National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-17

MR. PRESIDENT; As you decn II tne proper
time to make proclamatons to restrain the
political zeal Of your appoInlees, you may find
suggestions for other proclNmations by reading
the following extracts from your inaugural
address:
"ist. That the President will sec TO It that
the laws, the constitution, and its amendments
arc faithfully executed, aud in doing so he
will be guided by a just and unrostraincd
construction ofthe constitution
"2d. A foreign policy in accordance with the
well understood traditions of our country, and
'scrupulous avoidance Of any departure
thercfrom.
ed That our finances shall be established
upon such Il sound and sensible basis rs shall
secure the safety and confidence ofbuslness
interests and make the wage oflabor sure and
stendy.
18th. That our system Of revenue shall be so
adjusted rs to relieve the people from unneces
sary taxation.
18th. That our customs dues shall be so nd
iusted as will furnish revenue, end at the same
time have due regard TO tho interests Of
capital invested and OF workingmen employed
in American industries This pledge, the
REPUBLICAN considers, places President Cleve-
land before the country as friend Of protec.
tion to American industry, and not in favor of
tariff for revenue only)
"6th, In the administration of government,
equal and exact justice to all mon.
18th. Full protection of tho freedmen in
their rights, in the enjoyment of their priyi.
legcs as citizens under the constitution and It's
amendments,
"sth. That polygnmy shall be reprcssed.
10Th. That the civil service laws shall be
enforced, and the government administered
upon business principles That merit and
competency shall be required instead Of party
subscrvipncy, or the surrender Of honest pollti-
cal belief
10th. That the public domain shall be
protected from purloining schemes and un-
lawful occupation.
nth. That Inc Indians shall b, educated
and civilization bo promoted, ana that they
shall be treated fairly and honestly ns war Is
Of the government.
"12th. That tho laws shall be rlgidly en-.
forced to prohibit the immigration of scryllC
class to compete with American labor"
You will notice that your inaugural was a
most excellent one, much better than your ad.
miuislration. There are many people who
deem the present the proper time for you to
enforce the 9th and eth points as here stated.
| No, af,,oN
grazing their cattle upon Indian lands, after
obtaining lease from the owners; you have
proclaimed against the use OF official position
and patronage to Influence the primary eloc.
tons of political partles You promised in your
inaugural that you would favor in your ad.
ministntion Of government equal and exact
justice to all mon and full protection of the
freedmen in their rights in the enjoyment of
their privileges as citizens under tho coustltu-
tlon and iti amendments. The negro race
represents one.eighth of our popu alton.
They have, at a fair estimate, 100000 men
entitled to vote. As race, since the inaugu-
ration of Washington, they have contributed
to the wealth OF the republic fully Sl5,OOl,-
OOO,OOO above and beyond the labor necessary
to pay for their food, clothing, and shelter.
In iorty.nye years, from 1910 to 1886, the farm
value of the crops of cotton, tobacco, sugar
and rice raised by them amounted to $1,000
100000.
This wcalIh.producing race, as laborers in
agriculture, are denied tho privileges which
you promised them in your inaugural address
| proclamation from the President upon this
iruportant subject would no nprr,l r.ato at thi'
time.
This would be an act of humanity; for Tho
well.belng of the republic II far transcends ii
importance any o.hcr question about which
you have made proclamation. The con
science of the American people Is beinl
aroused, If in this matter you hesitate ant
fail to do your duty under your promises anc
your oath, public opinion will render verdict
against you in 1883.
You need not fear the Democratic party, fol-
you have 1t by the throat; It is completed.
within your power. But there is an Almght,
pow,r which You called to witness in takini
your oath oil office, and that you cannot ignore
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.