South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-10-07


Federal power IS the instrument OF thar
Wlii-not Us master. Therefore the a.
Tempt OF the opponents OF Democracy 70 in
usrisre with anu control the suffrage OF the
states through federal agencies develops a
Design, which no explanation can rnitiv.t.
70 reverse the fundamental and safe rela.
uons between the people and their govern
ment Such an attempt cannot fail 10 bs
regarded by thoughtful men as proof OF a
Doid determination 10 secure the ascend
ancy OF discredited party in reckless dis.
regard OF a free
EXPRESSION or THE POPULAR WILL
TO resist such a scheme is an Impulse Of
Denaocrecy. AZ all times and in al places
We trust tue people. AS against dfsposi.
ton 70 force the way 20 Federal power. we
present 70 them as our claim TO their coma .
dence and support steady championship
OF their rights.
The people are entitled 70 sound an hon
est money aoundantly sufficient in volume
10 supply their business needs. But what
ever may DC tho form OF the peoples cur
rcucy, national or State whether gold.
silver or paper-it should be so
Requested and guarded by govern
mental action, or by wise ard
careful laws, that no one can be deluded as
20 the certainty and stability OF ia value.
Every dollar put into tina hands OF the Deo-
PIC shonlo De OF the same intrinsic value or
purchasing power. With this condition
absolutely guaranteed, both gold and sill
yer can be safely utilized upon equal terms
in the adjustment OF our currency. In
dealing with this subject no selfish scheme
should be allowed 70 intervene and no
doubtful experiment should be attempted.
me wants OF our people arising from the
deficiency or imperfect distribution OF
money circulation ought 10 be fully and
honestly recognized and efficiently reno
died. IL should. however, be constantly
remembered that the Inconvenience. or loss
that might arise from such a situation can
be much easier borne than tho universal
distress which must follow a discredited
currency.
Public officials are the agents OF the peo-
pie. II 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 ascertained
FITNESS IN THE SELECTION.
OF government employees. These consider
ations alone are sufficient justification for
hn honest adherence 10 the letter and spirit
OF civil service reform. There are how
ever, other features OF this plan which
a5uudanJly commend IL. Through its on
Grafton worthy merit in ever, station and
condition of American life is recognized in
the distribution of public employment
while its application tends to raise the
stated standard OF political activity from
SPOTS hunting and uuthinking party afilia-
non TO the advocacy OF party principles by
reason and argument
The American people are generous aud
Rratetul; 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 OF those who have died. No com
plant should be maize OF the amount Of
pubic money paid TO those actually dis
aoled or made dependent by reason Of army
service But our pension roll
SHOULD De ROLL OF HONOR,
uucontamlnnted bv III desert aud uuvitiated
by demGgogic use. This Is due 10 those
whose worthy names adorn the roll and 10
all our people VINO delight 10 honor the
brave aud true. II is also due TO those who
In years TO come should be allowed 20 hear.
reverently ana lovingly the story OF
American patriotism and fortitude, illus
trated by our pension roll. The preferences
accorded 10 veteran soldiers ia public en-
ploYment should be secured to than hon
nstly and without evasion, and when
capable and worthy, their claim 20 the
helpful regard and gratitude OF their coun-
edged.
The assurance to the people of the ut
most individual liberty consistent with
peace and good order, is cardinal princi-
pie OF our Government. This gives no
saRction 20 vexatious sumptuary laws
which unnecessarily interfere with such
habits and customs OF our people as are not
offensive 70 just moral sense and are not
inconsistent with good citizenship and the
public welfare. The same prinCi-
pie requires that the line be-
tween the subjects which are
properly within governmental control and
those which are more attingly left TO pa
rental regulation should be carefully kept
In view. An enforced education, wisely
deemed a proper preparation for citizen
ship should not involve the impairment OF
wholesome parental authority nor do vio-
ienca 70 the household conscieuce Pater-
nalism IN government duds no approval in
the creed OF Democracy. II is symptom
OF misrule, whether il IS manifested in I'M
authorized gifts, or by IA unwarranted
control OF personal and family affairs.
Our people, still cherlshing the
FEELING or HUMAN FELLOWSHIP
which belonged TO our beginning as a na-
ton require their government TO express
Tor them their sympathy with ali those who
are oppressed under any rule less fires than
ours. a generous hospitality, which Is one
OF the most prominent OF our national char
actcristics, prompts Us TO welcome the
worthy aud industrious OF all lands 10
homes and citizenship among US This
hOspitaOlG sentiment Is not violated how
ever, by careful and reasonable regulations
for tue protection Of the public health nor
does 10 justify tho reception OF immigrants
who have no appreciation Of cur iustttu-
tons and whose presence among Us is a
menace 20 peace and good order,
The importance Of the construction OF
the Nicaragua ship canal as a means Of
promoting commerce between our States
and with foreign countries, and also as a
contribution by Americans to tho exter-
prise5 which advance the interests OF the
world OF civilization, should commend the
project % governmental approval aud en-
dOrsement.
Our couutrymen not only expect from
those who represent then ia public places a
sedulou5 care for the things which ara
directly and paipablY related TO their ma
tcrial interests, but they also fully aDpre-
ciate the value Of cultiva.iug our national
pride and maintaining our national honor
Both their ustioual pride ana honor are In
YolvCd in the success OF
THE COLUMBIAN RxPosrTfOY.
and they win not be Inclined 90 condone
any neglect OF effort 0u the part OF thcir
government 20 mako tho grandeur OF tlts
event fitting exhibit OF mcricau growth
and greatness and splendid dcm0nstra-
ton Of American patriot sm.
in au imperfect and incomplete manner I
hav9 thus Dntoavored Co state some OF Tho
tcuu0ns ~ Tho party go which ] have given
my life long allegiance. My attempt has
not been TO instruct my C0untrymm
nor my party. but TO re-
mind both that Democratic doctrine
lies near the principles OF our governments
ana tends 20 pr0mote the peoples good
am willing 20 Oe accused of addressing my
couniryfnen upon tritc topics aud I'm home
lv fashion. Tor ] believe that imu0rfnrt