National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-17
Tho Pilgrim Democracy.

INV
Never before in tho history Of the
republic have the descendants Of tho Pill
grims defined tho executive policy of the
national government under Democratic
rule.
The sons OF the Cavaliers, who settled
the Old Dominion in 1850 and 1870, have
controlled and shaped the policy of every
administration elected by the Democratic
party until to-day. IL is true that the
Democratic Chief Magistrate Of the ma
tiou has not always been selected by this
party from men in whose veins coursed
the blood Of tho Cavaliers; nevertheless,
they have never failed to dictate tho ma
tional policy of every Democratic admin
istration up to 1860
The result of Republican rulo for the
past twenty years has changed all
this. 1t has made it possible--the first
time in our history-to elect Democratic
President Of New England origin who
has the independence to surround him
self with o Cabinet mainly of the same
origin, and, although associated with
them arc the defendants Of that proud,
naughty, and arlstocratic lineage which
formerly controlled the Democratic party,
yet tho power Of public opinion, gen
Grated by Republican thought aud action,
has forged the adoption of policy which,
in its every line, recognizes the convic-
tions and ideas of the sons Of tho Pill
Rriins. The inaugural address Of Prosi-
dent Cleveland has been favorably in
dorscd by tho Republican press and the
leaders Of the Republican party.
AS patriotic citizens their present fear
is that President Cleveland will not bo
ablo to secure tho corporation Of the
masses Of the Democratic party in good
faith to enforce the promises which he
made to the people in the solemn hour of
his Inauguration.
The inaugural ceremonies were rem
dered most impressive by the President
taking his constitutional oath OF Office in
the presence of hundreds Of thousands Of
people, representing every state and ter
ritory In the federal union.
1t is well, then, for the present ard the
future of the people that tho press of the
country use overy suitable occasion to
engrave deeTiy in tho minds and memo
riUs ,oc all tho people the pledges Of the
Pilgrim Democrats Oh taking possession
Of the national government.
| In no hotions spirit, but with IN
honest desire that the citizens of our
country shall not be disappointed by
failure OF tho new administration to fulfill
its pledges, THE REPUBLICAN is induced
to state succinctly Its understanding oi
them.
LIST. That the President will see to il
that the laws, tue constitution. and its
amendments are faithfully executed, and
IN doing so, he VIII be guided by a just
and unstrained construction oil tho con-
stitution."
I'd. A foreign policy in accordance will
the we'll understood traditions oil GU,
country, aud "acrupulous avoidance o
any departure therefrom.'
ID. THAT our finances shall be estab
lished upon such sound and sensible
basis as shall secure the safety and con
fidence OF business interests aud max
the wage of labor sure and steady"
18th. THAT our system of revenue shal
he so adjusted as to relieve the people
from unnecessary taxation
9TH. That our customs dues shall DO 81
adjusted as will furnish revenue, and a
the same time have due regard to tn
interests of capital invested and Of work
ingmen employed in American in
dustries. CThis pledge, THE REPuBLIcA
considers, places President Cleveland bC
fore the country as friend of protectio
to American industry. and not in favor o
tarih for revenue onlyJ
9th. In the administration of govern
mcnt, equal and exact justice to all mer
9TH. Full protection Of the freedmen i
their rights, in tho enjoyment of thei
privileges as citizens under tho constitu
tion and its amendments.
sth. That polygamy shall be repressed
9th. That the civil service laws sha
be enforced, and the government admin
lsleTeu upon Dublnebs nrlnClple. ma