Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-10-01
THE CURRENCY.

honest money, abundantly Sufi1cienI IN vol
ume to supply their business needs. But.
whatever may be the form of the peoples
currency, national or state-whether gold,
silver or paper-it should beso regulated and
guarded by the governmental action, or by
wise and careful laws that no one can be
deluded as to the certainty and stability OF
its value. Every dollar put into the hands
Of the people should be of the same intrinsic
value or purchasing power With this con-
dition absolutely guaranteed 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
deficiency or imperfect distribution of
money circulation, ought to be fully and
honestly recognized and efficiently remedied.
1t should, however, be constantly remem-
6ered that the inconvenience or loss that
might arise from such situation can be
much easier borne than the universal dis
tress which must follow a discredited cur
rency.
CIVIL SERVICE.
Public officials are the agents of the PEG
pie. 1t is therefore, their d6ty to secure for
those whom they represent the best and most
efficient performance of public work. This
plainly can be best accomplished by regard
ing ascertained fitness in the selection of gov
eminent employees. These considerations
alcne are sufficient justification for an honest
adherence to the letter and spirit of civil
service reform There are, however, other
features of this plan which sbuniautly COM
mend it.
Through its operation worthy merit in
every station and condition of American life
is recognized in the distribution of public
employment, while its application tends to
raise the standard of political activity from
md nj mo- nj
ton to the advocacy of party principles by
reason and argument.
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FhNoioNS'
'The American people are generous and
grateful and they have impressed these
characteristics upon their government,
Therefore. all patriotic and lust citizens
must commend liberal consideration for our
worthy veteran soldiers and for the families
of those who hayedied No complaint should
be made of the amount of public money paid
TO those actually disabled or made dependent
by reason of army service.
ssRnt our pension roll should be a roll of
honor upcontaminated by i'll desert and I'M
yitiated 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 who in years to come should be allowed
TO hear. reyerentlv and lovingly the story
y
trated by our pension roll The preferences
accorded to veteran soldiers in puIlic en-
ployment sbould be secured TO them honestly
and without evasion and, when capabIe and
worthy. their claim TO the helpful regard and
gratitude of their countrymen should be un-
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