The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-09-27

the form national or state gold. silver or pa
per, II should be regulated and guarded by
governmental action or wise and careful laws
that no one can be deluded as to the certainty
and stability OF its value. Every dollar put
into the hands OF the people should be OF the
same intrinsic value or purchasing power, With
this condition absolutely guaranteed. that both
gOlo ana silver be safely utilized upon equal
terms in the adjustment of our currency. In
dealing with this subject no selfish scheme
should be allowed TO intervene, and no dou0trul
experiment be attempted The wants of our
people arising from deficiency or imperfect
distribution OF money in circulation. ought 10 De
fully and honestly recognized and efficiently
remedied. 1t should. however. De constantly
remembered that the Inconvenience or loss that
might arise from such a situation can be much
easier borne than the universal distress which
must follow discredlted currency.
PUBLIC OFFICIALS ARE AGENTS OF THE PEOPLE.
1t is their duty to secure for those they repre-
sent the best and most efficient performance OF
the public work This is best accomplished by
regarding ascertained fitness in the selection or
government employees. This consideration
al ne is sufficient justification Tor an honest au-
herence TO the letter and spirit or civil service
reform. Furthermore. through its operation,
worthy merit is recognized. while its appica-
ton tends TO raise the standard OF political &C
tivity from spoils hunting and unthinking party
utilization to the advocacy OF party principles
by reason of argument. The American people
are generous and grateful and have Impressed
these characteristics upon their government;
commend liberal consideration.
THE PENSION SYSTEM.
For worthy veteran soldiers and the families
of those who died, no complaint should be
made of the amount of pubic money paid those
actually disabled or made dependent by reason
OF army service. but the pension roll should be
a roll of honor, uncontaminated by i'll desert
and unvitiated by demagogic use. This is due
TO those whose worthy names adorn the roll
and to all of our people who delight to honor
The brave ard true. IL is also dve 10 those who.
III years TO come. should be allowed 10 near,
reverently and lovingly the story Of American
patriotism and foriitude, Illustrated by our
pension roll. Preferences accoidet to veteran
soldiers IN public employment, should be I'M
grudgingly acknowledged.
LIBERTY OF TIE PEOPLE.
The assurance TO the people Of the utmost
liberty, consistent with peace and GOOD order
is a cardinal principle CT our government. This
gives no sanction TO vexatiouS Sumptu2ry laws
unnecessarily interfering with the habits ana
customs OF the people, not offensive 10 the lust
moral sense and not inconsistent with good
citizenship and public welfare. Ine same
principle requires that the line between SUD-
jects properly within government control and
those more fittingly left to parental regulation,
be carefully kept in view. Enforced education.
wisely deemed a proper preparation OF cltlzen-
ship, should not involve the impairment OF
wholesome parental authority, nor do violence
to the household conscience. Paternailsm IN
the government finds no approval in the creeo
of Democracy. It is a symptom OF mlsrule,
whether manifested in unauthorized gifts or by
unwarranied control OF personal and family
Affairs
FOREIGN IMMIGRATION.
Generous hospitality prompts US to welcome
the worthy and industrious OF all i2nus 10
homes and citizenship among US. This in not
violated. however. by a careful and reasonable
regulation for the protection of public heaItn,
nor does it justify reception OF Immigrants
rrrhr hux-n ri QfI n
and whose presence among US Is menace 10
peace and good order.
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
The Importance of the construction of the
Nicaragua canal as a means Of promoting com
merce between our states and with
foreign countries. and as con,
which advance the interests OF the world OF
civilization should commend the project 10
governmental approval and endorsement.
TIE WORLDS FAIR.
Our countrymen not only expect from those
who represent them in public places sedulous
care for the things directly and paIpably re-
lated 10 their material Interests, but also fully
appreciate the value OF the cultivation OF our
national pride and honor involved IN the sue
cess of the Columbian exposition. and they Will
not be inclined to condone any neglect OF
effort on the part of the government
to insure IN the granduer of this event
fitting exhibit OF American growth and great
ness, and a splendid demonstration OF Amerl-
can patriotism.
In an imperfect manner I have endeayored
to state some Of the things which accord with
The creed and intentions of the arty TO which
have given lifelong allegiance, my attempt
has not been to instruct my countrymen nor
party but TO remind both that democratic
doctrine lies near the principles OF our govern
ment and tends to promote the peoples good.
/ am willing TO be accused OF addressing my
ceuntrymen upon trile topics and in my
homely fashion, for l believe important truths
are found on the surface of thought and should
be stated ia simple terms.
Though much is left unwritten, my record as
q public servant leaves no excuse for misunder-
standing my belief and position on the ques-
tions now presented TO the voters for their de-
cision. Called for The third time 10 represent
the party of my choice in the contest for su-
uremacy of Democratic principles my grateful
appreciation of its confidence less than ever
effaces the solemn sense of my responsibility.
If the action of the convention is endorsed by
the SURFACES OF my countrymen l VIII assume
the duties of the great Office, knowing full well
its labors and perplexities and without hum bic
reliance upon the divine being infinite in power
to aid and constant in watchfuluess of the ca
reer OF our everfayored nation.
GROVER CLEVELAND.