Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-06
GRAYLING, MICHIGAN. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1892

fere with and control the suffrage
g the stssss , snEcSsh S NO fsas5 nIan.tien na osn
mitigate to reverse the fundamental and safe
relations between the people and their govern
sv svGs sn ssSs %sp a. proof Of bold
determination to secure the Asoendency OF q
discredited party In reckless disregard Of aires
a scheme is An impulse OF democracy. Az all
times and In all places we trust the people.
As against the disposition TO foroe the way 70
federal power, we present to them as our claim
to their confidence and support steady
championship OF their rights.
The people are entitled TO sound and honest
money, Abundantly sufficient in volume TO
supply their business needs. But Whatever
may be the form OF the peoples currency, ma
tional OF State-whetheL gold silver OF paper
ernmental action, or by wise and careful
laws that no one can be deluded as TO the
nto hnS tse RanSs the people should
be Of the same intrinsic value or purchasing
power. With this condition absolutely guar
n1reee DGsn soua asa IN The
OF our currency.
In dealing with this subject no selfish
scheme should be allowed TO intervene and no
doubtful experiment should be attempted.
The wants OF our people, arising from the de-
hciency or imperfect distribution OF money
circulation, ought to be fully and honestly
reoolnized and efis emily remedied. IL should,
however, be constantly remembered that the
Inconvenience or loss tnat mign. aIise @ tIom thnn
the universal distress which must follow ais
credited currency.
II Is therefore their duty TO secure for those
whom they represent the best and most en-
clent performance OF public work. This plainly
can be best accomplished by regarding ascer-
tanned fitness in the selection OF Government
employees These considerations alone are
sufficient justification for an honest adherence
to the letter and spirit of civil service reform.
There are however other features of this plan
which abundantly commend It, Through It's
operation worthy merit in every station ana
distribution of public employment, while It's
application tends to raise the standard OF
political activity from spoils-huntinR and un:
party principles by reason and argument.
The American people are generous and CRATE
full, and they have impressed these character
istics upon their government Therefore, all
patriotic and just citizens must commend lib
eral consideration for our worthy veteran SOL
diers and for the families OF those who have
died. No complaint should be made OF the
amount OF public money paid to those actually
disabled or made dependent by reason OF army
But our pension roll should be roll OF
honor, unoOntaminated by ill-desert and un-
vitiated by demagogic use. This Is due TO
those whose worthy names adorn the roll and
TO all our people who delight to honor the
brave and the true. II is also due to those In
years to come that they should hear re verently
and lovingly the story of American patriotism
and fortitude illustrated by our pension roll.
The preferences accorded to veteran soldiers
them honestly and without evasion, and when
capable and worthy, their claim to the helpful
regard and gratitude OF their countrymen
should be ungrudgingly acknowledged
The assurance TO the people of the utmost
individual liberty consistent with peace and
good order is a cardinal principle of our gov
ernment. This gives no sanction TO vexatious
sumptuary laws. which unnecessarily interfere
with such habits and customs OF our people as
not not inconsistent inc with good citizenship and the
public welfare. The same principle requires
that the line between the subjects wLich ara
properly within governmental control and
those which are more fttingly left TO parental
regulation should be carefully kept In view.
An enforced education, wisely deemed
proper preparation for citizenship, should not
Involve the impairment of wholesome parental
authority nor do violence to the household
! conscience. Paternalism in government finds
no approval in the creed of Democracy. 1t is
a symptom of misrule, whether IL is manfl
tested In unauthorized gifts or by an unwaI-
ranted control Of personal and family affairs:
Our people, still cherishing the feeling OF
human fellowship which belonged to our be.
ginning q nation, require their Government
to express for them their sympathy with all
those who are oppressed under any rule less
free than ours.
A generous hospitality, which is one of the
most prominent Of our national characterist-
les prompts US TO welcome the worthy and in
| dustrious OF all lands to homes and citizenship
among us This h9spita6ie sentiment nth .h9s Is not
! regulations for the protection OF the public
! health nor does II justify the reception of Inn
/ migrants VINO nave no appreciation OF our III
'stitutions and whose presence among us Is a
menace to peace and good order.
The importance of the construction OF the
| Nicaragua ship canal as a means OF promoting
! commerce between our States and with for
eign countries, and also as contribution by
Americans TO the enterprises which advance
! the interests Of the world of civilization
should commend the project to. governmental
approval and Endorsement
Our countrymen not only expect from those
l who represent them in public places
sednlous care for the things which are di
rectly and palpably related to their material
interests, but they also fully appreciate the
| value OF cultivating our national pride and
maintaining our national honor Both theti
| material interests and their national pride
! Columbian Exposition. and they Will not be
inclined TO condone any neglect OF EFFORT or
| the part Of their government 70 insure, In the
| grandeur OF this event, hitting exhibit OF
| American growth and greatness and splendid
] denomination OF American patriotism.
| In an imperfect and incomplete manner
| have thus endeavored 70 state some OF the
1 things which accord with the creed and inten-
| tions of the parry to winch have given ns
4 lifelong allegiance. NY attempt has not bee
to instruct my oonntrymen OF nay party. but is
| remind both that Democratic docJrne lie,
near the principles of our Government. anc
70 se ss ses
countrymen upon trite topics and In homei,
fashion, for believe that important truthl
! they should be stated In direct and simple
terms. Though much is left unwritttn, my
record as 2 public servant leaves no excuse fo
! Misunderstanding my belief and position OF
I the questions which are now presented to tn,
voters OF the land fos their decision.
Called fore the third time to represent tn,
| party of my choice In contest for the suprem
acy of Democratic principles, my grateful ap
probation OF It's confidence, less than ever
4 Ieffaces the solemn sense Of my responsibility
II the action OF the convention you repre-
| sent shall be indorsed by the suffrages OF m!
1 countrymen, i will assume the duties OF th,
great once for which have been nominated
knowing full we'll It's labors and perplexitiee
| anfkyttb,h humble reliance upon the Divine Be
ing, INFINITE IN power TO aid and constant in
watchful care over our favored nation. Yours
i very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND.