Evening journal., 1892-09-27


ponsnts Of Democracy to interfere with and
control the suffrage of the states through fed.
eral agencies develops a design. which no ex-
PLANTATION can mitigate, 10 reverse the funda-
mental and safe relations between the people
and their government. Such an attempt can
not fail to be regarded bT thoughtful men as
prcot OF bold determination to secure the
ascendancy OF "a discredited party ia reckless
disregard of a free expression Of tho popular
will. To resist such a scheme is an impulse Of
Democracy At all times and in all places we
trust the people. As agail ST disposition to
force the way 20 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 sup
ply their business needs But whatever may
be the form Of the peoples currency, national
or state-whcther gold. silver or paper IL
should be so regulated and guarded 10y govern.
mental action or by wise and careful laws that
no one can be deluded as TO the certainty and
stability of its value. Every dollar putinto the
hands Of the people should be Of the rlme in
trinsic value or purchasing power. With this
condition absolutely 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 be allowed 10 intervene and no doubtful
experiment should be attempted. The wants
of our people arising from the deficiency or
imperfect distribution Of money circulation
ought 70 be fully and honestly recognized and
efficiently remediod. IL should, however. DO
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 a discredited cur
rency.
The American people arc 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 our worthy veteran
soldiers and for tho families Of those who have
died. No complaint should be made OF tho
amount OF public money paid 20 those actually
disabled OF made dependent by reason Of army
service. But our pension roll should be a roll
or honor, uncontaminated by il! desert and un-
Vitiated by demagogic 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 70 those who IN years
10 come should be allowed to hear reverently
and lovingly the story OF American patriotism
and iortitude, illustrated by our pension roll
The preferences accorded to veteran soldiers ia
public employment should be secured TO them
honestly and without evasion. and when capa-
Die and worthy their claim 10 the helpful re-
gard and gratitude Of their countrymen should
be ungrudgingly acknowledged.
To Promote the Peoples Good.
Mr. Cleveland then advocates an honest
adherence to the letter and spirit of civil
service reform, denounces vexatious sump-
tuary laws which unnecessarily interfere
with such habits and customs of our people
as are not offensive 70 a just moral sense
and are not inconsistent with good citizen
ship and the public welfare, demands rea-
sonable regulations for the protection Of
public health and the exclusion of undesir-
able immigrants, advocates governmental
Endorsement of the Nicaragua ship canal
and federal effort to make the Columbian
exposition a grand success and a splendid
demonstration Of American patriotism, and
concludes his letter in these words:
In an imperfect and incomplete manner /
have thus eudeavored TO state some Of the
things which accord with tue creed and linton.
tions OF the party to which Ihave giyon my life
long allegiance Ny attempt has not boon to
instruct my countrymen 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 10 be
accused Of addressing my countrymen upon
trite topics and in hoinely fashion. for believe
that important truths are found on tho surface
Of thought, and that they should be stated Ia
direct and simple terms. Though much Is left
unwritten my record as public servant leaves
no excuse for misunderstanding my belief and
position on the questions which are now pre-.
sented TO tho voters Of the land for their de-
cision.
Called for the third time to represent the
party Of my choice in a contest for the suprern
acy OF Democratic principles, my grateful ap.
probation Of its confidence less than ever ef
faces the solemn sense Of my responsibility. II
the action Of the convention you represent
shall be indorsed by the suffrages OF my coun.
trymen, win assume the duties Of the greal
Office for which have been nominated, know.
ing full wen its labors and pofplsxitiss aud
with humble reliance upon the Divine Being
infinite in power to aid and constant in 4
watchful care over our favored nation Yours
very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND.