them.
1t is the party of the people. Protection to
our home free labor demands it; the
restoration of true Civil Service reform de-
mands it; adequate appropriations to aid
the system of free schools wherever needed
demand ii; the promoting Of our home in
dustrial interests in all proper ways demands
it; The necessity for the enforcement Of the
right of every voter within our National
boundaries to cast his ballot and have the
same fairly counted at the National elections
and TO give TO each man that equal and ade-
quate protection before the law to which he
Is entitled, requires the return of the Re
publicans to power. both in Congress and in
the Executive branch Of the Government, in
order that the financial system established
by the Republican party NAV be preserved
that the revenues Of the country may be
protected against unwarranted claims upon
the Treasury.