The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-09-27

or purchasing power. With this condition
absolutely guaranteed both gold and silver can
be safely utilized upon equal terms in the
this subject no selfish scheme should be allowed
TO 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 hon.
estly recognized and efficiently remedied. 1t
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 dis
credited currency
Public officials are the agents of the people.
1t Is, therefore. their duty TO secure for those
whom they represent the best and most efficient
be best accomplished by regarding ascertained
fitness In the selection OF government employees.
Iheae considerations alone are sufficient Justin,
cation Tor an honest adherence to the letter and
spirit OF civil service reform. There are. how
ever, other features OF this plan which abund-
antly commend It, Through its operation worthy
merit III overy station and condition or American
lie IS recognized in the6dRtribution OF public
employ ment while its al zion tends to raise
sSnns Gs snnsaa ass OF s0n tS% sgOs % tSe
advocacy or party principles By reason and argu-
ment.
PENSION VIEWS aF THE vETOER.
The American people are generous and CRATE
full, and they have impressed those character
istics upon their government. Therefore, all
patriotic and just citizens must commend liberal
consideration for our worthy veteran soldiers
and for the families OF those who have died. No
complaint should be made of the amount OF pub
lie money paid TO those actually disabled or
made dependent by reason OF army service.
But our pension rolls should be a roll of honor,
unconraminated by ilLdesert and unvitiated
by demag0gic use. This Is due TO those
whose worthy names adorn the roll: ana
honor The brave and the true. 1t is also due to
those who IN years TO come should DE allowed 10
hear reverently and lovingly the story OF Ameri-
pension roll. The preferences accorded To vet
eran 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 or their coun-
trymen should be ungrudgingly Acknowledged.
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 as are not Of
fensive TO a Just moral sense, and are not tncon-
sistent with good citizenship and the public vel
fare. The same principle requires that the line
between the subjects which are properly within
government control and those which are
more tns left to parental Tegw
An enforced education, wisely deemed q
proper preparation for citizenship, should not In
volve the impairment OF wholesome parentai
authority nor do violence to the household con-
science Paternalism in goverpment finds no
approval IN the creed OF Democracy. 1t Is
symptom of misrule. whether it is manifested In
unauthorized gifts or by an unwarranted con-
troll of personal and family affairs.
Our people, still cherishing the feeling OF
human Fellowship which belonged to our begin
ming as as a nation, require their government TO
express for them their sympathy with all those
Wild are oppressed under any rule less free than
ours.
A generous hospitality, which is one of the
most prominent or our national characteristics,
prompts US 10 welcome the worthy ana lndustri-
Gus OF all lands to homes and citizenship among
us. This hospitable sentiment Is not violated,
however, by careful ana reasonable regulations
for the projection OF the pubc, health, Nor nor does
LO appreciation of our institutions. and whose
presence among us is q menace to peace and
good order.
The importance of the construction of the Mic
aragua shipcanal as means OF promoting com.
merce between our States and with foreign coun-
tries, and also as contribution by Americans to
the enterprises which advance the interests Of
the world of civilization, should commend the
project to government approval and lndorse-
ment.
Our countrymen not only expect from those
who represent them in public places sedulous
care for the things which are directly and palp-
ably related to their material interests. but they
also fully appreciate the value of cultivatng our
national pride aud maintaining our national
honor. Both their material interests and their
natienal pride and honor involved In the
saecess or the Columbian Exposition and they
will not be inclined 10 cOndone any neglect or
effort OH the part of their government to insure
ia the grandeur of this event a fitting exhibit of
American growth and greatness and a splendid
demonstration or American patriotism.
In an imperfect aud incomplete manner have
thus endeavored to state some OF the things
which accord with The creed and intentions OF
the party TO which have gwen my lifelong alle-
glance. My attempt has not been to instruct my
c0untrymen nor my party. but to remind them
both that Democratic doctrine lies near the prin-
ciples of our government and tends TO promote
the peoples good. am willing TO be accused of
addressing my countrymen upon the right topics
and in homely fashion, for L believe that impor-
tant truths are found on the surface OF thought,
and that they should be stated in direct and
simple terms. Though much is left unwritten,
for misunderstanding my belief and position on
the questions WHICH are now presented to the
voters OF the land for their decision.
Called for the third time to represent the party
Of my choice in contest for the supremacy OF
Democratic principles, my grateful appreciation
OF its confidence less than ever effaces the sol
emn sense of my responsibility. If the action
of the convention you represent shall be in
dorscd by the suffrages of my countrymen, will
assume the duties OF the great office for which
have been nominated. knowing full we'll Its
labors and perplexities. and with humble re-
lance upon the Divine Being. IN finite in power
TO aid and constant in Il watchful care over ouI
favored alton. Yours very truly.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
GRAY GABLES, Sept. 26.