New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-27

ard we contemplate a fair and careful distnb,u.
tion OF necessary tariff burdens, rather than tne
precipitation of free trade.
We anticipate with camness the misrepresenta-
ton of our motives anu purposes, lnstlgated Dy
seishness which seeks to hold in unrelenting grasp
its unfair advantage under present tarlft laws we
will rely upon the intelligence Of our ellow-coun-
trymen TO reject the charge that party compris-
ing a ma ajorty of our people Is planning the de-
structon or injury Of American interests: and we
know they cannot be frightened by the spectre
Of impossible free trade.
FEDERAL SUPERVISION OF ELECTIONS.
The administration and management Of our Gov
ernment depend upon popular will. Federal power
is the instrument of that wil-not its master.
Therefore the attempts of the opponents of DEM
ocracy to interfere with and control the suffrage
of the States through Federal agencies. develops
a design which no explanation can mitigate, to
reverse the fundamental and safe relations between
the people and their Government Such an at
tempt cannot lail 10 be regarded by thoughtful men
as proof of a bold determination to secure the
aSccndcncy of discrcdted party in reckless dis
regard of free expression of the popular will. To
resist such scheme is an impulse Of Democracy.
At all times and in all places trust the people.
As a against disposition TO force the way to
Federal power we present to them our claim
to their confidence and support steady champion
ship of their rights
THE NATIONS FINANCES.
1he people are entitled to sound and honest
money, abundantly sufficient in volume to supply
their business needs. But whatever may be the
form of the peop'es currency, National or State
whether gold, silver or paper-it should be SO
regulated and guarded by governmental action,
or by wise and careful laws, that one can be
dcluded to the certainty and stability of it's
value Every dollar put into the hands Of the
peore should be of ,b tie same intrinsic value or
lutely guaranteed, both gold and silver can be
safely utilized, upon equal terms in the adjust
ment 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 imper-
feet distribution of money circulation, ought to,
he fully and honestly recognized and efficiently
remediel. IL should, however, be constantly rev
membered that the inconvenience or loss that
might arise from such a situation, can be much
easier borne than the universal distress which
must follow discredted currency.
CIVIL sERvICE REFORM
Public officials are the agents Of the people.
1t is therefore their duty to secure' for those
whom they represent the best and most efficient
performance of public work. This plainly can
be best accomplished by regarding ascertalned
fitness in the selection Of Government employees.
These considerations alone sufficient justifica-
ton for an honest adherence to the letter ana
spirit of Civil Service Reform. There are, how
ever, other features OF this plan which aoundantly
commend H. 1llr pugn ltS OptTdtlOu WoIuiiy
in every station and condition of American life
il recognized in the distribution OF pubic em-
poyment, while its application tends to raise the
standard of political activity irOm spolis hunT
ing and unthinking party aiiiliation to the ad-
vocacy of party principles by reason and argl-
mcnt.
PENSIONS.
The American people are generous and grateful
and they have impressed these characteristics upon
their Governments Therefore, all patriotic and
lust citizens must commend liberal consideration
for our worthy veteran soldiers and for the fam
lilies of those who have died No complaint should
made of the amount of public money paid b. those
c,ually dis bed made dependent By reason Of
army service But our pension roll should be
roll OF honor, uncontamnated by Ill desert and
unvitaed by demagogc use. 1hls Is due 10
those whose worthy names adorn the roll, and 10
all our people who delight TO honor the brave ana
the true. IL il also due to those who in years 70
come should be allowed TO hear. reverently and
lovingly, the story OF American patriotism ana
fOrtitude. illustrated by our pension roll. ne
preferences accorded to veteran soldiers in public
employment should he secured to them honestly
and without evasion, and when capable and
worthy, their claim to the helpful regard and
gratitude of their GOuntrynen should be ungrudg-
ingly acknowledged.
sUMPTUARY LAWS AND COMPULSORY EDUCATION
The assurance to the people of the utmost indi-
vidual liberty consistent with peace and good
order is cardinal principle Of our government.
This gives no sanction II veXatious sumptuary
laws which unnecessarily interfere with such habits
and cuh oms of our people as are not oiiepSlve
10 a Just moral senSr and are not inconsistent
with good citizenship and the public welfare he
same principle requires that the line between the
subjects which are properly within governmental
control and those which are more httinSIy left 70
parental regulation should be carefully kept in
view. An enforced education, wisely deemed d
fOr Off lfra Ehnf
y olive the impairment of wholesome parental all
thoriry nor do violence 10 the household con-
science. Patcrnalsm in government finds no ap-
proval In the creed of Democracy. Ii Is syrnp-
tom Of misrule whether II is manifested in unau-
thorized gifts or by an unwarranted control Of
personal and family affairs.
SYMPATHY FOR THE OPPRESSED.
Our people, still chcrishing the feeling of human
which belonged TO our beginning a
Nation, require their Government TO express for
them their sympathy with all those who arc
oppressed under any rule less free than ours.
IMMIGRATION.
A generous hospitality, which is one of the most
prominent of our National characteristics, prompts
us to welcome the worthy and industrious of all |
ands to homes and citizenship among MS This |
hospitable sentiment is net violated, however, by |
careful and reasonable regulations for the pro |
lection of the public health, nor does IL justify |
the reception OF immigrants who have n appre |
riation of our institutions and Whose presence |
lmong us is menace TO peace aud good order
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
The importance of the construction of the |
Nicaragua Ship Canal rs a means of promoting !
)mmerce between our States and with foreign |
countries, and also as Il contribution by Ameri- |
ans 10 the enterprises which advance the interests
If the world Of civilization should commend the
project TO Governmental approval and ia,orsc-
ncnt.
TIE COLUMBIAN EXPEDITION.
cprescnt them in public places scdulous care
or the things which are directly and palpably
elated to their material interests. but they also
ullv appreciate the Vade of cultivating our Ma
ional pride ard maintaining oar National honor.
Both their material interests and their National
ride and honor are involved in the success Of
he Columbian Exposition, ard they will not be !