The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1892-09-30
cLEvELAND,s LETTER
The Principal Features of the Ex-Pfss.
ident's Document,

| ions which | have heretofore plainly and
publicly declared touching the questions in.
VOWED in the canvass.
Tariff legislation presents familiar form
| of federal taxation. Such legislation results
| assuredly in a tax upon the daily life of ouI
people as a tribute paid directly into the
| hands of the taxgatherer. We feel the bur-
den OF these tarit taxes too palpably to be
persuaded by any sophi=try that they do not
exist, or are paid by foreigners. Such taxes,
representing the dimilutiol of tn. property
rights OF the people, are only justifable
when laid and collected for the purpose of
maintaining our government, and furnishing
means for the accomplishment of its legiti-
mate purposes and functions. This is ,ax.
! alton under the operation of tal1Ef for
revenue.
! THIS theory of tariff legislation manifestly
enJoius strict economy ia public eXpendi-
lures an / their limitstion to legitimate pub
lie uses, Inas.uuch as it exhibits an absolute
exsortion and exac,ion, by way of taxation,
from the substance of the people, beyond
the necessities of careful and proper adj
ministration of the government. Opposed
| to this theory the dogma is now Boldly pre-
scented that Tariff taxation is justItiable for
the express purpose and intent OF promoting
especial interests and enterprises. Such a
proposition is clearly contrary to the spirit
OF our constitution, and 50 directly encOur-
of the patriotic sentiment, that It's statement
would Tudely shock our people, II they had
not already been lnsiiIou>ly sllured from the
safe landmarks OF the principle.
The exigencies of terrible war made our
people needless of the opportunities for the
Interior schemes afforded by their willing
and patriotic payment of unprecedented
tribute; and now, after long period of
peace, when our Overwhelmed countrynen
ask for relief and restoration to a fuller en-
joyment of their incomes and earnings. they
are met by the claim that tariff taxation for
the sake of protection IS an American sys-
TEN, the continuance or which is necessary
IN order that high wages may be paid to cur
worklngmen, and home market be pro-
vided Tor Our fam products. These pre-
lenses should no lLnger deceive. The truth
Is that such system Is directly antagOnlZed
by every sentiment of justice and fairness,
OF which Americans are prominently
proud. 1t is also trueythlt while our WORK
lng1nen can. the least OF all our people, de-
fend themselves against the h irder home
life which such tariff taxation DEGREES, the
wOrkingman, suffering from the impOrta-
ton and employment OF pauper labor instl-
gated by his profe. sed friends. and seeking
security for his Interests In organized coop
Grafton, still waits for a division of the ad-
vantages secured to his employer under COW
er of generous solIcItude for his wages,
while the farmer is learning that the prices
of his products are hxei IN foreign markets,
where he suffers frGm competition invited
and built up by a system he Is ASKED to sup
port. The struggle for unearnet advantage
| at the doors OF the government tramples on
the rights of these who patiently rely upon
the assurances of American equality.
Though the subject of tarit legislation in
wolves question of markets. IL also involves
q question of morals. We cannot, with ill.,
pun.ty. permit injustice to tllnt the spirit of
right and equity, which is the life OF our re-
Ibic: and we shall fail to reach our nation
ii destiny If greed AID seliishnes5 led tie
way.
We believe a read justment can be accom-
plished In accordance with the principles we
profess, without disaster or demolition We
believe the advantages of freer raw ma
terial should lie accorde / 10 CUR manufac-
tuIers, and we contemplate fair and care
full dis ribution of the necessary tariff bur
aens, r2ther than the preciI itatiou of free
trade.
The attempt Of the opponents of democ-
racy to interfere with anu control suffrage of
states through federal agencies, develops
design, which TO explanation can mitigate,
TO reverse the fundamental and safe reia-
tons between the people ana their Go'e-n-
ment. Such an attempt cannot fail to be re-
c,rded by faithful men as a proof of the
bold determination to secure the ascendanSy
of the discredlted party in reckless oil regard
of the free EXPIRE sion OF the popular Will.
10 resist such a scheme is the impulse OF the
democracy. At alliimes and in all places we
trust the people. As against the disposition
10 force way to federal power, we present to
them As our claim to their confidence and sup
port the steady championship of their rights.
Every dollar put in the hanis of the people
should be of the same intrinsic value or purchds-
ing power. With this condition absolutely guar
anteed, both gold and silver can be safely utll-
lied upon equal terms In the adjustment of
our currency. In dea ling with this subject no
selfish scheme should be allowed 20 intervene
and no doubtful experiment should be attempt
ed. The inconvenience or loss that might arise
can be much easier borne than the universal dis
tress which must follow discredited currency.
No complaint should be made OF the amount
of public money paid to those actually disabled,
made dependent by reason of army service,
but our pension roll should be roll OF honor,
demogoGic use. This is due to those whose
worthy names adorn the roll, and to all our peo-
pie who delight to honor the brave and true.
Preferences accorded 10 veteran soldiers In pub
lie employment should be secured to them hon.
estly and without evasion, and when capable
and worthy their claim to the helpful regard
and gratitude OF their copntrymen should be
ungrudgingly acknowledged.
The assurance to the people of the utmost in
dividual liberty consistent with peace and good
order is the cardinal principle of our govern
ment. This gives no sanction to vexatious sump-
tuary laws which undenlably interfere with such
habits and customs of our people as are not Of
fenSlye TO q Just ana moral sense. ana are not
inconsistent with good citizenship and public
welfare. The same principle requires that the
line between subjects which are properly within
governmental control and those which are more
fttingly left to parental regulation, should be
carefully kept in view. An enforced education.
wisely deemed a proper preparation for citizen
ship, should not involve the impairment of
wholesome parental authority, nor do violence
to the household conscience. Paternalism in
the government finds no approval in the creed
of the democracy. 1t is system of misru0,
whethe. il is manifested in authorized gifts. or
uuwarranted control of personal and family
affairs.
The generous hospitality, which is one of the
most promina nt of our national characteristics.
prompts US to welcome the worthy and indus
trious of all lands. to homes and citizenship
among Us. This hospitable sentiment is not vio-
lated. however. by careful and reasonable reyu-
lations for the protection of public health. nor
does it justify the reception of emigrants who
have no appreciation of our institutions and
whose presence among Us Is a menace TO peace
and good order.
The Importance of the construction of the
Nicaragua ship canal as means of promoting
commerce between our states and foreign coun-
tries. and also as contribution by Americans
to enterprises which advance the interests of the
world of civilization. should commend the pro-
ject to governmental approval and endorsement.
Both their material interests and national
pride and honor are involved in the success of
~ IL, thar h.