Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-10-06

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that he Inconvenience or loss that might arise
from such a situation can be much easier borne
than the universal stress which must follow q
dfscredited currency.
CIVIL SERVICE.
Public officials ara tho agents OF the people.
whom they represent the best and most efficient
performances Of public work. This plainly can
be best accomplished bv regarding ascerlained
These considerations alone are sufficient justiti.
cation for an honest adherence to the letter and
spirit OF civil service reform. There are, how
antly commend it. Through its operation
worthy merit i'll every station and condition OF
Amer can life is recognized in the distribution Of
public employment while its application tends
to raise the standard OF political activity from
spoils hunting and unthinking party affiliation
to the advocacy OF party principles by reason
and argument.
The American people are generous and CRATE
iul, and they have impressed these character,
istics upon their government. Therefore. all
patriotic and just decisions must commend
liberal consideration for our worthy veteran
soldiers. and Tor the families OF those who have
died No complaint should BE- made Of the
amount OF public money paid to those actually
disab ed or made dependent by reason OF army
service, but our pension roll should be Il roll OF
honor, uncontamillated by i'll desert and un-
vitiated by demagogic use. This is due to those
whose name adorns our rolls. 1t is also due to
those. who in years to come. should lie allowed
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American patriotism and fortitude, illustrated
by our pension roll The preference accorded to
veteran soldiers i'll public employment should
be secured to them honestly and without eva
sion, and when capable and worthy, their
claims to the helpful regard and gratitude OF
their countrymen should be ungruding'y
acknowledged.
DEMOCRACY AND THE SCHOOLS.
The assurance to the people OF the uum' st in
dlvidua ibert; ,nsstent with peace and good
order is u cardinal principle of our government.
VeSatlOuS
Ia US which unnecessarily interfere with such hab-
ITS and customs OF our people as acenot offs u.s.
ent with good citizenship and the public well
fare. The same principle requires that the line
between the subjects which are properly within
governmental control and those which more
ftt} gly left to parental regulation should be
carefully kept in view. An enforced education,
wisely deemed proper preparation for citizen
ship, should not involve the impairment of
wholesome parental authority nor do violence
TO the household conscience. Parentaism in
government finds an approval In Democracy.
IMMIGRATION.
Our people, still cherishng the feeling of hui
man fellowship which belongs to our beginning
IN a nation, require their government to express
Tor them their sympathy with all those who are
oppressed under any rule less sure than ours. A
generous hospitality, which is OF the most
prominent of our national characteristics,
prompts US TO welcome the worthy and INDUS
trious OF all lands to homes and citizenship
among us. The hospitable sentiment is not
violated however. by careful and reasonable
regulations for the protection of the public
health nor does it justify the reception OF i'm
migrants who have no appreciation OF our in
situations and whose presence among us is q
menace to peace and good order.
NICARAGUA AND THE FAIR.
The Importance OF the construction OF the
Nicaragua ship canal as means OF promoting
commerce between our states and with foreign
countries. and also AS a contribution by Aneri-
cans to the enterprises which advance the inter-
ests OF the world and OF civilzat ion should COM
mend the project to governmental approval and
endorsement
Our countrymen not only expect from those
who represent them III public places a sedulous
care for things which are directly and palpably
related to their material interests. but they also
fully appreciate the value OF cultivating our ma
tional pride and maintaining our national
honor. Both their material Interests and their
national pride and honor are involved in the
success OF the Columbian exposition: and they
will not be inclined to condone any neglect Of
effort on the part Of their government to insure
III the grandeur OF this event fitting exhibit Of
American growth aud greatness and splendid
demonstration OF American patriotism.
In an imperfect and incomplete manner have
thus endeavored to state some Ct the things
WI accord with the creed and Intentions of
allegiance. My attempt has not been to in.
struct my countrymen. nor my party. but to
remind DO h that Democratic doctrine lies near
the principles OF our government and tends to
promote the people, good am willing to be
accused OF addressing my countrymen upon
trlte topics. and III home!y fashion, for believe
that important truths are found on the surface
OF thought, and that they should be stated in
direct and simple terms. Though much is left
unwrltten, my record as q public servant leaves
no excuse for misunderstanding my belief and
position on the Questions which are now pre-
sented to the voters OF the land for their de-
csion.
Called for the third time to represent the
party OF my choice i'll a contest for the suprem-
acy OF Democratic principles. my grateful ap-
probation of its confidence less than ever effaces
the solemn sense OF my responsibility. If the
action of the convention you represent shall be
endorsed by the suffrages OF my countrymen
will assume the duties of the great Office for
which have been nominate knowing full we'll
its labors and perp.eNities. ana with humble re-
lance upon the Divine Being infinite in power
to aid and constant in a watcnful care over our
ia vorednation. Yours very truly
GROVER CLEVELAND.