Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-29
CLEVELAND ACCEPTS.
His Letter to the Democratic Noti-
fication Committee.
Hts Views on tho Tarin aud other Nation
al Matters The Force BIll Severely
CriticIsed-FInanee aud Imml-
grafton Touched Upon.


NEW YORK, Sept 27-Grover Cleve-
land yesterday gave out his letter nc
cepting the presidential nomination by
the democratic party. II Is as follows
Hon william l., Wilson and others, commit
tee, etc:
Gentlemen: In responding to your formal
notification Of my nomination TO the pres
dency by the national democracy, hope may
be permitted TO say az the outset that contin
ued reelection and observation have confirmed
me ia my adherence to the opinions which
have heretofore plainly and publicly declared
touching the questions involved ia the canvass
This is timo above all others when these
questions should be considered in the light af
forded by q sober apprehension OF the principles
upon which our government is based and a
clear understanding OF the relation It bears "a
the people for whose benefit IL was created.
We shall thus be supplied with test by which
the value OF any proposition relating TO the
maintenance md administration OF our govern
ment can be ascertained and by which the jus
tice and honesty OF every political question can
be Judged. II doctrines or theories are pre-
sented which do not satisfy this test loyal
Americans must pronounce them false and mis-
chieyous
The protection OF the people in the exclusive
use and enjoyment OF their property and earn
ings eoncededly constitutes the special purpose
and mission OF our free government This de-
sign is so interviewer with the structure OF our
plan OF rule that failure to protect the citizen
in such use and enjoyment or its unlusunable
diminution by the government itself is be-
trayal Of The peoples trust
THE TARIFF
We have, however, undertaken to build a
great nation upon plan especially our own.
To maintain IL and to furnish through its agen-
cy the means for the accomplishment Of nation
al objects, the American people are willing
through federal taxation 70 surrender part Of
their earnings and income. Tarin legislation
presents familiar form OF federal taxation
Such legislation results assuredly in tax upon
the daily life OF our people as the tribute paid
directly into the hand Of the tax gatherer We
feel the burden Of these tariff taxes too papa-
bly, to be persuaded By any sophistry that they
do not exist or are paid by foreigners
Such taxes, representing diminution OF the
property rights OF the people, are only Justiii-
sbe when laid and collected for the purpose Of
maintaining our government and furnishing the
means for the Accomplished OF its legitimate
purposes and functions. This is taxation IN
der the operation Of a tariff tor revenue. 1t &C
cords with the professions Of American free In
stitutions and It's justice and honesty answer
the nest supplied by correct appreciation Of
the principles upon which these institutions
rest This theory Of tariff legislation mani
lfhhI CululNN HiflNl tt0NhulV III publiL tA DtuAl
lures aud their limitation TO Legitimate public
uses, nasmuch as It exhibits as absolute ex.
tortion and exnction by way Of taxation from
the substance OF the people beyond the necessi-
ties Of careful and proper administration Of
government
Opposed 10 this theory the dogma is now
boldly presented that tariff taxation is iustita-
bic for the express purpose aud intent OF there
by promoting especial interests and enter
Gurh a urnnngfffou Ia A. u CLEARLY
trary to the spirit OF our cons tituton and so
directly encourages the disturbance by selfish
ness and greed Of patriotic sentiment that its
statement would rudely shock our people II
they had not already been nsidiously ailurod
from tho safe landmarks OF principle. Never
have honest desire for national growth, patri
otic devotion to country and sincere regard
for those who toll been 80 betrayed TO the
support Of q pernicious doctrine In its
behalf the plea that our infant industries
should be fostered, did service until discred-
tied by our stalwart growth. then followed the
OF terrible war, which made our
people needless Of the opportunities for ulierior
schemes afforded by their willing and patriotic
Of Unprecedented tribute; ami now,
after a long period OF peace, when our over
burdened countrymen ask for relief and a
10 a fuller enjoyment of their in
comes and earnings, they are met by the claim
that tariff taxation Is ~ American system the
OF which is necessary in order that
high wages may be paid 20 our working men
and home market be provided Tor our farm
products
These pro,enses should no longer deceive
The truth is that such a system is directly
N tagonized by every sentiment Of justice and
airuess OF which Americans are pre- emincnuy
proud 1t is also true that while QUE working
men and farmers can the least OF all our people
iefend themselves against tho harder hogle life
which such tariff taxation decrccs the work
ngman suffering from the importation and EN-
Dloyment OF paupcr labor iustgated by his pro
essed friends and seeking security for his IN
erests In organized cooperation. stll waits Tor
division OF the advantages secured 10 HIS em-
oloyer under cover Of a generous solicitude for
MS wages, while the farmer is learning that the
prices Of his products are nxed In foreign mar
rets where he suffers from a competition in
1ted and built up by the system he is asked 10
The struggle for unearued advantage AT the
loors OF the government tramples on tho rights
4 those who patiently rely upou assurances OF
American equality Evcr7 governmental con.
'ession 10 clamorous favorites invites corrup
Ion in political anairs by encouraging the eN-
Denditure Of money 10 debauch suffrage In sup |
,ort Of policy directly favorable TO private |
nd selfish gain. This IN the eni must strangle |
,atriotism and weaken popular confidence ia |
he rectiiude OF republican Institutions
Though the subject OF tariff legislation iu- !
olives a question OF markets IL also involves |
question OF morals We cannot with impunity /
'ermit injustice 10 taint the spirit OF right ana /
guilty. which is the life " our republic and We /
hall fail 10 reach our national dcstin7 DO greed
nd seinshncss lead the way.
Recognizing these truths the national democ-
acy will seek by the application of just ana /
ound principles 10 cqualIze 10 our people the l
blessings duo them from the government they |
upport. 70 promote among our coanirymcn /
loser community Of interests ccmentcd by /
atriotism and national pride and 70 point out
fair field where prosp porous and diversified /
american enterprise may grow and thrive iu
he wholesome atmosphere OF American indus
~. ingenuity and intelligence
Tariff reform is stiil our purpose. Though l
re oppose the theory that tar n laws may be-
assed having Tor their object The granting of
iscrimiuauur and unfair government aid 20
riYate ventures, we wage uo exterminating /
rar against any American interests We be-
eve a rcadjustmcnt can Dee accomplished in ac-
ordancc with the principles We profess without
fsastcr OF drmoiiupu We believe that the
dvautaras Of frcer raw material should bee ac-
orded TO our manufacturers and wc coutem-
late fair and careful distribution OF neccs-
airy tarin burdens rather than the precipita-
ion Of free trade
We anticipate with calmncss the mlsrepre
entation Of our motives and purposes. iusu-
ated By scl3shncss which socks 10 hold in
nrelenfing grasp is uufair advantage under
resent tari1 laws We vii rely upon the in-
diligence Of our fellow oountrymen 90 reject
he charge that a party comprising majority
Z our people Is planning the destruction or In
Try of American Interests. aud We know they
annot be frightened by the sPecter o. impos-
bic free trade
FEDERAL POWER
The aduninisf ration acd management q our
overnmcnt depends upon popular viii Fed
rel power Is the instrument CO that Wul-uot
IS master. Therefore she attempts of The on
oneats % democracy % interfere with ard
ontrol the suffrage of the states through I'D
raj agencies develops a design. q hilh no ~
lanati0u can mitigate % reverse ihe fur.La-
rental and safe relations between fhe rcnrae
"a their government such an attempt can
Of fail 20 be regarded by falth'ul nsu az Qroof
q bold determination 90 secure fh0 ascend
ney Of = discredfted party in reckless disre-
ard of a free expression 90 the pCrnlar wa
o resist such a scheme is On Impulse u de-
locracr Al all times and iu al places We
rust fhe people As against a dispusl ltion o.
,rce The Way to federal power we present to
hem as our claim 20 their csnhdouce and sup
ort q steady championship Cf their rights
NoNEY
The people are entitled r1 sound and honest i
ioney. abundnniiY suncienf in Tnluue to sup
IL their business needs But whatever mas
e the form of tire peoples currency, national
2 state whether god silver OF pauer-it
houli be 90 regulated and guarded tE govern
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