The record-union., 1892-09-27

to supply business needs. But whatever
may be the form, National or State, gold.
SILVER or paper. it should be so regulated
and guarded by governmental action or
wise and careful laws, that no one can be
deluded as TO the certainty and stability
OF us value. Every dollar put into the
hands OF the people should be of the same
intrinsic value or purchasing power.
With this condition absolutely guaran-
teed, both gold and silver can be safely
utilized upon equal terms III the adjust
ment OF our currency. In dealing with
this subject no selfish scheme should be
allowed TO intervene, and no doubtful
experiment be attempted. The wants of
our people arising from a deficiency or
imperfect distribution Of the money cir
culation ought to be fully and honestly
recognized, and efficiently remedied. 1t
should, however, be constantly remem-
bered that any Inconvenience or loss that
might arise from such a situation can be
much easier borne than the universal
distress that must follow discredited
currency,
Public officials are agents Of the people.
1t IS their duty to secure for those they
represent the best and most efficient per-
torrance Of their work This can best
be accomplished by regarding the ascer-
tanned fitness in the selection of Govern
ment employees. This consideration alone
Is sufficient justification for an honest
adherence to the letter and spirit of civil
service reform. Furthermore, through
its operation worthy merit is recognized.
while its application tends to raise the
standard OF political activity from spoils-
hunting and minimizing party utilization
to the advocacy Of party principles by
reason Of argument.
+ The American people are generous and
grateful, and have impressed these char
acterlstlcs upon their Government There
fore, all patriotic and just decisions must
commend liberal consideration for vet
eran soldiers and the families of those
who died. No complaint should be made
OF the amount of public money paid
those actually disabled or made de-
pendent by reason of army service:
but the pension roll should be a
roll Of honor, uncontaminated by i'll
desert and unvitiated by demagogic
use. This is due to those whose worthy
names adorn the roll and to all our peo-
pie who delight in honoring the brave
and true. 1t is also due TO those who in
years to come should be allowed to hear.
reyerently and lovingly, the story OF
American patriotism and the fortitude
illustrated by our pension roll. Prefer
enceS accorded veteran soldiers in public
employment should be secured to them
honestly and without evasion, and when
capable and worthy their claim to help
ttll regard and gratitude by our country
men Will be ungrudgingly acknowledge d.
Assurance to the people of the utmost
liberty consistent with peace and good
order is cardinal principle Of our Gov
eminent. This gives no sanction to vex-
atious sumptuary laws unnecessarily in
terfering with the habits and customs of
our people not offensive 10 q just moral
sense, and not inconsistent with good
citizenship and public welfare. The
same principle requires that the line be-
tween subjects properly within Govern
ment control and those more tittingly
lett to parental regulation be carefully
kept in view.
Enforced education, wisely deemed a
proper preparation for citizenship, should
not Involve the impairment Of whole
some parental authority, nor do violence
to household conscience. Paternalism
IN the Government finds no approval in
the creed OF Democracy. 1t is a system
OF misrqle, whether manifested in unau-
thorized gifts or by the unwarranted con-
troll OF personal and family affairs.
Generous hospitality prompts us to
welcome the worthy and industrious of
all lands to home and citizenship among
US. This is not violated, however, by a
careful and reasonable regulation for the
protection Of public health. nor does il
justify the reception of immigrants who
have no appreciation Of our institutions.
and whose presence among US is men
ace to peace and good order.
Inc Importance OF the construction of
the Nicaragua Canal as a means of nro-
noting commerce between our States
and with foreign countries, and also as q
contribution by Americans to entarnrises
which advance the interests of the world
of civilization, should commend the nro
Ject to Governmental approval and in
dOrSement.
Our countrymen not only expect from
those who represent them in public
places sedulous care for things directly
ana palpably related to their material in
tereStS, but also fully appreciate the yaIue
of cultivating our national pride and
honor involved in the success of the CO.
lumbar Exposition, and they will not be
inclined TO condOne any neglect of effort
on the part of the Government to insure
in the grandeur Of this event fitting ex
hibit OF American growth and greatness
and a splendid demonstration of Ameri-
can patriotism.
IN an imperfect manner / have endeav-
ored to state some things which accord
with the creed and intentions of the party
to which / have given lifelong ailegi
ance. My Intention has not been to in
Struct my countrymen nor the party, but
to remind both that Democratic doctrine
lies near the principles of our Govern
meut and tends TO promote the peoples
good. am wiling TO be accused of adj
dressing my cOuntrymen on trite tOpics
and in homely fashion, for [ believe
important truths are found on the surface
OF thought and should be stated in direct
and simple terms.
Though much is left unwritten. nv
record as public servant leaves no ex
cuse for a misunderstanding of my belief
and position on the questions now pre-
scented the voters for decision. Called for
third time 10 represent the party of my
choice IN contest for supremacy Of
Democratic principles, my grateful ap-
probation OF Its confidence less than ever
efaces the solemn sense of my RESPONSE
bl!Ity. II the action of the convention is
Endorsed by the suffrages of my country
men, viii assume the duties of the great
Office, knowing full well its labors and
perpleXltles, and with humble reliance
upon the Divine Being, infinite in power
to aId and constant in watchful care over
our favored nation. Respectfully,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
WATTERSON SATISFIED.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 26.-Mr. Watterson,s
editorial on the tariff portion of Cleve-
lands letter says: ''As foreshadowed in
these columns, he takes no step back
ward upon the great issue of tariff re-
form, but argues the question in thor
oughly statesmanlike way upon the line
laid down by the Chicago platform. In
this regard he leaves nothing to be mis-
understood or nisconstrued."
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