The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1892-09-29

anu UnflVe III Une wholesome atmOS- !
phere of American industry, ingenui- |
still our purpose. Though we oppose |
the theory that tariff laws may be |
passed having for their object the |
granting of discriminating and unfair |
Governmental aid to private ventures,
we wage no exterminating war against
any American interests
We believe readjustment can be
accomplished in accordance with the
principles we profess without disaster
or demolition. We believe that the
advantages of free raw material should
be accorded our manufacturers, and
we contemplate fair and careful dis
tributlOn of necessary tariff burdens,
rather than the precipitation of free
trade. We anticipate with calmness
the misrepresentation of our motives
and purposes, instigated by selfish
ness which seeks to hold in unre}ent-
ing grasp its unfair advantage under
present tariff laws. We will rely upon
the intelligence of our fellOw-cOuntry-
j men to reject the charge that party
comprising majority of 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.
THE FORCE BILL.
The administration and manage
ment of our Government depend upon
| popular will. Federal power is the
| instrument of that will-not its mas
ter. Therefore the attempt of the
opponent of Democracy to interfere
| with and control the suffrage in the
| States through Federal agencies de-
| velops design which no explanation
can mitigate, to reverse the funda-
mental and safe relations between the
| people and their Government. Such
an attempt cannot fail to be regarded
| by thoughtful men as proof of bold
| determination to secure the ascendant
cy of discarded party in reckless dis
| regard of free eXpreSSian of the pop
ular will. To resist such a scheme is
an impulse of Democracy: At all
times and in all places we trust the
| people. AS against 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 an
honest money, abundantly sufficient
in volume to supply their business
needs. But whatever may be the form
of the peoples currency, national or
State-whether gold, silver or paper
it should be so regulated and guard
ed by governmental action, or by wise
and careful laws, that no one can be
| deluded as to the certainty and sta
bility of its value. Every dollar put
into the hands of the people should be
of the same intrinsic value or purchas-
ing power. With this condition abso-
lutely guaranteed, both gold and silver
can be safely utilized upon equal
terms in the adjustment of our cur
rency.
In dealing with this subject no self
iSh scheme should be allowed to inter
vene, and no doubtful experiment
should be attempted. The wants o
our people. arising from the deficiency
or imperfect distribution of none,
circulation, ought to be fully and hon
estly recognized and efficiently rene
died. 1t should, however, be con
Stantly remembered that the incOn
| venience or loss that might arts,
from such situation can be mucl
| easier borne than the universal dis
tress which must follow discreditet
currency.
Public officials are the agents Of tn
people. 1t is, therefore, their duty t,
secure for those whom they represen
the best and most efficient perform
ance of public work. This, plainly
can be best accomplished by regard
ing aScertained fitness in the selection
of Government employees. Thes
, considerations alone are sufficient jus
{ LITIGATION for an honest adherence t.
the letter and spirit of civil seryic
| reform. There are, however, Othe
{ features of this plan which abundant
ly commend it. Through it's opera
/ tion worthy merit in every station
f and condition of American life
| recognized in the distribution of pull
lie employment, while it's applicatio
: tends to raise the standard of politi
} Cal activity from spoils hunting an
r unthinking party affiliation to the &c
: vOcacy of party principles by reaSo
5 | and argument.
{ PENSION FRAUDS.
r The American people are generou
I | and grateful, and they have impress
: ed these characteristics upon the
Government. Therefore all patriot
and just citizens must commend Ill
eral consideration for our worthy We
eran soldiers and for the families {
!; those who have died. No complain
l should be made of the amount Ofpul
q | lie money paid to those actually di
!, abled or made dependent by reason {
. army service, but our pension TO
l should be a roll of honor, uncontam
!. mated by i'll desert and unvitiated b
demagOgic use. This is due to thOs
whose worthy names adorn the 70
: and to all our people who delight
> honor the brave and the true. 1t
: also due to those who in years to CON
: should be allowed to hear reve
, emily and lovingly, the story of Amer
. can patriotism and fortitude, illu
l trated by our pension roll. The pre-
e erence accorded to veteran soldiers
public employment should be secure
! to them honestly and without evasion
u and when capable and worthy, the
; claim to the helpful regard and graf
d tude of their countrymen should
Il ungrudgingly acknowledged.
Yours, very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
L Cnhlnc Cont 1909