The evening world., 1892-09-27
and We know they cannot be frightened by
the spectre II Impossible free trade.
lDpposcd "a the Force BI.i.

cApiabatiUn can mitigate. to reverse tie
fundamental ana safe relations between the
people and their Government. such an AZ.
tempt cannot fail to be regarded by though'-
iui men us PROOF OF boin determination 70
secure the ascendency Of a disCredited party
Ia reckless disregard OF Il free expression of
the popular Will To resist such scheme Is
an Impulse OF democracy. At all times ana In
all places We trust the people. As against
disposition to force the way t. Federal power,
we present to them AS our claim 10 their C N.
ndence and support steady championship
Of their rights.
For sound aud IIonrsi Money.
The people are entitled 10 SQUAD ani honest
money abundanily su1icicht ia voluin" to
supply their business, needs. But Whatever
may lie thc form OF the peoples currency.
national or 81 tate--Wh thcr gold silver ar pa.
pcr-it should be so regulated ana guarded by
go,"rhinen al action or by wise aud careful
laws That no one can Dt deiuded Rs TO the cer-
tainty and STABILITY o. IT'S value. Every dollar
put into the hands of the people should be of
the same intrinsic value or purchasing
power. with this condition absolutely guar
anteed. both g ID and silver can be safely
utilized upon equa! terms In the adjustment
OF our currency.
In dealing with this subject no selfish
scheme should be allowed To Intervene and
no doubtful experiment should 10 attempted.
lhe wants Of our people arising IRON the de-
hcicncy or imperfect distribution OF money
circulation ought 10 Uc iully and hon, stiy
recognized ahd efficiently rem, died IL
should. however. lie constantly remembered
that the inconvenience or loss that might
arise from such situation can be much
easier borne than he universal dis ress " hich
must follow discredited currency.
True to tivii.srrvice reform.
Public unicials are the agents Of the people.
II Is therefore their duty To secure Tor those
whom they represent the hest and most
efficient performance OF public work. IhiS
plainly can be best accomplished 10y regard
Ing usc"rtained ntness n the selection OF
Government employees. These considerations
nlohe are sufficient JustlicatiOn Tor an honest
adherence 10 me letter anu spirit OF Civll
service reform. There are, however. other
features Of this plan which aDundantly COM
mend IT, Through It's operation worthy
merit In every staiion anu condition OF Amer.
;can lie Is recognized in the distribution OF
public employment. while lts application
activity from spoils-hunting ana unthinklng
party afliliatiOn to the advocacy Of party
principles by reason and argument.
I.ibcrniiiy TO Worthy soldiers.
The American people are generous and
characteristlcs upon their Government.
Therefore, ali patriotic anu Just citizens must
commend literal consideration for our worthy
veteran soldiers and for the families OF those
who have dicd. No complaint should be made
" the amount OF public money paid 10 those
actually disabled or male dependent by
reason OF army service.
But our prnsion-roll should be roll OF
honor. unccntaninated By Ill desert and un-
,itiatcd by demagogic use. This is due 70
those whose worthy names adorn the roll,
and to all our people VINO delight to honor
the brave ana the true. II Is also due to
those who In years to come should be al
lowed to hear, rcserehtly and lovingly, the
story OF American patriotism and fortitude
Illustrated by our pension-Ioli.
The preferences accorded To veteran SOL
diers Ia pubic employment thuu,d hc sc-
cured to them honestly anu with NJ evasion,
and when capable ana wOri hy their claim To
the helpful regard and gratitude ol their
countrymen should be ungrudgingly ac-
khowledged.
PniernRiism n symptom Of Mi.ruIc.
The assurance to he people NJ the utmost
individual liberty consistent with peace ana
good order Is taruinal principle OF our
Government. THIS gives no sanction to yeXa-
tluus SumDtuary laws which unnecessarily
Interfere with such nabits aud customs OF our
Ieople Ms are not offensive to lust moral
sense ard are not Inconsistent with good
citizenship and the public welfare.
The same principle requires That the line
between the subjects which are properly
WITHIN governmental control ana those
c.ulut,un should be caicIully kep, IN view.
An enforced education, wisely deemed n
proper preparation Tor citizenship should not
involve The impairment ~ wholesome pa
rental authority nor do violence to the house.
hold conscience.
Patrrnalism In government fnds no ap-
proral IN the creed of democracy. IL Is u
symptom oi nisrulc, whether IL Is manifested
IN unauthoriA"d d gius or by an unwarranIed
control ot personal ana family affairs
our people, still cherishins the feeling OF
human fellow ship which belonged 10 our be-
ginning as a nation, require their Govern
ment 90 express for then: their sympathy
with All those Who are oppressed under any
rule less Tree than ours.
generous hospitality, which Is one OF the
most prominent OF our national characteris-
tics, prompts us To welcome the worthy and
Industrious OF all lands to homes and citi-
zcnship among us. This hospitaDlc senti-
ncnt Is not violated, however, by careful and
reasonable regulations Tor the protection OF
the public health. nor does II Justify the re-
ception OF Immigrants who have no Apprecia-
tion OF our Institutions and whose presence
among us is menace TO peace and good
order
The Nicaragua Cann,.
The Importance OF the construction OF the
Nicaragua ship canal rs u means OF piomut.
Ing commerce between our States and with
foreign countries, and also as "a contribution
by Americans To the enterprises which ad-
vance the interests OF the world OF civiliza-
tion. should commend the project to Govern
mental approval anu indorscn.ert.
our countrymen not only expect from those
who represent them In public places II scdu.
lous care for the things which are directly
eSts, but they also fully appreciate the value
OF cultivating our national pride and main
tanning our national honor. Beth their ma
terial interests and their national pride and
honor are Involved III the success OF the CO.
lumbar Exposition, and lhey vii, not be In
llhed TO condon" any neglect OF crort on the
grandeur " this event n hitting exhibit OF
American grow tn and greatness ana u splcn-
did demonstration OF American pa riotisn.
In an Imperfect and Incomplete manner,
thus end .avored u state some Of the things
which accord with the creed and Intentions
OF the party tn which have given my life
long allegiance. My attempt has not been to
instruct my country men nor my party, bu, to
remind both that Democratic doctrine lies
near the rrinciprS OF our Government and
tends 10 promote the pcOple's good
am Wiling to be- accused uf addressing my
countrymcn upon tritc topics and IN nomey
fashion, Tor ] believe that important truths
are found on the surface OF thought, and that
they should be stated in direct and simple
terms
The Record Spcnks.
Though much Is LEFT unwritten, my record
as public servant leaves no excuse for mis-.
understanding NY belief and position on the
questions which are now presented to the
Voters or the land for their decision.
called Tor the third time to represent the
party Oi my ch lice IN a cOntrS, Tor the Su-
premacy of democratic principles, my CRATE
iul appreciation ~ ITS confidence, less Than
ever, cnacts the so.cun sense OF my rcspon-
sioilify,
l. the action NJ the convention You repre-
sent ssali he indOrScl ny the sur'rages ut my
countrNmcn, viii assume the duties OF the
great ONE" Tor which have been nominated,
knowing lull well Its labnrs ana pcrplcXities
ana with humble reliance upon the Divine
Being, Infinite In power To aid and cOnst ant
IN watcaiul care over our favored nation.
Yours, very truly,