Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30

est money. abundantly sufficient IN volume to
supply their business needs. But whatever
NAV lie the form Of the peoples currency,
national or State-whether gold, silver OF
paper-it should be so regulated and guarded
by governmental action or by wise and care
full laws that no one can be deluded as to the
certainly and stability of its value. Every
dollar put into the hanus of the people should
be of the same intrinsic value or purchasing
power. With this condition absolutely guar
anteed 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 de-
ticiency OF imperfect distribution of money
circulation, ought to be fully and honestly re-
cugnized and efficiently remedied. 1t should,
however, be constantly remembered that the
inconvenience or loss that might arise from
such situation can be much easier borne than
the universal distress which must follow a
discredited currency.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
Public officials are the agents of the people.
1t is therefore their duty to secure for those
whom they represent the best and most eff
Gent performance OF public work. This
plainly can be best accomplished by regard
ing ascertained fitness in the selection of
government employees. These considerations
alone are sufficient Qualifications for an hon
est adherence to the letter and spirit of civil
service reform. There are, however, other
mend it. Though It's operation worthy
merit in every station and condition Of
American life is recognized in the distrbu-
ton Of public enjoyment, while its applica-
ton tends to raise the standard Of political
activity from spolls hunting and unthinking
party alliation to the advocacy OF party
principles by reason and argument.
LIBERAL PENSIONS
The American people are generous and
grateful, and they have impressed these char
acteristics upon their government Therefore
all patroc and just citizens must commend
soldiers and for The families Of those who
have died. No complaint should be made of
the amount of pubic money paid to those
actually disabled or made dependent by rea-
son Of army service. But our pension roll
should be u roll Of honor, uncontaminated by
IL desert and unvitiatcd by demugogic use.
This ~ due to those whose worthy names adorn
tho roll and to all our people who delight to
honor the brave and the true. IL Is also due
to those who In years to come should 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 in
public employment should be secured to them
honestly and without evasion, and when
capable and worthy their clam TO the helpful
regard and gratitude Of their countrymen
should be ungrudgingly acknowledged.
sUMPTUARY LAWS.
The assurances to the people of the utmost
individual liberty consistent with peace and
good order is a cardinal principal of our gov
eminent. This gives no sanction to veXatious
sumptuary laws which unnecessarily interfere
with such habits and customs of our people as
are not offensive to a just moral sense and are
pot inconsistent with good citizenship and the
public welfare The same principal requires
fha the line hptWpan the cnhinptS which 70
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 a
proper preparation for citizenship, should not
involve the impairment OF wholesome
parental authority nor do violence to the
household conscience. Paternalism in gov
eminent finds no approval in the creed of
democracy: 1t is symptom of misrule.
whether it is manifested in unauthorized gifts
or by an unwarranted control of personal and
family affairs
IMMIGRATION.
Our people, still cherishing the feeling of
human fellowship which belonged to our be-
ginning as nation, require their government
to express for them their sympathy with all
who are oppressed under any rule less free
than ours.
A generous hospitality which is one of the
most prominent Of our national character
istics, prompts us to welcome the worthy and
VI oil lduuS W homes anu ClGlZGn-
ship among us. This hospitable sentiment is
not violated however, by careful and
reasonable regulations for the protection of
the public health. nor does it justify the re-
ceptiOn OF Immigrants who have no apprecia-
ton of our institutions and whose presence
among us is a menace to peace and good
order.
NICARAGUA SHIP CANAL.
The Importance of the construction Of the
Nicaragua ship canal as a means Of pro-
noting commerce between our States and
with foreign countries, and also as a contri-
advance the interests of the world of civiliza-
ton, should commend the project to govern
ment approval and Endorsement
COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
Our countIymen not only expect from those
sedulous care for the things which are
directly and palpably related to their material
but they also fully appreciate the
value OF cultivating our national pride and
our national honor Both their
material interests and their national pride and
honor are involed in the success of the
Columbian Expeditions, and they will not be
inclined to condone any neglect OF effort on
the part of their government to insure IN the
grandeur OF this event d lifting exhibit of
American growth and greatness, and
splendid demonstration OF American
patriotism.
RECORD THAT SPEAKS.
In an imperfect and incomplete manner I
have thus endeavOred to state some of the
things which accord with the creed and in
tentions OF the party to which have given
my life long allegiance. My attempt has not
been to Instruct my countrymen nor my party,
but to remind both that democratic doctrine
lies near the principles of our government
and tends to promote the peoples good. l
am willing to 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 that
they should be started in direct and simple
terms. Though much is left unWritten. nv
record as a public servant leaves no excuse
for misunderstanding my belief and position
on the questions which are now presented to
the voters Of the land for their decision.
ACCEPTANCE.
Called for the third time to represent the
party of my choice in a contest for the SUI
premacy OF democratic principles, my CRATE
full appreciation OF its confidence less than
ever effaces the solemn sense OF my respon-
sibility.
Ii the action of the convention you repre-
sent shall be Endorsed by the suffrages of my
c0untrymen l will assume the duties of the
great office for which have been nominated,
knowing full we'll its labors and perplexities,
and with humble reliance upon the Divine
Being, infinite i'll power to aid, and constant
in Watchful care over our favored nation.
Yours, very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Communicated.