Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1892-09-29

pOiiCy OAlCCG1y 1dNOIdOlt W pilfdtS
and selfish gain. This in the end
must sprangle patriotism and
weaken popular confidence in the
rectitude of Republican institu'
tiona. Though the subject oftarif
legislation involves a question Of
morals We cannot with impunity
permit injustice to faint the spirit
of right and equity, which is the
life OF our republic and we shall
fail to reach our national destiny
if greed and scl6sltness lead the
way.
Recognizing these truths, the
national Democracy will seek, by
application of just and sound prin-
ciples, to equalize to our people the
blessings due them from the Gov
eminent they support, to promote
among our conntrymen closer com
munity of interest, cemented by
patriotism and national pride, and
to point out a fair field where pros
porous and diversified American
enterprises may grow and thrive
in the wholesome atmosphere OF
American industries, ingenuity and
intelligence.
Tariff reform is still our purpose.
Though we oppose the theory that
tariff laws may be passed, having
for their object the granting OF dis
eliminating and Unfair Govern
mental aid to prevo.e ventures, we
wage no exterminating war against
any American interests. We be-
lieve a read ustment can be &C,
complifhed in accordance with the
principles we profess, without dis
aster or demolition. We believe
that the advantages of .tfeer raw
material should be accorded to our
manufacturing and we contem~
plate a fair and careful distribu-
ton of the necessary tariff burdens
rather than the precipitating offree
trade.
We anticipate with calmness the
misrepresentation of our motives
and purposes, instigated by that
eelfishness which seeks TO hold in
an unrelenting grasp it's unfair adj
vantage under the present tariff
laws. VIZ will rely upon the in>
telligence of our fellow countrymen
to reject the charge that the party
comprising a majority of our peo-
pie is planning the destruction or
injury of American interests, and
we know they cannot be fright
ened by the spectre of impossible
free trade.
The administration and manage
ment of our Government depend
upon the popular will. Federal
power is the instrument Of that
will, not bis master. Therefore,
the attempt of the opponents of the
Democracy to interfere with and
control the suffrage of the States
through Federal agency developes
a design, which no explanation
can mitigate, to reverse the funda~
mental and safe relation between
the people and their Government.
Such an attempt cannot fail to be
regarded by thoughtful men a
proof of a bold determination 10 Sc
cure the ascendency Of a diecred-
tied party in reckless disregard of
the free expression of the popular
will. To resist such a scheme is
an impulse of Democracy. At all
times and in all places, we trust
the people as against a disposition
to force away to Federal power.
We present to them as our claim
to their confidence and support,
the steady championship of their
rights.
The people are entitled to a
sound and honest money, suffic-
lent in volume to supply their bus
mess 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 Govern
ment action, or by wise and care
full laws, that no one can be de-
luded as to the certainty and
stability of its value. Every dol
lar put into the hands Of the people
should be of the same Intrinsic
value or purchasing power. With
this condition absolutely guaran-
teed both gold and silver can be
safely utilize upon equal terms in
the adjustment of our currency. In
dealing with the subject, no selfish
scheme should be allowed to
Intervene and no doubtful expert
ment should be attempted. The
wants of our people, arising from
deficiency or imperfect distribution
of money circulation, ought to be
fully and honestly recognized and
efficiently remedied. 1t should,
however, be constantly remember
ed that any inconvenience or loss
that might arise from such a situa-
ton can be much easier borne than
universal distress, which must fol-
low a discredited currency.
The public officials are the
agents Of the people, 1t is, there.
fore, their duty to secure for those
whom they represent the best and
most efficient perform nceof public
work. This plainly can best be
accomplished by regarding the
ascertained fitness in the selecting