Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1892-12-22

/ other than that which contemplates the well
al the states tat c The citizen who
the public good to private advancement though
Of
| now is: Forward, marchi" Lot those who
| stand In the way take care OF themselves; they
| have been cared for by others long enough.
/ REDUCTION OF TAXATION.
The other thing: The demand for tax 70.
duction is scarcely less emphatic than that
for economy in expenditure. The expsndi.
wicfed. wsason~Ssvs ssown into propors,oos
| that have become colossal and appalling. They
are the outgrowth Of . pronig.te conspiracy
| would uphold exorbltant taxation bscause Of
| the opportunity it affords them Of extortion,
part in the play. arc promised dividends ont Of
bounties and pensions There must BE- . rad.
| tax imposition. The light must b made with =
| courage rs undaunted and with q resolution As
the piutocrst. Subsidies and bounties Arc in
themselves abuses and can not be ventured
upon as public policy even under the most
grave apprehension Of a speedy and widespread
debauchery. The mere granting OF pensions,
however, is not Of itself misuse Of public au-
Of the union and suffered 4 genuine disability
| in defense Of the flag. should be made the SUBJ
jects OF grateful and appreciative public So
by patriotic people. But public benevo-
lence of this character should be set with these
bounds and adhered to under these limitations.
s1aDisN UPON THE PEOPLE.
To the extent that any man may live without
labor and at the expense OF his fellows, he Is
drone in the hive OF human industry burden
on the backs, clog on the feet of those who
as the Obligations OF humanity, Of an enlight-
ened conscience. OF an elevated patriotism
make i: our duty to bear this burden. va should
knowledge. and by Trustworthy Information
ss'sTsS iss oass iPss
pall.ng abuses as to make It not only crime
faint the rolls themselves that instead Of a pen
sion certificate being. as 1t ought to be. a GER
subjects its possessor to the suspicion of Inn
posture and dishonor. There are multiplied
thousands Of tina beneficiaries of this system
who have no greater moral right to thrust their
hands into the treasury than have those sur
plus clerks at Washington who are drawing
for ho no TO
with much waiting and gnashing, OF teeth,
are hourly approacaing the pit,ls.s night
Of stripping the barnacles of But OF
the two fncuDi. that Of the surplus clerks. In
e p bales into utter insignifcance. Here Is
wide field for a great reform. It must be occu-
pied We can not go around 1t and be honest
tatives and high public functionaries win Crap
pie with this mighty evil and combat 1t like
denounce the wrong and the infamy Of the
thing with ominous head shaking and batsd
breath in the privacy Of tbs cloak room; but
Gus blow in the open Held and taxa upon them
the hazard of this fRhts
THERE MUST BE A LEADER.
Certainly there are some among the bold
riders whose shining lances arc now leveled
at the treasury women and the supernumera-
ries Of the interior department.. VINO will ride
on little further and plant the banner OF re-
there win be sad disappointment to just
public expectation II the demand for rigid
ernment is imperiled by the cowardics or in.
fidelity OF timid or recreant party leaders.
Whatever else va: Certainly settled al ~ the
it was settled beyond cavil: by the over
whelming verdict OF the American psople, that
The blow dealt was delivered 10 less against
profigscy than against monopoly.
At this time have supreme faith that the
States Is the man for the hour and the emerg-
ency He is brave. frank. wise and patriotic.
erciss OF tkess virtues he has bscoms the most
conspicuous character IN our current history.
He stands like giant osa high towsFips above
gogues about him. Unshaken by the storms
that have already swept over him and around
mnsterin os.'' that at come up out Of tSs
horizon Of the future to menace him. He
is the leader OF the American democracy,
those associated with him In the responsibilities
Of the hour are to travel He must erect the
measure Of their duty to their constituencies
and to the country. believe we can trust
him.
DUTIES OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE.
Mr. Chairman. the faint shadow OF q sugges-
ton dts across my though. that what have
said. though not wholly inapropos. Is possibly
me. But since modesty manifsstly requires
that should be impersonal even in the dis
saah. Of
criticism. no matter what line might pur:
sue. Indeed. I felt that the farther away I
be OF criticism, and that the nearer ap-
preached IL the more eminent would become
ss i Tss for
ali. while appreciate to its full extent the
honor conferred upon any citizen who Is
public service can not be unmindful Of the
fact that Whatever dignity attaches to Official
for the ONCE areatr OF less
the sovereignty and power of tbs people. while
the man is but the agent employed to put its
machinery in motion and exercise its powers.
AMI yet again, am not unconscious OF the
additional fact that in discharglng the func.
the state. / viii have dsvoived upon me a dual
obiigation-one affecting my r1iafion to the
state. the other to my party or course sne
Grafton must he suoord1nated to the public
welfare. Public Office IS pub &c trust OF great
honor AMI responsibility. t. bs x,cuted with
absolute fideI.f., with a courage that dares
everything mat duty demands. with caL.-
dor tnat wears mask bsfOrs tins peo-
pie, win q vigilance that stands always open
eye, aud tireIess, with a courtesy that shows
every becoming Difference u manhood
aud to citizenship. and with q patriotism that
puts the Union aud the state abOvs every other
earthly con 81 Iteration. spnrns all forced snd
artin ial d,stinctiO IS between honest men,
whether of class CT ED or condition.
GOVERNMENT PoR THE PEOPLE
Especially should no American. upon whom
high Official placs has beei conferred, forget
that this is u governments OF the p.opie. and
tlat Ia il but 1ns servant Of the peopl.. THIS
supreme truth be shout kesp be ora him ever
rs q guiding star t. point the pathway OF bis
pubic career. The will OF tbs psope SHOULD be
the highest law. T1-i- deliberate judgment
on pubic questions should he the rule OF
actiol to Those who believe in popular govern
menr and democratic institutions. Ths Latin
motto. '.Vox popun suprem1 lex esto.s' carved
above the marble archway leading into the cap
it.i OF our etaee, shou be In rlth vital prin
ciple, the substance aRd the spiris Of our de-
uocracy, . d not merely senteutious concsit
wherswieh to bsguiie our faucy AL deceive orr
fellows-sox. et prDterea nil.
ing. do not f0rgst that puzzle policies sre
visaIixed ami N ode potential forcss In practical
administrations rlmoss wholly through the II.
strumentaiisy Of political parttss. Bsiux .
democrat, All profoundly cvnyioc.d that
thnas things tbs democ-ati9 party sUp.