The Russellville Democrat., 1889-03-14

with tho resulting choice between anotne. change Of our revenue laws and an increase or the public debt It Is quite possible, am sure, to effect the necessary reduction iu our rev enues without breaking down our protective tarin or seriously injuring any oomesuo m dustry.
 The construction Of sufficient number of modern war-shIps, and Of their necessary arm ament, should progress as rapicly as is consist. ent with care and perfection n plans and workmanship. The spirit, courage and skill or our naval officers and seamen have many times in our history given to weak ships and incl ncient guns 2 rating greatly beyond that ot the nnvai list. That they will again do so upon occasion do not doubt; but they ought not by reconciliation or neglect, to oe leit 70 combat. We should encourage the establish ment of American steamship lines. The ex- changes of commerce demand stated, reiiaDie ..s, and rapid means of communication, and until these are provided the development sof our trads with the states lying south Of us is im- possible.
 Our pension laws shodid give more adequate and discriminating relief to the Union soldiers and sailors, and to their widows and orphans. Such occasions as this should remind us that we owe every thing 10 their valor and sacrifice.
 It is a subject of congratulation that there IS a near prospect of the admission into the Union ot the Dakotas, and Montana and Wash ington Terri ories. This act Of justice has been unreasonably delayed in the case ot some of them. The people who have settled these Ter rtories are intelligent enterprising and pa .riotc, and the accession Of these new states will add strength 10 the Nation II is due te the settlers In the Territories who have availed themselves Of the invitations Of our land laws to make homes upon the public domain thai their titles should be speedily adjusted, and their honest entries confirmed by patent.
 IL is very gratifying to observe the general interest now being manifested in the reform or our election laws Those who have been for years calling attention 10 the pressing neces- sity of throwing about the bailot-box and about the elector further safeguards in order that our elections mightnot only be free and pure, put might clearly appear 10 be SO, will welcome the accession Of any who did not so soon discover the need of reform. The National of elections in that ease over which the Constitution gives it jurisdic- tion, but has accepted and adopted the election laws Of the several States. pro. yided penalties for their violation and method of supervision. Only the inefiiciency of the State laws, or an unfair or partisan sdmtnistra- ton Of them could suggest departure from this policy. It was clearly, however in the contemplation Of the framers Of the Constitu- ton that such an exigency might arise, and pro- vision was wisely made for it. The freedom Of the ballot is n condition of our National life, and no power vested in Congress or in tho Executive to sc ,ure or perpetuate 1t should re. the Congressional districts have an equal interest that the election in each shall truly express the views and wishes Of q majority of the qualified electors residing within it. The results Of sach elcc- tions are not local, and the iasistence of cleo tors res ding in other districts that they shall
 
 intnce. If, in any of the States, the public se- curity Is thought to be threatened by ignorance among the electors, the obvious remedy is edu- Gston oo0s Thg sympathy aRs @hheR seR om any community struggling with special endorsements or difficulties connected proceed upon lawful lines and are promoted by just and honorable methods. How shall those who practice election frauds recover that re- spect for the sanctity Of the ballot which is the Aplto f0r af4A oh 1ttynf n n- ship' The man who has come to regard the ballot-box as a juggler's hat has renounced his allegiance.
 Let us exact patriotism and moderate our party contentious. Let those who would die for the flag on the field of battle, give better proof Of their patriotism and higher glory to their country by promoting fraternity and just ice. A party success that is achieved by unfair methods or by practices that par take Of revolution is hurtful and eyanes- cent, even from party standpoint. We should hold our differing opinions in mutual re- spect, and, having submitted them to the arbit- rament of the ballot should accept an adverse judgment with the same respect that we would have demanded Of our opponents fl the decision had been in our favor.
 No other people have a government more worthy Of their respect and love- or land so magnificent in extent, so pleasant to look up- on and so full of generous suggestion to enter prise and labor. God has placed upon our head q dadem and has laid at our feet power and wealth beyond definition and calculation. But we must not forget that we take these gifts up on the condition that justice and mercy shall hold the reins Of power and that the upward avenue of hope shall be free to all people.
 do not mistrust the future. Dangers have been in frequent ambush along our path; but we conquered and vanquished them all, Pas sion has swept some of our communities; but only 10 give us new demonstration that the great body of our people are stable patriotic and law-abidng No political party eau long lie honor, or by rude and in. decent methods, without protest and fatal dsafrectiop in its own body The peaceful agencies of commerce are more :SAy revealing the necessary unity Of ail our communities, and the increasing intbfcourse Of our people Is pro noting Elutual respect. We shall find unal- loved pleasure in the revelation which our next census will make Of the swift develop ment of the great resources of some of the States Each State will bring fl generous contribution 10 the great aggregate of the Nations increase. And, when the har- vests from the fields, the cattle from the hills, and the ores of the earth shall have been weighed, counted and valued, all will turn from them all to crown with the highest honor the State that has most promoted education, virtue, justice and patriotism among its people.
 The crowd immediately around the platform remained with heads uncovered during the de- livery of the entire address, and frequently in- terrupted the President with vociferous ap- plause. At the conclusion Of the address, they cheered again and again and again. The Pres ident bowed his aeknowl edgments. He was then escorted through the cheering crowd on the platform lDto the capitol lie walked 10 the basement deor, where he had entered the building, and where his carriage was waiting for him. He and the ex-President, with two members of tho committee of arrangements took seats in the carriage, and were driven out to join the procession.
 As the President and ex-President drove out from the carriage entrance of the Senate wing of the Capitol, the head of the procession ap- pearedl ln the great open space in front Of the east pottico and joining it at the head of the line, the presidential party was driven down Pennsylvania avenue and to the Executive Mansion