The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-09-30

due them from lne governments e--NJ
support, TO promote among our country
men a closer community of interests
cemcnted by patriotism and national
pride. and 10 point out a fair field,
where prosperous and diversified Amer
lean enterprise may grow and thrive In
the wholesome atmosphere of American
! industry. ingenuity and intelligence
:'TariTf reform IS still our purpose
Though we oppose the theory that
tariff laws may be passed having for
their object the granting of discrimi-
mating ard unfair governmental aid 70
private ventures. we wage no exter-
minating war against any American
interests We believe a readjustment
can be accomplished, in accordance
vrth the principles we profess. without
disaster or demolition We believe that
the advantage OF free raw material
should be accorded to our manu-
facture-s, and we contemplate fair
I and careful distribution of necessary
f. tariff burdens. rather than the precipi-
/ tation OF free trade
I've anticipate with calmness the
| Misrepresentation of our motives and
purposes instigated by a selfshness
which seeks to hold in unrelenting
grasp its unfair advantage under
/ present tariff laws.
.'The administration and manage
ment Of our government depend upon
popular will Federal power Is the in
strument of that will-not its master.
I Therefore, the attempts of the oppo-
nents of democracy to interfere with
and control the suffrage of the states
through federal agencies develops a de-
sign, which 70 explanation can miti-
gate, to reverse the fundamental and
safe relations between the people and
their government Such an attempt
con not fail 10 be regarded by thought
fnl men as proof OF bold determine
ton TO secure the aseendcncy of dis
credited party. IN reckless disregard of
4 free expression of the popular will
To resist such i scheme IS an impulse
of democracy. At ali times and in all
places we trust the peoples
'fThe people are entitled to sound and
honest money, abundantly sufficient
in voluIne to supply their business
needs Bat whatever may be the form
of the peoples currency, national or
state-whether gold, silver or paper-it
should be 50 regulated and guarded by
governmental action. or by wise and
careful laws, that no one can be deluded
as 20 the certainty and stability of il
value : In dealing with this
subject no selfish scheme should he al
lowed to in;er-ene, and no douSsstfIl ex-
pertinent should be attempted
'-Pablic officials are the agents OF the
people. II i, therefore, their dnty to
secure for these wnom they represent /
the best and most efiieient performance
II public work This plainly can be |
pest accomplished by regarding ascer-
tainei fitness IN the selection of gov
eminent eraploye< These eonsidera-
Hons alone are sufficient Justification |
for IN honest adherence to the letter 1
and spiri. Of civil service reform There |
IRE, however. other features of this 4
plan which abundantly commend it
The american people are generous
and -rztefal, and they have impressed
ts-ese characteristics upon tl.sir govern !
nent- Therefore. al patriotic and just
-itizegs must commend liberal consider
alton for our worthy veteran soldiers.
and for the families of those who have
lied No complaint should be made of
public money paid to those actually dis
ahled or made dependent by reason of
ARMY serTite. But orr pension rolls
should be roll OF honor, uncoltamin-
ateG by ill-ieSert and unvitsated by
ienagogic use. This is due to those
g0i-cse worthy names adcrn the roll,
1psi % ali or people whO delight to
nonor tic brave and tins. tr1,e.
!. ~ Re Insurance 70 the people 81 the
ntgnost ias,iviGual liberty consistent
'Fith .'caSe aHd good ordsr IS q cardinal
-s-5sseiiial 9s our government This
riFes NJ sanction to vexatious sumptu-
sr.y laws winch unnecessarily Interfere
gsith such habits ard customs OF cur
seople as arc not offensive TO just
moral sense. aad arc not inconsistent I
'yith good citizenship and the public
welfare. el
-sihe same principle requires that the
inc between the s..ojs>ts which arc
properly within gssye.la6ent ,onsrol. Z
and thcse who are -iarc sssirc, 81
parental rcEuiatie z3,g,ic Is, '5..f.sly
sept in view A enfases.l arisst s.
wisely deemed prop repara ~
should not inyoise in,-
.airment OF wholesome psren.al
.hority, ner do violence to the rst s. 4 :
hold conscience. Paternalissn in sves J. :
Enent finds no approval in the sd Z :
democracy II IS Z symptom of Z isrS !
il IS manifested n un: an. : i
led gifts or BY IN anwarralted ...t1di I !.
Of personal and family affairs
- generous hospitality. whicl one
= the most prominent of our so5ial
prompts Us TO " co--a /
he verify and industrious OF Il isnts =
10 hOalsS aid citizenship azsc rs 4
This hCsrisa5le sentiment Is rot rir,- /
ate.l, however. by careful ard reason 5
lhle reEUl2tsons for the protection of $
he PnSiie health nc- dozs Il jastifv 4
i,c reception Of immigrants vio have u
o app-ecizsicn OF onr institutions and e:
Slose prsscacc among rs IS menace
. peaee and good order
7 Ne Importance OF the eoassruction G
7 the Nicaragua ship canal IS 4 means L
I promoting commerce eesween our N
,ates and with foreign countries. and II
SO as a contribution By Americans 10 n
he enterprises which advance the in
.rests of the world Of civilization
hOOld commend the rroiect to govern
,ental approval and Endorsement, !.
Our eountrymen not only expect !. =
rom these who represent them in -
1blic places 5 seduloOs care for the =
hings which are directly and palpahly -
slated 10 their material interests. but
ney also fully appreciate the value OF
cur nationsl Pride and
our national honor. Both
heir material interests and their nattops
pride and honor are involved in n
seoeSs .. the Columbian exp 'Sis1T
nd- they viii NOT h incline. fe -
one any neg glcct Of effort on ~
their government To Insure in
raniear ~ this event a fitting eSl Ais h.