Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-05
THE INAUGURAL.
TREASURY SURPLUS
o ADJUST THE REvENUELAWs.

necesyar 10 public prosperity, security OF
honor should be unduly postponed.
To ADJUST THE REVENUE LAWS.
It will be the duty of Congress wisely t,
forecast and estimste these extraordinary
demands, and, having added them to our
ordinary expenditures, TO so adjust our
revenue laws that no considerable annual
surplus will remsiD. We will fortunately
be able to spply to the redemption OF the
public debt any small or unforeseen excess
of revenue. This is better than to reduce
our iLcOme below our necessary expendi-
lures, with the resulting choice between
al other change of Our revenue laws and
az increase of the public debt. II is quite
! possible, l am sure, to effect the necessary
reduction in cur revenues without break
/ ing down our protective tariff or seriously
injuripg any domestic industry.
CONSTRUCTION OF WAR SHIPS.
The construction of sufficient number
OF modern war ships and Of their necessary
armament should progress as rapidly as is
consistent with care and perfection in
plans and workmanship. The spirit, cour-
I
men have many times in our history given
10 weak SHIPS and inefficient guns rating
greatly beyond that of the naval list That
they will sgain do 40 upon occasion do
no; doubt, but they ought not by premed-
itation OF neglect to he left to the risks and
exigencies of an unequal combat.
We should encourage the establishment
of American steamship lines. The ex-
changes of commerce. demand stated, relia-
Die and rapid means of communication,
and until these are provided the develop
ment OF cur trade with the states lying
south of rs is impossible.
Oar pension laws should give more ade-
quate sud discriminating relief to the
Union soldiers and sailors, and 10 their
widOWs aud Orphans. Such occasions IS
this should remind us thst We owe every
thing 70 their yslor and sacrifice.
THE NEw STATES.
It is subject of congcatulation that
Tiers IS 8 lear prospect OF the admission
into the Union OF the DaSOtas and Mon
tsna and Washington Territory. THIS act
OF iustics has been unrcasOnably delayed
in the Sc Of some of them. The people
who have settled these territories are intel
ligeut, enterprising and patriotic, and the
accession Of these new States will add
strength to the nation. 1t is due to the
settlers in the Territories who have ayailed
themselves Of the invitations OF our land
Laws 20 make homes upon the public do
main, that Their tides should he speedily
adjusted aud their honest entries confirmed
by patent.
REFORM IN ELECTION LAWS.
It is very gratifying 10 observe the gen
eral interest now being manifested in the
reform Of our election laws. Those who
have been for years calling attention TO
the pressipg necessity OF throwing
about the ballot box and about the
elector 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 cid
not so soon discover the need of reform
The National Congress has not as yet
taken control OF elections, IN that case
over which the constitution gives it juris-
dictiou, bat has accepted and adopted the
ehsction laws of the several States, pro-
vided penalties for thsir violation and a
method Of supervision.
ONLY the ineffic!eney of the State lave,
or an unfair or partisan administration OF
them, could suggest departure from this
policy. 1t was clearly, however, IN TIE
contemplation of the franers Of the
constitution that such an exigency might
arise and provision was wisely made for lt.
The freedom Of the ballot is condition
of our national life, and no power vested
in CoDgress or in the Executive to secure
or psrpetuate il should remain unused up
on occasion. The people OF all the Con
gressional districts have an equal interest
that the election ia each shall truly tx-
prees the views and wishes of msjority OF
the Qualified electors residing within II.
The result of such elections are not local,
and the insis.eRce Of electors residing IN
other districts that they shall be pure and
free does not SAVIOR at all of impertinence
II in any of the States, the public security
is thought to be threatened by Ignorance
among the electors, the obvious remedy IS
education.
The sympathy and help Of our people
will not be withheld from any community
struggling with special embarIassments or
diffe1lties connected with the suffrage,
if the remedies proposed proceed upon
lawful lines and are promoted by Just ana
honorable methods. How shall those Woo
practice election frauds recover tina. re-
| soect for the sanctity Of tire ballot Whlcn
/ is the fret condition and obhgauon 81
good citizenship?
The man who has come to regard the
ballot box as juggler's hat, has renowned
his allegiance.
EXALT PATRIOTISM.
LET rs exslt patriotism aud moderate
o,- Marty contentious. Let those who
,yould die for the flag on the field OF pat
tie give a better proof OF their patr'otiSin
and a higher glory to their country py
promoting fraternity and justice. a party
suceess that is achieved by Unfair NERVOUS
or bv practices that partake OF revolution
il hurtful and evsnescent, even from
Marty standpoint. We should hold our
5;0sring opinions in mutual respect and
bov;no submittel them to the srbitrsment
of tbe ballot should sccept an adverse
;r9omant With the same respect that we
,vonld have demsnded Of our opponents II
the decision had been in our favor
No other people have Government
more worthy OF their respect and love, or
lend To Insignificant in extent, 80 pleasant
20 look upou and SO full of generous sug-
Ssstion TO enterprise and labor. God has
5Iaced upon our head diadem, and ne mas
laid M our feet power and wealth beyond
5efinitior or calculation. But we must not
Soroet that we take these gifts upon the
condition that Justice and mercy shall hold
tbe reins of power ard that the upward
avenues Of hope shall be free to all the
people.
DO NOT MIsTRUsT THE FUTURE.
lido not mistrust the future. Dangers
have been in frequent ambush along our
9th Int We have uncovered and van
dfnisbed them oil. Passion has swept
soms of our communities, but only to give
mss new demonstration that the great
bcdy of our people are stable, patriotic and
Law abiding. No political party can long
nnrsus advantage at the expense OF puoiic
bonor. or by rude and indecent me'noas
,r;thout protest and fatal disaifschon IN
;,s own body. The peaceful agencies oil
commerce are more fully revealing
tbe necessary unity OF al
our communities and the
Increasing intercourse OF our people IS
SIeeDEess