The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-27

between tho people and government. Such
attompt cannot fail TO be regarded by
thoughtful men aa proof OF a bold deterni-
nation to secure the hsoondanoy of dis
credited party in reckless disregard Of a
free expression Of popular will. TO resist
such scheme 10 m impulse Of democracy.
The people are entitled to sound and hon
est money, abundantly sufficient In volume
to supply business needs, but whatever may
be its form, national or state. gold. silver
or paper, il should be 10 regulated and
guarded by government action or wise and
careful laws that no one can be deluded MS
10 the certainty and stability Of its value.
Every dollar put into the hands of the peo-
pie should be OF the same intrinsic value or
purchasing powor. With this condition abb
soiutely guaranteed both gold and silver
can be safely utilized on equal terms in the
adJustnent OF our currency. In dealing
With thi8 subject no selfish scheme should
be allowed TO intervene and no doubtful ex-
pertinent should he attempted. The wants
OF onr people arising from the deficiency or
imperfect distribution of money cifoula-
tlon ought to bo fully and honestly recog-
nized. and efficiently remedied. 1t should,
however, be constantly remembered that
Inconvenience or loss that IN light arise from
such situation can be much better boin ne
than the unusual distress which must fol-
low a discredited currency.
pie. IT Ia their duty TO secure for those
they represent the best and most efficient
performance of public work. This ia best
accomplished by regarding ascertained fit
ness in the selection OF government EN-
ployes. This consideration alone ~ sutii-
clent Justification for honest adherence to
the letter and spirit Of civil service reform.
Furthermore, through its operation worthy
merit is recognized, while its application
tends to raise the standard of political ac-
tivity from spoils hunting and unthinkinR
party aifiliation, to the advocacy of party
| principles by reason Of argument.
| Ihe American people are generous and
grateful and have impressed these charac-
iatlcs upon their government. Therefore
all patriotic and just decisions must COM
mend liberal consideration for worthy vet
eran soldiers and the families of those who
nave died. No complaint shoald be made
OF the amount Of public money paid those
actually disabled made dependent by
reason of army service. But the pension
roll should be Il roll of honor, uncomtam-
mated by ill-desert and unvitlated by dem
agogic use. This is due to those whose
worthy names adorn the roll and to all our
people who delight to honor the brave and
true. 1t is also due to those who, in
years to come, should be allowed to hear
reverently and lovingly to the story of Am
erican patriotism and fortitude illustt ated
by our pension roll. The preferences ac-
| cofde0 VebcIHu bOluiefS Ill PUBIC employ
nnent should be ungrudRingly acknowl-
edged.
The assu ance to the people of the ut
most liberty consistent with peace and
good order is Il cardinal principle of our
government. This gives no sanction to yex-
atious sumptuary laws, unnecessarily inter
| fering with the habits and customs OF
people not offensive TO just moral sense,
and not inconsistent with good citizenship
| and public welfare. The same principle re-
quires that the line between subjects prop
erly within government control and those
more fittingly left to parental regulation
| be carefully kept in view. Enforced edu-
cation, wisely deemed the proper prepara-
tion for citizenship, should not involve the
Impairment of wholesome parental author
| ity nor do violence to the household con.
! science. Paternalism in government finds
no apr oval in the creed of democracy. Il
! is symptom of misrule, whether mani
| tested in unauthorized gifts or by the un
warranted control Of personal and family
| affairs.
Generous hospitality prompts US TO vel
come the worthy and industrious of all
lands to homes and citizenship among us.
! This is not violated, however by careful
| and reasonable regulation for the protec-
! tion of public health, nor does it Justify the
reception of immigrants who have no ap-
probation of our institutions and whose
presence among us ID menace to peace
and good order.
The import tance of the construction OF
the Nicaragua canal as q means of promot-
ing com mer ce between our states and with
| foreign countries, and also as a contribu-
| ton by Americans to enterprises which ad-
vance the interests of the world of civiliza-
| tion, should commend the project to gov
ernmental approval and endorsement.
Our countrymen not only.expect from those
who represent them in public places sedul-
| nun n or ,NuIt h
| related to their material interests, but also
| fully appre ciate the value of cultivating
| our national pride, and in maintaining our
national Cide and honor. involved in the
success of the Columbian exposition, and
they will not be inclined to condons any
neglect of effort on the part of the govern
ment to insure III the granduer of this
event fitting exhibit of American growth
and greatness, and splendid demonstt a.
ton of American patriotism.
In an imperfect manner have endeavored
to state some of the things which accord
| with the creed ana intentions of the party to
| which you have given life long ale glance.
My attempt has not been to instruct my
countrymen nor the party, but to remind
| both that democratic doctrine lies near the
principles of our government aud tends to
promote the peoples good. l am willing
to be accused of addressing my country
men II pon trite topics and in homelv fash
ion. for | believe important truths are
found on the surface OF thought anu should
be stated in fairest and simple terms
Though much is left unwritten, my record
as n public servant leaves no excuse for
misunderstanding my belief and position
on questions now presented TO the voters
for decision. Called for the third time &c
represent the party of my choice in con
test for the supremacy of democratic prln-
ciples, my grateful appreciation of it's con
tidence less than ever otfaces q solemn sense
of my responsibility. Ii the action of the con.
vention ID endorsed by the sutfrages of my
countrymen. | will assume the duties of the
& eat Office, knowing full we'll its lsbors
and pc plex tiles, and with humble reliance
upon the Divine Being, infinite in power to
aid and constant in wstchful care over ouI
| favored nation. GROVER CLEVELAND.
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