Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-09-30


rectly favorable to private and selfish gam
This in the end must strange patriotism and
weaken popular confidence in the recttuds
of republican institutions.
MARKETS AND MORALS
Though the subject of tariff legislation
involves n question of markets it also in.
wolves a question of morals. We cannot
with impunity to permit injustice to tain
the spirit of right and equity which is thl
life of our republic. and we shall fail to
reach our national destiny if greed and sell
fshness lead the way.
Recognizing these truths, the national
Democracy will seek by the application OF
lust and sound principles to equaliZe TO our
people the blessings due them from the gov
eminent they support, to promote among
! our countrymen closer community of inter
ests cemented by patriotism and nationa
pride and TO point out q fair field where
prosperous and diversified American enter.
prise NAV grow and thrive in the wholesome
atmosphere of American industry, ingenuity
and intelligence.
Tariff reform is still our purpose Though
we oppose the theory that tariff lawsmay be
passed having for their object the granting
/ of discriminating and unfair governmental
aid to private ventures we wage no extermi-
mating war against any American interests
We believe Teadjustment can be accom-
plished. in accordance with the princlple
we profess, without disaster or demolition.
We believe that the advantages of free raw
material should be accorded 10 our manufHc
turers, ard we contemplate fair and care
full distribution of necessary tariff burdens.
rather than the precipitation OF free trade.
I'VE anticipate with calmnesS the misrep-
reseptation OF our motives and purposes, in
stigated by q selfshness which seeks to hold
in unrelenting grasp its unfair advantage
under present tar # laws. We will rely upon
the int .lligence of our fellOw-cOuntrynen to
reject the charge that a party comprising
majority OF our people in planning the de-
struction or injury of American interests,
and we know that they cannot be frightened
by the spectre free trade.
THE FORCE BILL.
"The administration and management OF
our government depend upon popular will.
Federal power is the instrument of that vii
not its master Therefore the attempt OF the
opponents of Democracy 10 interfere VIII
and control the suffrage of the state through
federal agencies developed design which nc
explanation ca. mitigate, TO reverse the
fundamental and safe relation between tn
;nople and their government. Such an at
.empt cannot fail 10 be regarded by thought
,ul men as proof Of bold determination TO
secure the ascendanty of a discredited party
n reckless disregard Of free expression of
The popular will. To resist such ascheme is
IN impulse OF Democracy. At all times and
and in all places we trust the people. As
against disposition TO force the way TO fed
aral power we present to them rs our claim
@ their confidence and support, steady
championship of thtir rights.
THE CURRENCY.
"The people are entitled to sound and
honest money, abundantly sufficient in vol
1me TO supply their business needs But.
whatever may be the form OF the peoples
currency, national or state-whether gold,
silver or paper-it should be so regulated and
guarded by the governmental action, or by
wise and careful laws, that no one can be
1eluded as to the certainty 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 con-
dition absolutely guaranteed both gold and
silver can be safely utilized upone equal terms
In the adjustment 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
deficiency or imperfect distribution OF
money circulation, ought TO be fully and
honestly recognized and efficiently remedied.
1t should, however, be constantly, remem-
bered that the inconvenience or loss that
might arise from such a situation can be
much easier borne than the universal dis
;ress which must follow a discredited cur
rency.
CIVIL SERVICE.
'Public officials are the agents Of the peo-
ole 1t is, therefore, their duty tOsecure for
hose whom they represent the best and most
Efficient performance OF public work. This
plainly can be best accomplished by regard
ing ascertained fitness in the selection OF gov
eminent employees. These considerations
.lone are sufficient justification for an honest
difference to the letter and spirit of civil
service reform. There are, however, other
features of this plan which abundantly COM
mend it,
Through its operation worthy merit in
every station and condition of American life
S recognized in the distribution of public
employment while its application tends to
raise the standard of political activity from
,poils hunting and unthinking party atfilla-
ion to the advocacy Of party principles by
'eason and argument
PENSIONS.
"The American people are generous and
grateful, and they have impressed these
characteristics upon their government.
Therefore, all patriotic and just citizens
must commend liberal consideration for our
worthy veteran soldiers and for the families
If those who havedied. No complaint should
be made of the amount of public money paid
to those actually disabled or made dependent
oy reason of army service.
''But our pension roll should be roll of
honor uncontaminated by i'll desert and I'M
gitiated by demagogic use. This is due to
those whose worthy names adorn the roll
and TO all our people who delight to honor
;he brave and the true. II is also due 20
hose who in years to come should be allowed
% hear. reverently and lovingly, the story
Of American patriotism and forSitude, Illus
trated by our pension roll The preferences
accorded to veteran soldiers in public en-
plovment should be secured to them honestly