West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-10-13

tempt OF the opponents OF Democracy TO in
terfere with and control the suffrage OF the
states through federal agencies develops a
design, which no explanation can mitieate
10 reverse the fundamental and safe rela.
lions between the people and their govern
ment Such an attempt cannot fail 10 be-
regarded by thoughtful men as proof of a
bold determination TO secure the ascend
ancy OF discredited party in reckless dis
regard OF free
EXPRESSION OF THE POPULAR WILL.
To resist such a scheme Is an impulse OF
democracy. Atall times and in all places
wo trust the people. As against dispoSi.
ton 10 force the way TO Federal power. we
present 70 them as our claim 10 their conf.
denco and support steady championship
Of their rights.
The people are entitled 10 sound m hon
est money abundantly sufficient In volume
TO supply their business needs. But what
ever may be tho form OF the peoples cur
rency, national or State--whether gold.
silver or paper-it should be so
regulated regulated aod guarded by govern.
careful laws, that no one can be deluded as
to the certainty and stability of its value.
Every dollar put into the bands OF the peo-
pie should be OF the same intrinsic value or
purchasing power. With this condition
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 ee allowed 10 intervene and no
doubtful experiment should DO attempted,
Inc wants or our peoplo arising from tho
deficiency or imperfect distribution OF
money circulation ought 10 DO fully and
honestly recognized and efficiently rome
died. II should, however, DO constantly
remembered that the Inconvenience. or loss
that might arise from such situation can
be much easier borne than the universal
distress which must follow discredited
currency.
Public officials are the agents OF the peo
pie. IL Is therefore their duty 10 secure for
those whom they represent the best aud
most ehcient performance OF public work
This plainly can be best accomplished by
regarding ascertained
FITNESS IN THE SELECTION
of government employees. These consider
ations alone are sufficient justification for
an honest adherence 10 the letter and spirit
OF civil service reform. There are, how
ever, other features Of this plan which
aDundantly commend IL. Through its Cd.
Grafton worthy merit in ever, station and
condltion Oh American lifo is recognized in
the distribution or puolic employment
while its application tends To raise the
stated standard of political activity from
spoils hunting and unthinklng party afiilia.
ton 10 the advocacy of party principles by
reason and argument.
grateful; and they have impressed these
characteristics upon their government
Therefore, oil patriotic and Just citizens
must commend liberal consideration for
our worthy veteran soldiers and for the
families OF those who have died. No corn
plant should be maize OF the amount of
public money paid TO those actually dis
aoled or made dependent by reason of army
service. But our pension roll
SHOULD BIZ A ROLL or HONOR.
uucontaminated by i'll desert and unyitiated
by demagogic use. This is due TO those
whose worthy names adorn the roll and TO
all our people who delight 10 honor the
brave and true. IL is also due 10 those who
IN years TO come should be allowed 20 hear
reYerently ana lovingly the story OF
American patriotism aud fortitude. illus
trated by our pension roll. The preferences
accorded 10 veteran soldiers in public EN-.
ployment should be secured TO them hon.
nstly and without evasion, and when
capable and worthy, their claim TO the
helpful regard and gratitude OF their coun-
trymen should be ungrudgingly acknowl-
edged.
most individual liberty consistent with
peace and good order, is cardinal princi-
pie OF our Government. This gives no
sanction 20 vexatious sumptuary laws
winch unnecessarily interfere with such
haDlts ana customs OF our people as are not
NOT
Inconsistent with good citizenship and the
public welfare. The same princi :
pie requires that the line he
tween the subjects which are
properly within governmental control and
those which are more fittinRly left TO pa
rental regulation should be carefully kent
Ia view. An enforced education, wisely
deemed proper preparation for citizen
ship should not involve the impairment OF
wholesome parental authority nor do yio-
lence 10 the household conscience. Pater-
nalism in government finds no approval I'm
the creed Of Democracy. tits n symptom
OF misrnle, whether IL Is manifested ia un-
authorized gifts, or by an unWarrant ted
control OF personal and family affairs.
Our people, still cherishing the
FERLING or HUMAN FELLOWSHIP
which belonged 70 our beginning az n na-
tlOn require their government to express
Tor them their sympathy with all those who
are oppressed under any rule less free than
ours. a generous hospitality, which ia one
or the most prominent of our national char
acteristics, prompts US to welcome the
worthy and industrious OF ali lands. to
homes and citizenship among us. This
hospitaoie sentiment Is not violated, how
ever, Dy careful and reasonable regulations
Tor the protection Of the public health. nor
does " justify the reception Of immigrants
VINO nave no appreciation of our institu-
lions and whose presence among US is a
menace 70 peace and good order
The Importance OF the construction Of
the Nicaragua ship canal as o means Of
promoting commerce between our States
and win foreign countries and also "a a
contribution by Americans 70 tie oxter-
prise5 which advance tho interests OF the
world or civilization, should commend the
project 70 governmental approval and en-
dOrsCmeut
Our cOuutrymeu not only expect from
tnose who represent then IN public places a
seoulouS care Tor tho things which are
directly and palpaDlg related % their ma
teriai interests, but they also fully apDre-
ciato tho value Of cuitiya,ing our national
pride and maintaining our national honor.
Both their nctioaal pride and honor are In
volved in tho Success Of
TnE COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION
and they will not be inclined 10 condone
any neglect Cf effort on the part OF thor
government % make the qrandenr OF the
event sitting exhi0ito OF American grown
and greatness and q splendid dem0nstra-
ton OF American patriotism
10 az Imperfect and Incomplete manucr +
nave thus eudcavored 10 state 8omBof ina
things winch accord with the creed nud iB.
tentons on the P4r;g 20 which have given
my lfe long allegiance. Ny attempt has
not been % instruct my c0uutrynen
nor my party. but to ~.
mind both that Democratic doctrine
lies near Che principles of our Government
ana ieu18 70 promote the peoples good I
am willing % DO accused Oh addressing my
countrymen upon tfite topics ard fu homo.
ly fashion. FOR ] believe that important
truths ere found on TIE surface Of thoDg6t
enc that they should be- stated GA direct