The evening world., 1892-09-27

people anu thtlr G0tcrnmcDt. Sucn an hl-
tempt cannot fail to be regarded by thought-
ful men aS PROOF OF a bold determination to
secure the asccndency Of q di5Credited party
~ reckless disregard Of irce sXprcssion OF
an Impulse OF Democracy. Al all times and In
all places we trust tho people. As against a
disposition to force the way TO Federal power,
fldcnce and support n steady championship
OF their rights.
For sound and Ion-st Money.
The people are entitled to sound and honest
money abundan,ly sufficient In volum: To
supply their business needs. But whatever
may be thc form OF the peoples currency.
national or State-whethcr gold. silver or pa
pert should be so regulated ana guarded by
government al action or by wise and careful
laws that no one can be deluded as to the Ger.
taibty 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 condition absolutely guar
anteed. both gold and silver can be safely
utilized upon equal terms In the adjustment
In dealing with this subject no selfish
scheme should c allowed to intervene and
no doubtful experiment should be attempted
The wants OF our people arising from the de-
iicicncy or impt rfect distribution OF money
circulation ought to be fully and honestly
should. however, tc constantly remembered
that the Inconvenience or loss thnt might
arise from such situation can be much
easier borne than the universal distress which
must follow n dlscredited currency.
True TO Civil.servics Reform.
Public officials are the agents OF the people.
1t is therefore their duty to secure for those
whom they represent the best and most
efficient performance OF public work. This
plainly Gun be best accomplished by regard
Ing ascertained fltness IN the selection Of
Government employees These considerations
ulonc are sufficient justification Tor an honest
adherence 10 the letter anu spirit OF clvil
service reform. There are, however, other
features VI this plan which abundantly com
! mn u
merit In every statlOn and condition OF Amer.
lean lie Is recognized IN the distribution OF
public employment. while It's application
tends to raise the standard OF political
activity from spoils-hunting ana unthinkins
party nnilation to the advocacy OF party
principles by reason and argument.
I.ib-rsIiry to Worthy Soldiers.
The American people are generous and
grateful, and they have impressed these
characteristics upon their Government.
Therefore, ali patriotic anu Just citizens must
veteran soldiers ana for the Families OF those
who have died. No complaint should be made
Of the amount OF pubic money paid 10 those
actually disabled or made dependent by
hut our pension.roil should be roll of
honor. uncontaminated by Ill desert and un-
vitiuted by demagOgic use. This Is due to
those whose worthy names adorn thu roll,
ana to all our people VINO delight to honor
the brave and the true. IL Is also due to
! those who In years TO come should be al-
lowed to hear, revcrcntly and lovingly, the
story OF American patriotism and fortitude,
illustrated by our pension.ioll.
The preferences accorded to veteran sol.
dcrs in pubic employment should be &C.
cured TO them honestly ana without evasion,
/ and when capable ana worthy their claim to
the helpful reward and gratitude OF their
cOuntrymen should DO ungrudgingly ac-
knowledged.
PntcrnRiism n SyMptOn Of Mlsrule.
| The assurance to the people Of the utmost
individual liberty consistent with peace ana
a-.tN nal b,rlg ant.
Government. This gives NO sanction to vexa-
| tious sumptuary laws which unnecessarily
/ interfere with such habits and customs Ct our
people are not offensive TO u Just moral
sense ard are not Inconsistent With good
citizenship and the public welfare.
The same principle requires that the line
within governmental control and those
which are more lttingly left to parental
regulation should be carefully kept In view.
An enforced education, wisely deemed q
proper preparai Tor citizenship should not
involve tho impairment OF wholesome pa
rental authority nor do violence to the house,
hold conscience.
Paternalism In government nnds no ap-
prova IN the creed OF democracy. II Is o
symptom Of misruie, whether II is manifested
IN unauthorized gifts or by an unwurranted
control OF personal and family afYairs.
our people, stil cherishing the feeling OF
human fellow ship which belonged TO our be-
ment to express for then: their sympathy
with all those who arc oppressed under any
rule less Tree than ours.
generous hospitality, which Is ono OF the
most prominent OF our national charactcris-
tics, prompts us to welcome the worthy and
Industrious OF oil lands to homes ana citi-
mcut Is not violated, however, by careful and
reasonable regulations FOR the protection OF
the public health, nor does II Justify the re-
ception OF Immigrants VIII .ave no npprccia-
ti0n OF our institution, ana whose presence
among us Is menace To peace aud good
order.
The Sicnrnpun Canal.
The Importance OF the construction OF tho
Nicaragua snip canal ns means vi pIomUt.
ing commerce between our states aud with
foreign countries, and also AS contribution
by Americans To thc enterprises which ad-
vance the Interests or the world Of CiviliZu-
tion, should cumIncud the project to Cover IL
mental approval ana Endorsement
our country men not only expect from those
who represent them IN public places sedu-
louS caro- FOR the things whion are directly
and paipably related to their material inter-
es,s, but they also fully appreciate the value
OF cultivatiig our hntinhal pride and main.
tanning our national honor. Beth their ma
teria Interests and their national pride ana
honor are involved IN the success OF the CO.
lumbar Exposition, and they viii not be In
cllncd to condonr any neglect OF effort ON the
part OF their Government TO insure In the
grandeur ~ this event II hitting exhibit OF
. American growth and greatness ami II spicn-
did demonstration OF American pa.riotisln.
In an Imperfect ana incomplete manner,
thus endraN"red tn state some uf the thing
, which accord with the creed and intentions
OF the party To which | have given my lite.
. long allegiance. My attempt has not been I,
instruct my countr, men nor my party. but I,
remind both that Democratic doctrine lies
near the principles or our Government ant
, tends to promote The peoples good,
am Wiling To br accused NJ addressing my
cuuntrymen upon trite topics and IN nomel,
, fashion, Tor | believe that important truth'
are found on the surface OF thought, and tha
they should b. stated In direct and simpl,
D terms.
The Record speaks.
Though much is LETT unwritten. my recort
, as public servant leaves no excuse for mis-
: understanding my belief and position on tn,
: questions which are now presented to tn,
: Voters of the land FOR their decision.
called Tor tine third time To represent tn,
: party OF my choice In contest Tor the su
Y pr,macy OF democratic principles, my crate
A tul appreciation oI Its confidence, less thar
4 ever efiaccs the solemn sense OF my respon
sibiify.
Ii the action OF the convention you repre-
= sent snall ne Endorsed by the sutfrages ~ m.
5 countrymen. will assume the DUTIES OF tn,
: great oncc FOR which have been nominated
{ knowing tull well It's lahurs ana perplcXities
: and With humble reliance upon the DIVINE
Being, infinite In power To aid and conStan
IN watchful care over our favored nation.
Yours, very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND,