The free press., 1892-10-06

Assurance to the people Of the utmost
individual liberty, consistent with peace
and good order, is cardinal prlnclple o.
our Government. This gives no sane
tion to vexatious sumptuary laws WHICH
unnecessarily interfere with such HABITS
and customs of our people as are not OIL
confersive to Just moral sense and no.
lnsistent with good citizens Up and the
public welfare. Such a principle re
nuires that the line between subjects
which are properly within governmental
control and those which are more hit
tingly LETT to parental regulations, should
be carefully kept in view. And enforced
education, wisely deemed proper prep
aration for citizenship, should not In
yove the impairment of wholesome
parental authority nor do violence to the
household of the citizen. Paternallsm
in the Government fin Is no approval IN
the creed of Democracy. 1t is symp-
tom of misrule, whether it is IN author
lied gifts or by an unwarranted control
of personal and family affairs.
IMMIGRATION.
Our people, still cherishng the feeling
OF human fellowship which belonged TO
Government to express for them Their
sympathy with all those who are op-
pressed under any rule less free than
ours. This generous hospitality, which
is one of the most prominent OF our
National characteristics, prompts us to
welcome the worthy and industrious OF
all lands to homes and citizenship
among us. This hospitable sentiment IS
not violated, however, by careful aud
reasonable regulations for the protection
OF public health, nor does it justify the
reception of immigrants who have no
appreciation Of our institutions, and
whose presence among us is a menace
to peace and good order.
NICARAGUA CANAL.
The importance Of the construction o
this necessary ship canal rs means OF
promoting commerce between our
States and with foreign countries, and
also as a contri button by Americans to
enterprises which advance tie Interest
of the world of civilization, should com
mend the project TO Government ap-
proval and Endorsement.
THE wOLDs FAIR.
Our countrymen not only expect
from those who represent them in pub
lie places a sedulous care OF things which
are directly and palpably related 10 tiieiI
material interest, but hey also iuily
appreciate the value OF cutyating our
National honor. Both their material in
terests and their National pride and
honor are involved in the success OF the
Columbian Exposition, and they will not
be inclined to condone any neglect OF
effort OF their Government 10 insure in the
grandeur Of this event fitting exh BIZ
tion of American growth AMI greatness,
and splendid demonstration of Ameri-
can patriotism.
CONCLUSION.
In an imperfect and incomplet4
manner | have thus eudeavored o state
some Of the things which accord with
the creed and intentions Of the party to
watch | have given my lifelong allcgi-
auce. My attempt has not been to In-
suuct my countrymen, nor my part,
but TO remind both that Democrat {
doctrine lies near the principles OF our
Government, and tends to promote the
peoples good. ! am willing to be
accused OF addressing my countrymen
on trite topics in homely fashion, for
believe that important truths are found
on the surface OF tnought, and that they
should be stated in direct ana simple
terms. Though mucn is left unwritleu.
my record rs a public servant leaves no
excuse Tor Misunderstanding my belief
and position on the questions VIII ca are
presented to tue voters Of tne land Tor
tneir decision.
Called for the third time to represent
the party OF my choice in a contest for
the supremacy of Democratic prnci-
pies, my grateful appreciation OF its
confidence less than ever effaces a SOL
emn sense of my responsibility.
II tae action of The convention Won
represent shall be endorsed by the sui
frages of my countrymen, will assume
the duties OF the great office for whlcn |
have been nominated, knowing full
wcil It's labors and perpexities, and
with an humble reliance upon the Dl-
vine Being, Infinite in power to aid aud
constant in watchtul care over oul
favored Nation. Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
GEAy GABLES, Sept. e. 1892.