People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-10-07

ancy OF discredited party in reckless disre. |
gard OF free expression Of the popular will |
To resist such scheme is an impulse OF de- !
mocracy AT all times and in all places we
trust the people. As against disposition to
force the way TO federal power we present 10
them as our claim TO their confidence and sup
port a steady championship Of their rights
Money.
The people are entitled TO sound and honest
money, abundantly sufficient in volume to sup
ply their business needs. But whatever NAV
be the form OF the peoples currency, national
or state-wheiher gold, silver or paper-it
should be so regulated and guarded by govern.
mental action, or by wise and careful laws,
that no one can be deluded as to the certainty
and stability Of its value Every dollar put in
TO the hands Of the people should be Of the
same intrinsic value, or purchasing power
With this condition absolutely guaranteed
both gold and silver can be safely utilized upon
equal terms in the adjustment 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
imperfect distribution Of money circulation,
ought TO be fully and honestly recognized and
efficiently remedied 1t should however, be
constantly remembered that the inconvenience
or loss that might arise from such a situation
can be much easier borne than the universal
distress which must follow a discredited cur
rency.
Civil Service.
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 ascer-
taned fitness in the selection of
q yernment employees These considera.
tons alone are sufficient justification for an
houest adherence 10 the letter and
spirit of civil service reform There are, how
ever, other features Of this plan which album
dainty commend it. Through its operation
worthy merit in every station and condition OF
American life is recognized in the distribution
Of Employment while its application tends TO
raise the standard Of political activity from
spells hunting and unthinling party afiliation
To The advocacy of party principles by reason
ana argument
Pensions.
Ihe American people are generous and crate.
fu: and they have impressed these character
Isl IS upon their government Therefore, all
patriotic and Just citizens must commend lib |
era consideration for our worthy veteran
sOd.erS and for the families Of those who have
diet No complaint should be made of the
amount OF public money paid TO ihOss actually
disabled or made dependent by reason of army
service But our pension roll should be q roll
Of honor, uncontaminated by i'll desert
and unvitiated 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 the true. 1t is also due |
TO those who in years to come shall be allowed |
TO hear reverently and lovingly the story of
American patriotism and fortitude, illustrated |
by Our pension roll. The preferences accorded |
to veteran soldiers inpublic employment should !
be secured to them honestly and without eva |
sion and when capable and worthy, their claim |
to the helpful regard and gratitude OF their |
countrymen should be ungrudgingly acknowl |
edged
Educatio'.
The assurance TO the people OF the utmost in !
dividual liberty consistent with peace and good !
order is cardinal principle Of our government |
This gives no sanction to vexatious sumptuary
laws which unnecessarily interfere with such |
habits and customs OF our people as are not |
offensive to just moral sense and are not |
inconsistent with good citizenship and the |
public welfare. The same principle requires |
that the line between the subjects which |
are properly within governmental control |
and those which are more fittingly |
left TO parental regulation should be carefully |
Kept in view. An enforced education wisely |
deemed proper preparation for citizenship, |
should not involve the impairment Of whole |
some parental authority, nor do violence to the |
household conscience. Paternalism in govern.
ment hnds no approval in the creed OF democ-
racy. 1t is a'symptom of misrule, whether 1t |
Is manifested in unauthorized gifts or by On |
unwarranted control Of personal and family |
affairs
immigration.
Our people, still cherishing the feeling OF hu. |
name fellowship which belongs to our beginning
as nation, require their government TO ex. |
press for them their sympathy with all those |
who are oppressed under any rule less free
imam ours. A generous hospitality which !
is one OF the most prominent Of our
national characteristics prompts us TO
welcome the worthy and industrious Of all |
lands to homes and citizenship among us. This |
hospitable sentiment is not violated, however |
oy careful and reasonable regulations for the |
prosecution OF the public health, nor does II |
justify the reception Of immigrants who have
no appreciation Of our institutions and whose |
presence among US is a menace to peace and
good order.
The Canal.
The Importance Of the construction OF the
Nicaragua ship canal as means Of promoting
commerce between our states and with foreign |
countries, and also as a contribution by Amer. |
leans to the enterprises which advance the In. |
terests oil the world Of civilization, should COM
mend the project TO governmental approval and
Endorsement
Worlds Fair.
Our countrymen not only expect from those
who represent them in public places a sedulous
care Tor things which are directly and palpably
related to their material interests, but they
also fully appreciate the value OF cultiyatinp
our national pride and maintaining our national
honor. Both their material interests and their
national pride and honor are involved in the
success of the Columbian exposition. and thew
Will not be inclined TO condone any neglect Of
effort on the part Of their government TO insure
In Inc grandeur of this event fitting exhibit
OF American growth and greatness and a splen-
did demonstration of American patriotism.
.r Conclusion.
In an imperfect and incomplete manner I
nave endeavored to state some Of the things
which accord with the creed and intention of
the party 10 which have given my lifelong
allegiance. My attempt has not been to instruct
my countrymen nor my party, but to remind
both that democratic doctrine lies near the prin.
clples OF our government and tends to promote
the peoples good l am willing 10 be accused OF
addressing my countrymen upon trite topics and
In homely fashion, for believe that important
truths are found on the surface Of thought and
mat they should be stated in direct and simple
terms. Though much is lett unwritten. nv
record as public servant leaves no excuse for
misunderstanding my belief and position on the
questions which are now presented to the vot.
ers OF the land for their decision.
called for the third time to represent the
party OF my choice in a contest for the su-
premaey OF democratic principles, my grateful
appreciation OF its confidence less than ever
enaces the solemn sense Of my responsibility.
the action OF the convention vou