Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-12-09

bf determined
H cannot refrain
.oPcssihg that the whole campaign
In every way so remarkable-is full of deep
meaning. A revolution has been accom-.
plished, not only In the personnel of the
government and the principles, both eco
nomic and constitutional, which will domi-
nate the policy of its administration, but,
unless we mistake the signs of the times, in
the attitude of the people in their dealings
with political leaders and political ques-
tions, as well. That the political iugglers
will strive TO restore the order Of things
which made them omnipotent, goes with
out saying. That struggle will continue as
long as the world stands and ambitious men
live in it. But the prolonged Campaign o.
education" upon the tariff question accom-
plished something more than the overthrow
of vicious system of taxation. 1t taught
the people that they are really very close to
the government, and are responsible for the
manner in which their affairs are conduct
ed. In studying the tariff they have in
sensibly absorbed great deal of knowledge
about administration and official RESPONSE
bility, and have had 1t impressed upon them
more forcibly than ever before that the cti-
zen's duty is as imperative as that of the
ofice-holder, and that the citizens watch
fulness is the only effectual check to the
politicians deviltry.
This condition of things, while ii 10.
creases the responsibility of the incoming
administration, also renders its work less
difficult. 1t might embarrass man bent
only upon gratifying his own ambition-it
will vastly aid and strengthen man 80 sin
cere and patriotic as Mr.. Cleveland. That
he will strive for the best interests of the
country, not only as regards the general pol
icy OF the government but also as regards
the details of administration, no one doubts,
and he will find himself sustained at every
point by the better public sentiment which
he has done so much TO create.
1t is seldom that 80 vast responsibility is
thrust upon political party as that which
conironts the Democracy TO day. The con.
ditions have changed since Mr. Cleveland
served his first term as President. Then a
hostile Senate stood in the way of the re-
forms be proposed, and hndered his ad.
ministraton at every step. After the 4th of
March next his party will be alone respon
sible TO the country for whatever is done.
1t is hard to be calm and judicious in the
hour of victory. The memory of wrongs
rankles, the exultation of triumph urges US
on to the goal we are striving for, and the
thoughtless and vicious are constantly goad.
ing us on TO the commission OF reckless
deeds. But the duty of those who are to
govern is not less plain because of these
things. Very few can be Office holders-.every
one is interested In the decent, orderly and
economical conduct of the government.
While the people have declared for change,
they have not ordered an era Of destruc.
tion-rather one of restoration. The Demo-
cratic party therefore owes to the country
wise and careful stewardship, which shall
restore the old time principles which alone
can sustain the fabric of constitutional gov.
ernment but without needless peril to gen
eral interests or needless alarm to the peo-
pie As speedily as possible every line in
the statute books which provides for Federal
control of elections should be repealed and
as soon as 1t can be adjusted TO the revenue
standard, the burden OF the tariff should be
lightened. After that the departments of
government should be investigated, all ex.
travagance should be promptly and effectu-
ally stopped, and the utmost economy con
sistent with efficiency should be practiced.
These we understand to be the cardinal
points in the Democratic programme, and
it is fortunate that Mr.. Cleveland enters
UPON his second term with the public sen
timent so enlightened by discussion and so
pronounced in his favor. The work mapped
out will take time for its accom- lishment.
The people must be patient and watchful.