The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1892-09-29
OLEVELAND'S LETTER OF
ACCEPTANCE.

New YORK, SEP 27.-The following
is summary Of the letter OF Grover
Cleveland, accepting the nomination as
the Democratic candidate Tor president
OF the United States:
To Hon. William L. Wilson, and others,
Committee, etc.
GENTLEMEN:-In responding to your
formal notification OF my nomination to
the presidency by the national Democ-
racy, hope l 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 de-
clared, touching the questions involved
in the canvass.
This is time, above all others, when
these questions should be considered in
the light afforded by sober apprehen-
son OF the principles upon which our
government is hased, aVpd Il clear under
standing OF the relation it bears to the
people for who e benefit it was created.
Wesshall thus be supplied with test
by which the value O. any proposition
relating to the maintenance and admin
istration of our government can be as
certained and 10y which the justice and
honesty of every political question can
be judged. Ii doctrines or theories are
presented which do not satisfy this test.
loyal Americansm must pronounce
them false and mischicvous.
Mr.. Cleveland then treats at some
length the question on tariff legislation.
Tariff taxes are only justified, he de-
clared, when laid and collected Tor
the purpose of main. aiming our govern
ment and furnishing the means for the
accomplishment OF it's legitimate pur.
poses and functions and the theory that
tariff taxation is just fable for the ex-
press purpose OF promoting special in
terests and enterprises, he pronounces
clearly contrary to the spirit OF our con-
stitution. lie says: Tariff Re. .orm is
still our purpose Though we oppose
the theory that tariff laws may be
passed having ior their object the grant
ing OF discriminating and un air gov
ernmental aid to private ventures. we
wage no eAtcrminat .ng war aga INST any
American interests We believe Il re-
adjustment can be accomplished, i'll ac-
cordance with the principles we profess
without disaster or demolition. We
believe that the advantages OF ireer
raw material should be accorded to our
manufacturers and we contt mplate
fair and care ul distribution OF neces-
sary tariff burdens rather than the pre-
cipitation OF free trade.
I'VE anticipate with calmness the
Misrepresentation OF our motives and
purposes, inst gated by selfishness
which seeks to hold in unrelenting
grasp its unfair advantage und,r pres
ent tariff laws. We will rely upon the
intelligence of our fellow countrymen
to reject the charge that party COM
prising the majority o. our people is
planning the destruction or injury OF
American interests, and We know they
cannot be frightened by the spectre OF
impossible free trade
Continuing Mr.. Cleveland says THE
administration and management OF our
government depend upon popular will.
Federal power is the instrument of that
will-not its master Therefore the at
tempts OF the opponents OF Democracy
to interfere with and control the suf-
trage of the states through Federal
agencies develops design, which no
explanation can mitigate to reverse the
fundamental and safe relations between
the people and their government Such
an attempt cannot Iail to be regarded |
determination to secure the ascendancy
of discredited party in reckless disre.
gard Of a free expression of the popular |
will TO resist such scheme is an i'm
pulse of Democracy. At all times and
in all places we trust the people. AS
against disposition to iorce the way to
Federal power, we present to them as
our claim to their confidence and sup
port. 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
gold, silver or paper-it should
be SO regulated and guarded by govern
mental action. or by wise and careful
laws, that no one can be deluded as to
the certainty and stability oil 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 can he safely utilized,
upon equal terms in the adjustment of
our currency"
Mr. Cleveland advocates an honest
adherence TO the letter and spirit of
civil service reform. lie declares lor o
liberal considerat.o on for our veteran
soldiers and Tor the families OF those
who have died, but thinks that our PEN
sion roll should he "a roll OF honor un-
by Hides rt and unvitiat-
I'd by demagogic use" lie believes
hat our generous hospitality which
prompts us 10 welcome the worthy and
OF all lands is not violated
" careful and reasonable regulations I
or the protection OF the public health,
Tor does it justify the reception OF i'm
whose presence among us is a I
menace to peace and order. He deems
he Nicaragua ship canal worthy of
government support and commends the
Columbian exposition.
Mr. Cleveland closes by saying:
Called for the third time to represent
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he supremacy Of Democratic principles,
ny grateful appreciation of it's conf
lence. less than ever, etiace TIE solemn
ense OF my respo1sibi.. ..ity.
"lf the acton OF the convention you
epresent shall be endorsed ly the sui. {
RACES OF my countrymen. will assume
he duties oil the great office for which !
have been nominated, knowing full ]
veil its labors and perplex;t;es, and
With humble ,el:ance upon the divine
eing, infinite in power to aid, and con.
Iant in watchiul care over our favored
alton.
Yours, very truly.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
ray Gables, Sept. 26, 1892