The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-27
HIS LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE.
No Sumptuary Legislation, No Force
Bill, No Paternal Government.
The Prophet Points to His Record n I.
Democrat and ~ Presid ent-Fres
Trade "Impossible.' He saya-Wat-
terson Delighted With the Letter.
NEW YORK, Sept 26-Following ia synopsis
OF Cieyciand's = letter of aecepsapca.

&c. IN responding to the formal notification
OF nomination TO the presidency by the national
democracy, hope l may be permitted to say at
the outset that continued reflection and OBJ
servation have confirmed me in my adherence
TO the opinions which have heretofore plainly
and publicly declared touching the questions
involved in the canvass. This is q time above
All others when these questions should be con-
sidered in the light afforded by sober appre-
hension of the principles upon which our gov
ernment is based, and q clear understanding of
the relation 1t bears TO the people, for whose
oenent " was created We shalt thus be sup
proposition relating to the maintenance and sd-
ministration OF our government can be ascer-
tanned and by which the justice and honesty of
every political question can be judged IL doc
trines or theories are presented which do not
satisfy this test, loyal Americanism must pro-
nounce them false and mischievous.
THE TARIFF.
Protection of the people in the exclusive use
and enjoyment OF their property aud earnings
is couceaed by the constitution to be the
especial purpose and mission of our free gov
ernmenL This design il so interviewer with
the structure OF our plan OF rule that failure to
protect the citizen In such use and enjoyment,
or their unjustifable diminution by the gov
ernmenf itself, Is betrayal of the peoples
trust We have undertaken to build 4 great
means for the accomplishment of national OBJ
Jects. The American people are willing,
through federal taxation, to surrender part of
tion presents familiar form OF federal taxa
ton, and results as surely in a tax upon the
daily LIE OF our people as tribute paid directly
into the hands OF the tax gatherer We feel
the burden of these tariff taxes too palpably to
be persuaded by any sophistry that they do
not exist or are paid by foreigners. Such
taxes are only justifiable for the purpose OF
main tanning the government and furnishing
means for the accomplishment Of its legitimate
purposes. This Is taxation under the operation
OF tariff for revenue 1t manifestly enjoins
strict economy in public expenditures and their
Limitation to legitimate nnblic inaSmneh
as 1t resists a. absolute extortion any exaction
by way of taxation from the substance of the
proper administration of the government
Opposed to this theory the dogma ID now
boldly presented that tariff taxation is justifa-
Bile for the express purpose and intent of pro-
noting special interests and enterprises Such
proposition is so clearly contrary TO the spirit
OF our constitution and SO directly encourages
disturbance by selfshpess and greed OF patriotic
shock our people If they had not already been
fns:diously lured from the safe landmarks OF
principle. Never have An honest desire for
and sincere regard for those who toll
been 90 betrayed to support q pernicious
doctrine. The plea that our infant Industries
should 81 ee iostsred did service until discredited
igencies OF terrible war, and now. after q long
period Of peace, when our overburdened coun-
trymen ask fo.- relief aud restoration to fuller
enjoyment OF their incomes and earnings, they
are met by the claim that tariff taxation for the
sake OF protection is the American system, con-
tinuance OF which 10 necessary in order that
market provided for farm products. These pre-
lenses should nolonger deceive. In truth, such
. system 10 directly antagonixed by every senti-
ment of justnesd and fairness of which Ameri-
cans are prominently proud.
1t is also true that while our workingmen
and farmers can, least of all our people, defend
themselves against the harder home life which
such tariff taxation decreases, tho working
men are suffeting from the importation and
employment Of flpauper labor instigated by pro-
fessed friends, Ind. seeking security in organ
lied cooperation. still wait for division of the
advantages secuted to the employer under the
cover OF generchs solicitude for his wages:
while the farmer is learning that the prices of
his products are fixed in foreign markets, where
up by tho system he il asked to support Every
governmental concession to clamorous favor
ties invites corruption in political affairs BY
encouraging the expenditure Of money to de-
bauch the suffrage in support o! policy directly
favorable to private and selfish gain. This, in
the end, must strangle patriotism and weaken
can institutions. Recognizing these truths, tho
national democracy will seek, by the applica-
tion OF just and sound principles, to eQualize to
the people the blessings due them from the
government they support; promote among our
countrymen closer community of interests,
cemented by patriotism and national pride, and
point out fair neld where prosperous and
diversified American enterprise will thrive in .
wholesome atmosphere OF American industry,
ingenuity and intelligence.
Tariff reform 10 still our purpose We wage
no exterminating war against any American in
terest: We believe the read iustment can be ac-
complished without disaster or demolition: We
believe the advantages OF freer raw material
contemplate q careful distribution of the nec-
essary tariff burdens, rather than the precipita-
tion Of free trade; we anticipate, with calmness,
poses, and rely upon the intelligence of our fel.
low-countrymen to reject the charge that the
party comprising majority of our people is
planning the destruction or injury OF American
interests, and we know they cannot be fright
ened by the spectre OF impossible free trade.
EEpRRAL CONTROL OF ELECTIONS
The administration and management OF our
government depends upon the popular will, and
federal power is an instrument that will not be
its master. Therefore the attempt of the OPP
pouents of Democracy to interfere with and CON
troi the suffr sges of the states through federal
agencies develops . design. which no explain
ing can mitigate, to reverse the fundamental
and safe relations between people and govern
ment Such attempts cannot fail to be regarded
by thoughtful men ~ proof Of bold determine
tion to secure the ascendancy OF dscIedited
party in reckless disregard of free expression OF
the popular will To resist such q scheme il an
impulse Of Democracy.
THE MONEY QUESTION.
The people are entitled to sound and honest
money. abuudantiy sufficient in volume TO
supply business needs, but, whatever may be
paper. 1t ehould be so regulated aud guarded by
govern tai action or wise and careful laws
that no one can be deluded to the certainty
and stability of its value. Every dollar put into
the hands OF the people should be OF the same
value or purchasing power. With this condition
absolutely guaranteed. both gold and silver can
be safely issued equal terms in the
adjustment of our currency. In dealing
with this subject no selfish schemes should be
allowed TO intervene, aud no doubtful expert
ment be attempted The wants OF our people
arising from deficiency or imperfect distribu-
tion Of the money circulation oug nj TO be fairly
aud honestly recognized and efficiently
remedied. IL should, however, be constantly
remembered that the Inconvenience or loss that
might arise from such q situation can be much
must follow . diseredited currency.
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
Public oficials are the agents of the people.
sent the best and most efficient performances Of
public works This 10 best accomplished by re-
garding ascertained fitness In the selection Of
government employees. This consideration
alone 10 sufficient Justification for honest ad-
herence to the letter and spirit of civil service
worthy merit Is recognized. while its appliea-
ton tends to raise the standard of political ac-
tIyity from spoiis hunting and nnthinking
party aiiiIiation 10 advocacy Of party principles
by reason and argument.
PzSsIosa
The American people are generous and CRATE
f.i, and have impressed those character sites
upon their government. therefore all patriotic
and ,ust citizens must commend liberal con-
families of those who died No complaint
should be made OF the amount of public money
PAID TO those actually disabled or made depend
ent BY reason Of army service. but the pension