The Red Cloud chief., 1889-03-08

The Parade on Pesnsy rama irenue.
| domain that their titles should be speedily a.
lusted and their honest entries confirmed by
patent.
| II Is very gratifying TO observe the general
interest now being manifested IN the reform OF
our election laws. Those who have been for
| years calling attention 20 the pressing necessity
OF throwing about the ballot box and about the
elec,or further safeguards, In order that our
| elections might not only be free and pure but
might clearly appear to be so, Will welcome the
accession OF any who did rot ~ soon
discover the need Of reform. The National Con-
gTc,s has not Yet taken control q! ciec-
! tons Ia that case over which the Constitution
gives IL jurisdiction. but has accepted and
adopted the election laws OF the several States.
| provided penalties for their violation and a
method OF supervision. Only the tie efficiency
Of the State laws or an unfair Or partisan al
iuinistrAtion OF them could suggest a departure
from this policy. II was clearly. however. IN
the contemplation o; the trainers OF the Con
stItution that such an eSigency might arise, and
provision Was wisely made for IL The freedom
81 the ballot II . condition % our National life
| and no power vested ~ Congress or In the cx-
eCutiyc 10 secure or pcrp.tuAtc X, should re-
main unused upon occasion.
| The people of all the Congressional districts
have an equal interest that the election IN each
shall truly express III. views and wishes " =
majority o! the qualified electors residing within
~. The results Of such elections are not local,
and the insi,t.ncc a! electors residing in other
| districts that they snail be- pure and free do :
not Savo: at ali Of impertincncc II. in any OF
the States the public security Is though,
TO be threatened ~ ignorance among
the electors. the obvious remedy is educa-
ton. The sympa'hies ami help Of our pco-
pie Will not be withheld from any community
struggling with special embarrassment or di'-
~fculties connected with the suffrage, II the rem
cdies proposed proceed upon lawful lines and
are promoted by Just and honorable methods
How shall those who practice election frauds
recover that respect for the sanctity o! the bal
lot which Is the hrst condition and obligation os
| good citizenship. The man who has come 10 re-
gard the ballot box ~ u luggler's bat has re-
nounced his allegiance.
Let Us eXal; patriotism and moderate our
| party contentious. Let u osc who would die
for the flag on the field OF battle. give n better
| proof of their patriotism and q higher glory TO
their country by promoting fraternity and jus
tice A party success that 10 achieved by I'M
fair methods or By practices tina; psrtake ofrcv-
oiution is hurtful and evanescent even from .
party Standpoint We should hold our differing
opinions In mutual respect and. having sub
mit,ed them tn the arhitrament Of he ballot.
should accept an advers. judgment, with The
same respect tina, We wouli have demanded ~
49, - f''@' 80 - ~ NV 800 W '.s
fl,or.
No other people have "A Government more
worthy Of their respect and love or , land -
magnificent ia extent 80 pleasant To lOoS upon
and 50 full O: generous suggestion 20 enterprise
and labor. God has placed upon our heal /.
diadcIa and has laid 1t our feet power and
wealth beyond definition or calculation. but
We must not forget that We -aEe these yt4ts
upon IN. CONDITION that justice and mercy
shall hold the reigus OF power and ;aa, "a, ny
ward avenues OF hope shall oc free 20 a.. tho
people.
90 not mtstrust the failure. Dangers hav,
been in frequent ambush along our path but ".
have uncovered and vanquishei them all Pas.
sion has swept SOM OF our communities. To.
only 10 give us a new Demonstration that he
grea; body o' our p.opl. arr stable. patriotic aad
Law abiding. No political party can long pUrss.
advantage ~ the expense 81 pubic honor, or ~
rude and independent met DDS without protest
and fatal disaHec,ion In 1 5 boiy. The peaceful
agencies Of commerce ar. more fnlly repeating
the necessary uniting OF our cCmmuaiccs and
the Increasing intercourse OF our people 10
promoting mutual respec.
We shall ind unalioycd pleasure in the rcvela-
tion, which our next census Sill make. % the
swift developmeu; o: the great resources 81
some o! the States Each State uill by.as t's
generous contribution To The great aggregate 81
the Nations increase.
And, when the hAryes.s from N. f-its. III.
cattle from the hills ard n ores from ~. earth
shall have been weighed counted and vAlasi.
We ~;ii turn from them all 10 crown With she
highest honor the state that has most promoted
education virtue, justice and patriotism srao.s
its people.
Immediately upon the conclusion Of
President Harrison's address Q:ap m,
the procession formed and commenced
MARCHING