The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-10-05

Of the opponents OF Democracy to inteA
fere with and control the suffrage
OF the States through Federal agencies
develops design. which no explanation can
mitigate to reverse the fundamental and safe
sus sS ahs a thf
garded by thoughtful men as proof of a bold
determination to secure the ascendency Of Q
discredited party In reckless disregard OF free
expression OF the popular will. TO resist such
a scheme IL an impulse OF democracy. At ell
times and In all places we trust the people.
AS against the disposition to force the way TO
federal power, we present TO them as our claim
to their confidence and support steady
championship OF their rights.
The people are entitled to sound and honest
money, abundantly sufficient in volume to
supply their business needs. But whatever
may be the form OF the peoples currency, ma
tional or State-whether gold, silver or paper
1t should be so regulated and guarded by gov
ernmental action, or by wise and careful
certainty and stability of it's value. Every
dollar put into the hands of the people should
be of the same Intrinsic 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 selfish
scheme should be allowed TO intervene and no
doubtful experiment should be attempted.
The wants of our people, arising from the de-
heiency or imperfect distribution of money
circulation, ought to be fully and honestly
reco 2nized and effic emily remedied. 1t should,
however, be constantly remembered that the
inconvenience or loss that might arise from
such q situation can be much easier borne than
the universal distress which must follow dis
credited currency.
Public officials are the agents of the people.
1t Is therefore their duty TO secure for those
whom they represent the best and most eff
Client 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 justfcat ion for an honest adherence
to the letter and spirit of civil service reform.
There are, however, other features of this plan
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operation worthy merit In every station and
condition of American life is recognized in the
application tends to raise the standard of
political activity from spoils-hunting and I'M
thinking party affiliation to the advocacy of
party principles by reason and argument.
The American people are generous and CRATE
full, and they have impressed these character
istics upon their government. Therefore, all
eral consideration for our worthy veteran SOL
diers and for the families OF those who have
died: No complaint should be made of the
disabled or made dependent by reason OF army
service.
But our pension roll should be a roll of
honor, uncontaminated by ill-desert and un-
vitiated 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 and the true. 1t is also due to those in
years TO come that they should hear everently
and lovingly the story of American patriotism
and fortitude illustrated by our pens ion 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 ungrudgingly acknowledged.
The assurance TO the people of the utmost
individual liberty consistent with peace and
good order is a cardinal prin iple of our gov
eminent. This gives no sanction to vexatious
sumptuary laws, which unnecessarily interfere
with such habits and customs of our people as
not offensive to a just moral sense and are
not inconsistent with good citizenship and the
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that the line between the subjects vii IN ara
properly within governmental control and
those which are more ittingly left to parental
regulation should be carefully kept in view.
An enforced education, wisely deemed a
proper preparation for citizenship, should not
Involve the impairment of wholesome parental
authority nor do violence to the household
conscience. Paternalism in government finds
no approval in the creed of Democracy. 1t is
q symptom of misrule, whether it il mani
tested in unauthorized gifts or by an unwar-
ranted control OF personal and family affairs.
Our people, still cherishing the feeling OF
human fellowship which belonged to our be-
ginning as a nation, require their Government
to express for them their sympathy with all
those who are oppressed under any rule less
free than ours.
generous hospitality, which is one OF the
most prominent OF our national characterize
ics, prompts us TO welcome the worthy and in
dustrious Of all lands to homes and citizenship
among US. This hospitable sentiment Is not
violated, however, by careful and reasonable
regulations for the protection OF the public
health, nor does it Justify the reception of i'm
migrants who have no appreciation OF our In
situations and whose presence among us Is a
menace to peace and good order.
The Importance of the construction OF the
Nicaragua ship canal as a means Of promoting
commerce between our States and with for
eign countries, and also as contribution by
Americans to the enterprises which advance
the interests of the world of civilization,
should commend the project 10 governmental
approval and Endorsement
Our countrymen not only expect from those
who represent them In public places
rectly and palpably related to their material
interests, but they also fully appreciate the
value of cultivating our national pride and
maintaining our national honor. Both their
material interests and their national pride
and honor are involved in the success OF the
Colnm9ian EXp9s!tiop ard they WI pot be
the part of their government to insure in the
grandeur of this event, q fitting exhibit of
American growth and greatness and splendid
demonstration or American patriotism.
In an imperfect and incomplete manner /
have thus endeavOred to state some of the
things which aocord wi II the creed and inten-
tions OF the party to which / have given my
lifelong allegiance. My attempt has not been
to instruct my countrymen or my party, but o
remind both that Democratic doctrine lies
near the principles OF our Government, and
tends to promote the Peoples good.
am willing to be accused of addressing my
countrymen upon trite topics and in homely
fashion for believe that important truths
are found on the surface OF thought and that
they should be stated i'll direct and simple
record as public servant leaves no excuse for
misunderstanding my belief and position on
the questions which are now presented to the
voters of the land fol- their decision.
Called for the third time TO represent the
party of my choice In a contest for the suprem-
acy of Democratic principles my grateful ap-
probation OF it's confidence less than ever,
effaces the solemn sense of my responsibility.
If the action of the convention you repre-
sent shlll be Endorsed by the SURFACES of my
countrymen, will assume the duties of the
great Office for which have been nominated,
knowing full well it's labors and peTpiexitie5,
and with humble reliance upon the Divine Be-
ing infinite In power TO aid and constant in a
watchful care over our favored nation. Yours,
very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND.
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