The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1892-09-29

oil Democracy to interfere with and
control the suffrage Of States through
Federal agencies deyelav design
which no explanation can mitigate
TO reverse the fundamental and safe
relations between the people aud their
Government Such an attempt can
not TAIL to hrlrgaulsd by thoughtful
mtn as pruai ia bpld determination
to secure the ascehdancy OF Il discred-
tied party in reckless disregard of the
popular will. To resist such u scheme
is an impulse of.Democracy.
At all times and in all places we
trust the people. As against the dis
position to force their way to the Fed
Q al power we present to them as our
claim, our ooniiden and support,
steady championship of their rights.
REGULATION OF CURRENCY.
The people are entitled to sound and
honest money, abundanily sufficient
in volume to supply their business
needs
But whatever may be the form of
the peoples currency, National or
State, whether gold OF silver or paper,
it should be SO regulated and guarded
by the Governmental 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 into the hands of
the people should ne Of equal intrinsic
value or purchasing power With
this condition absolutely guaranteed,
either gold or silver can be safely util-
lied, upon equal terms in the adjust
ment of our currn cy. In dealing with
this subject no selfish scheme should
be allowed to intervene, and no doubt
full experiment should be attempted.
The wants of our people arising from
deficiency or imperfect distribution Of
the money circulation ought to be
fully and honestly recognized and #
ficehtly rem' ditd. IL should, low
ever, be constantly remembered that
the inconvenience or loss that might
arise from snch situation can be much
easier borne dian the uHivSrsal distress
that must follow discrtdited cur
rency.
Public officials are agents Of the
people 1t is their duty To secure for
those whom they 'epreseut the best
and most tfiicitnt ptrf rnance OF the
public work.
This plainly can be hest accom-
plished by reg riding ascermined fit
ness in the selection Of Government
employees. These considerations are
alone sufficient justification for an
honest adherence to The letter and
spirit OF civil service reform.
There are, however, other features
of this plan which ahundantly m
mend it.
Through its operation worth, merit
in every con ltion and -tatinu Of
American life is recognized it, tho
distribution OF Iubfc employment,
while its application tends To raise the
> standard Of political activity from
i spoils hunting and minimizing party
: utilization to an advocacy Of party
principles by reason and argument.
THE PENSION ROLL
) The American people are generous
and grateful and they have impressed
| these characteristics upon their gov
!. eminent Therefore, all patriotic and
} just citizens must commend liberal
s consideration for our worthy veteran
v soldiers, and for the families of those
!. who have died.
No complaint should he made u he
amount Of public money paid t. those
a actually disabled made d pendent
, by reason OF army service. But our
v pension roll should be roll o honor.
uncomtaminated by i'll desert and nm
, vitiated by demagogic use This is due
Il to those whose worthy names adorn
the roll, and to all our people @lo de-
light to honor the brave and true.
4 1t is also due to those, who in years
r to come, should be allowed to hear
/. reyerently and lovingly, the story 81
O American patrio ism and loriiluda il
/ Illustrated by-our pension rolI
!. The preferences accord d to setsran
n soldiers in public emplo, ment II i d
h be secured to them honestly n d will
! out evasion, and Whom pahie a,,d
/ worthy, their claim 10 helpful +, carC
i and the gratitude u their cou11r,mer
!. should be ungrudeingly arLnowl
d edged.
+. sUMPruARY LAWs-EDUcAT1ON.
: Assurances TO the people If The 1T
most iulividual 1tb6rty cousialnnt wi I