The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1892-10-08

frage in support of policy directly
favorable to private and selfish gain.
This in the end must strangle pa
triotism and weaken popular conf
dence in the rectitude of Republican
institutions.
Though the subject of tariff legis-
lation involves question of markets,
it also involves question Of morals.
We cannot with impunity permit in
jury to faint the spirit of right and
equity which is the life of our repub-
lie, and we shall fail to reach our
national destiny if greed and sell
fishness lead the way.
Recognizing these truths, the ma
tional Democracy will seek by the
application of just and sound prin-
ciples to equalize to our people the
blessings due them from the govern
ment they support,to promote among
our countrymen closer community
of interests cemented by patriotism
and national pride, and to point out
a fair field, where prosperous Ameri-
can enterprise may grow and thrive
in the wholesome atmosphere of
American industry, ingenuity and in
telligence.
Tariff reform is still our purpose.
Though we oppose the theory that
tariff laws may he passed having for
their object the, granting of discrim-
mating and unfair governmental aid
to private ventures,
WHO WAGE NO ExrERMrNATfNG WAR
against any American interests. We
believe that the advantages of freer
raw material should be accorded to
our manufacturers, and we contem-
plate fair and careful distribution
of necessary tariff burdens, rather
than the precipitation of free trade.
We anticipate with calmness the
Misrepresentation ofour motives and
purposes, instigated by selfishness
which seeks to hold in unrelenting
grasp Its unfair 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 injury of American interests; and
we know they cannot be frightened
by the spectre Of impossible free
trade.
The administration and manage
ment of our government depend upon
popular will. Federal power is the
instrument of that will-not its mas
ter. Therefore the attempt of the
opponents of Democracy to interfere
with and control the suffrage of the
states through federal agencies de-
velops design, which no explana-
tion can mitigate, to reverse the
fundamental and safe relations be-
tween the people and their govern
ment. Such an attempt cannot fail
to be regarded by thoughtful men as
proof of bold determination to Sc,
cure the ascendency of discredited
party in reckless disregard of free
EXPRESSION OF THE POPULAR WILL.
To resist such a scheme is an i'm
pulse of Democracy. At all times
and in all places we trust the people.
AS against disposition to force the
way to Federal power, we present
to them as our claim to their conf
dence and support steady cham
pion ship of their rights.
The people are entitled to sound
and honest money abundantly suffi-
Gent in volume to supply their bust
ness needs. But whatever may be
the form of the peoples currency,
national OF Stakeholder gold, sill
yer or paper-it should be so regula-
ted and guarded by governmental
action, or by wise and careful laws,
that no one can be deluded as to the
certainty and stability of its value.
Every dollar put into the hands of
the people should be of the same in
trinsic value or purchasing 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 no sell
fish scheme should be allowed to in
tervene and no doubtful experiment t
should be attempted. The wants OF
our people arising from the deficien-
cy or imperfect distribution of money
circulation ought to be fully and hon
estly recognized and efficiently rem
edied. 1t should, however, be con-
stantly remembered that the incon-
venience, or loss that might arise
from such situation can be much
easier borne than the universal dis
tress which must follow discredi-
ted currency. Public officials are
the agents of the people. 1t is there
fore their duty to secure for those
whom they may represent the best
and most efficient performance of
public work. This plainly can be
best accomplished by regarding as
certained
FITNESS IN THE SELECTION
of government employees. These
considerations alone are sufficient
justification for an honest adherence
to the letter and spirit of civil SER
vice 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 sp-
plication tends to raise the stated
standard of political activity from
spoils hunting and unthinking par
ty utilization to the advocacy of par.
ty principles by reason and argu-
ment.
The American people are gener-
GUS and grateful; and they have i'm
pressed these characteristics upon
their government. Therefore, all
patriotic and just citizens must com.
mend liberal consideration for our
worthy veteran soldiers and for the
families of those who have died. Nc
complaint should be made of the a.
mount of public money paid to those
actually disabled or made dependent
by reason of army service But oul
pension roll
SHOULD BE ROLL OF HONOR,
uncontaminated by ill desert and
unvitiated by demagogic use. This
is due to those whose worthy names
adorn the roll, and to all our peo-
pie who delight to honor the brave
and true. 1t is also due to those