Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-06

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 70 intervene and no doubtful
experiment should be attempted. The wants
OF our people, arising from the deficiency or
imperfect distribution OF money circulation,
ought to be fully and honestly recognized and
efficiently remedied It should however. Be
constantly remembered that the Inconvenience
or loss that might arise from such a situation
can be much easier borne than the universal
distress which must follow discredited cur
rency.
CIVIL SERVICE
Public ofncials the agents OF the people
It 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 ascer-
tanned illness in the selection Of
government employees These considers
honest adherence to the letter and
spirit Of civil service reform There are, no "
ever, other features OF this plan which album
dainty commend it Through its operation
worthy merit in every station and condition OF
American life is recognized in the distribution
OF employing nt. while its application tends to
raise the standard OF political activity from
spoils hunting and unthinking party affiliation
to the advocacy OF party principles by reason
and argument
PENSIONS
The American people are generous and CRATE
ful; and they have impressed these character
istics upon their government. Therefore, all
patriotic and just citizens must commend lib
eral consideration for worthy veteran
soldiers and for the families Of those who have
died No complaint should be made OF The
amount of public money paid to those actually
disabled or made dependent by reason of army
service But pension roll should be roll
of honor, uncontaminated by i'll desert
and unVitiated by demagogic This
is due to those whose worthy names
adorn the roll and to all people who delight
to honor the brave and the Tt is also due
to those who in years to come shall be allowed
to hear reverently and lovingly the story of
American patriotism and fortitude, illustrated
by pension roll. The preferences accorded
to veteran soldiers in public employment should
be secured to them honestly and without eva
sion and when capable and worthy their claim
to the helpful regard and gratitude of their
countrymen should be ungrudgingly acknowl-
edged
EDUCATION
The assurance to the people of the utmost in
dividual liberty consistent with peace and good
order is cardinal principle of our government
This gives no sanction TO vexatious sumptuary
laws which unnecessarily interfere with such
habits and customs OF our people are not
offensive to just moral sense and not
inconsistent with good citizenship and the
public welfare. The principle requires
that the line between the subjects which
are properly within governmental control
and those which are more fttingly
left to parental regulation should be carefully
kept in view. An enforced education wisely
deemed q proper preparation for citizenship,
should not involve the impairment Of whole
some parental authority, nor do violence to the
household conscience. Paternalism in govern
ment finds no approval in the creed of democ-
racy. 1t is a symptom of misrule, whether it
is manifested in unauthorized gifts or by an
unwarranted control of personal and family
affairs.
IMMIGRATION
Our people, still -herishing the feeling of hui
name fellowship which belongs to our beginning
as a nation require their government to ex-
press for them their sympathy with all those
who are oppressed under anv rule less free
than ours. A generous hospitality which
IS one OF the most prominent OF our
national characters tics prompts US to
welcome the worthy and industrious of all
lands to homes and citizenship among US. This
hospitable sentiment is not violated, however,
by careful and reasonable regula tons for the
prosecution Of the public health. does il
justify the reception OF immigrants who have
appreciation of institutions and whose
presence among US is q menace to peace and
good order.
THE CANAL
The importance of the construction of the
Nicaragua ship canal as means OF promoting
commerce between states and with foreign
leans to the enterprises which advance the in
terests of the world of civilization, should COM
mend the project TO governmental approval and
Endorsement.
Our countrymen not only expect from those
who represent them in public places a SedulouS
care for things which are directly and palpably
related to their material interests but they
also fully appreciate the value of cultivating
our national pride and maintaining our national
honor. Both their material interests and their
national pride and honor involved in the
success of the Columbian exposition, and they
will not be inclined to condone neglect of
effort the part of their government to insure
in the grandeur of this event fitting exhibit
of American growth and greatness and splen-
did demonstration OF American patriotism
CONCLUSION
In imperfect and incomplete manner !
have endeavored to state some of the thinga
which accord with the creed and intention OF
allegiance. My attempt has not been to instruct
my countrymen nor nv party, but to remind
both that democratic doctrine lies the prin-
cipleS of our government and tends to promote
the peoples good I am willing to be accused of
addressing my countrymen upon trite topics and
in homely fashion, for 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 lett unwritten, my
record public servant leaves no excuse for
misunders landing my belief and position the
QueS lions which are now presented to the vot-
ers of the land for their decision.
Called for the third time to represent the
party of my choice in contest for the SUI
premacy of democratic principles. my grateful
appreciation of its confidence less than ever
efaces the solemn sense of my responsibility
If the action of the convention you
represent shall be Endorsed by the sunrages
of my countrymen L will assume the
duties OF the great office for which have been
nominated, knowing full well its labors and
perplexities, with humble reliance upon the
Divine Being infinite in power to aid and con-
slant in watchful care over our favored nation
Yours very truly GROVER CLEVELAND.
Cab Sent