The evening world., 1892-09-27
Democratic Presidential Nomi-
nation Formally Accepted.
Plain Statement Of His Views on
the Issues Of the Campaign.
Tariff Reform, Force Bill. Civil
Service Reform and Honest
Money Discussed.

Ex.Prcsident Grover cleveland has made
public his letter of acceptance OF the nomina-
tion to the Presidency OF the United States
rendered him by the Democratic National
convention held In chicago last June. The
letter Is much shorter than that OF his OppO-
nent, President Harrison. II is here given In
full:
EN.PRESIDENT CLEvEIAND's
LETTER.
To Hon. Hhiidm L.. WHson dud others, COM
Dt tee, Dc.
GENTLEMEN: In responding to your formal
notification Of my nomination to the Presi-
dcncy by the National Democracy, / hope |
may be permitted to say at the outset that
continued reflection and observation have
confirmed me In my adherence TO the opinions
which have heretofore plainly and publicly
declared touching the questions Involved in
the canvass.
This 4, n time, above all others. when these
questions should he considered In the light
afforded by sober apprehension OF the prin-
ciplcs upon which our Government Is based,
and clear understanding OF the relation II
bears to the people for whose bcncnt II was
created. We shall thus be supplied with a
est by which the value OF any proposition
relating to the maintenance and administra-
tion OF our Government can be ascertained,
ana BY which the justice and honesty Of every
political question can 10 Judged. II doctrines
Or theories are presented which do not satisfy
this test, loyal Americanism must pronounce
them false ana mschievous.
The protection OF the people In the ex-
elusive use and enjoyment Of their property
ana earnings concedcdly constitutes the
especial purpose and mission OF our free
government. This design Is so interviewer
win the structure OF our plan OF rule that
failure 10 pi otect the citizen In sucn use and
enjoyment, or their unjustinaUle diminution
by the Government itself, Is betrayal OF the
peoples trust.
We have, however. undertaken to build
great nation upon plan especially our own.
10 maintain IL and " furnish through It's
agency the means for the accomp lis IA mt of
national objects, the American people are
willing through Federal taxation 10 sur
render part oi their earnings aud income.
Federal Taxation.
Tarin legislation ptssents . Lsmiliar form
OF Federal taxation. such LEGISLATION, results
ns surely III u tax upon tue da ~ lie Of our
people as The tiDute paid directly into the
hand OF the tax.gathercr. We feel tue burden
OF these tarii taxes too paipatly To be per-
suaded by any sophlstry that they do not
exist, or are paid by foreigners.
the property rights OF tho peoi lie, are only
juSIinaolc when laid ana collected Tor tho
purpose of maintaining our Government and
furnishing the means Tor the accom- pli ,hlnenJ
of ITS legitimate purposes and functions.
This Is taxation under the operation Of a
tarin Tor revenue. II accurds win the pro-
iessions OF American Tree institutions, and its
Justice hud honesty answer the test supplied
by correct appreciation a. The principles
upon which these Institutions rest.
lht, Theory OF tniifI legislation manifestly
~ Ter n. 4
ana their Limitation to Legitimate pubic uses.
iHnsmuch as II exhibits a. absolute eXtortion
any exaction. by way OF taxation. from the
substance Of the people beyond the neccssi-
ties OF careful and proper administration Of
government.
The Dogma OF IIigh Protection.
opposed to this theory the dogma Is now
b'iuly Presented that talin taxation Is justi.
lLnle for the express purpose ana intent NJ
Thereby promoting cspccial interests anu en-
lerprises. such proposition Is 81 clearly
contrary TO tue spirit OF our Constitution anu
so directly encourages the disturbance by
seinshness and greed OF patriotic sentiment,
that II. statement would rudeiy shock our
people II They had not already been IN.
sidiuuely allured from the sale landmarks OF
principle.
Never have honest desire for national
growth, patriotic devotion to country and
siucerc regard ior those who toll been 50
betrayed 10 the support VI n perncious doc
trin". In It's behalf the plea that our infant
Industries should be iustered diu service until
discredltcu by our stnlwnrt growth then fol-
lowed the eNigencies or terrible war which
made our people needless ot the opportunities
for Interior schemes afforded by their Wiling
aud patriotic payment OF Unprecedented
tribute and now, after long period OF
peace. when our oyerburdencd coun,rymcn
ask for RELIEF and restoration to ruler en-
10Y Inent OF their Incomes and earnings they
are met by the claim that tariY taxation for
the sake OF protection ~ an American system,
the continuance uf which Is necessary In
order that nigh wages may bs paid To our
wor4iuGmen ana home market be provided
for our farm products.
Preienscs should No Longer Deceive.
These pretcnses should no longer deceive.
The truth Is thai such q system Is directly
antuguniIed by every sentiment Of Justice
and fairness, OF which Americans are pre-
cminently proud. IL Is also true that while
oui workinsnen and farmers can the least OF
our people defend themselves against the
harder home liic which such tariu taxation de.
CreCs. the wurkingman suffering from the
importation and employment OF pauper labor
inst! lated by his prUfcssed friends, and seek
ing security Tor his interests In organized
cooperation, SIM waits Tor n division OF the
alyantag = secured o. his .employer under
cover oi generous solicit udc ior his wages,
while the nriner |, learning that the prices
of his products are liked IN foreign markets,
where he suffers from competition invited
ana punt up ny the system he is asked 10
support.
The struggle for uncarned advantage at the
doors ur the Government traBiplcs on tie
, rights Il those who patiently rely upon as
surances OF American equality, Every gov
crnmeutAl concession to ciamorous tavuritt-
invites corruption In political aNairs by ,n-
,ouraglns the expenditure OF money 10 de-
lauch suffrage III support OF policy directly
favorable To private and selfish gain. THIS IN
the end must stranslc patriotism and weaken
popular Confidence IN the rrCtltuGc OF Icpuu-
lican institutions.
Though the subject OF tarin LEGISLATION In
wolves question nl markets. 1t also involves
question of morals. We cannot with lu-
punity permit injustice To taInt the spirit II
right and equity which l. the lite uf our rc-
publlc, ana We shall fail TO reach our nat tionai
DESTINY II greed and srliiNhneSs lead the way.
RcCuGnHing these truths the national
democracy VIII seek by tue application ~
lnst and sOmnh nrihliple, 70 elnAliKe 70 our