Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-09-29

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FOR AID WITH THE PEOPLE.
The administration and management Of
our government depend upon popular VIII.
Federal power is the instrument Of that
Will, not its master. Therefore, the at.
tempt of the opponents of Democracy TO
interfere with and control the suffrage of
the states through general agencies de-
yelopS a design, which no explanation can
mitigate, to reverse the fundamental and
safe relations between the people and
their government. Such all attempt can
not fail TO be regarded by thoughtful men
as proof of a bold determination to secure
the ascendancy of discredited party in
reckless disregard of free expression OF
| the popular will. To resist such a scheme
| is an impulse of Democracy Atall times
and in all places we trust the people. AS
against o disposition to force the way TO
Federal power we present to them as our
claim to their confidence and support a
steady championship of their rights.
| The people are entitled to sound and
honest money, abundantly sufficient in
| volume to supply their business needs.
But whatever may be the form OF the
peoples currency, national or state,
whether gold, silver or paper it should be
so regulated and guarded by Governmental
action, or by wise and careful laws, that
| no one can be deluded as TO the certainty
and stability of its value. Every dollar
put into the hands of the people should be
| of the same intrinsic value or purchasing
power. With this condition absolutely
guaranteed both gold and silver eau be
safely utilized upon equal terms i'll the adj
lustment OF our currency.
NO DOUBTFUL ENPEDIENTs.
In dealing with this subject no selfish
scheme should he allowed to intervene
and no doubtful experiment should be
ntf Nt.aI of .,tir
ing from the deficiency or imperfect dis
| tribution of money circulation, ought to
be fully and honestly recognized and
efficiently remedied. 1t should, however,
be constantly remembered that the incon-
venience or loss that might arise from
such situation can be much easier borne
than the universal distress which must
follow a 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 accom-
plished by regarding ascertained fitness IN
the selection of government employees.
These considerations alone are sufficient
justification for an honest adherence to
the letter and spirit of civil service reform.
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 application
tends to raise the standard of political &C
tivity from spols hunting and unthinkins
party utilization to the advocacy of party
principles by reason and argument.
The American people are generous and
grateful, and they have impressed these
characteristics upon their government.
Therefore, all patriotic and Just citizen
must commend liberal consideration for
our worthy veteran soldiers and for the
families of those who have died. No com
plant should be made of The amount oil
public money paid TO those actually dis
abed or made dependent by reason Of
army service.
SHOULD DE A ROLL OF HONOR.
But our pension roll should be roll %
= honor, uncontaminated by ill-desert anC
! unyitiated by demogogic use. This is duI
:. to those whose worthy names adorn thu
roll, and to all our people who delight Il
/ honor the brave and the true. 1t is alsC
\ due to those who in years to come shoult
be allowed to hear, reverently and lovingly
the story of American patriotism and for
: titude, illustrated by our pension roll. Tn
: preferences accorded to veteran soldiers il
: public employment should be secured t
/ them honestly and without evasion, ant
y when capable and worthy their claim Il
Il
. countrymen should be ungrudgingl.
acknowledged
The assurances of the people of the ut
V most individual liberty consistent will
$ peace and good order, is cardinal princi
+ pie of our government. This gives m
$ sanction to yeXatious sumptuary law
. which unnecessarily interfere with sucl
+ habits and customs of our peopleas ar
!. not offensive to a Just moral sense and ar
! not inconsistent with good citizenship an,
I the public welfare The same principle
d requires that the line between the subject
q which are properly within governments
control and those which are more tittingl
4 left to parental regulation should be care
d fully kept in view. An enforced educa
Q ton, wisely deemed proper preparation
IS for citizenship, should not involve the i'm
u parment of wholesome parental authorit
d nor do violence to the household cor
I science. Paternalsm in government find
q no approval in the creed of Democracy.
l. is a system of misrule whether it is man
II Tested in unauthorized gifts or by an III
l. warranted control of personal and famil
y affairs. .....
I, THE QUESTION OF IMMIGRATION.
Our people, still cherishing the feelin
= of human fellowship which belonged
. our beginning as q nation, require thei
: government to express for them their syn
r pathy with all those who are espresso
% under any rule less free than ours.
'e A generous hospitality, which is one {
~ the most prominent of our national cha
o. acterstics, prompts us TO welcome III
worthy and industrious of all lands I
e. homes and citizenship among us. TIL
is hospitable sentiment is not violated, how
IF ever by careful and reasonable regul
rs tions for the protection Of the publ
lie health, nor does it justify the reception
RS immigrants who have no appreciation I
a fDng aud hos nns
fe among lis is menace to peace and goc
he order
A. The importance of the construction
n the Nicaragua ship canal us Il means
k promoting commerce between our stat
ID and with foreign countries and also as
Of contribution by Americans to the ente
er prises which advance the interests of Il
or world of civilization, should commend Il
lg project to government approval and il
in doIsement.
q our conntrymen not only expect fro
10 those who represent them in public plac
a sedulous care for the things which a
at directly and palpably related to their M
N terial interests, but they also fully appr
IN ciate the value of cultiyating our nation
ry pride and maintaining our national homo
lis Both their material interests and the
" national pride and honor are involved
Of the success of the Columbian Exposition
a and they will not be inclined to condor
nd any neglect of effort on the part of the
lie government to insure in the grandeur
ce this event a fitting exhibit of America
IS. growth and greatness and splend
III demonstration Of American patriotism.
IL SOME PERSONAL REMARKS.
" In an imperfect and incomplete mann
NJ have thus endeavored to state some
te the things which accord with the ere
70 and intentions of the party to which
al have given my lifelong allegiance.
attempt has not been to instruct my cou
trymen nor my party, but to remind DO
nj | thnt nnmncrntin dnctrinn lies nenr L