The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-27


recognized and efficiently remedied. It
should, however, be constantly remem.
bered that the Inconvenience or loss
that might arise from such situation,
can be much easier borne than the uni
versal distress which must follow dis
CREDITED currency.
Public officials are the agents Of the
people. It is therefore their duty ose.
cure for those whom they represent the
best and most efficient performance Of
public work. This plainly can best be
ACCOMPLISHED by regarding ascertained
fitness in the selection Of government
employees. These considerations alone
are sufficient justification for an hon
est adherence TO the letter and spirit OF
civil service reform. There are, how
ever, other features Of this plan which
abundantly commend IL Through it's
operation worthy merit in every station
and condition Of American life Is recog.
nized in the distribution of public en-
ployment while it's application tends to
raise'the standard OF political activity
from spoils-hunting AND minimizing
party utilization to ths advocacy of party
principals by reason and argument.
The American people are generous
and grateful, and they have impressed
these characteristics upon their Gov
eminent. Therefore, all patriotic and
just citizens must commend liberal con-
slderation 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 a roll of
honor uncontaminated by i'll desert
and unvitiated by demagogic use. This
Is due to those whose worthy names
adorn the roll, and to all our people
who delight to honor the brave aid the
true.
sit Is also due to those who in wears to
come should be allowed to hear, reyer-
emily and lovingly, the story of Ameri-
can patriotism and fortitude illustrated
by our pension roll. The preferences
accorded to veteran soldiers in public
employment should be secured to them
honestly and without evasion, and when
capable and worthy their claim to the
helpful regard and gratitude of their
countrymen should be unRrudinply ac-
knowledged. The assurances to tho
people OF the utmost individual liberty
consistent with peace and good order Is
a cardinal principle OF our Government.
This gives no sanction to vexatious
sumptuary laws which unnecessarily
interfere with such habits and customs
OF our people as are not offensive to q
just moral senss and not inconsistent
with good citizenship and public well
fare.
The same principal requires that
the line between the subjects which are
properly within governmental control
and those which are more fittingly left
to parental regulation should be care
fully kept in view. An enforced educa-
ton, wisely deemed the proper pre- para
ton for citizenship, should not involve
the Impairment of wholesome parental
nor do violence to household
conscience. Paternalism in government
dnds no approval in the creed of Dem
ocraoy. 1t is a symptom of misrule,
whether it is manifested in unauthor-
lied gifts or by an unwarranted control
OF personal and family affairs.
Our people, still cherishing the feel
ing of human fellowship which belonged
to our beginning as nation, require
their Government to express for them
their sympathy with oil those who are
oppressed under any rule less free than
ours.
Generous hospitality. which is one of !
our national charac teristics prompts US
to welcome the worthy and industrious
OF all lands to homes and citizenship
with us. This hospitable sentiment is
not violated, however, by careful and
reasonable regulations for the protec-
ton OF public health, nor does it Justify /
the reception of immigrants who have
nv appre citation Of our institutions and /
v lose presence AMONG ps ls menace to
good peace and good order.
"The Importance of the CONSTRUCTION |
of the Nicaragua ship canal as means |
Of promoting commerce between our
States and with foreign countries. and |
also as contribution by Americans to
the enterprises which advance tho in
terests of the world Of civilization,
should commend the project to Cover |
mental approval and Endorsement Our |
not only expect from those
who represent them in public places q /
sedulous care for tho things watch are
directly and palpably related to their
material interests. but they also fully |
appreciate the value OF cultivating our |
pride and maintaining our !
honor.
''both their material interests and
theit national pride and honor are in |
volved in the success Of the Columb ian |
and they will not be in
clined to condone any neglect of effort |
on the part Of their Government to in |
sure, in the grandeur Of this event, a
fitting exhibit of American growth and
greatness and the splendid demonstra.
tion of American patriotism. In an i'm
perfect and incomplete manner, have
thus endeavored to state some Of the
things which accord with the creed and
intentions Of the party to which have
given my life long allegiance.
my attempt has not been to instruct
nv countrymen nor my party, but to re-
mind both that Democratic doctrine
lies near the principles of our govern.
ment and tends 70 promote the peoples