Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-09-29

the charge that a party comprising a majority
of our people is planning the destruction or in
Jury Of American interests; and we know they
cannot be frightened by the specter Of impossi-
bic free trade
The administration ard management Of our
government depend upon popular will. Federal
power is the instrument OF that will-not its
master Therefore the attempt OF the OPP
ponents OF democracy 70 interfere with and con
troll the suffrage Of the states through fed
eral agencies deveiopes design. which
no explanation can mitigate, 10 reverse the
fundamental and safe relations between the
people and their government Such an at
tempt cannot fail 70 be regarded by thoughtful
men as proof Of . bold determination 10 secure
the ascendency OF q discredited party in reck.
less disregard Of q free expression of the popu-
lar will To resist such a scheme is an impulse
OF democracy. At all times and Ia all places
we trust the people As against 3 disposition
10 force the way TO federal power, we present
10 them our claim 10 their confidence and
support steady championship of their rights.
The people are entitled to sound and honest
money, abundantly sufficient in volume to sup
ply their business needs But whatever may
be the form OF the peoples currency, national
or state--whether gold, silver or paper-it
should te so regulated and guarded by govern
mental action, or by wise and careful laws, that
no one can he deluded as TO the certainty and
stability OF its value Every dollar put into
Intrinsic value or purchasing power. With this
condition absolutely guaranteed 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 deficiency or i'm
perfect distribution Of money circulation, ought
10 be fully and honestly recognized and efficient
ly remeded. II should, however, be constantly
remembered that the inconvenience or loss that
might arise from such situation can be easier
borne than the universal distress which must
follow discredited currency.
Public officials are the agents of the peo-
pie. 1t is, therefore, their duty to secure for
those whom they represent the best and most
efficient performance Of public work This
plainly can be best accomplished by regarding
ascertained fitness in the selection Of govern
ment employees, These considerations alone
are sufficient justification for an honest adher-
ence to the letter and spirit of civilservice re-
form.
There are. however, other features OF this
plan which abundantly commend it. Through
its operation worthy merit in every station and
condition Of American life is recognized in the
distribution of public employment, while its APP
plication tends to raise the standard OF political
activity from spoils-hunting and unthinking
party attiliatiOn to the advocacy Of party prin-
ciples by reason and argument
The American people are generous and CRATE
full, and they have impressed these Characters
tics upon their government Therefore. all
patriotic and just decisions must commend
liberal consideration for our worthy veteran
soldiers and for the families OF those who
have died. No complaint should be made
of the amount of public money paid 10
those actually disabled made dependent by
reason of army service. But our pension roll
should be a roll of honor, ncontamnated by III
n nd tod nv a m q uSp
is due TO those whose worthy names adorn the
roll, and 10 all our people who delight TO honor
the brave and the true 1t is also due to
those who in years to come should be al
lowed to hear, reverently and lovingly, the
story of American patriotism and forth
tude, illustrated by our pension roll. The pref
erences accorded to veteran soldiers in public
employment should be secured 10 them honest
liz and without evasion, ana when capable and
worthy their claim to the helpful regard urd
gratitude of their countrymen should be IN
grudgiHgly acknowledged.
The assurance to the people OF the utmost
individual liberty consistent with peace and
good order is a cardinal principle OF our govern
ment 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
not inconsistent with good citizenship and the
public welfare. The same principle requires
that the line between the subjects which are
properly within governmental control and those
which are more fttngly left TO parental regula-
tion should be carefully kept in view. An en-
forcec education, wisely deemed proper prep
aration for citizenship, should not involve the
Impairment Of wholesome parental authority
do violence to the household conscience
Paternalism in government finds no approval
in the creed of democracy. II is a system OF
misrule whether il is manifested IN unauthor-
lied gifts or by an unwarranted control OF per
sonal and family affairs
our people. stln cherishing the feeling Of
human fellowship which belonged TO our begin
ming as nation, require their government to
express for them heir sympathy with all those
who are oppressed under any rule less
tree than ours. generous hospitality
which is one of the most prominent
OF our national characteristics prompts
us to welcome the worthy and indus.
trious Of all lands to home and citizenship
among us This hospitable sentiment is not
violated, however. by careful and reasonable
regulations for the protection OF the public
health, nor does il justify the reception Of i'm
migrants who have no appreciation OF our in
situations and whose presence among US is "a
menace 20 peace and good order
TIE importance Of the construction Of the
Nicaragua snip canal as a means Of promoting
commerce between our states and with foreign
countries, and also as contribution by Ameri-
cans to the enterprises which advance the in
tereStS OF lUF Hbf1tl OF ClfilALdLlDu should JDTu
mend the project to governmental approval ana
Endorsement
Our coEntrymeu not only expect from those
who represent them IN public places seduloIs
care for things which are directly and palpaoly
related TO their material interests, but they also
fully appreciate the value OF cutivating our ma
tiona pride and maintaining our national honor
Both their material interests and national pride
and honor are involved in the success Of the co.
lumhian exposition, and they win not be iH-
clined to copdoue any neglect Of effort on the
part of their government TO insure in the grand
eur Of this event fitting exhibit Of American
growth and greatness and splendid demon.
str4tion OF American patriotism.
In an imperfect and incomplete manner I
have thus endeavored TO state some Of the
things which accord With the creed ana inten-
tions 81 the party 70 which have given my
lifelong allegiance Nv attempt has not been
10 instruct my coGntrynen nor nv party blt
10 remind both that democratic doctrine
lies near the principles Of orr goF
eminent and tends to promote the pe8-
PIES good / am willing to be accused Of
addressing ms coHHtrymeu uncA ,fit4 topics
a-.d IN homelr fashion, for ] believe that mpor
tant truths are found on the grface q Thought
ARD that tneg should Dr stated ia direct ans
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