Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-03-14
NO.24--SO3.

arouse feelings OF hostility. Alter an
introduction he briefly reviews the ma
tion's progress, both material and NOR
al, and while he does not find every
thing perfect he finds much for gratula-
ton. One Of the leading features of
the last campaign was our tariff policy.
Some space, of course, must be given
to this matter. In the breaking up of
slavery he sees the sectional element
eliminated from the tariff discussion.
He looks hopefully to the continuance
of the protective system, and sees in
this the way to the development of our
industries in all parts of the country.
In the discussion of sectional policies
he says very little, but he declares a
few things, which will doubtless grow
into solid truths in his administration
of national affairs. What is good for
one part Of the country is good for all
parts. When he says, "As a citizen
may not elect what laws he will obey,
neither may the executive elect which
he will enforce" it looks as though he
intended that every voter in the coun-
try, living at the North or in the South
without regard to color, should have
an unrestricted opportunity to cast his
ballot, and have that ballot counted in
all matters and elections of a Federal
character. 1t may be wise for the
South to make note of this. We are
confident that any efforts made to con-
firm Southern republicans, white or
black, in their rights as voters will be
sustained by the general sentiment Of
the people of the country, even though
it be necessary to call upon the army
to assist. There has been s'bambooz-
ling" enough with the negro vote, and
now we hope it will find its full signif-
icance if it takes brigade of soldiers
at every polling place within the limits
of the old confederacy. He discusses
the position which the South has taken
upon the negro vote in way TO show
that he understands the principles of
government and the necessity of their
He asks for an amend
ment of our naturalization laws so as
to exclude the worthless and vicious ell
that now enter our ports. While
being hospitable towards immigration
we should not be careless regarding it.
He thinks we have done wisely in our
policy of non-interference in European
affairs, not obtruding advice but coun-
selling peace when advice was sought.
Fair and honorable dealing requires
that Europeans treat us as we treat
them. 1t has not been our policy to
seek to absorb weaker governments but
to encourage them in self-support and
republican principles. In fact he treats
foreign matters with firmness, It,
ing that our rights must be rec ed
and respected. He recognizes ia, ne
cessity of an efficient public service, land
the great burden that rests upon the
executive in making appointments, and
he asks that those making recommend
ations for Office exercise consideration
and fidelity. There is sound doctrine
in this, "Honorable party service will
certainly not be esteemed by me dis
qualification for public office but it
will in no case be allowed to serve as
shield Of official negligence, incompe-
tency or delinquency" Civil service
reform is destined to have fuller sig
than heretofore. The heads
Of departments and bureaus are expect
ed to give the law full force. A sur
plus may be an evil but 1t is not likely
10 become so great tha. we cannot man
age it. We need better naval Cefences
and more war vessels after the modern
pattern. Our pension laws should give
more discriminating relief The terri
ories soon to be admitted as states are
o be congratulated. Titles in land
hould be speedily confirmed to those
Who have settled upon the public do
main. He is pleased with the interest
hown in the reform of our election laws
md believes in greater safeguards for
he ballot. His conclusion is cheerful
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