The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-10-04

| Is. therefore, their duty to secure, for those
whom they, represent the best and most n, e.,
plainly can best be ACCOMPLISHED by regarding
ascertaircd fitness in the selection OF govern
ment employees. These. considerations alone
are sufficient justification for an honest ad-
herence to the letter and spirit of civil ger ser
vice reform. There are, however; other fca,
| lures of this plan which abundantly commend
every station and condition of American ME
| IL recognized in the distribution of pubic en-
ploynent. while it's application tends to raise
the standard of political activity from spoIis
bunting and minimizing party utilization to the
| advocacy of party principles by reason ana
The Pension Roll.
The American people are generous ana
grateful, and they have impressed tiese Snnp
fore, all patriotic and just citizens must com
mend liberal consideration for ,, our worthy
who have died No complaint should be made
Of the amount Of public money paid to those
actually disabled or made dependent by r .a1,
should be a roll of honor, uncontamnated by
i'll dersert and invitiated by demaGogic use
This is due to those whose worthy names acorn
the roll and to all our people who delight to
honor the brave and true. 1t Is also Que TO
those who in years to come should De ali0wea co
American patriotism and forttude illustra-
ted by our pension roll. Preferences accorded
should be secured to them honestly and with
out evasion, and when capable and worthy,
their claim to the helpful regard and gratitude
of their countrymen should be ungrudgingly
acknowledged.
Against Sumptuary Laws.
Assurances 10 the people of the utmost In
dividua liberty consistent with peace and
good order is a cardinal principle of our gov
eminent. This gives no sanction to VeXatious
sumptuary laws which unnecessarily interfere
with such habits and customs of people
as are not offensive to the just moral sense
and not Inconsistent with good citizenship and
the public welfare Such principle re-
are properly within governmental control and
those which are more httingly left to parental
regulations. could be carefully kept In view.
An enforced education, wisely deemed proper
preparation for citizenship. should not in
volye the impairment Of wholesome parental
authority nor do violence to the household Of
science Paternalism i'll the government finds
approval in the creed of democracy. 1t is
symptom of misrule. whether it is mani
tested in authorized gifts or by an unwar-
Our people. still chershing the feeling of hui
man Fellowship which belonged to our beginn-
ing rs a nation, require their government to
express for them their sympathy with all those
who are oppressed under any rule less free
than ours The generous hospitality, which
is one of the most prominent Of our national
characteristics. prompts us to welcome the
worthy and industrious of all lands, TO homes
and citizenship among us. This hoSpitablc
sentiment is not violated, however, by careful
and reasonable regulations for the protection
Of public health. nor does it Justify the reccp-
ton OF immigrants who have appreciation
OF our institutions and whose presence among
uS Is menace to good peace and good order.
The Importance Of the construction of the
Nicaragua ship canal. as means OF promoting
commerce between our states and with for
eign countries and also Il contribution by
Americans to enterprises which advance the
interests of the world of civilization. should
commend the project to the governments ap-
prevail and endorsement.
Our countrymen not only expect from those
who represent them In public places a sedu-
lous care for things which are directly and
papahly related to their material interests,
hVf t1t thn yp1 of
cutivating our national pride and maintain
ing our national honor. Both their material
are involved In the success of the Columbian
exposition. and they will not be Inclined to
condone any neglect Of effort on the part of
their government to insure In the grandeur of
this event fitting exhibit of American growth
and greatness. and a splendid demonstration
Of American patriotism.
In an imperfect and incomplete manner /
have thus endeavored to state some Of the
things which accord with the creed and in
my lifelong allegiance. NY attempt has not
been to instruct nv countrymcn nor my party
but to remind both that democratic doctrine
lies near the principles Of our government and
tends TO promote the peoples good.
| am willing TO be accused Of addressing
my countrrymen upon trite topics in n homely
fashion. for l believe that important truths
are found on the surface of thought and that
they should be stated in direct and simple
terms. Though much Is left unwritten, my
for misunderstanding my belief and portion
Oh the questions which are now presented to
the voters of the land for their decision. Call
ed for third time to represent the party Of
my choice In the contest for the supremacy
Of democratic principles my grateful apprc-
citation of its confidence. less than ever effaces
the solemn sense Of NV responsibility If the
action of the convention you represent shall
be endorsed by the SURFACES Of my country
men, l will assume the duties of the great
office for which | have been nominated know
Ing full well its labors and pcrplcxities. and
with humble reliance upon the divine being
infinite in power to AID and constant In watch
full care over our favored nation. Yours very
truly. GROVER CLEVELAND.
Gray Cables September &c.