The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-09-27

peace and good order is q cardinal prin-
ciple Of our government This gives no
sanction TO yexatious sumptuary laws
which unnecessarily interfere with such
habits and customs OF our people as are
not 90 offensive to Just moral sense
and are not inconsistent with good citi-
zenBhip and the public welfare. The
same principle requires that the line be-
tween the subjects which are properly
within governmental control and those
which are more httingly left TO parental
regulation should be carcfally kept in
view. An enforced education. wisely
deemed a proper preparation, for citi-
zenship should not involve the impair
ment Of wholesome parental authority
nor no violence to the household con-
science. P0ternalism in government
Ands no approval in the creed Of De-
mocracy. Ills symptom OF misrule,
whether it is manifested in unauthor,,
lied gifts or by an unwarranted control
Of ofpersonal and family affairs Our peo-
ple still cherishiug the feeling OF human
fellowship which belonged to. our be-
ginning as nation require their gov
ernment to express for them their sym.
pathy with all those who are oppressed
under any rule less free than ours.
IMMIGRATION.
A generous hospitality, which is one
Of the most prominent of our national
characteristics, prompts US to welcome
the worthy and industrious OF all lands
to homes and citizenship among us.
This hospitable sentiment is not vio-
lated, however, by careful and reasona-
BILE regulations for the protection OF the
public health, nor does II justify tho
reception OF immigrants who have no
appreciation OF our institutions and
whose presence among us is q menace
to peace and good order.
NICARAGUA CANAL.
The Importance OF the construction
Of the Nicaragua ship canal as means
Of promoting commerce between our
states and with foreign countries, and
also as q contribution by Americans to
the enterprises which advance the in
terests Of the world OF civilization,
should commend the project to gov.
ernmental approval and endorsement
WORLDS FAIR.
Our countrymen not, only expect
from those who represent them in pub
lie places sedulous care for the things
which are directly and palpably re-
lated to their material interests, but
they also fully appreciate the value OF
eultiyating our national pride and main
tanning our national honor. Both their
national pride and honor are involved
in the success of the Columbian ex-
position, and they will not be inclined
TO condone any neglect OF effort on the
part Of their government to insure the
grandeur of this event a fitting exhibit
OF American growth and greatness and
a splendid demonstration OF American
patriotism.
HIS LITTLE JOKE.
In an imperfect and incomplete man
ner have thus endeavored to state
some of the things which accord with
the creed and intentions OF the party to
which l have given my life long allie
glance. My attempt has not been to
instruct my countrymen nor my party,
but TO remind both that Democratic
doctrine lies near the principles OF our
government and tends to promote tho
peoples good. I am willing to be ac-
cused OF addressing my countrymen
upon trite topics and in homely fashion,
for believe that important truths are
found on the surface OF thought, and
that they should be stated in direct and
simple terms. Though much is left
unwritten, my record as public SER
want leaves no excuse for misunder-
standing my belief and position on the
questions which are now presented to
the voters OF the land for their decision.
Called for the third time to represent
the party OF my choice in contest for
the supremacy Of Democratic principles,
my grateful appreciation OF its conf
dence less than ever efaces the solemn
sense Of my responsibility.
II the action OF the convention you
represent shall be endorsed by the sutf-
RACES Of my countrymen, ! will assume
the duties OF the great Office for which
I have been nominated, knowing full
well Its labors and perplexities, and
with humble reliance upon the Divine
Being, infinite in power to aid, and con-
slant in watchful care over our favored
nation. Yours, very truly.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Gray Gables Sept. 26, 1892.