The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-09-16


favor OF larger use OF 81 yer, and was much
pleased and encouraged by the cord1ality,
nromptnass and unanimity with which the IN
yitation of this government FOR an lhterha-
tional con Ience upon tn subject was ac-
cepted by all the powers. We may not onis
hope for but expect highly beneficial resuito
from this confer ence, which will now soon as
semble. When the result OF the conference Is
known we then shall be abe intelligentiy 10
adjust our financial basis to any new conditions
REMARKS ON THE FOREIGN POLICY.
In which ON ebody Gets "a Few Whacks
The Veterans.
II has been the purpose OF the administra-
ton to make it's foreign policy not matter OK
partisan politics, but of patriotism ana ma
tional honor and have very great gratihca-
ton in being able t. state that the Democratio
members OF The committees OF fo:ei-n affairs
responded in a true Amerii an spi''S L nave
not hesitated t. consult freely with them aDout
the most confidential and delicate affairs, ana
here frankly confess my obligation for needed
cooperation. They did not regard patlent
but firm insistence upon American rights anu
upon immunity from insult and INJURY Tor our
citizens and sailors in foreign ports as a poncy
of Irritation" and ulster. They did not be-
lieve, as some others seem to believe that to be
Democrat one must take the foreign side OF
every international question, if a Republican
administration is conducting the American
side.
Important Matters Settled.
do not believe that tame submission to In
sulting outrage by any nations at the hands OF
another can ever form the basis of lasting
friendship; the necessary element of respect
will be wanting. The CHILEAN incident, now so
happily and honorably adjusted will, do not
doubt, place our relation with that brave peo-
pie upon more friendly basis than ever before.
This already appears in the agreement since
negotiation by Mr.. Egan for the settlement or
a commission of the long unsettled claims be-
tween the two governments. The work OF Mr..
Egan has been highly advantageous to the
United Slater. Til. confiden which refused
to withdraw from him has been abundantly
justified In our relations with the great
European powers the rights OF the United
States and of our citizens have been insisted
upon with firmness The strength of our cause
and not the strength Of our adversary has
given tone to ourc correspondence. The Samoan
question and the Behring sea question, which
came over from the preceding administration
have been, the one settled, and the other sub
mitted to arbitration upon fair basis.
Never before think, in like period have
many important treaties and commercial
agreements been concluded, and never before,
! am sure, have the honor and influence, ma
tional AMI commercial, of the United States
been held i'll higher estimation in both hem
spheres
n NOfu ADoNt the veterans.
The Union soldiers and sailors are now
veterans of time as well MS of war The parallels
of age have approached close to the citadels Of
life and the end, Tor each, of brave and
honorable struggl is not remote. Increasing
infirmity and years give the minor tones of
sadness and pathos to the mighty appeal Of
service and suffering. The ear that does not
listen with sympathy and the heart that does
not respond with generosity are the ear and
heart of an alien and not of an American.
Now soon again the surviving veterans are to
parade upon the great avenue Of the national
capital and every tribute of honor and love
should attend the march. A comrade in the
column of the victors' parade in 1866, am
not less a comrade now.
Mob Law Is Always BAD.
/ have used every suitable occasion TO urge
upon the people of all sections the considera-
ton that no good cause can be promoted upon
the lines of lawlessness. MObs do not discrim-
mate, and the punishments inflicted by them
have no repressive or sautary influence;
on the contrary, they bget revenges and per-
petuate feuds. 1t is especially the duty of the
educated and influential to see that the weak
and ignorant, when accused of crime are
fairly tried before lawful tribunals. The
moral sentiment Of the country should be
aroused and brought to bear for the suppress
sion Of these offenses against law and social
order.
Should Watch immigration.
The necessity of careful discrimination
among the emigrants seeking our shores be.
comes every day more apparent. We do not
want and should not receive those who by
reason of bad character or habits are not
wanted at home. The industrious and self-re.
8 Getting, the lovers Of aw ald liberty should
be Disseminated from the lauper, the crimi-
nal and the anarchist, VIII cone only to bur-
den and disturb our communities. Every Of.
fort has been made to enforcc the laws and
some convictions have been secured under the
contract labor law.
Prosperity OF the Country.
The general condi ion of our country ia one
of great prosperity The blessing Of God has
rested upon our fielus and upon oar people.
The annual value of our foreign commerce has
increased more than $400,0OOOOJ over the
average for the preceding ten years, d more
than S2l0ODc,0OO over 1890, the last year un-
affected by the new tariff. Our exports In 1892
exceeded tn Sc If 1890 by more than SIT, 100000
and he annual average for ten years by S26j-
0W,0JO Our exports of bread-stuffs increased
over those of 1891 more than $144,OO0, 600, of
provisions over S4,0000O0, and of manufactures
over S8OOO,OO0 The merchandise balance Of
trade'in our favor in lS92 was $202,944343. No
othey nation can match the CONNIE. ial prog
ress which these figures disclose.
Feels Sorry for Democrats.
Our compassion may well go out to those
whose party necessities and habits still COM
pei them to declare that our people are SUD-
pressed and our trade restricted by a protect
i've tariff. 1t is not possible for me to refer
even in the briefcSt way to many Of the topics
presented in the rcsoluto adopted by the
convention. Upon all that have not been dis
cussed have before publicly expressed my
views. change in the personnel of a ma
tional administration Is of comparatively little
moment. If those exercis ing public functions
are able, honest, diliC Mt and liz. thful others
possessing all these qualities may be found to
take their places.
a Matter of VI oment.
But changes in the laws and in administrative
policies are of great moment. When public
affairs have been given direction and bust.
ness has adjusted itself to these lines any
sudden change involves n stoppage and new
business adjustment. II the change Of direc-
ton is so radical as t. bring the commercial
turn-table Into use the business changes in
volved are not readjustments, but reconstruc-
tions. The Democratic party offers a pro-
gramme of demolition. The protective policy.
to which all business, even that of the inn.
porter is now adjusted; the reciprocity policy.
the new merchant marine, are all to be demoi
ished, not gradually, not taken dow but
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