The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-06

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the popular will To resiet such 5
scheme is sn impulse Of Demo crscy
A. all times snd IN sill places ~e
tEnsl tie people. AS sgsius' die
position TO force the way 10 Federal
power We present TO them, as our
claim TO their confidence and sup
port, steady champi onshIp OF their
rights.
"Tte people are entitled to sound
and honest money, abundantly suffi-
cient in volume to supply their busi-
ness n'eds. But whatever may be
the form OF tee peoples currency
national or whether gold,
silver, or psper-it should he so
regulated and guarded by govern
mental action or By wise and careful
laws thst no one can be deluded ss
TO the certainty and stability OF its
value. Every dollar put into the
hands Of the people should be of the
same intrinsic value or purchasing
power. With this condition abso-
luleIy guarsnteei both gold and sill
yer can be safely utilized upon equal
terms In the adjustment OF our cur
rency.
"In dealing with this subject 70
| selfish scheme should be allowed to
| intervene and no doubtfol expert
ments should be attempted. Tie
wants of our people arising from the
| deficiency or imperfect distribution of
money circulation ought to be fully
and honestly recognized and efficient
| ly remedied. 1t should, however,
be constantly remembered that the
convenience or loss that might arise
from such a situation can be much
easier borne than the universal DIS
tress which must follow discredit-
ed currency.
"Publlo 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 best be accomplished ny
regarding ascertained fitness In the
selection of government employees
| These considerations alone are suf-
iclent Justification for an honest sd,
| herence to the letter and spirit of
ciyi-servlce reform There are
however. other features Of this plan
which abundantly commend it.
| Through its operation worthy merit
| In every station and condition of
American life ls recognized in the
distribution Of public employment,
while it's application tends to raise
the standard of political activity from
spoll-hunting and unthinalng party
affilidtion to the advocacy OF party
principles by reason and argument.
The American people are cener.
Gus and grateful, and they have In
| pressed these characteristics upon
their government Therefore, all
patriotic and just citizens must COM
| mend liberal consideration for our
worthy veteran soldiers ard for the
families of those who have died No
complaint should be made Of any
amount of public money paid to those
| actually disabled or made dependent
| by reason of army service. But our
| pension.roll should be roll of honor,
u1contaminated by i'll desert and
nnvtlated by demagogic use. This
| is due to those whose worthy names
adorn the roll and to all onr people
| who delight to honor the brave and
| the true. 1t Is also due to those who
10 years to come snould be allowed
to hear, reverently and lovingly, the
story OF American patriotism aud
fortitude illustrated by our pension
rolls. The preferences accorded to
veteran soldiers in public employ
| ment should be secured to them
| honestly and without evasion, and
when capable end worth their claim
to the helpful regard and gratitude
Of their country men should he un-
grudglngly acknowledged.
"The assurance to The people ol
the utmost individual liberty con-
sistent with peace and good order is
a cardinal principle Of our govern
ment. THIS gives 10 sanction to
vexatious sumptuary laws. which
unnecessarily interfere with such
habits and systems Of our people as
are not offensive to just moral
sense and are not Inconsistent VIII
good citizenship and the pubic
welfare
"Tbe came principle requires that
the lines between the subjects winch
aye DrODprlV within Upyprnmpnra