Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-09-27

his professei / friends, And seeking security
TOR his interests In organized cooperation,
still waits for a division Of the advantages
secured 10 his employer, under cover OF
generous soliciJudc Tor his wages, while
the farmer ls lea ning that the prices of
his products are fixed in foreign markets.
where he suffers from "A competition in
vited and built up by the system he Is
asked 10 support.
The struggle for unearned advantage at
the doors OF the government tramples on
the rights of those who patiently rely
upon
Assurances Of American Equality.
Every governmental concession 20 clamor-
Gus favorites invites corruption In po-
litical affairs by encouraging the expendi-
ture of money 10 debauch suffrage In
support of "A policy directly favorable tn
private and selfish gain. This In the end
must stranRle patriotism and weaken
popular confidence In the rectitude OF
republican institutions.
Though the subject OF tariff legislation
involves question of markets, 1t also in
wolves question OF morals. We cannot,
with impunty permit injustice to taint
the spirit of right and equity, which Is the
life of our republic; and we shall fail to
reach our national destiny II greed and
selhshness lead the way.
Recognizing these truths, the national
Democracy will seek by the application OF
just and sound principles 20 equalize to
our people the blessings due them from
the government they support 20 promote
among our countrymen closer com
munity of interests, cemented by patriot
ism and nationel pride. and TO point out
fair field where prosperous and diversified
American enterprise may grow and thrive
in the wholesome atmosphere Of Ameri
can industry, ingenuity and intelligence.
Tariff Reform
Is stll our purpose Though we oppose
th. theory that tariff laws may be passed
ha,ipg for their object the granting OF
discriminating and unfair governmental
aid 10 private ventures, we wage no ex-
terminate war against American In
t. sts We believe a readjustment can
be accomplished, in accordance with the
principles we profess, without disaster or
demolition We believe that the advan-
tages Of freer raw material should De ac-
corded to our manufacturers, and we con-
template fair and careful distribution Of
necessary tariff burdens, rather than the
precipitation Of free trade.
We anticipate with calmness the mis-
poses, instigated by selfshness which
seeks to hold in unrelenting grasp It's un-
fair advantage under present tariff laws.
We will rely upon the intelligence Of our
fellow-countrymen 20 reject the charge
that party comprising the 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 administration and management of
our government depend upon popular will.
Federal power is the instrument Of that
| will-not its master Therefore the at
tempt of the opponents Of Democracy to
| interfere with and control the suffrage Of
| the states through federal agencies do
| velops a design which no explanation can
mitigate TO reverse the fundamental and
.afe relations between the people
| and their government. Such an at
| tempt cannot fail 10 be regarded by
| thoughtful men AS proof of bold
| del rminatiOn to secure the ascendancy of
discrediteJ party in reckless disregard of
| a free expression of the popular will. To
resist such scheme is an impulse Of De-
mocracy. At all times and in all places
We trust the people. AS against disposi-
| tiou 70 force the way to federal power, we
| present to them ~ our claim to their con-
! fdence and support, steady champion
ship OF their rights.
The Money Question.
The people are entitled to sound and
honest money, abundantly sufficient in
volume TO supply their business needs.
| But whatever may he the form of the peo-
plc's currency, national or state-whethe er
pold, silver or paper-it should be so regu-
lated and guarded by governmental action,
or by wise aud careful laws, that no one
can be deluded as to the certainty and
stability of its valne Every dollar put
into the hands of the people should be of
the same intrinsic value or purchasing
power With this condition absolutely
guaranteed, both gold 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 no doubtful experiment should be at
tempted The wants Of our people arising
from the deficiency of our imperfect dis
tribution of money circulation, ought tc
I be- fully and honestly recognized and ef
! flcioutly remedied. II should, however, bt
constantly remembered that the incon
veuieuce or loss that might arise from
sucn a situation can be much easier borne
| than the universal distress which must
| follow discreditel currency.
Public officials are the agents OF the
people. II is therefore their duty Il
secure for those whom they represent, tn,
the best and most efficient performance OF
public work. This plainly can be best &c
conplished by
Regarding Ascertnined Fitness
in the selection of government employees
These considerations alone are sufficient
justification for an honest adherence u
the letter and spirit Of civil service reform
There are. however, other features o
this plan which abundantly commend IL
Through its operation, worthy merit In
every station aud condition of American
life is recognized in the distribution o
public employment, while its application
tends TO raise the standard OF political ac-
tivity, from spoils hunting and nonthink
ing party affiliation, TO the advocacy o.
party principles by reason and argument
The American people are generous ant
grateful and they have impressed thes
characteristics upon their government
Therefore all patriotic and just citizen
must commend liberal consideration 70
our worthy veteran soldiers and for tn
families Of those who have died. No com
plant should he made Of the amount o
public money paid to those actually dis
! abled or made dependent by reason O