Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1892-10-06

At all times and all places we trnst the people.
As against a disposition to force the way to
.ederai power we present to them as our claim
to their conf ience and support steady cham
plonsh1p OF their rights.
Sound and Honest Money.
The people ara entitled TO soun1 and honest
money, abundantiy suficient in volume to SUD.
PLY their business needs But whatever NAV
be the form OF the peoples currency national
or state-whether gold, silver or paper-it
should b, SO regulated and guarded by govern
mental action or by wise and careful laws that
no one can be deuded as to the certainty and
stability OF its value. Every dollar put into the
hands of the people should bs of the same in.
trinsic value or purchasing power. With this
end 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
sch eme should be allowed to intervene and no
doubtful experiment should be attempted.
The wants of our people arising from tho de-
f1cency or imperfect distribution of money cir
cuiation ought to be fully and honestly recog-
nized and efficiently remedied. 1t should. how
ever. be constantly remembered that the in
convenience or loss that might arise from such
a system. can be much easier borne than the
universal distress which must follow discred-
tied currency.
Civil Service Reform.
Public officials are the agents of the people.
It is therefore their duty to secure for those
whom they represent the best and most eff
Gent performance OF public work This
plainly can be best accomplished By regarding
ascertained fitness in the selection Of govern
ment employees. These considerations alone
suffi ciant justification for an honest adher-
to the letter and spirit OF civil service re-
form There are however, other features OF
this plan which abundantly commend it.
Through its operation worthy merit in every
station and condition of American life Is
recognized in the distribution of public en-
ployment. while it's application tends to raise
the standard of political activity from spoils-
hunting and unthinking party affiliation to the
advocacy of party principles by reason and
argument.
LiberaIity to Soldiers.
The American people are generous and CRATE
fu!; and they have impressed these character
istics upon their government. Therefore, all
patriotism and justice must command liberal
consideration for worthy veteran soldiers
and for the families of those who have died.
No comrlaint should be made of the amount of
public money paid to those actually disabled or
made dependent by reason OF army service.
But our pension roll should be roll of
honor, uncontaninated By i'll deserts
and unviolated by demagosical use. This
is due to those whose worthy
names adorn the roll, and all our people who
delight to honor the brave, and the true. It
is also due to those who in years to come
should hear reverently and lovingly the story Of
American patriotism and for.itude, illus
trated by our pension roll The preferences
accorded to veteran soldiers in public employ.
ment should be secured to them honestly and
without evasion, and when capable and worthy,
their claim to the helpful regard and gratitude
of their countrymen should be ungru 1gingly
acknowledged.
Sumptuary Laws.
The assurance to the people Of the utmost
individual liberty consistent with neace and
good order Is a cardinal principle OF our gov
eminent. This gives no sanction to vexatfous
sumptuary laws, which unnecessarily interfere
with such habits and customs Of our people as
not offensive to a just moral sense and con-
sistent with good citizenship and the public
welfare The same principle requires tn the
line between the subjects which properly
within government control, and those which are
more flttingly left to parental regulation
should be carefully kept in view. An enforced
education, wisely deemed proper preparation
for citizenship should not involve the whole
sale impairment of parental authority, do
violence TO the household conscience. Pater-
nalism in government finds approval in the
creed Of democrac~. 1t is system Of misrule,
whether it is manifested in unauthorized gifts
or by an unwarrauted control.
Welcome to Worthy Immigrants.
Our people, still cherishng the feeling of
human fellowship which belonged to our be-
ginning ma ton, require their govern
men+ to express for them their sympathy with
all those who oppressed under any rule
less free than ours.
A generous hospitality. which Is one Of the
most prominent of our national characteristics,
prompts us to welcome the worthy and indus
trous of all lands to homes and citizenship
among us. This hospitable sentiment is rot
violated, however, by careful and reasonable
regulations for the protection Of the public
health nor does it justify the reception of i'm
migrants who have no appreciation of our in
situations and whose presence among us is q
menace to peace and good order.
The Nicaragua Canal.
Tha iroportanca Of fha construction of flsa
Nicaragua ship canal as a means of promoting
commerce between our states and with foreign
countries and also a contribution by Ameri
cans to tho enterprises which advance the
interests of the world of civilization, should
commend the project to governmental approx
al and Endorsement.
The Columbian Exposition.
Our countrymen not only expect from thoss
who represent them in public places sedulous
care for the things which are directly and pal
pably related to their material interests. but
they also fully appreciate the value OF cult
waiting our national pride and maintaining our
national honor Both their material interests
and their national pride and honor are involved
in the success of he Columbian exposition and
they will not be inc lined to condone any neg
lect of fort on the part OF their government
to insure in the grandeur of this event, fit
ting exhibit of American growth and great
ness and a splendid demonstration of Amer
lean patriotism
A Personal Statement.
In an i'm perfect and incomplete manner
have thus endeavored to state Of the
things which accord with the creed and
tenets of the party to which I have given my
lifelong allegiance My attempt has not been
to instruct nv country men nor my party but
to remind both that democratic doctrine lies
near the principles Of our government and
tends to promote the peoples good. I am
willing to be accused of addressing my coun-
trymen upon trite topics and in hcmeIy fashion
for believe that important truths are found
on the surface of thought and that they should
be stated in direct and simple terms. Though |
much is left unwritten. my record public |
servant leaves no excuse for misunderstanding |
my belief and position upon the subjects which |
are now presented to the voters Of the land for |
their decision. |
Called for the third time. to represent the |
party of nv choice in a contest for the suprem-
&C Of democratic principles, my grateful APP
probation Of its confiden less than ever |
effaces the solemn sense Of my responsibility.
If the action Of the convention you represent |
shall be Endorsed by the sufrages of my coun- |
trymen will assume the duties OF the great |
Office for which have been nominated know
ing full well its labors and perpexities and /
with hum BILE reliance upon the divine Being.
infinite in power to aid. and constant in a |
watchful care over our favored nation. |
Yours very tr11v