The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-09-27

RALEIGH, n. C.,
closer community of interests, cemented |
by patriotism aud national pride. and |
to point out fair field, where prosper
Gus and diversified American enterprise |
may grow and thrive in the wholesome |
atmosphere of American industry,
ingenuity and intelligence. Tariff re-
form is still our purpose. 1
Though we oppose the theory that tariff
laws may be passed, having for their OBJ
ject the granting of discriminating and
unfair governmental aid to private ven
tures we wage no exterminating war
against any American interests. We be-
lieve readjustment can be accomplish
ed, in accordance with the principles we
profess, without disaster or demolition.
We believe that the advantages of free
raw material should be accorded to our
manufacturers, and we contemplate a
fair and careful distribution of necessary
tariff burdens, rather than the preci pita-|
ton of free trade We anticipate with
calmnesss the misrepresentation of our
motives and purposes, instigated by
selfishness which seeks to hold in Hnre-
lenting grasp its unfair advantage under
present tariff laws. We will rely upon
the intelligence of our fellow countrymen
to reject the charge that party compris-
ing majority of our people is planning
the destruction or injury of American i'll
terests; and we know they cannot be
frightened by the spectre Of impossible
free trade.
Force Bill.
The administration and management
of our government depend upon popular
will Federal power is the instrument
of that will not its master. Therefore
the attempt of the opponents of democ-
racy to interfere with and control the
suffrage of the States through Federal
agencies, develops a design, which no
explanation can mitigate, to reverse the
fundamental and safe relations between
the people and their government. Such
an attempt cannot fail to be regarded by
thoughtful men as proof of a bold de
termination to secure the ascendency of
discredited party in reckless disregard
OF free expression of the popular will.
, To resist such scheme is an impulse OF
democracy. At all times and IN all
places we trust the people, as against a
: disposition to force the way to Federal
: power, we present to them as our claim
to their confidence and support, steady
championship of their rights.
Sound and Honest Money.
The people are entitled to sound an6
t honest money. absolutely sufficient il
: volume to supply their business needs
: But whatever may be the form Of th'
f peoples currency, national or State
e whether gold, silver, or paper-it shoule
e be so regulated and guarded by govern
mental action, or by wise and careful
laws, that no one can be deluded as t,
l the certainty and stability of its value
e Every dollar put into the hands of tn
t people should be of the same intrinsi
n value or purchasing power With thi
/ condition absolusely guaranteed, boil
: gold and silver can be safely utilized up
on equal terms in the adjustment of ou
currency. In dealing with this subjec
J. no selfish scheme should be allowed t
C intervene, and no doubtful experimen
/ should be attempted. The wants of ou
IS people, arising from the deficiency or in
y perfect distribution of money circulation
e ought to be fully and honestly recognize
and efficiently remedied. It should
u however, be constantly remembered tbs
y the inconvenience or loss that might aris
it from such situation, can be muc
le easier borne than the universal distres
" which must follow discredited currenc
J. Civil Service.
;; Public officials are the agents of tt
- people. 1t is therefore their duty to s
n9 cure for those whom they represent tt
ND of
Us public work This plainly can be be
le, accomplished by regarding ascertain
~ fitness in the selection of governme
Oh employees. These considerations alo
or are sufficient justification for an hone
10 adherence to the letter and spirit of ci7
se service reform There are, howevt
,f1 other features Of this plan which abu
II, dainty commend it. Through its opeI
liu ton worthy men in every station a
eu condition of American life is recogniZ
eu in the distribution of public employme1
Gu while its application tends to raise t
. or standard of political activity from spo
o.. hunting and unthinking party affiliati
u to the advocacy of party principles
"a reason and argument.
nd m
air The American people are generous a
hv GRATEFUL and they have impressed tn
,Le characteristics upon their gOvernme
he Therefore, all patriotic and just citiz
or must commend liberal consideration
mr. our worthy veteran soldiers and for
ro- families of those who have died.
complaint should be made of the amo1
de- of public money paid to those actus
n is disabled or made dependent by reason
ent army service. But our pension,
ari- should be a roll of honor, unconta
,Iso mated by i'll desert and unvitiated
and demagogic use. This is due to til
nle whose worthy names adorn the roll,
dor to all our people who delight to no
do the brave and the true. 1t is also du
ON those who in years to come should be
AN lowed to hear, reverently and lovin
,sed the story of American patriotism
in fortitude, illustrated by our pension I
still The preferences accorded to veteran
se- diers in public employment should be
r Of cured to them honestly and with
bile evasion, and when capable and wort
. of their claim to the hopeful regard
cts gratitude of their countrymen shoult
in ungrudgingly acknowledged.
e is Paternalism.
th, 1ho The assurance to the people of the
of of most individual liberty consistent ,
snr. ~ peace and good is q cardinal principl
-erv our government. This gives no sane
nor to vexatious sumtuary laws which
ton necessarily interfere with such habits
rag customs Of our people as are not OF
uch sive 20 a just moral sense and are MOI