The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1892-09-27

truths, national democracy will sock by
the application of just and sound prir,ci-
Piles to equalizc TO the people the blessings
due them from the government they sup
port, TO promote among our countryu,en
a closer community of interests cemcnted
By patriotism and national pride, and
point out q fair field where prosperous
and diversified American enterprise thrives
in the wholesome atmosphere of Amer-
can industry, ingenuity and intelligence.
Tarif Reform.
Tariff reform Is still our purpose. We
| wage no extcrminating war against any
| American interest. We believe readjust-
mcnt can be accomplished without dsas-
ter or demolition. We believe the advan-
| tagcs of free raw material should be
| accorded our manufacturers, and con,cm-
plate careful distribution Of necessary
tariff burdens rather than a precipitation
OF free trade. We anticipate with calm
ness the misrepresentation of our motives
and purposes and rely upon the intclli-
gence Of our fellow countryincn to reject
the charge that tho party comprising che
majority OF our people is planning the
destruction or injury of American inter
| ests, and We know they cannot he fright
encd by tho spectre Of impossible free
trade.
| Suffrage OF states.
The administration and management of
our government depends upon popular
| will. Federal power is an instrument
that will not admit Of a master; therefore
the attempt of the opponents of democ-
racy TO interfere with and control the suf-
frage of states through federal agencies
develops a design which no explanation
can mitigate. 10 reverse fundamental and
safe relations between the people and the
government. Such an attempt cannot
fail 10 be regarded by thoughtful men as
proof of the bold determination 10 secure
the ascendancy of the discrcdited party in
n reckless disregard for free expression OF
popular will. To resis, such scheme is
an impulse of democracy.
Our Currency.
The people are entitled TO sound and
honest money, abundantly sufficient In
| volume to supply business needs, but
whatever may be its form, national or
state, gold. silver or paper. il should be so
| regulated and guarded by governmental
action. or wise and careful laws, that no
one can be dcluded as 10 tho certainty and
stability of its value. Every dollar put
| into The hands of tho people should he of
| the samc intrinsic value or purcha sing
power. With this condition absolutely guar
| antecd, both gold and silver can be safely
utilized upon equal terms in the adjust
ment of our currency. Ia dealing with
this subject no selfish scheme should be
allowed TO intervene. and no doubtful cx-
| pertinent be attempted. The wants of
our people arising from n deficiency or
imperfect distribution of money circula-
tion. ought 10 be fully and honestly recog-
| nized and efficiently rcmcdicd. II should,
| however, be constantly remembered that
the inconvenience or loss that might arise
from such situation can be much better
borne than universal distress which must
follow discreditcd currency.
Public Onicers.
Public officials are agents of tho people.
| II is their duty To secure for those they
represent, the best and most efficient per-
formance OF public work. This is best
accomplished by regarding ascertained
fitness in tho selection of government cni-
ployes. The consideration alone is a suiIl-
cient justification for the honest adhei-
encc OF the letter and spirit of civil service
reform. Furthermore through its oper.
alton worthy merit is recognized, while is
application tends To raise the standard of
political activity from spols-hunting and
unthinking party afIiliation to the al.
vocacy OF party principles by reason OF
argument.
\ Our Nations Brave.
The American people are generous and
grateful and have impressed these char
acteristics upon their government. there
fore all patriotic and just decisions must
commend liberal consideration for worthy
veteran soldiers and the families of those
who died. No complaint should be made
of the amount OF i.i'ir money paid those
actually disabled or made dependent by
reason of army service. but tho pension
roll should be n roll OF honor. uncon,ami-
mated by ill-descrt and unyitiatcd by dcm.
ngogic use. This Is due to those whose
worthy names adorn the roll and 10 all our
people who delight to honor the brave and
true; also due 20 those who i'm years TO
come should be allowed to hear reverontly
and lovingly the story of American patri-
o,ism and fortitudc, illustrated 10y our
pension roll. Preferences accorded vet
eran soldiers in public employment should
be ungrudgingly Acknowledged.
Educational Affairs.
The assurance to the people OF the ut
most liberty consistent with peace and
good order is cardinal principle of our
government. This gives no sanction 10
vexatious. sumptuary laws unnecessarily
interfering with the habits and customs
of people not offensive To just moral sc nsc
and not inconsistent with good citizenship
and public welfare. The same principle
requires that the line between subjects
properly within government control, and
those more iittingly left to parental regli-
lation. be carefully kept In view. En-
forced education, wisely deemed "A proper
. preparation for citizenship. should not in
yolyc the impairment Of wholesome pa
| rental authority nor do violence TO house.