Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-07


impOssi BILE free trade.
The administration and management OF
our government depend upon popular will.
Federal power is the instrument OF that
wll-not its master. Therefore the at
tempt of the opponents of Democracy to in
terfere with and control the suffrage OF the
states through federal agencies develops
design, which no explanation can mitigate,
TO reverse the fundamental and safe rela-
tions between the people and their govern
ment. Such an attempt canuot fail TO 90
regarded by thoughtful men as proof oil
bold determination TO secure the ascend
ancy OF discredited party IN reckless dis
regard Of a free
EXPRESSION OF THE POPULAR WILL.
To resist such a scheme is an impulse OF
Democracy. AT all times and in all places
We trust the people. AS against DISPOSE
ton to force the way to Federal power, we
present to them as our claim TO their conn
dence and support steady championship
of their rights.
est money abundantly sufficient in volume
to supply their business needs. But what
ever may be- the form Of the peoples cur
rency, national or State-whether gold,
silver or paper--it should be so
regulated and guarded by govern.
mental action, or by wise ana
careful laws, that no one can be deluded as
TO the certainty and stability Of its value.
Every dollar put into the hands Of the peo'
pie should be of the same intrinsic value or
purchasing power. With this condition
Absolutely guaranteed, both gold and sill
yer can be safely utilized upon equal terms
in the adjustment Of our currency. 10
dealing with this subject no selfish scheme
should be allowed TO intervene and nc
doubtful experiment should be attempted,
The wants of our people arising from the
deficiency or imperfect distribution ~
money circulation ought 10 be fully ano
honestly recognized and efficiently rene
/ died. Il should, however, be constantly
! remembered that the inconvenience, or loGH
/ that might arise from such situation caa
/ be much easier borne than the universal
/ distress which must follow dlscredlteo
/ currency.
Public officials are the agents Of the peo-
pie. II is therefore their duty TO secure for
/ those whom they represent the best and
most efficient performance or public work.
/ This plainly can be best accomplished by
/ regarding ascertained
FITNESS IN THE SELECTION
| Of government employees. These consider
| atious alone are sufficient justification for
| OF civil service reform. There are, how
/ ever. other features Of this plan which
/ abundantly commend it, Through its op.
/ Grafton worthy merit in every station ana
/ condition of American life is recognized IL
\ the distribution Of public employment,
while It's application tends to raise tho.
/ stated standard of political activity from
\ spoils hunting and unthinklng party afhlla
/ tion to the advocacy of party principles OF
! reason and argument
/ The American people are generous ene
I grateful; and they have impressed these
/ CHARACTERISTICS upon their government
| Therefore, all patriotic and just citizens
must commend liberal consideration for
\ our worthy vetetan soldiers and Tor the;
/ families OF those who have died. No COM
/ plant should be made Of the amount OF
/ public money paid TO those actually dis
\ aOled or made dependent by reason OF army,
| service. But our pension roll
SHOULD BE A ROLL OF HONOR,
/ uucontamiaated BY i'll desert and unvitiated
I by demagOgic use. This is due TO those
/ whose worthy names adorn the roll. and To-
/ all our people who delight to honor the
/ brave and true. IL is also due to those who
/ in wears TO come should be allowed to hear,
/ reverently ana lovingly the story OF
/ American patriotism and fortitude, Illus
/ trated by our pension roll. The preferences
accorded TO veteran soldiers in public en-
plovment should be secured 10 them hon.
| nstlv and without evasion; and when
/ capable and worthy, their claim to the.
! helpful regard and gratitude OF their coun-
/ trymen should be ungrudgingy scknowl'
/ edged.
| The assurance to the people OF the ut
most individual liberty consistent with
I peace and good order is cardinal princi.
\ pie or our Government. This gives no
/ sanction TO vexatous sumptuary laws
which unnecessarily Interfere with such
habits and customs'of our people as are not
offensive 70 a Just moral sense and are not
Inconsistent with good citizenship and the
Me REQUIRES that the line be-
tween the subjects which are
properly within governmental control ana
those which arc more httingly lett 70 pa
rental regulation should be carefully kept
in view An enscrcsd education, wisely
deemed q proper preparation Tor cluzen-
ship should not involve the impairment OF
wholesome parental authority nor 90 NO
lence 10 the household conscience. Pater-
naisn in government finds no approval In
the creed of Democracy. 1t Is symptom
of misrule, whether il is manifested IN I'M
authorized gifts. or by an unwarranted
control OF personal and family affairs.
Our people, still cherishing the
FEELING OF HUMAN FELLOWSHIP
which belonged 20 our beginning as ma
tiou require their government TO express
FOR them their sympathy with all those who
are oppressed under any rule less tree imam
ours. a generous hospitality, which Is one
of the most prominent Of our national caar-
acterjstics, prompts US TO welcome inc
worthy and industrious OF all lands, TO
homes and citizenship among US. This
hOspitable sentiment Is not violated, now
eyer. bv careful and reasonable regulations
for the protection Of the public health, nor
does IL Justify the reception OF immigrants
who have no appreciation OF our lnstltu-
tions and whose presence among US IS q
menace 10 peace and good order,
The Importance of the construction OF
the Nicaragua ship canal as a means Oh
oromoting commerce between our States
and with foreign countries, ana also as
contribution by Americans to the exter-
prises which advance the interests or tue
world OF civilization, should commend the
project to governmental approval aud en-
tOrsemcut.
oar cOuntrymen net only expect from
those who represent then In puoIlc places
seduIOus care for tue things which are
directly and pa,pablv related TO their ma
tsrial Interests, but they also 1uIIv appre,
clate the value OF cuitivaing our nStional
pride and maintaining our national nonor'
Both heir nstional pride and honor are In
vOlved in the success Of
THE COLOMBIAN FxPosITIoN
and they win not be inclined - condore
any neglect of effort on the part OF their
government to make the grandeur OF THIS
event fitting exhibit OF American growth
and greatness dnd a splendid demonstra-
tiOu Of American patriodsp.
In an imperfect and incomplete manner
have thus endeayored to state sOmeof the
things which accord with the creed and in
tenuOns Of the party to which / have given