The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-10-04
LAS THE TRUE RING.
NR. CLEVELAND SENDS IN HIS &C.
CEPTANCE.
And . Very Fine Document IL IL, Ono That
Will Garry the PARTY to victory-Tar-
riff Reform the Great Need.


is the letter of Grover Cleveland accepting
tn Slomnation as the democratic candidate
for president of the United States:
To Hon. William l.. Wilson and Others
Commttee-Gentlemen: In responding &c
your formal notification Of my nomination 70
the presidency by the national democracy,
hope l may be permitted to say at the outse'
that continued reflection and observation nave
confirmed in me my adherence TO Opinions
which I have heretofore plainly and publicly
declared, touching the questions involved III
the canvass. This Is Il time, above all others.
when these questions should be considered
In the light afforded by the sober apprehen,
sion of principles upon which our government
Is based and clear understanding OF the
relation 1t bears to the people for whose bene-
fit 1t was created We shall thus be supplied
with test by which the value OF any PROPOSE
ton relating to the maintenance ana al
ministration of our government can be ascer'
tained and by which the justice and honesty
of every political question can be judged. II
doctrines or theories are presented which do
not satisfy this test loyal Americanlsm must
pronounce them false and Inischieyous Inc
protection of the people in the exclusive use
and enjoyment of their property ana earnings
concededly constitutes the especial purRTp E;t
and mission of free government. Inns
design is so interviewer wit, the structure OF
our plan OF rule that Il failure to protect y
citizen in such enjoyment or theif
jnstifiable diminuition by the government itself
Is a betrayal of the peoples trust.
ia.iff Keforn.
Wa have however, undertaken D. puliu q
great nation upon Il plan especially our own
TO maintain 1t and to furiii III, through ~
agency, means for the accomplishments %
national objects, the American people rr.,d drT
q part OF their earnings and income; lhrlii
legislation presents Il familiar form o. neuc ID;
taxation. Such legislation results as surely III
q tax up1n the daily life OF our people hs
the tribute paid directly INTO the hand OF ,he
taxgatherer. We feel the burden Oh ,hG 81.
tariff taxes too papably TO be persuaded py
any sophistry that they do not exist, rs tHes
are paid by foreigners. Such taxes representing
a dimiEuiton OF The property rights OF the
people are only Unsuitable when laid and col
icctcd for the purpose OF maintaining our
government and furnishing means LOT lne
ACCOMPLISHMENT OF its legitimate purposes
end functions. THIS is taxation under the
Operat on of Il tariff for revenue. 1t accords
with the professions of American free lhstt
buttons. and its justice and honesty answer
the test supplied by Il correct appreciation Oh
the principles upon which these nslltu.lon,s
rest This theory of tariff legislation mani
testify enjoins strict economy In public ex.
pendltures and their limitation to legitimate
public uses. inasmuch as 1t prompits absolute
extortiou and exaction, by way OF taxation,
from the substance OF the people beyond the
necessities of Il careful and proper administra-
ton of the government
Opposed to this theory. the dogma Is now
boldly presented that tariff taxation Is justifi.
able for the express purpose anu intent OF
thereby promoting especial interests ana enter
priseS Such proposition Is SO clearly con
trary TO the spirit of our constitution ma sc
directly encourages disturbance by sehshness
and greed of patriotic sentiment that its state
nIent would ruueiy shock our people, II they
had not already been insidiousy allured from
the safe landmark of principle. Never mas
an honest desire for national growth patri.
otic devotion to country and sincere regard
for those who toll, been so betrayed by the
support OF pcrnicious doctrine. In ltS pe
half the plea that our infant industries should
be fostered. did service until discredited by
our salwart growth; then followed the eX-
fpnn Of
people Needless of opportunities for the I'll.
terror schemes afforded by their willing anc
patriotic payment of unprecedented tribute;
and now. after II long period of peace when
our overburdened couptrymcn ask for relief
and restoration to the fuller enjoyment OF
their incomes and earnings. they are met by
the claim that tariff taxation for the sake of
protection is an American system, the con
tinuance of which is necessary in order that
high wages may be paid to workingmen
and home market he provided for our farm
products These pretenses should no longer
deceive. Truth is such that the system is
directly antagonized by every sentiment of
Justice and fairness, of which Americans nre
our people defend themselves against the
harder home life, which such tariff taxation
DEGREES. the workingman. suffering from the
Importation and employment OF pauper labor
!nstigated by his professef friends and seek
INK security for his interests in organized CO.
operation still waits for a division OF the
advantages secured to his employer under the
cover of generous sOlicitUde for his wages,
while the farmer is learning that the prices
where he suffers from ccHp petition invited
and built up by the system he is asked &c
support. The struggle for unearned adrian
tage at the doors of the government tramples
on the rights of those who patiently rely upon
the assurance OF American equality. Every
governmental concession to camorous favor
ties invites corruption in political affairs by
encouraging the expenditure of money to de-
bauch suffrage In support Of policy directly
favorable to private and selfish gain. This in
the end must strange patriot SIN and weaken
popular confidence IN the rectitute OF republi-
can institutions: Though the subject of tariff
legislation involves the question of markets;
IL also involves the question Of morals.
We cannot with immunity permit injustice
to faint the spirit of right and equity, which
10 reach our national destiny If greed
and seishness lead the way. Recognizing
these truths the national democracy will
seek. by the application of just and sound
principles to equnlze to our people the bless
ngs due them from the government they sup
r0rt, TO promote among our countrylnen L
closer community of interests. cemented 10y
patriotism and national pride. and to point
out fair field, where prosperous and diver
sificd American enterprise may grow and
thrive in the wholesome atmosphere of Amer
lean industry, ingenuity and Intelligence
Tariff reform is still purpose.
We oppose the theory that tariff laws must
be passed having for their object the granting
of discriminating and unfair governmental
aid to private ventures. We wage no exter-
minating war against any American interests.
We believe a reimbursement can be accom-
piished i'll accordance with the principles we
profess without disaster or demolition We
believe that the advantages of free raw ma
terials should be accorded to our manufac-
mrers, and contemplate Il fair and careful
distribution of necessary tariff burdens rather
than the precipitation of free trade.
We anticipate with calmneSS the miSrepre-
sentation o. our motives and purposes. insti-
gated by seltishneSs which seeks to hold In
unrclenting grasp It's unfair advantage under
the present tariff laws. We will rely upon
the Intelligence OF our fellow countrymen to
reject the charge that the party comprising
@ majority of our people is planning the de-
struction or injury of American interests, and
spccter of impossible free trade. The admin
depend upon the popular will Federal power
Therefore the attempt Of the opponents OF
democracy to interfere with and control the
suffrage Of states through federal agencies
develops n design which no explanation can
mitigate. to reverse fundamental and safe re-
latfonS between the people and their govern
ment. Such an attempt cannot fail to he
garded by thoughtful as proof OF
bold determination to secure the asccnleucy
of r discredited party in reckless disregard
of free expression of the popular will To
resist such scheme is an impulse Of the de-
mocracy. AT all times and in all places We
trust the people. AS against the disposition
to force the way 10 federal power, pre-
sent to them our claim to their confidence
and support, steady championship of their
rights.
Tho Silver and Geld
The people entitled to sound and honest
money, abundantly sufficient in volume to sup
ply their business needs But whatever may