Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-10-07

Oy encouraging the expenditure OF money tn
debaucn suffrage in support Of a policy di-
rectly favorable to private and selfish gain.
Ihls In the end must strange patriotism
and weaken popular confidence in the rect
tude OF republican institutions.
Though the subject of tariff legislation in
wolves q question of markets, it also in
wolves a QUESTION Of morals. We cannot
with impuDity permit injustice to faint the
spirit of right and equity which Is tne life o.
our Republic: and we shall fail TO reach our
National destinyif gread ani se!fshness lea
the way.
Recognizing these truths, the National d.
nIocracy will seek BY the application o Just
ana soun0 principles 70 equahze TO our peo-
pie the blessings due them from the Govern
ment they support, to promote among our
countrymen closer community Of interests
cemented by patriotism and National pride.
and TO point out fair field where prosper
Gus and diversified American enterprise may
grow AMI thrive in the wholesome atmos-
phereof American industry. ingenuity and
intelligence.
Tariff reform is still our purpose. Though
we oppose the theory that tariff laws may
be passed having Tor their object the grant
ing Of discriminating AMI unfair govern
mental aid to private ventures, we wage no
discriminating war against any American
interests. We believe a readjustment can
be accomplished, in accordance with the
principles we profess, without disaster or
demolition. We believe that the ADVANTAGES
of freer raw mater;a should be accorded to
cur manufacturers. AMI we contemplate a
fair and careful distribution of necessary
tariff burdens, rather than the precipitation
of free trade.
We anticipate with calmness the misrepre-
sentation of our motives and purposes. insti-
gated by a selfishness which seeks to hold in
unrelenting grasp its unfair advantage under
present tariff laws. We will rely upon the
intelligence of our fellow coHntrymen to re-
ject the charge that party comprising a
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struction or injury of American interests;
and we know they cannot be frightened by
the spectre of impossible free trade.
The administration and management of
our Government depend upon the popular
will Federal power is the instrument Of
that will. not its master. Tha"1ec.a the
attempt Of the opponents of Democracy to
Interfere with and control the suffrage Of
the States through Federal agencies de-
velops a design, which no exclamation can
mitigate, to reverse the fundamental and
safe relations between the people an their
Government. Such on attempt cannot
fail to be regarded by thoughtful men as
proof Of a bold determination to secure the
ascendency of a discredited party in reck-
less Disregard Of free expression of the
popular will To resist such a scheme is an
impulse of Democracy. At all times and
in all places we trust the people. As against
a disposition to force the way to Federal
power, we present to them as our claim to
their confidence and support steady cham
piOnship of their rights.
The people are entitled to sound and hon.
est money, abundantly sufficient in volume
to supply their business needs, But what
ever may be the form of the peoples cur
rency, National or State-whether gold,
silver or paper-it should be 50 regulated
and guarded by governmental &C
ton, or by wise and careful laws,
that no one can be deIuded 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 pur-
chasing power. With this condition abso-
lutely 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 De allowed to intervene and
no doubtful experiment should be attempted.
The wants Of our people, arising from the de.
ficlency or imperfect distribution OF money
circulation, ought t. be fully and honestly
recognized and efficiently RENE lied. It
should, however, be constantly remembered
that the Inconvenience or loss that might
arise from such situation can be much
easier borne than the universal distress which
must follow discredited currency.
Public officials are the agents OF the Dao-
pie. 1t is therefore their duty to secure for
those whom they represent the best and
most efficient performance o. public work
This plainly can be best ACCOMPLISHED by
regarding ascertained fitness in the salec-
ton OF Government employees. These
considerations alone are sufficient iusti-
hcatlon for honest adherence to the
letter and spirit of civil service reform
There are, however,. other features OF
this plan which ahundantiy comment it.
Through its operation worthy merit in every
station and condition OF American life is
recognized in the distribution of public en-
ployment, while its application tends to
raise the standard OF political activity from
spolls hunting and unthinkfng party affiIia-
ton to the advocacy OF party principles by
reason and argument.
grateful, and they have impressed these
cha cteristics upon their Governm9 nt.
~ -efore all patriotic and just citjz,ns
lust commend liberal consideration for our
worthy veteran soldiers ami for the
families of those who have died. No
complaint should be made of the amount
of public money paid to thos, actually
son of army service. But our pension roll
should be a roll of honor uncontaminated
by i'll desert and uninvitiated by demagog
use. This is due to those whose worthy
names adorn the roll, and to 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 allowed
to hear. reverently and lovingly, the
story of American patriotism and
fortitude, illustrated by our pension roll.
The preferences accorded to veteran soldiers
in public employment should be secured to
them honestly and without evasion, and
when capable and worthy their claim to the
helpful regard and gratitude OF their coun-
trymen should be ungrudgingly acknowl-
edged.
generous hospitality. which is one of the
most prominent OF our National character
Istics, prompts US to welcome the worthy
and Industrious o. all lands to homes AMI