The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-27


itv. Every Governmental concession To
cramorous favontcs invites corruption III
pOlitical affairs by encouraging the eN-
nendjture of money 10 dcbauch suffrage
in support Of a policy directly favorable
10 private and selfish gain. Ihls III the
end must stranglc patriotism and weaken
popular confidence in the rcctitude OF
Republican institutions.
TARIFF REFoEM STILL OUR PLATFORM.
Though the subject Of tariff legislation
involves a question OF markets, II also IN
wolves Il question of morals. We cannot.
with impunity. permit injustice 10 tant
the spirit of right and equity, which ~
the life of our republic, and we shall
fail to reach our national destiny II greed
and sellishncss lead the way.
Recognizing these truths the national
Democracy will seek 10y the publication
of inst and sound principles TO equaiizc
tO our people the blessings due them
from the Government they support to
promote among our cOuntrymcn closer
community OF interests cemented by pa
tliotism and national pride. and 80 point
out q fair field. where prosperous ana
diversified American enterprise may grow
and thrive ia the wholesome atmosphere
of American industry, ingenuity ana IN
trlligcncc. Tariff reform Is SUI our
purpose Though We oppose the lueoII
that tariff laws may be passed haElhg
for their object the granting OF dlscrlhn-
mating and unfair troNefhheht'i 'u !"
private ventures. we wage no cN'rrllll!"
iiug war against any American interests
TO DISTRIBUTE TARIFF BURDENS.
We believe Il rradjHSl mont can DE 9''
complished i'm accordance win lle Pi
.irl,e NO profcsS without disastcr or ne
t.Iros OF free raw material Hhoulu DO az
corded our manufacturers. and we con
t.tfpl. f. a fair and careful distribution
of necessary tariff burdens. rather trah
Tie precipitation of free trade. we an
ticinltc with calune>s the ml,rCpreSeniA-
lion of oar motives and purposes lnsli-
gated by z 81 ihyhl c~s Mhfh seeks %
hold in unrelntng grasp Us unfair ad-
VANTAGE under present iaNN RlNS.
win rely upon the irtc'hst nee oi oar iel-
low-c0uufrvmen TO reject the charge that
"a party comprising a majority Of our peo-
plo is planning the destruction or INJURY
,F American intero SIS: and We know They
cannot br frightened by the spectre Of
impossible free trade.
THE FORCE BILL.
The administration Al management Of
our Government depend upon popular
will Federal power is the instrument
of that wiil-not its master Therefore
the attempt Of the opponent OF De
mocrarv 20 interfere with and control
The suffrage OF the States through Fed
Cral agencies develop design which no
explanation can mitigate. 10 reverse the
fundamental and safe relations between
the people and their Government. such
un attempt cannot fail 10 be regarded by
thoughtful men aS proof of bold deter
D.. dam Of a
discarded party in reckless disregard of
a free expression Of tine popular will.
To resist such Il scheme is an impulse Of
Democracy At all times and in all
places We trust the people. AS against Il
disposition 10 force the way to Federal
power. we present to them as our claim
10 their confidence and support a steady
championship of their rights.
TIE MONEY QUESTION.
The people are entitled to sound and
honest money. abundantly sufficient in
volume to supply their business needs.
But whateycf may be the form of the
peoples currency. national or State
whether gold silver or papcr-it should
be so regulated and guarded by govern
mental action. or by wise and careful
laws. that mo- one can be deluded as TO
the certainty and stability of It's value.
of the people should be Of
the same intrinsic value or purchaS-
ing power. With this condition absO-
Mtely guaranteed, both gold and silver
can be safely utilized upon equal terms
la the adjustment of our currency
Ina dealing with this subject no selfish
Scheme should im allowed 10 inter
yeuc and no doubtful experiment
should be attempted. The wants
,l.f
or imperfect distribution Of money circu-
lation. ought 10 be fully and honestly re-
cOgnizcd and efficiently rcmedicd. 1t
should. however. br constantly remem-
beIcd that the Inconvenience or loss that
might arise from such % situation can be-
much easier borne ihan the universal dis
tress which must follow dscreditcd cur
rency.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
Public officials are the agents of the
people. Ii is. therefore. their duty to So
cure for those whom they represent the !
best aud most efficient performance of |
public work. This. plainly, can be best /
accomplished by regarding ascertained /
fitness in the selection OF Government en- |
ployes. These considerations alone are |
sufficient justification for an honest ad- !
herence to the letter and spirit OF civil |
service reform There are. however. |
other features Of this plan which abun-
dainty commend it, Through its opera
ton worthy merit in every station and
condition Of American life is recognized !
i'm the distribution OF public employment. |
while it's application tends 10 raise the
standard of political activity from spoils
hunting and untbinking party atliliation
TO the advocacy of party principles by
reason and argument
PENSION FRAUDS.
The American people arc generous and
grateful. and they have impressed these
upon their Goyernment.
rherefore all patriotic and just citizens
must commend liberal consideration for
our worthy veteran soldiers ard for tie
r. miles of those who have died. No
,cmplaint should be made Of the amount
pf public mor ey paid to those actually
lsabled or made dependent by reason Of
rmy service. but our pension roll should
"a !, ,oli az hon,p uncont minatCd BY iii