, 1889-03-07

our people to suggest that anything is
presently necessary 10 the public pros
perity. Security or honor should new
er be postponed. 1t will be the
duty OF congress wisely to forecast an d
estimate these extraordinary demands and
having added them TO our ordinary expenI-
itures TO so adjust our revenue laws that
no considerable annual surplus will re.
main. We will fortunately be able to ap.
ply to 1.-THE reduction Of the public debt
any smaller unforeseen excess of revenue.
This IL better than to reduce our income
below necessary expenditures with the re-
sulting choice Of another change in cur
revenue lave and an increase In the public
debt. II 10 quite possible to effect that
necessary reduction of our revenues with
out breaking down our protective tariff or
seriously injuring any domestic industry.
CONSTRUCTION OF NAVY.
The construction Of sufficient number
of modern war ships and their necessary
armament should progress as rapidly as is
consistent with care and perfection 10
courage and skill Of our naval officers and
seamen have many times in our history
given to weak ips and efficient guns a
rating greatly beyond that of the naval
list. That they will again do 40 on sim
liar occasion ! do not doubt, but they
ought not, 10y premeditation or neglect, be
left to the exiRencies of unequal combat.
We should encourage the establishment of
American steamshi 8, and the exchanges
OF commerce demand reliable and rapid
means of communication, and until these
are provided the development Of our trade
with states lying south of Us is impossible.
Our pension laws should give more ade-
quate and discriminating relief to Union
soldiets and sailors and their widows and
orphans. Such occasions "a this should
remind us that we owe everything to their
valor and sacrifice.
THE NEW STATES.
It is subject Of congratulation that
there is near prospect Of admission into
the Union of Dakota, Montana and Wash.
inston territories. This act of justice
has been un!easonably delayed In the
case Of some Of them. The people who
settled these territories are intelligent pat
riotic and enterprisinR, and the accession
of these northwest states will add strength
to the nation. II 10 due 10 the settlers in
the territories who have availed themselves
of the invitations OF our land laws TO make
homes upon the public domain that their
titles should be speedily adj asted and
their honest entries confirmed by patent. It
is very gratifying to observe the general
interest now being manifested in the
REFORM OF THE BALLOT Box.
Those who have for years been calling
attention TO the pressing necessity of
throwing about the ballot box and about
elections further safeguards, In order that
our elections might not only be free aud
pure, but might cleaSly appeae r. bs 30.
will welcome The uccession 0f any Who did
not 70 soon discover the need OF reform.
The national conRfess has net as yet taken
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constitution gives II jurisdiction, but has
accepted the adaptation Of the election
laws of the several states and provided the
penalties for their violation and method Of
their supervision. Only ineficiency Of
state laws or unfair or partisan admins.
tration Of them could suggest departure
from this policy. 1t was clearly, how.
ever. in the contemplation OF the trainers
of the constitution that such an exigency
made for it. Freedom Of the ballot 10 the
condition of our national life, and
no power vested in congress or the
executive to secure or perpetuate 1t
should remain unused upon such
occasion. The people of all congress
sional districts have an equal interest that
the election In each shall truly express the
views and wishes of the majority Of quail.
fed electors residing within it. The re-
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insistence Of those residing in other dis
tricts that they shall be pure and free does
not SAVIOR at all Of impertinence. II in
any OF these states the public security Ia
such that it wall be threatened by iRno-
rance among the electors the obvious rem
edy is education. The sympathy and help
of our people will not be withheld from
any community struggling with special
embarrassments of difficulties connected
| ,vsk fr~uy u.s. oA;oo tn
ceed upon lawful lines and are promoted
by just and honorable methods. How
shall those who practice election frauds
recover that respect for the sanctity of the
ballot which is the fist condition and OBJ
legation of good citizenship? The man
who has come to regard the ballOt.box an
juggler has renounced his allegiance.
PATRIOTIC PRINCIPLRs.
Let us exalt patriotism and moderate
our party contentious. Let those who
would die for the flag on the field of bat.
tie, give better proof of their patriotism
and higher glory 10 thei- country by pro-
noting fraternity and Justice. Party sue
cess achieved by unfair methods or prac-
tices that partake of revolution, is hurt.
full, even from the party standpoint. We
should hold our different opinions with
mutual respect and having submitted them
to the arbitrament of the ballot should ac-
| cept adverse judgment with the same re-
spect We should demand of our opponents
il the decree had been in our favor. No
, otner people have government more
, is so magnificent In extent, 90 pleasant
to look upon, 30 full Of suggestion to en-
/ terpfise and labor. God has placed upon
! our heads the diadem and ct our feet power
> and wealth beyond definition or calcula-
tion, but We must not forget that We take