The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29
THE r0ML,T
4 A 1I SON1 IL 1 =
CLEyELAND's LETTER.
Continued from Second Pag,


wholesome parental authority nor do
violence to household conscienccs
Paternalism in GOV ernm ut Il DIS hp
approval in the creed Of Dsnrnr cy
Its a symptom Of misrale, ehvlhcr
1t is manifested in unauthorized gifts
or by an unwarranted control per.
sonal and family affairs.
FOREIGN IMMIGRATION
Our people. still cherishing the feel
ing of human fellowship which be-
longed to our beginning as nation,
require their government to express
for them their sympathy with all those
who are oppressed under any rule less
free than ours. Generous hospitality
which is one of the most prominent OF
our national characteristics, prompts
us to welcome the worthy and indus
trious OF all lands, to homes and citl.
zenship among us,
This hospitable sentiment is not vic
lated, however, by careful and reason
able regulations Tor the protection OF
public health, nor does it justify the
reception OF immigrants who have no
appreciation OF our institutions and
whose presence among us is a menace
to good peace and good order.
The Importance of the construction
Of the Nicaragua Shin Canal as a
mears Of promoting commerce be
tween our States and with foreign
countries and also as a contribution
10y Americans to enterprises which ad-
vance the interests of the world of civ
ilization, should commend the project
to government approval and indorse.
ment.
Our countrymen not only expect
from those who represent them in
public places a sedulous care for things
which are directly and palpably relat.
ed to their interests. bnt they also ap-
preciate the value OF cultivating our
national pride and maintaining our
national honor.
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Both their material interests and
national prize and honor are involv'
ed 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
in the grandeur of this event fit
ting exhibition of American growth
and greatness, and a splendid demon
stration of American patriotism.
In, an imperfect and incomplete
manner l have thus endeavored tC
state some of the things which accord
with the creed and intentions to the
party to which / have given my life
long allegiance. My attempt has not
been to instruct my countrymen nol
my party but to remind both that the
Democratic doctrine lies near the
principles OF our government and tenC
to promote the peoples good | an
willing 10 be accused Of addressing m.
countrymen upon trite topics in
homely fashion, for l believe that i'm
portant truths are found on the sur
face of thought and that they shoulC
be stated in direct and simple terms
Though much is left. unwritten, my
record as a public stsvant leaves nj
excuse for misunderstanding my belle
and position on questions which art
now presented to the voters of tn
land for their decision. Called 70
the third time to represent the part.
of my choice in the contest at the 81
premocy of Democratic principles, M
grateful appreciation of its confidence
lsss than ever elTaces the solemn sens
OF my responsibility.
If the actisn OF the convention 20
represent shall be endorsed BY the su
frages OF my countrymen, | will al
sumo the duties of the great offic
for which / have been nominated
knowing full well its labors and PEI
plexities, and with humble relianc
upon the Divine Being, infinite i
power to aid, and constant III watcl
iu care over our favored nation.
Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND,
Gray Gables, Sept. 26, 1892.
Ben ID. Bell,