The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-10-05

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S master. Therefore the attempt OF the oppo- i
ents of Democracy to interfere with and con- e
,ol the suffrage of the States through Federal
gencies develops design, which no expiana- i
on can mitigate, to reverse the fundamental
nd safe relations between the people and their
Government Such an attempt cannot fail to
,e regarded by tn -ughtful men as proof OF /
,old determination to secure the ascendancy OF
discredited party in reckless disregard OF !
rec expression of the popular will. To repress
such scheme is the impulse of the Democracy
At all times and in all places we trust the Peo-
pie. As against the position to force the way to
Federal power, we present TO them as our claim
to their confidence and support, a steady cham
pionship of their rights.
The people are entitled to sound and honest
money, abundantly sufficient in volume to sup
ply their business needs. But whatever may be
the form of the peoples currency. National or
otate-whether gold, silver, or Paper-lt should
be so regulated and guarded by governmental
acton, or by wise and careful laws, that no one
can be deluded as to the certainty and stability
of its value. Every dollar put into the hands
of the people should he OF the same intrinsic |
value or purchasing power. With this condl-
uon absolutely guaranteed both gold and silver
can be safely utilized, upon equal terms in the |
adjustment of our currency. In dealing with |
this subject no selfish scheme should he allowed
TO intervene, and no doubtful experiment should
pe attempted The wants of our people, arising
from the deficiency or imperfect distribution OF
money circulation, ought to be fully and hon
estly recognized and efficiently remedied. 1t
should however be constantly remembered that
the inconvenience or loss that might arise from
such situation, can be much easier borne than
the universal distress which must follow dis
credited currency.
Public officials are the agents of the people.
1t Is therefore their duty to secure for those
| whom they represent the best and most efficient
performance OF public work. This plainly can
be best accomplished by regarding ascHrtained
fitness in the selection OF government oloyes-
| These considerations alone sufficien- justfi-
cation for an honest adherence to the letter and
| spirit of civil service reform. There are, how
ever, other features o. this plan which abun-
dainty commend it. Through its operation
worthy merit IN every station and condition OF
| American life is recognized in the distribution
of public employmentwhile Its application tends
to raise the standard of political activity from
spoils hunting and unthinking party afhliation
to the advocacy of party principles by reason
and argument.
The American people are generous and CRATE
full; and they have impressed these characters
tics upon their government. Therefore, all pa
triotic and just citizens must commend liberal
consideration for our worthy veteran soldiers,
and fer the families of those who have died. No
complaint should be made of the amount oi
public money paid to those actually disabled OF
, made dependent by reason of army service
t9ot-e.ax parasior, roll shonld- DO roll et honor
, unconta minated by ill DESERT unvitiated by
/ demagogic use. This is due to those Whose
I worthy names adorn the roll, and to al
: our people who delight to honor the brave anc
j the true. 1t is also due to those who in year
to come should be allowed to hear. reverently
e and lovingly, the story of American patriotism
j and fertitude, illustrated by our pension roll
The preferences accorded to veteran soldiers il
D dublic employment should be secured to then
# honestly and wi hout evasion, and when capabl
= worthy, their claim TO the helpful regard ant
n gratitude OF their countrymen should be un
: grudgingly acknowledged.
y the assurance to the people of the utm ost indi
vidual liberty consistence with peace and goo
order, is a cardinal principle of our government
This gives no sanction to vexatious sumptuar
laws. which unnecessarily interfere with sue
habits and customs of our people not Of
: tensive to joust moral sense and are not incon
r slstent with good citizenship and the public wei
), fare. The same principle requires that the lin
j. | between the subjects which properly With
governmental control. and those which are NOR
ittingly lett TO parental regulation. should
carefully kept in view. An enforced education
II wisely deemed a proper preparation for citizer
u ship. shoNld not involve the impairment
t wholesome parental authority. nor do violent
;, the household COZ science. Paternalism in gov
ernment finds no approval in the creed of Dem
ocracy. It is a symptom of misrule. whether
y Is manifested in Unauthorized gifts by an III
Is warranted control of personal and family affair
1t Our people, still cherising the feeling of huma
II fe fellowship which belonged to our beginning
l. a nation. require their government to ez
press for them their sy mpathy with all those WI
&c are oppressed under any rule less free than our
A generous hospitality, which is one of the mo
prominent of our national characteristic
prompts us to welcome the worthy and industr
II Gus of all lands to homes and citizenship amor
a US. This hOspitable sentiment is not violate
4. however. by careful and reasonable regulation
=, TOR the protection of the public health. nor do
;, it justify the reception of immigrants who hay
NO appreciation of Gour institutions and who
IL presence among US is menace to peace and goo
,e order.
hoi iOnn ton nff fhoo SIR oft =
aragua ship canal as means of promoting con
@ merce between our states and with foreign cour
tries. and also as a contribution by Americans
the enterprises which advance the interests
iu the world of civilization, should commend tt
ly project to governmental approval and indors
= ment.
e. Our countrymen not only expect from tho
f. who represent them in public places a sedulo
care for the things which are directly and pap
bly, related to their material interests, but tht
also fully appreciate the value of cultivatng OIL
s. national pride and maintaining our nation
r honor. Both their material interests and the
a national pride and honor are involved in tt
n success of the Columbian ex position and the
will not be inclined to condone any neglect
effort on the part of this government to insure
ie the grandeur of this event a fitting exhibit
~ American growth and greatness, and splend
)u uemOnSLIaLlO0 OF Ame e1lcan patrlotlSm.
ed & In an imperfect and incomplete manner ha
thus endeavored to state some things which a
ne cord with the creed and intentions of the par
ts to which have given my lifelong allegian,
-, Ny attempt has not been to instruct my countr
men nor NY party. but to remind both th
Democratic doctrine lies near the principles
On our government and tends to promote the pc
IL pies good. am willing to be accused of a
ut dressing my ceuntrymen upon trite topics and
NJ hOmely fashion. .tor believe tnat importa
truths are found on the surface of thought. a
they should be stated in direct and simple ter q
~ Though much is left unwritten. my record as
public servant leaves no excuse for misunde
n standing my belief and position on the questio
which now presented to the voters of the la
~ for their decision
n Called for the third time to represent the PAL
of my choice in a contest for the supremacy
Democratic principles. my grateful appreciate
90 If its confidence. less than ever efaces the Sc
Sc emn sense of responsibility Ifthe action of L
he convention you represent shall be Endorsed
to the suffrages of my country men. will assul
m the duties of the great office for which ha