The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-10-05

yer Cleveland accepting the nomlnatlon
rs the democratic candidate for Presi-
dent of the United States:
TO Hon. William L. Wilson and others, commit
tee, etc:
Genuemen-ln responding to your formal no.
tihcatiOn OF my nomination TO the presidency
by the national democracy hope may be per-
mitted TO say ut the outset that continued re-
Election and observation have confirmed me In
my adherence 70 the opinions which have
heretofore plainly and publicly declared, touch
ing the questions involved in the canvass.
This y time, above all others, when these
questions shOdld bo considered In the light af-
iorded by sober apprehension OF the principles
upon which our government IL based, anda clear
understanding Of the relation II bears to the
people Tor whose benefit It was created. We
shall thus he supplied with test by which the
value OF any proposition relating TO the mainte.
name and administration OF our government
can be asccriained and by which the justice and
honesty Oi every political question can be
judged. IL doctrines and theories are presented
when 10 not satisfy this test, loyal American
ism must pronounce them false and mischievOus.
The protection of the people in the exclusive
use ana enjoyment OF their property and earn
ings, concededly constitutes the especial pur'
pose ana mission OF our free government This
design Is so interviewer with the structure OF
our planof ruTe that failure to protect the citi.
Il ns IN such use and enjoyment, or their unjus-
A fable dim!nution by the government itself, Is
betrayal Of the people 3 trust
great nation upon plan especially our own. To
maintain Il and 10 furnish through Its agency
the means for the accomplishment OF national
objects, the American people are willing through
federal taxation TO surrender part Of their
earnings and income.
TarIIi legislation presents familiar form OF
federal taxation such legislation results rs
surely in tax upon the daily life OF our people
as the tribute paid directly into the hands Of
the aNgatherCr We feel the burden Of these
tarlh taxes too palpably TO be persuaded by any
sophistrv that they do not exist. or are paid by
foreigners
SuGn laxos, representing d!minu,ion OF the
property rights OF the people, are only justiha-
bic when laid and collected for the purpose OF
maintaining our government, and furnishing the
means FOR the accomplishment OF its legitimate
purposes and functions. This Is taxation under
the operation OF a tariI for revenue 1t aocords
with the professions Of American free institu-
tions and its justice and honesty answer the
test supplied by correct appreciation OF the
principles upon which these institutions rest
This theory Of tarin legislation manifestly
enJon rs strict economy in public expenditures
and lhsir Limitation TO legitimate public uses,
inasmuch asit exhibits as absolute extortion any
exaction by way Of taxation from the substance
Of the people, beyond the necessities Of o care
iul md proper administration Of government
Opposed TO this theory the dogma is now
boldly presented that tariff taxation is justi-
able for the express purpose and intent OF there
by promoting especial interests and enterprises.
Such q proposition is so clearly contrary TO the
spirit Of our constitution and so directly en-
courages the disturbance by selfishness and
PATRIOTS sentiment, that its sentiment would
rudely shock our people II they had not already
been iGsidiously ailured from the safe land.
marks OF principle Never have honest desire
for national growth patriotic devotion TO coun.
try and sincere regard for those who toll been
so betrayed 70 the support OF pernicious doc
trine. In It's behalf the plea that our infant in
dustries should be fostered did service until
discredited by our stalwart growth; then fol-
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made our people needless OF the opportunities
for Interior schemes afforded by their willing
ant patriotic payment OF unprecedented tribute
and now, after long period OF peace. when our
overhurdened countrymen ask for relief and a
restoration 10 O fuller enjoyment OF their in
Npme- ami earnings they are met by the claim
ihet tarir taxation for tho sake OF protection is
an American system. the continuance OF which
is necessary In order that high wages may be
paid TO cur workingmen and n home market be
provided for our farm products,
These pretences should no longer deceive
The truth Is that such system Is directly an
tagonized by every sentiment OF justice and fair
ness OF which the Americans are pre-eminently
proud II " also true that while our working
men aud farmers can, the least OF oil our peo'
pie, defend themselves against the harder home
life which such tariff taxation DEGREES, the
worNngman suffers from the importation and
employment OF pauper labor instgated by his
professed friendsrand security for his interests
In organized cooperation, still waits for divis'
while the farmer Is learning that the prices OF
his products are fixed In foreign markets. whero
he suffers from a competition invited and built
up by the system he Is asked 10 support
The struggle for unearned advantage at tho
doors OF the government tramples on the rights
OF those who patiently rely upon assurances OF
American equality. Every governmental con.
oession 10 camorous fayorites invites corrup'
tion In political AFFAIRS oy encouraging the eX'
pendiiurc Of money TO debauch suffrage In sup.
port OF o policy directly favorable to private
and selfish gain.
Though the subject of tariff legislation In.
wolves question OF markets, Il also involves
question OF morals. We cannot with impunity
permit injustice 10 taint the spirit OF right and
equity which is the national destiny, II greed
md selhshness lead the way.
Recognizing these trusts, The national dcmoc.
racy viii seek by the application Of Just and
sound principles, TO equalizo 10 our people the
blessings due them from the government they
support, 10 promote among our eountrymen
closer community Of interests cemented by pa
triotism and national pride. aud 70 point out
fair feld, where prosperous and diversified
American enterprise may grow and thrive In the
wholesome atmosphere OF American industry,
ingenuity and intelligence
TarlI reform Is still our purpose Though we
oppose the theory that tarih laws may be passed
having for their object the granting Of diserim'
mating and unfair governmental aid TO private
Yentureswe wage no eXterminating war against
any American interests. We believe read
iustment can be accomplished In accordance
with the principles we profess without disaster
or demolition We believe that the advantages
OF freer raw material should be accorded to our
manufacturers, and we contemplate fair and
careful distribution OF necessary tariff burdens,
rather lhnn the precipitation Of free trade.
We anticipate with calmness the misrepre-
sentAtion OF our motives and purposes inst-
gated by q selhshness which seeks 70 hold in
unrelenting grasp It's unfair advantage under
present tariff laws We will rely upon the in.
telligenee Of our fellow countrymen TO reject the
ot.a kaNa Nialn N maj ~ ~
our people Is planning the destruction or injury
OF American interests: and we know they can.
not be frightened by the spectsr OF impossible
free trade.
The administration and management OF our
government depend upon popular Will. Federal
power Ia the instrument OF that will-not It's
master. Therefore the attempts OF the oppo-
nents OF democracy 70 interfere with and con:
troll the suffrage OF the states through federal
agencies, develops design, which no explana-
tlon can mitigate 70 reverse the fundamental
and safe relations between the people and their
government Such an attempt cannot fail 70 be
regarded by thoughtful men as proof OF bold
determination 70 secure the asccndAncy OF
discredited party In reckless disregard Of q free
expression OF tie popular Will To resist such
q scheme is an impulse OF democracy Az all
times and In all places we trust the people. AZ
against the disposition 10 force the way 70 fed
eral power, we present 70 them as our claim 70
their confidence and support steady cham
pionship OF their rights.
The people arc entitled 10 sound and honest
money, abundantly suricient in volume 70 sup.
ply their business needs. But whatever may be
the form OF the peoples currency, national or
state-whethor gol1, silver or papor-it should
be so regulated and guarded by governmental
action, or by wise and careful laws, that no one
can be deluded A. TO the certainty and stability
OF in value Every dollar put into the hands OF
the people should be OF the same lntrinsic value
or purchasing power. With this condition abso-
lutely guarded, both gold and silver con DO
safely utilized upon equal terms In the adjust
ment OF our currency.
In dealing with this subject no selfish scheme
should be allowed 70 interfere, and no doubtful
experiment should be attempted. The wants Of
our people, arising from the deficiency Of i'm
perfect distribution OF money circulation, ought
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