Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-12-06

propriat ions of tIe pubic money, with all their
demoralizing consequences should not be tolerated
either as means Of relieving the treasury of the
| present surplus or as furnishing pretexts for
resisting proper reduction in tariff rates Exist
ing evils and injustice should be honestly recog-
nized boldly met, and effectively remedied. There
should be no cessation of the struggle until plan
is perfected fair and conservative toward existing
Industries but which VIII reduce the cost TO con
suIners OF the necessaries of life while it provides
| for our manufacturers the advantage Of freer
/ materials and permits no injury 10 the interests
| OF American labor. The cause for which the bat
tie s waged, is comprised within lines clearly and
distinctly defined II should never be compro-
missed, 1t is the peoples cause.
PRIVATE AID.
| II cannot be denied that the selfish and private
/ interests which are so persistently heard when
| efforts are made TO deal In Just and comprehen-
sive way with our tariff laws are related TO II they
\ are not responsible for the sentiment largely pre-
vailing among the people. That the general gov
eminent is the fountain of individual and private
aid that may be expected to relieve with paternal
care the distress Of citizens and communities, and
| that from the fullness of its treasury it should
| upon the slightest possible pretext of promoting
| the general good, apply public funds to benefit
I of localities and individuals. can it be denied
that there is growing assumption that as against
the government and in favor Of private claims and
interests, the usual rules and limitations of bust
ness principles and just dealing should be waived,
couraged by legislative acquiescence Relief
| from contracts made with the government is too
easily accorded In favor Of the citizen The fail
ure TO support claims against the govern
better consideration than the wealth of the
| government and the poverty of the claimant;
upon other real ground than the needy condi-
ton of the applicant or for reasons less valid, and
| large sums are expended for public buildings and
other improvements upon representations scarce
II claimed TO be related TO public needs and nee
essities. The extent to which the consideration
| Of such matters subordinate and postpone ac-
ton upon subjects Of great public Importance but
involving no special, private or partisan interest
! should arrest attention and lead to reformation
LEGISLATION
A few OF the numerous illustrations Of this con
] dtion may be stated: The crowded condition Of
| the calendar Of the supreme court and the delay
TO slitors and denial of justice resulting there
| from, has been strongly urged upon the attention
! - the congress with a plan for the relief of the
situation approved ~ those well able to Judge Of
its merits. While this subject remains without
| effective consideration many laws have been
passed providing for the holding OF terms of in
Ieri0r courts at places to suit the convenience OF
localities, or to lay the foundation of an appca-
| ton for the erection OF new public building;
| Repeated recommendations have been submitted
| for the amendment and change of the laws re
| latng 10 our public lands, which have been used
otherwise than for homes of honest settlers might
| be prevented while measure TO meet this conced-
ed necessity ofreform, remains awaiting the action
| Of the congress- many claims to the public lands
/ and applications for their donation in favor OF
states and individuals have been allowed; plan IN
] aid of Indian management, recommended by those
wen Informed as containing valuable features IN
furtherauce Of the solution of the Indian problem
has thus far failed Of Legislative sanction, while
grants of doubtful expedency to railroad corpo-
rations permitting them to pass through Indian
| reservations, have greatly multiplied
! The proprlety and necessity Of the erection OF
one or more prisons for the confinement OF United
| States convicts and post office building in the
| National Capital are not disputed. But these
| needs vet remain unansweredg while scores Of
| public buildings have been erected where their
| necessity for public purposes is not apparent.
| revision of our pension laws could easily be made
| which would rest upon lust principals, and pro
| vide for every worthy applicant But while our
| general pension laws remain confused ana lmper-
! feet, hundreds OF our private pension laws are
| annually passed which are the source OF unjust
discrimination and popular Generalization.
| Appropriation bills Tor the support OF the gov
! eminent, are defaced by items and provisions to
meet private ends, and It is freely asserted by re-
| spOnsble and experienced parties TINT a bill APP
| proprating money for public internal improve
ment would fail to meet with favor unless 1t con
| tanned more for local and private advantage than
for public benefit These statements can be
| much emphasized by an ascertAinmeut OF the pro
! porton Of federal legislation which either bears
! upon its face its private character OF which
| upon examination develops such motive power
and vet the people wait and expect from then
chosen representatives such patriotic action as
| will advance the welfare Of the entire country,
| and this expectation can only be answered ny the
/ performance OF the public duty Win unssHlst
purpose. our mission among the nations or the
| earth and Our success in accomplishing what bou
! has given the American people to do, require of
those entrusted with the making and execution Of
| our laws perfect devotion above all other things
] go the public good This devotion VIII lead us 70
I strongly resist all tuIpatteuct or CuHSllulionUl
l limitations OF federal power ana 20 perslstehtly
| check the increasing tendency 10 extend the scope
of federal legislation into the domain ui state anu
local jurisdiction upon the plea Oi subserv!ng the
1 public welfare. The preservation of the partitions
between proper subjects of federal and local care,
| and regulations of such importance under
! the constitution which is the law of our very eX'
istence that no consideration OF eNpediency or
sentiment should tempt MS TO enter upon doubtful
grounds. We have undertaken TO discover ana
proclaim the richest blessings OF a Tree govern
meut with the constitution as our guide. Let us
follow the way it points out. lt VIII not nlsleal
us, and surely no one who has taken upon himself
the solemn obligation to support and preserve the
constitution can find justification or solace Tor
disloyalty in the excuse that he wandered anu
disobcyed IN search OF better way 20 reaen IN.
public welfare than the constitution oilers. Nhal
has been said is deemed not Inappropriate at a
time when from ceptury's height we view lew, the
tempt 10 discover their future path.
THE SEVENTH PRESIDENT
of the United States-the soldier and statesman,
and az all times the firm and brave friend of the
people-in yindcation of his course as the pro
tector of the popular rights and the champion
Of true American citizenship, declared the
ambition which leads me on anxious
desire and a fixed determination 20 restore
to the people untmpaTed the sacred trus'
they have cOnfded to my charge TO heal the
wounds of the constitution and preserve Il IRON
further violation, to persuade my countrymen ST.
liar as may that it is not in q splendid govern
ment supported by powerful muhupoliCs ana atlS
tocratical establishments, that they Will bnd nap
| plnpSS or thclf NOtilcS lihtfNlte 'tN III a ii'A
! system void OF pomp, protecting an ana granting
fayors 10 none dispensing its blessings Ike me
dews Of Heaven. unseen ana p"felt save m th,
freshness and beauty they ca. quite 10 produce
II is such government that the genius Of our PEG
ple requires such one only answers which our
States may remain for ages TO come, united, pros
/ Porous and free.
In pursuance OF constitutional provision re
uirn. the president from time TO time to give L
! the congress Information OF the
STATE on TEE UNION
have the satisfaction to announce that The
carfnds the United States IN the enjoy ment OF 40
nestle tranquility and peace with all the nations
| Since my last annual message, our foreign reti
| tions have been strengthed and improved by per
| farmance of International government uilcers ah'
I hv new and renewed treaties OF aWity, c9hhelc'
and reciprocal eXtradition Of criminals. lhese IA
teruational questions which still await settlement
are all reasonably within the domain Of anhca0l'
uegutiati ION aud there Is no existing suhlect OF us
pute between the United States and any tofelg5
| mower that is not susceptible OF satisfactory al
! ustmeut by frank, diplomatic treatment IN
Questions between Great Britain and the Cnlte'
States relating TO the rights OF
AMERICAN FISHERMEN,
under treaty and international comfy, in the ter
| rltorial waters Of Canada and New toundland
r,gret to saw are not vet satisfactorily adjusted
! These matters were fully treated in ny fucSStg