The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-09-27

lnOuRn iDe BuDJecb OF bhTlH leRlblhblOu
involves question of markets, it also in
wolves n question Of morals. We cannot
with impunity permit injustice TO taint
the spirit of equity which is the life of
our republic; and we shall fail to reach
our national destiny If greed and selfish
ness 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 our countrymen a closer com
munity Of interests cemented by patriot
ism and national pride, and to point out
fair field, where prosperous and diver
siGed American enterprise may grow and
! thrive in the wholesome atmosphere OF
American industry, ingenuity and in
/ telligence.
FREE TRADE NOT CONTEMPLATED.
Tariff reform is still our purpose.
| Though we oppose the theory that tariff
| laws may be passed having for their OBJ
| jecJ the granting Of discriminating and
unlair governmental aid to private ven
lures, we wage no DISCRIMINATING war
against any American interests We be
lieye a readiustment can he accomplished
in accordance with the principle we pro-
fess without disaster or demolition. We
believe that the advantages Of freer raw
material should be accorded to our manu-
iacturers and we contemplate fair and
careful distribution of necessary tariff
burdens. rather than the precipitation Of
free trade,
We anticipate with calmness the mis-
representation of our motives and pur-
poses, instigated by a selfishness which
seeks to hold in uurelenting grasp its un-
fair advantage under present tariff laws.
We will rely upon the intelligence of our
fellow countrymen to reject the charge
that party comprising majority of our
people is planning the destruction or in
, jury of American interests; and we know
they cannot be frightened by the spectre
of impossible free trade.
7 FEDERAL CONTROL OF ELECTIONS.
The administration and management Of
our government depend upon popular
} will Federal power is the instrument
of that will-not its master. Therefore
the attempt of the opponents of Democ-
racy to interfere with and control the suf-
frage of the States through federal agen-
cies, develops a design, which no expla-
nation can mitigate, to reverse the fund
2 amental and safe relations between the
3 people aud their government. Such an
p attempt cannot fail to be regarded by
q thoughtful men as II proof of u bold
;. determination to secure the ascendeucy
a of a discredited party in reckless disre-
a gard of free expression of the popular
will. To resist such a scheme is an inn
I pulse of Democracy. At all times and in
> all places we trust the people, As
, against a disposition to force the way to
: federal power, we present to them as our
. claim to their confidence and support, 8
steady championship of their rights
r STABILITY OF CURRENCY.
The people are entitled to sound and
honest money, abundantly sufficient il
p volume to supply their business needs
But whatever may be the form Of the
a peoples currency, national or state
a whether gold, silver or paper--it should
y be SO regulated and guarded by govern
n mental action, or by wise and care-u
4 laws, that no one can be deluded as tt
the certainty and stability of its value
Every dollar put into the hands Of tn,
n people should be Of the same intrinsic
% value or purchasing power. With TIM
4 condition absolutely guaranteed, botl
> gold and silver can be safely utilize,
~ upon equal terms in the adjustment ol
a our currency.
n In dealing with the subject no selfst
:. scheme should be allowed to interven,
= and no doubtful experiment should b
attempted. The wants of our people
4 arising from the deficiency or imperfec
J. distribution of money circulation, ough
"a to be fully and honestly recognized an
efficiently remedied. 1t should, however
be constantly remembered that the in
o convenience or loss that might arise fror
n such IA situation, can be much easie
II borne than the universal distress whic
\ must follow discredited currency.
D. CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
/ Public officials are the agents of tn
y people. 1t is therefore their duty to 81
cure for those whom they represent til
10 best and most efficient performance
~ public work. This plainly can be bes
~ accomplished by regarding ascertaine
!. fitness in the selection of government en-
" ployes. These considerations alone al
VI sufficient justification for an honest aC
= herence to the letter and spirit of Civ
iu Service Reform. There are, howeye
70 other features of this plan which abunC
., antiy commend it.. Through its oper
~ ton worthy merit IN every station an
= condition OF American lie is recognize
a in the distribuU ion OF public employment
:, while its application tends to raise Il
~ standard OF political activity from spoi
:" to the advocacy Of party principles
20 reason and argument.
x THE MATTER OF PENSIONS.
ur The American people are generous al
or grateful, and they have impressed che
ny characteristics upon their governmeu
su Therefore, all patriotic and just c,tIze
oI must commend liberal consideration Il
Iy- our worthy veteran soldiers and Tor Il
families of those VINO have died.
hu complaint should be- made OF the amou
iaU OF public money paid 10 those actual
on disabled or made dependent 10y reason
zee army service. but our pension rC
sh should be a roll oi honor, unconJitmu
zen ted by i'll desert and uuyitiaJed by dem
'ur gogic use. This is dua 20 those VINO
, names adoru the roll, and TO all our py
le- pie VINO delight TO nonor the brave a.
sIh tue true. IL is also due to those who
'hU years TO come should be allowed TO hes
III reverently and lovingly, the story
lao American patriotism and lOrtitude. illr
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