The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-30

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of American equality. Every govern
mental concession to clamorous favorite
invites corruption in political affairs b
encouraging expenditures Of money t
debauch the suffrage in support OF
policy directly favorable to private ant
selfish gain.
This, in the end, must strangle pa
triotism and weaken popular confidence
in the recitude OF republican institutions
Though the subject of tariff Legislation
involves a question of markets. it also in
wolves a question of morals. We canno
with impunity permit injustice to taint
the spirit Of right and equity which il
the life of our republic; and we shall fai,
to reach our national destiny il greed
and s~eltishness lead the way.
Recognizing these truths, the national
democracy will seek, by the application
of just and sound principles, to equalize
to our people the blessings due them
from the government they support: to
promote among u countrymen a closer
community of interests, cemented by pa
triotism and national pride; and to point
out q fair field, where prosperous and di-
versitied American enterprise may grow
| and thrive in the wholesome atmosphere
of American industry, ingenuity and in
telligence.
Tariff reform is still our
Though we oppose the theory that tariff
laws may be passed having for their OBJ
ject the granting of discriminating and
fair government aid to private ventures,
we wage no exterminating val against
any American interests. We believe a
readjustment can be accomplished in ac-
cordance with the principles we profess
without disaster or demolition.
We believe that the advantages of
freer raw materials should be accorded
to our manufactures, and we contem-
plate a fair and careful distribution of
tariff burdens rather than the precipita-
ton of free trade.
We anticip tie with calmness the mis-
representation of our motives and pur-
poses ~instigated by a seltishness which
seeks to hold in unrelentlng grasp its
unfair advantage under the present tariff
laws.
We rely upon the intelligence of our
fellow countrymen to reject the charge
that a party comprising a majority of
our people is planning the destruction
or injury OF American interests, and we
they cannot be frightened by the
of impossible free trade.
The administration and management
Of our government depend upon the pop
ular will. 'fhe federal power is the in
strument of that will-not its master.
Therefore, the attempt of the opponents
Of democracy to interfere with and con
troll the suffrage of the states through
federal agencies. develops "a design which
70 explanation can mitigate, to reverse
the fundamental and safe relations be
tween the people INT their government.
Such an attempt cannot fail t, be re-
garded 10y thoughtful men as the proof
Of a bold determination to secure the
iscendancy Of "A discredited party by a
reckless disregard Of a free expression of
popular will. To resist such a scheme
S an impulse of democracy. At all times
and in all places we trust the people. As
a disposition to force the way to
ederal power we present to them as our
lain to their confidence and Import a
championship of their rights.
The people are entitled to a sound and
honest money abundantly sufficient in
to supply their business needs.
whatever may be the form Of the
currency.national or state
whether gold or silver, it should be so
~ eiuhN" ui' SuultCt ny SoNtIIIIltIltdI
ction or by wise and careful laws, that
one can be deluded as to the certainty
nd stability of its value. Every dollar
ut into the hands of the people should
e of the same intrinsic value or purchas-
ng power. With this condition abso-
ltely guaranteed, both gold and silver
be safely utilized upon equal terms
the adjustment of our currency.
In 1aoEpr ,y;tl 81 ;o ,,l.o ..in-l
cheme should be allowed to intervene,
nd no doubtful experiment should be
tempted. The wants of u people,
rising from the deficiency or imperfect
istribution of money circulation ought
, be carefully and honestly recognized
nd efficiently reinedied. 1t should,
owever. be constantly remembered that
Inconvenience or loss that might
rise from such a situation can be much
asier borne Their the universal distress
'hich must follow a d%escredited cur
ancy. Il
Public officials are the agents Of the
eople. 1t is, therefore. their duty to
ecure for those whom they represent
he best and most efficient performance
I public work. This plainly can be
accomplished by regarding ascer-
aimed fitness in the selection of govern
lent employees. These considerations
lone are a sufficient justification for an
onest adherence to the letter and spirit
civil service reform. There are, how
yer. other features Of this plan which
oundantly commend it. Through it's
'eration worthy merit in every station
condition of American life is recog +
lied in the distribution of public M {
Ioyment. while its application tends to {
lise the standard of political activity i
on spoils hunting and unthinking /
hliation to an advocacy of party prin- i
pies by reason and argument. 4
The American people are generous I
grateful and they have impressed
'ese characteristics upon their govern r
emit. Therefore all patriotic and just q
must commend our worthy /
,teran soldiers and the families O, !
lose who have died to the nations lib
support. No complaint should be
AIDE OF the amount of public money
to those actually disabled or made
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