The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-03-15

not. however l am sure. Do able 10 put our
have secured an ucunncncy that fair-mnd-
ed men Of the opposition will approve for I'M
Partially and integrity A. the nu',ner 81
such IA the civil list 10 increased removals from
ONCE will diminish.
While d treasury surplus il not the greatest
evil, u - serious EVIL. Our revenue should ho
ample 10 meet The ordinary annual demands
upon our treasury with sufficient margin for
those cxtraord nary but scarcely less impera-
tive demands winch arise now and then Tx
pcndlturrs should always be made with econr-
my. and only upon public necessity Wastvnl-
ness. profiigAcy or fayoritism m public exp'nd-
lures - criminal, kuf there - noth NIX "
the condition OF our country or of our people
20 suggest that any thing presently ncers-
safy - the public prosperity, security or honor
should 10 unduiy postponed IL VIII he iue
tufv OF Congress wisely 10 forecast and est
mate these extraordinary demands, and having
added them 70 our ordinary expenditures 70 -
ADJUST our reycnu" laws that no considerable
annual surplus will remain. We viii fota.
nately he able 10 apply 20 the redemption of
the punlic deht any small and an foresecn excess
OF revenue This Is better than 10 reduce
our income below our necessary expenditures
with the resulting cho &c between arother
change ~ our revenue laws ana an Increase ~
the puolic dcDt II quite possible. am sure.
10 ,nect the necessary reduction IN our rev.
ennes without breaking down our prot scliye
tara or seriously injnrng any domestic IN
dusiry.
The construction OF sufficient number u
modern war.ship~, and Of their necessary arn'-
ament, should progress rs rapidly rs II CONSIST
ent with care mud perfection Ia plans and
workmanship The spirit. coura ge and skill "
our naval officers ana seam nave many times
IN our history gwen 20 weak ships ana inef-
nrirnf guns rating greatly beyond that 81 the
naval -. That they win again do so upon
occasion DO not DOUBT; BIT they ou1 AZ not.
hy reconciliation or neglect. 70 be lcft To
the risks anu cx.gencies Of an unequal
combat We shoud encourage the establish
nent ~ American steamshin lines The ex-
changes ~ commerce demand stated. reliable
aud rapid means ~ communication. ana until
these ARE provided the development OF cur
trad IN the states lying south OF u = I'M
possible
or pension laws should give more adequate
! and discrim mating relief u the Cnon soldiers
4 ana sailors. and 20 their widows md orphans.
/ Such occasions this SHOULD remind ms that
We owe every thing 70 their valor and sacrihre.
/ II is subject Of congralulation that there i
\ a near prospect OF The admission into Tho
I Union OF the Dasofas. and Montana and WASH
1 ngton Terri Dries. This act OF justice has been
unreasonably delayed in The ease OF somc of
them. The people who have settled these Ter
4 rit0r.es are intelligent. cnterprisng aud pa
irotc. and the accession 81 these new states
", II add strength 70 the Nation. II j. due to
themselves OF the invitations % our land laws
10 make homes upon the public domain. That
their titles should be speedily adjusted, and
their honest entries confirmed 10y patent.
II y very gratifying - observe the general
interest now being m Tested in the reform %
our election laws. Those who have been for
years calling attention To the pressing necrs-
~.ty OF throwing about the balot-box and about
The ciector further safeguards IN order that our
elections might not only be free and pure, but
might clearly appear u be 50. viii welcome the
accession ~ any who did not SO soon discover
the need Of reform. The National
Congress ., has not a. ye' taken control nyr
which the Constitution gives II lurisdic-
ton. but has accepted and adopted tho
viled penalties for their violation and method
~ SUPERVISION. Only the incnicicncy OF tho
State lpw-. or an unfair or part san adm nistra-
on ~ them could suggest a departure from
"a M ~
hrontemplntion % the trainers OF the censfitli-
'fion that such an exigency might arse. nj pro-
vision wn- wisely made for IL. The freed IA
on the ballot j. condition OF our National
life. ard M power vested in Congress or IN the
Ex,cut We u 50 nre or perpeiuatr u should ~.
man unused uron occasion The people 81 all
ihe Congressional districts have equal
4 interest that the ecrtion IN each
4 shall truly express the views AM wishes
residing wsihin IL. The results Of such clec-
lions are not Local. AMI the in>istcnce oi clrc-
A tors res 4 ny IN other districts that they sNall
br pure ANA free does not SAVIOR at all W inpsrt-
lnenee II. IN any OF the states. the pm blir So
! curly is thought 70 he threatened BY ign ORANGE
( among the electors. the obvious remedy - EN-
people will not De withheld from
any community STRUGGLING with SPECIAL
cmharrassinents or dlnculties connected
with the suffrage II the remedies proposed
proceed upon lawful lines ani are promoted Nv
just anu honorable methods. How shall ,hp>e
who practice election frauds recover That re-
iir~f condition ana obligation 81 COOL cItizen-
ship The man who bias come ~ regard tho
psllot-box as lugsler's hat has rcnouncel his
allegiance
Let u, exact patriotism anil moderate our
party contentious Let those who would 40
for the fiag On tho field ~ battle. give better
proDf IL cir patriotism and n CHER glory 70
the country by promoting fraternity and Just
ice. A party success that y achieved oy
take or revolution T. hurtfui and evanes-
cnnt even from party standpoint We
sholld hold our differing opinions ~ muthai re-
spect. ana. having submitted them 70 the hfblt-
rament OF the ballot. should accept an adverse
Judgment with the SINE respect th't we would
have demanded Of our opponents " the decision
had been IN our favor.
4 M other people have n government moro
worthy OF the respect ana love, % iahu -
magnificent IN extent. 80 pleasant % look up
1 on and 50 full ~ pcnrrou, suggestion - enter,
I Prise and labor. God has placed upon our head
! a d.adesn. aud has hid ~ our feet power ana
wealth beyond definition and calculation. but
wemust Mi forget that We take these gifts up
on the condition thai justice and mercy shnii
hold the rcins Of power. AMI that the upNarsl
avenue OF hope shall be free 20 all people.
10 not misfryist the futurc. Dangers have
been in frequent ambush along our path but
We conquered and vamquishei them NJ. fa~-
sion has swept some ~ our communities: hnt
only To give Us new demonstration that ne
great BODY Of our people are stable. patrl"'lc
and law-abiing. No political party can lnns
lie honor. or ~ rude anu III,
decent methods. without protest ann
fatal disancctiOn IN il own body. The peacrlul
agencies 81 commerce are more fully rcve nm
thc necessary unity Of all our communities anu
the increasing int recourse of our people = pro-
noting mutual respect. We snail hnd unAl-
loved pleasure IN the revelation which our
next ccnsas will make Of the swift develop
! sncnt OF the great resources 81 some
. Of the States. Each State Will brnl
Il generous contribnf on 10 tho great argrrgatu
, ~ the Nations increase. And. when the mar
vests from the fields. the cattle from the hilIs,
, and the ores ~ The earth shall have been
| weighed. counted and valued. oil viii turn
: fr m them all to crown with the highest honoi
the state that has most promoted eincation,
, virtue. justice and patriotism amongtS people
/ The crowd Immediately around the platform
remained with heads uncovered during thn de
livery ~ the entire address. and frequently ~
: terrnptcd the President with vociferous ap
. plausc At the conclusion Of tho address. incl
' chcered again and again and again. The Pres
0 idrnt bowed his nrknow Judgments. lie wa
z then escorted through the cheering crowd %
y the plato m into the capitol. Iie walked v
. the basement door where he had entered M
\ building. and whore his carriage Wa waltlni
\ for him. He and the cx.Pro~idcnt with W.
= members Of the committee Of arrangement
i took seats IN the carriage, and were driven on
(. 70 Join the procession.
I. A. the President and cx-PreSidcnt drove on
u from the carriage entrance of tie Senate n