Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-09-10
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SILVER.
The resolution of the convent on in favor
of bi-metall SIN, think, thu true and neces-
sary conditions of a movement that has
upon the lines nv hal adherence and
support. l am thoroughly convinced that be
free coinage of silver at a ratio to gold as
will maintain the equality in their CONNER
cial uses of the two coined dollars would con
duce to the prosperity of all the great pro
ducing and commercial nations of the world.
The one essential condition is that these
dollars shall have and retain equal aecepta-
bility and value in all commercial transac-
tons. They are not only Medium OF ex-
change, but a measure Of values; and, when
two unequal measures are called in law by
the same commerce is unsettled and con-
fused, and the unwary and ignorant are
cheated. Dollars Of unequal commercial
value will not circulate together. The better
dollar is withdrawn, an becomes merchan-
disc.
The true interest OF all our people, an es-
pecially of the farmers and working people,
who cannot closely observe the money mar
ket is that every dollar paper or COIN is
sued or authoriz d bv the government shall
be the exact equivalent, not only in debt
paying but in purchasing power, of any
other dollar. ] am quite sure that II we
should now act upon this subject indepen-
IDENTIFY OF other nations, we would greatly
promote their interest and injure our own.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS.
In my last animal message TO Congress l
said: II must vet entertain the hope that 1t
is possible to secure q calm, patriotic consid.
Grafton of sl b constitutional or Satisfactory
changes as may be necessary 10 secure tho
choice of the officers Of the government to
the eople by fair apportionments and free
elections believe it would be possible TO
constitute commission, non partisan in its
membership and composed of patriotic wise
aid impartial men, to whom consideration
of the questions of the evils connected with
our election system and methods might be
committed with COOL prospect of securing
unamimity in some plan TO" removing or
mitigating those evils.
The constitution would permit the selec-
non of the commission to be vested IN the
Supreme Court, if that method would give
the best guaranty of impar.iali:y. This com
mission b )uld be charged with the duty Of
inouiring into tho whole subject oS the law
OF election as related to the choice OF officers
of the national government with view Of
securing to every elector free and un1no-
Tested exercise Of the suffrage and as near an
approach TO an equality of value in each bal
lot cast as is attainable. The de-
mand that the limitations Of suffrage should
be found in the law, and only there, is a just
demand, end no just man should resent or
resist il. "
1t seems to me that an appeal to our peo-
pie to consider the question of readjusting
our legislat on upon absolutely fair non-par
tisan lines might find some eff ctive response.
Many times have had occasion to say that
laws and election methods, designed to give
unfair advantages TO the party making them,
would some time be used to perpetuate III
power faction of party against the will
of the majority of the people.
The recent decisions in some of the state
courts against unfair apportionment law sen
caurage the hope that the arbitrary and par
tisan election laws and practice which have
prevailed may be corrected by the states, the
laws made equal and non-partisau and the
elections free and honest. The Republican
party would rejoice at such solution, as a
healthy and patriotic local sentiment is the
best assurance of free and honest e ections.
! shall again urge apon Congress that pro
vision be rlade for tbs appointment OF q
non partisan commission TO cons Ter the sub
iect of opportiolmcuts ana elections in their
relation TO choice Of federal officers.
CIVIL SERVICE
The civil services system has been extended
and the law enforced with vigor and impair
uiality. There has been partisan Juggling
with the laws i'll any OF the departments or
but eaus as had before happened, but APP
pointments to the classified service have been
made impartiaily from the Ell yible lists. The
system now IN force in all the departments
has for The first time placed promotions
strictly upon the basis of merit as ascer-
tanned by a daily record, and the efficiency
of the force til reby greatly increased.
EDUCATION
The approval so heartily given by the con
yention to all those agencies which contri-
butte to the education of the children Of the
land was wofthily bestowed and meets my
hearty approval, as does also the declaration
as to liberty of thought and conscience, and
the separation OF Church and State. Tbs
slfety of the republic is an intelligent citizen
ship, and the increased interest manifested
in the states in education, the cheerlulness
with which necessary taxes are paid by all
classes and the renewed interest manifested
by the children in the national flag are hope
fulind cations that the coming generation viii
direct public affairs with increased prudence
and patriotism.
TO THE FARMERS
The considerable attention Of the farmers Of
the whole country is invited to the work done
through the State and Agricultural Depart
ments IN the interest of agriculture. Our
pork products has been for 10 years not only
excluded by the great continental nations Of
Europe, but their value discredited by the
reasons given for this exclusion All prev
ious efforts to secure the removal of these re-
strictions had failed, but the wise legislation
III tilb II tg IlFel congress, DIONlU1OR LOT tfle
inspection and official Ger itcation OF our
meats and giving to the President power to
forbid the Introduction into this country of
selected products of such countries as should
continue to refuse our inspected meats, en-
abled us to open all the markets of Europe
TO our products
The result has been not only to sustain
prices by providing nes markets for our sur
Plus, but TO add 50 cents per 100 pounds to
the market value Of the iuspeci ed meats
Under the reciprocity agreements special ia
yors have been secured Tor agricultural pro
ducts, ami our exports of such products have
been greatly increased with a sure prospect
of a further and rapid increase. The Agri-
cultural Department has maintained in Eu-
rope an agent whose sl'ecia, duty it is 10 in-
troduce there the various preparations Of
corn as articles of food, ana his work has
been very successful.
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
has often expressed nv strong convic-
ton of the sue OF the Nicaragua ship canal
TO our commerce. aud to our navy. The pro-
ject is not one of convenience bat of ueces-
sty. II is quite possible, | bel eve, ii the
United Stats wi ! support the ei.tet prise to
secure the speedy completion of the ca al
without taxing the Treasury for any direct
contribution, and, at the same time to secure
TO the United States that influence in is
management whch y imperative
FOREIGN Policy
1t has been the purpose Of the administra-
ton - make IT. foreign policy Il matter
Of partisan politics but of patriotism and ma
tional honor. and have very great gratifics
ton in beng able 20 ate that iho Demo
cratic members Of h committees OF foreign
Affairs responde in a true American spirit.
/ have not hesitated TO consult freely with
them about the most confidential and de l.
cate affairs and here frankly confess my
obligation for needed cooperation lido not
believe that a tame su5.ni4sou 10 insult and
outrage b. any nation at the hands of an.
other can ever form the basis Of a lasting
frIendship-tle necessary element Of mutual
respect will be wanting
The Gillian incident, nov so happily and
honorably adjusted, will, ! do not doubt.
/ place our relations vita that brave people
upon more friendly tasis than ever before.
( This already appears in the agreement since
ne .otiate BY Mr. Z an for the settlement
r. By . commission Of the long unsettled claims
between the two gos ernnents. The work Of
Mr. Ezan has been highly iyantageous 10
the United State. The confidence which
refused 10 withdraw from him has been
sbundantly justified.
In our relations With the great European
power, fhe rights II the United States aud OF
our CT zens have been INSIST d upon with
tirnn s.. The strength Of our cause and not
the siren sta Of our adversary has given tone
to our correspondence. The Samoan aneS-
tIpn and the Berng Sea question. which
came over from the preceding adninistra-
ton bs e been the on settled and the other