The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1892-10-07

essary tariff burdens rather than the precipi-
tation OF free trade
We anticipate with calnness the rnisrepre-
sentation of our motives and purposes instia
gated oy selnshness which seeks to hold in
unrelenting grasp its unfair advantage under
Present tariff laws. We will rely upon the in
| telhgencs OF our fellow couutrymen to reject
the charge that party comprising q majority
OF our people is planning the destruction or in.
jury OF American interests: and we know that
they cannot be frightened by the specter of i'm
possible free trade
Federal Control of Elections.
The administration and management OF ouI
government depend upon popular will Fed.
eral power is the instrument of that will-noi
Its master. Therefore, the attempt of the OPP
ponents of democracy to interfere with and
control the suffrage of the states through fed.
eral agencies develops design, whirh-sw~ ex-
PLANTATION can mitigate, to reverse the funda-
mental relations between the people and their
government. Such an attempt cannot fail to
be regarded by thoughtful men proof of
bold determination to secure the ascendancy of
discredited party in reckless disregard of a
free expression of the popular will. To resist
such a scheme is an impulse of democracy.
At all times and all places we trust the people.
AS against a disposition to force the way to
federal power we present to them claim
to their confidence and support, steady cham
pionship of their rights.
Sound and Honest Monsy
The people are entitled TO sound and honest
money, abundantly sufficient in volume to sup
ply their business needs. But whatever may
De the form or the peoples currency, nation al
or state-whether gold silver or paper-is
should be so regulated and guarded by govern
mental action or by wise and careful laws, that
no one can be deluded as to the certainty aud
stability of it's valus. Every dollar put into the
hands OF the people should be of the same in
trinsic value or purchasing power. With this
end absolutely guaranteed, both gold and sill
yer can be safely utilized. upon equal terms in
the adjustment of our currency.
In dealing with this subject, no selfish
scheme should be allowed to intervene, and no
doubtful experiment should be attempted.
The wants OF our people arising from the de-
fciency or imperfect distribution of money cir
culation ought to be fully and honestly recog-
nized and efficiently remedied. Itshould how.
ever, be constantly remembered that the in.
convenience or loss that might arise from such
a system, can be much easier borne than tha
universal distress which must follow discred-
tied currency.
Civil Service Reform.
Public officials the agents of tie people
1t Is therefore their duty to secure for those
whom they represent the best and most effl-
cient performance OF public work. This
plainly can be best accomplished by regarding
ascertaiaed fitness in the selection OF govern
ment employees These considerations alone
are suffi cient justification for an honest adher-
form. Thore are. however, other features OF
this plan which Rbundantly commend it.
Through it's operation worthy merit In every
station and condition of American life is
recognized in the distribution of public en-
ployment, while it's application tends to raise
the standard Of political activity from spoils-
hunting and unthinking party afiiation to the
advocacy of party principles by reason and
argument.
Liberali.y to Soldiers.
full; and they have impressed these character.
istics upon their government. Therefore, all
patriotism and justice must command liberal
consideration for our worthy veteran soldiers
and for the families OF those who have died.
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 our pension roll should be roll OF
honor, uncontaminsted by i'll deserts
and unviolated By demagogical use. This
Is due 70 those whose worthy
names adorn the ROLL and all people who
delight to hcaor tho brave, and the true. II
is also due to those who in years to come
should hear reverently and lovingly the story of
American patriotism and fortitude. illus
trated by our pension roll. The preferences
accorded to veteran soldiers in public employ
ment SHOULD be secured to them honestly aud
without evasion, and when capable and worthy,
their clsiIn to the helpful regard and gratitude
of their cOuntrymen should be ungrudgingly
acknowledged.
Sumptuary Laws.
The ASSURANCE to the people of the utmost
individual liberty consistent with peace and
good order is cardinal principle of our gov
| ernment. This gives no sanction to vexatlous
eumptuary laws, which unnecessarily interfere
with such habits and customs of our people as
are not offensive to just moral sense and con-
sistent with good citizenship and the public
welfare. The same principle requires that the
| line between the subjects which are properly
wit rlrr1nr
more fttingly left to parental regulation
should be carefully kept in vie W. An enforced
education, wisely deemed proper preparation
for citizenship should not involve the whole
sale impairment of parental authority, nor do
violence to the household conscience. Pater
creed of democracy. 1t is system OF misrule,
whether it is manifested in unauthorized gifts
or by an unwarranted control.
Welcome to Worthy Immigrants.
Our people, still cherishing the feeling of
human fellowship which belonged to our be-
ginning as nation. require their govern
ment to express for them their sympathy with
all those who are oppressed under any rule
less free than ours.
: A generous hospitality, which is one of the
most prominent of our national characteristics,
prompts us to welcome the worthy and indus
trious of all lands to homes and citizenship
among This hospitabe sentiment Is not
violated however, by careful and reasonable
regulations for the protection of the public
health, nor does it justify the reception of inn
migrants who have no appreciation of our in
stitutiOns and whose presence among US is q
menace to peace and good order.
The Nicaragua Canal.
The Importance Of the construction of tho
Nicaragua ship canal as means OF promoting
commerce between our states and with foreign
countries and also a contribution by Ameri-
cans to the enterprises which advance the
interests of the world of civilization, should
commend the project to governmental APPROX
al and Endorsement
The Columbian Exposition.
Our countrymen not only expect from those
who represent them in public places sedulout
care for the things which directly and pal
pably related to their material interests but
they also fully apprec ate tns vaiue OF culti-
national honor Both their material interests
and their national pride and honor are involved
in the success Of the Columbian exposition and
they will not be inclined to condone any neg
to insure In the grandeur of this event, n fit
ting exhibit of American growth and great
ness and splendid demonstration OF Amer
ican patriotism
A Personal Statement.
In an imperfect and incomplete manner !
things which accord with the creed and
teuets Of the party to which / have given my
lifelong allegiance. My attempt has not been
to instruct my countrymsn nor my party. but
near the principles OF our government and
tends to promote the peoples good. ! am
willing to be accused of addressing my coun-
trymen upon trite topics and in homely fashion
on the surfacs of thought and that they should
be stated IN direct and simple terms Thougo
much is lett uDwritten. my record as a public
servant leaves no excuse for misunderstanding
are now presented to the voters Of the land for
their decision.
Called for the third time. to represent the
party OF M choice in contest for the suprem-
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