The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-26

sunnort of a policy directly favorable 30
priyate and selfish gain. This In the end
/ must strangle patriotism and weaken
| popular confidence In the rectitude OF re-
| publican institutions.
Though the subject OF tariff legislation
| involves q question OF markets, 1t also
| involves a question of morals. We can
not with impunity permit injustices to
| taint the spirit OF right and equity,
which is the life OF our republic; and we
shall fail to reach our national destiny IL
greed and selhshness led the way.
Recognizing these truths, the National
Democracy will seek by the applicatio
OF just and sound principles, to equalizs
to our people
The Blessings Due Them
from the government they support, to
promote among our countrymen a closer
community OF interests, cemented by pa
triotism and national pride, and to point
out fair field, where prosperous and d.
versified American enterprise may grow
and thrive in the wholesome atmos phere
OF American industry, ingenuity, intelli-
gence.
Tariff reform is still our purpose.
Though We oppose the theory that tariff
laws may be passed having their object
the granting of discriminating and un-
fair governmental aid to private ventures
We wage no exterminating war against
any American interests. We believe q
readJusfment can be accomplished, in ac-
cordance with tho principles we profess,
without disaster or demolition.
We believe that the advantages OF freer
raw material should be accorded to our
manufacturers, and we contemplate q
fair and careful distribution of necessary
tarin burdens, rather than tho precipits-
tion of free trade.
We anticipate with calmness the mis-
representation OF our motives and pur-
poses, instigated by selfishness which
seeks to hold in unrelenting grasp its un-
fair advantage under present tarin laws.
we Will rely upon the intelligence OF our
ellow-countrymen to reject the charge
that party comprising a majority OF our
people is planning
The Destruction or Injury
OF American interests; and We know they
cannot be frightened by the spectre OF
impossible free trade.
The admin istration and management
OF our government depend upon popular
will. Federal power is the instrument OF
that will, not its master. Therefore the
attempt of the opponents OF Democracy
to interfere with and control the suffrage
of the states through federal agencies,
develops q design, which no explanation
can mitigate, to reverse the fundamental
and safe relations between the people and
their government.
Such an attempt cannot fail to be re-
garded by thoughtful men as proof OF a
bold determination to secure the ascend
ency OF discredited party in reckless
disregard OF a free expression OF the pop
uar will. To resist such a scheme Is an
impulse OF Democracy. At all times and
In all places we trust the people. As
against disposition to force the way to
federal power, we present to them as our
claim to their confidence and support,
steady championship of their rights.
The people are entitled to sound and
honest money, abundantly sufficient I'm
volume to supply their business needs.
But whatever may be the form OF the
peoples currency, national or state,
whether gold, silver, or paper, it should
mental action, or by wise and careful
laws, that no one can be deluded as to
the certainty and stability OF its value.
Every dollar put into the hands OF the
people should be OF
The Same Intrinsic Value
or purchasing power. With this condi-
and silver can be safely utilized upon
equal terms In the adjustment Of our
currency.
In dealing with this subject no selfish
scheme should be allowed to intervene
and nc doubtful experiment should be
attempted. The wants of our people
arising from the deficiency or imperfect
distribution OF money circulation, ought
to be fully and honestly recognized and
DO constantly remembered that the in
convenience or loss that might arise
from dueh situation, can be much easier
borne than the universal distress which
must followed discredited currency.
Public officials are the agents OF the
people. II Is therefore their duty TO Sc
cure for those whom they represent the
best and most efficient performances of
public work. This plainly can be best
accomplished by regarding ascertained
htness in the selection of government
employees. These considerations alone
are sufficient justification for an honest
adherence to the letter and spirit OF civil
service reform. There are, however, |
ther features of this plan which abund-
antlv commend 1t. Through its opera
tion worthy merit In every station and
condition OF American life is recognized
In the distribution OF public employment,
while Its sppi,i;cssisn tends to raise the
hunting and unthinking party affiliation
to the advocacy OF party principles by
reason and argument.
The American People
are generous and grateful; and they have
impressed these characteristics upon
their government.
Therefore all patriotic and just citizens
must commend liberal consideration for
our worthy veteran soldiers and for the
families OF those who have died. No
complaint should be made of the amount
of public money paid to those actually
disabled or made dependent by reason of
army service.
But our pension roll should be a roll OF
honor, ,uncontaminated by Ill desert and
unvitiated by demagogic use. This is
due to those whose worthy names ,adorn
the roll, and to all our people who de-
light to honor the brave and the true. II
is also due to those who in years TO come
should be allowed to revsrently and low
ingly hear the story Of American pa
triotism and fortitude, illustrated by our
pension roll. The preferences accorded
to veteran soldiers in public employment
should be secured to them honestly and
without evasion, and when capable and
worthy, their claim TO the helpful re.
gard and yv.titude nj THAR coun