The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-12-14
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
President Cleveland's Recon-
mendations to Congress
Tariff Reform Again q Leading Feature
The West Observation-Disclosures of the PEN
siou Laws-Public Lands Restored
Other Recommendations.


ho1ses and read
President Clevefx-d opens his message to
Congress by calling attention 70 TIE fact that
VITA the expirattoz of the prese1t session OF
Congress the nrst century of our constitutional
history is comptesed. The time e6nonishes US
70 soberiy inquire whether in the past we have
always closely Kept in the course of safety, and
whether we bape before . nay plain and
clear which heats 10 happiness and perpetuity.
When the expsriment of our Government was
undertakes ste chart adopted for our guidance
was the Constitution Departure from the
lines there laid down is failsse. It is oniI by
strict adherence TO the direction they indicate,
and by restraint within ire limitations they
FIX that ~ can furnish proof to the world Of
the fitness OF the American people for self-gev-
eminent.
The equal and eyacs Justice of ufhi-; we
boast the underlying principle Of cur instl-
buttons should not be confined to the relations
of our citizens to each orher. The Government
itself Is under bond se the American people
that liz 'the exercise Of ITS functions and powers
it Wiz deal with the sedy OF our citizens in
manner scrupulousiy honest and fair and abso-
luteIy Just. We view with pride and satisfac-
ton the bright picture Of our countrys growth
and prosperity, while only closer scrutiny de-
veieps a somber shading. Upon more careful
inspection We find the wealth and luxury Of our
cities mingled with yoverty and wretchedness.
crowded and constantly increasing urban pop
utxtion suggests she iulpoyeYishnent OF rural
sections and discomfort with agricultural pur-
suits.
We discover tks1r the fortunes realized by our
uaanufacturerers are no longer solely the re-
ward OF sturdy industry and enlighted foresight,
out they result from the discrimi ating favor OF
The Governmenr and are largely built upon un-
due exaction from the masses OF our people.
The gulf between employers and employed is
constantly widening and classes are rapidly
corning, one comprising the very rich and pow
erfuI while m the aother are found the toiling
poor.
Corporations which should be the carefully re
strained creatures OF the law and the servants
of the people are fast becoming the peoples
masters Still ScougratuIating ourselves upon
the wealth anu prosperity Of our country, and
eomplaeensly contemplating every incident Of
change insepaTasie from the conditions,
q is OUT tsty as patriotic ceti-
Gems to inquire at the present stage Of our pro-
xress how the bond OF the Government made
with the people has been kept and performed
Instead of limiting the tribute drawn from our
citizens 70 the necessities Of its economical Hd-
slinistratioI, the Government persists IN ex-
acting from the people millions which, uEap-
piled and useless, he dormant in its treasury.
This fragrant injustice and this breach of faith
end obligation add 70 extortiou the danger at
tending tine Inversion of the currency OF the
country from the legitimate channels of busi-
uess.
Under tire same laws by which the results
are produced the Government permits many
Snillions more to be added TO the cost OF liking
Of our people and 10 be taken from our CON
sumers, which unreasonably swell the profits
Of a small but powerful minority. The people
must be taxed for the support OF the Govern
ment under the operation of tariff laws But
to the extent that the mass of our citizens
are Unfortunately burdeued beyond any
lit OF a favored few, the Government
sdnder pretext of an exercise of its taxing pow
er. enters grstuitously into partnership with
these fayorites TO their advantage and 70 the
injury of a vast majority of our people. This
Is not equality before the law. The existing
situation is injurious TO the health OF our-antire
body polite 1t stiles. IN those for whose ben
eft il is permitted all patriotic love OF country
and substitutes in its place selfish greeh and
grasping sTarice.
When to the selfishness of the benedciaries
Of unjust discrimination under our laws there
shall be added the discomfort OF those who
suffer from such discrimination. We viii saalize
the fact that the benefcent purpose of our
Government dependent upon the patriotism
and contentueHt Of our people, is endangered
Communism is a hateful thing, and menace
to peace and organized government But the
communism. Of combined wealth and capital
the outgrowth of overweaning cupidis- and
iastice and integrity Of free institutions is not
less dangerous than the communism of OPP
pressed poverty and toll which. exasperated
hy injustice and discomfort attacks with wild
disorder thecstadel OF rule.
He mocks the people who proposes that the
Government shall protect thu rich and that
they n turn will care for the laboring poor:
Any intermediary between the people and their
Government. or the least delegation OF the care
md protection the Government owes 30 the
hunblest citizen in the land makes the boast
of free institutions glittering delusion and the
preteneed boon OF American citizenship
shameless imposition.
A just and sensible revision OF our tarif laws
should be made for the relief of those Of our
countrymeu who suffer under present condi-
tsons. Such revision should receive the sup
port Of all who love that justice and ecuslity
due 10 American citizenship; of all who realize
that in this justice and equality our Govern
rmeEt ENDS its strength and power to
protect the citizen and his property;
of all who believe that the corteut-
InenI, competence and comfort OF many
accord better with the spirit Of our institutions
than colossal fortunes unfairly gathered in tie
-eanSss Ola few: OF all who appreciate thst the
foreearasce and fraternity among our peCple,
which-receguize the value of every Areri an
interesJ are the surest guaranty OF our national
progress and of all who desire to see the gro
ducts of American skill and ingenuity in
every market OF the world, with re-,
.sulting restoration OF American commerce.
Existing evils and iniUstices should be honestly
recognized, boldly met and effectively RENE
died There should be no cessation OF the
struggle until plan is perfected, fair and csn-
-servative towards existing industries but which
sWin re6aee the cost to consumers of the neces-l
saries OF life, while it provides for man0-
facrurcrs lac advantage OF free raw materials
and permits no injury 10 the interests OF Ameri
can labor. The cause for which the battle Il
Gaged,is ecuined within lines clearly and dis
tincily define1. ItshcIld never be compromised
Ii is the peopae,s cause.
IT car not be denied that the selfish and PR
rate interests which are 50 pe-sisteutiy heard
-~hen Efforts are made 20 deal in q Just and
Comprehensive manner with our tariff laws, are
celated to, II they are not responsible for, the
sentiment largely prevailing anorg the people
that the General Government is the fountain Of
sndisidGal and private aZd: that il may be
expected to .rs.ieve with pzte-aal care
the distress q citizeas and -communi-
sses GBd that from the fun ness Of
It's treasury il shosid. upsn the
slightest possible pretext OF promoting the
general good. apply public fgs,ds TO the benefit
Of localities and ind viduals: sor can II be de-
med that thtre Is growing Issumptisl that.
as against the GoSerumentEld II fsTor OF
private q private GAINS ars interests, the
usual rules and limitation OF business principles
and srst dealing should be waived
These ideas have been unhaf PLY uuc1 en-
souraeed by legislative acquiesc esce- Eelief
non contracts made 18th the Government =
easily accorded in favor Of the Citizen ss the
failure 70 support clails against the Govern
nent bs Erecf is often supplied by no becser
consideration than the E=alth OF che Govern- |
ment and the poverty Of ne claimant GratS;- |
ties in the form et pensions are gr1ated upa1 l
no other real sroaud than ne needy coudiII0z 4
OF the applicant. or for reasons less GaIid and 4
large sums are expended fo- public buildings 4
and other improvements UpSa representations