The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-09-27

Of human fellowship which belong to
our beginning as a nation, require their
government to express for them their
sympathy with all those who are oppress
ed under any rule less free than ours.
Immigration.
A 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, how
ever, by careful and reasonable regula
tlons for the protection Of the public
health, nor does it justify the exception of
immigrs It's who have no appreciation OF
our ins1,Gutions and whose presence
among us is a menance to peace and good
order. .
Ntcaraguan Canal.
The importance of the construction of
the Nicaraguan ship canal as means of
promoting commerce between our States
aud with foreign corr les, and also as a
contribution by Americans to the enter
prises which advance the interests of the
world of civilization, should commend
| the project to governmental approval and
endorsement.
| Columbian Exposition.
Our countrymen not only expect from
those who represent them in public
places sedulus care for the things
which are directly and pelpably related
to their meterial interests. but they
also fully appreciate the value of cult
waiting our national pride and maintain
ing our national honor. Both their
material interests ana their national
pride and honor are involved in the sue.
cess of the Columbian Exposition; and
they will not be inclined to condone
any neglect of effort ou the part of their
government to insure in the grandeur OF
this event fitting exhibit of American
growth and greatness, and splendid
demonstration of American patriotism
Conclusion.
In an imperfect and incomplete man
ner, have thus endeavored to state some
Of the things which accord with the
creed and intentions of the party tc
which l have given my lifelong allegi
ance. Ny attempt has not been to in
struct my countrymen nor my party. bu
to remind both that democratic dOctrin,
| lies near the principles of our govern
ment and tends to promote the people
good. am willing to be accused of ad
dressing my countrymen upon trit
, topics and in a homely fashion, for l be
ieve that important truths are found OF
the surface of thought, and that the,
should be stated in direct and simpl
terms. Though much is left unwritten
:, my record as public servant leaves n
l excuse for misunderstanding my belle
: and position on the questions which ar
l now presented to the voters of the Ian
0 for their decision.
Called for the third time to represe Z
e the party of my choice in a contest ia
c the supremacy of democratic principles
s my grateful appreciation of its conf
b dence, less than ever, effaces the solein
i sense of my responsibility.
r If the action of the convention yo
t represent shall be endorsed by the su
O frages Of my countr, men. | will assun
It the duties of the great Office for which
+ have been nominated, knowing full we
l. its labors and perplexties, and with hun
/, BILE reliance upon the Divine Being, in
d mite in power to aid, and constans in
|, watchful care over our favored nation.
1t Yours very truly,
,e GROVER CLEvELAND.
h Gray Gables, Sept. 26, 1892.