The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-10-06

laws. that TO one can be deluded as 70 tho
certaint. and stability Cf its value. Every
dollar put nnt into the h aas OF the people should
power. With this condition absolutely guar
anteed, both gold and silver can be safely
utilized, upon equal terms in the adjustment
Of our currency.
In dealing with this subject selfish
scheme should be allowed to intervene and no
doubtful experiment should be attempted.
The wants of our people, arising from the de-
fictency or imperfect distribution OF money
circulation. ought to be fully and honestly
reco- -nized and etfic emily me lied. 1t should
however. be constantly remembered that the
Inconvenience or loss that might arise from
such situation can be much easier horne than
the universal distress which Ilust Fellow dts
credited curtencr.
Public officials are The agents Of the people
II Is therefore their duty 70 secure for thOss
whom they represent the best and most efi-
cient performance of public work. THIS plainly
can be best accomplished by regarding ascer-
tanned fitness in the selection of Government
employees. These considerations alone are
sufficient justification for an honest adherence
to the letter and spirit Of civil service reform.
There are. however, other features Of this plan
which abundantly commend it. Through its
operation worthy merit In every station and
condition OF American life is recognized In the
distribution of public employment, while its
application tends to raise the standard OF
polittcal activity from sp"t,s- -hnhtins and TIN.
thinking party sfallation ~ the advocacy OF
party principles by reason and argument
Thu American people are generous and grate-
full, and they have impressed these character;
!sttcs upon their government. Therefore, al,
patriotic and just citizens must commend lib
eral consideration for our worthy veteran SOL
dtcrs on;, for the families of those who have
lied No complaint should be made OF the
amount of public money paid to those actually
disabled or made dependent by reason of army
service.
But err rnssi1n roll should he a roll OF
honn., incontaminated by ill-desert and I'M
vtttated by demacogic use This is due to
those whose worthy names adorn the roll and
to all our people who delight to honor the
brave and the true. 1t is also due to those in
years to come that they should hear reverently
and lovingly the story of American patriotism
and fortttude illustrated br one nens'on roll
The preferences a"cordei to veteran soldiers
IN pablic employment should be secured to
the,n honestly and without evasion. and. when
capable and worthy, their claim to tho helpful
regard and gratitude of their cOtii.t ynen
should be unGrndgingiy acknowledged.
IhG assurance to the people of the utmost
good order Is a cardinal prinl 1ple of our gov
ernment. This giFes no sanction to vexatious
ssImp.nary s.1 . ,s.'. which unnecessarily interfere
are not offensive TO a just moral sense and are
not inconsistent with good citizenship ard the
wG1se is rh VIII
properly within governmental control and
those which are more tittinely left to parental
An enforced ed,,ratfen wisely deemed d
proper prera'atit:. for citizenship, should not
tnve'~e the Impairment of wholesome parental
authority nor do violence 10 The houssholA
| conscience. Pa.ernalisp In eo~efnn.el,t iiii.is
no approval in 'he c.eeu of Democracy. 1t IS
2 s-E,p'c1ta of misrule. whether it is mani
feetsi In unauthorized gifts by an upwar.
Lanted control OF personal AND family Affairs.
| Our people. still c2crishing the feeling Of
P'"ning as a nation require their Government
i to express for them their sympathy with all
those, who are orrresceu under any rule less
Agenerous hospitality. which is one of the
| most prominent of our national characterist-
| les, prompts us to welcome the worthy and In
1,1o$ ~
among Us: This Eospitahle sentiment IL pos
violated, however, by careful a:.d .eas"na4lh
| regulations for the protection of the pubic
health, r~r Goes It tastify the reception of i'm.
migrants "ho have no appreciation ef our in
etieUttons and whose presence among IS Is /,
| menace to peace and good "-il1r.
| The importance II the construction of the
| Nicaragua snip canal as means of promoting
rt.nIEerce between our states and with for
eisn eonn.rits m and a.e as eontrhn,i" -
| the in.eresta, Of 'hF world Of civilization,
! shoula c. rr4end the project TO governmental
| approval and Endorsement.
Our countrymen not only expect from those
| who represent them in public places a
sedulous care for the things which are di-
Interests. but they alss tnIiy anpreeia,e The
nsa'ntain;ns our ns;iora; i honSr Ss1S theii
ana hoaor ed ii s .asss i Prbs
| Columbian Exposition. and they will not ba
! iip'fEt'i to condone any neglect of eFort or
! grandeur Of this even, :. Ittlng exhibit OF
/ American aro"tt and greatness and splendid
/ .stratiOn of american patriotism.
In an imperfect and inconIl l.te manner
! have thus endeavored 10 state some of the
| things which cord with the creed aud irten-
| tions of the party to which ] have given IN
! lifelong allegiance. My attcrnp. has not be. +
| to instruct my eounttymen or my party b'lt II
! rcr'nd both that Democra:ic dcctr'ne lie.
| near the principles ot o',f Govcr.t.inent, ar,t
| tends to prnmtte the reopie good
az; willing 10 be accused of addressing ms
/ conntryInen uron trte topics and IN hnmnlN
| fashion. for l believe that impo~.a..t truths
are found on the surfar- 81 thought and tha,
| they SHOULD II stated in direct and simple
! terr'~: though much ia left unwritten m,
/ record as public servant leaves no esc-ee +
| misunderstanding my belief snrs position or
| the questions which a'c iI2sr presented to tbs
! voters Of the Iaia io. their decision.
! Cai!e': for the third time to represent the
! parry OF my choice in contest for the suprem
| acy Of Democratic principles, my grateful ap
| probation Of It's confidence, less than ever
| efYaces the solemn sense Of my respon sibilttY
If the action of the conventinr to,t reprf
| sent shall be 1n,forsed by the s'lfraVes Of m,
! countrymeil Will asarroe the duties cf III
great atHce tcr which have heen npr1;natIi i
/. KNOWN full we'll its labors and .,erpIexitics
I, and with humble reliance ..lon the Divine Be
| ing. infinite in pp'-el to aid and constant in
watchfnl ~aie over cur favored nation. Yours
ve-y ,fUly, GROVER CLEVELAND.