The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1892-09-30

due them from the government they
support, TO promote among our country
men closer community of interests
ccmentcd by patriotism and national
pride, and To point out fair field.
where prosperous and diversified Amer
lean enterprise may grow and thrive in
the wholesome atmosphere Of American
industry, ingenuity aud intelligence
Tariff reform is still our purpose.
Though we oppose the theory that
tariff laws may be passed having for
their object the granting of discrimi-
mating and unfair governmental aid to
private ventures, we wage no exter.
minating war against any American
interests. We believe a REIMBURSEMENT
can be accomplished, in accordance
with the principles we profess. without
disaster or demolition- We believe that
the advanta9c - ne raw material
should Y aca NJ ou 4Emsnu'
'if,aessuSSes. md We contemplett fair
and careful distribution OF necessary
tariff burdens, rather than the precipi-
tation of free trade.
"wc anticipate with calmness the
Misrepresentation OF our motives and
purposes instigated by selfishness
which seeks 10 hold In unrclenting
grasp it's unfair advantage undor
present tariR laws.
The administration and manage
ment OF our government depend upon
popular will. Federal power is the in
strument of that will--not its master,
Therefore, the attempts OF the oppo-
ncnts OF democracy to interfere with
and control the suffrage OF the states
through federal agencies develops a de-
sign, which no explanation can miti-
gate, TO reverse the fundamental and
safe relations between the people and
their government Such IN attempt
con not fail TO be regarded by thought
full men as proof Of bold determine
ton 10 secure the ascendency OF dis.
credited party, in reckless disregard Of
a free expression Of the popular will
To resist such scheme is an impulse
Of democracy. At all times and in all
places we trust the people,
The people are entitled to sound and
honest money, abundantly sufficient
in volume 30 supply their business
needs. But whatever may be the form
Of the peoples currency, national or
state-whether gold, silver or papcr-it
should be 40 regulated and guarded by
governmental action, or by wise and
careful laws, that no one can be deluded
as 10 the certainty and stability OF its
value In dealing with this
subject no selfish scheme should be al
lowed 10 intervene, and no doubtful ex-
pertinent should be attempted.
Public officials are the agests OF the
people. IL H. therefore. their duty 20
secure for those whom they represent
the best and most efficient performance
Of public work This plainly can be
best accomplished by regarding ascer-
tanned fitness in the selection OF gov
ernment employees These considera-
tions alone are sufficient justification
s~- an v,,---~s -s.s.--..--. .i.- l.s.--
and spirit OF civil service reform. There
are, however, other features OF this
plan which abundantly commend IL -.
The American people are generous
and grateful. and they have impressed
these characteristics upon their govern
mcnt Therefore, all patriotic and just
citizens must commend liberal consider
alton for our worthy veteran soldiers,
and for the families OF those who have
died No complaint should be made Of
public money paid TO those actually dis
abled or made dependent by reason Of
army service. But our pension rolls
should be roll Of honor, uncontamin-
atcd by ill-dcscrt and unvitiated by
demagogic use. This Is due 10 those
whose worthy names adorn the roll,
and TO all our people who delight 10
honor the brave aud the true.
THE assurance to the people ~ the
utmost individual liberty consistent
with peace and good order is cardinal
principal OF our government This
gives no sanction 10 vexatious sumptu-
ary laws. which unnecessarily interfere
with such habits aud customs OF our
people as arc not offensive to a just
moral sense, and are not inconsistent
with good citizenship and the public
welfare.
THE same principle requires that the
line between the subjects which are
properly within government control,
and those who are more fttingly left TO
parental regulation, should be carefully
KEEP, in view An enforced education,
wisely deemed n proper preparation for
citizenship, should not involve the i'm.
pairment of wholesome parental au-
thority, nor do violence to the house
hold conscience Paternalism in govern
ment finds no approval in the creed of
democracy, II Is a symptom OF misrulc,
whether IL il manifested in unauthor-
lied gifts or by an unwarranted control
of personal and family affairs.
"A generous hospitality, which Is one
OF the most prominent OF our national
prompts us to welcome
the worthy and Industrious OF all lands
to homes and citizenship among us.
This hospitable sentiment Is not vio-
lated, however. by careful and reason
able regulations for the protection of
the public health, nor does IL justify
the reception Of immigrants who have
no appreciation of our institutions and
whose presence among us is menace
To peace and good order
THE Importance Of the construction
OF the Nicaragua ship canal rs means
of promoting commerce between our
states and with foreign countries, and
also as n contribution by Americans To
the enterprises which advance the in
tcrcsts of the world OF civilization.
should commend the project to govern
mental approval and Endorsement.
"Our countrymcn not only expect
from those who represent them In
public places sedulous care for the
things which are directly and palpnbly
related to their material interests, but
they also fully appreciate the value of
cuitivating our national pride and
maintaining our national honor. Both
their material interests and their nation
Al pride and honor are involved in the
success of the Columbian exposition,
and they will not be inclined to con-
done any neglect Of effort on the part
Of their government to insure in the
grandeur OF this event fitting exhibit
of American growth and greatness, and
n splendid demonstration of American
patriotism.
III the action OF the convention you
renresent shall be Endorsed by the suf-
(rages Of my countrymcn, will assume
thr duties OF the great office for which
/ have been nominated knowing full
we'll il, labors and perpleNitirs and
with humble reliance upon the Divine
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