The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-27

by Ill desert and unvitated by demasocic use
Ihis Is due To those worthy names which a.oru
the roll and TO all our people, who delirh nj TO
those who in vsars 70 co,,. .hn,,,s 40 10 i 1us 20
TO hes. reverently and lovingly the story Of
American patriotism and fortitude illus ustrssed
veteran soldiers in public employment should
be unyrudgingly acknowledged.
No spNrTuARy LAWS OR PArERNALIsN
Assurance TO the people of the utmost liberty
consistent with peace and good order is q card.
mar ma principie OF onr government This gives
necessarily interfering with habits and customs
OF the people not offensive to the Just moral
sense sens ana NOT inconsistent with good citizen
ship and public welfare.
The same principle requires that the line be-
tween SUBJECTS properly within government
eont,o! snd those more iittingiy left 90 parental
reputation be carefully kept In view. Enforced
education, wisely deemed proper nreparation
Tor citizenship, should not involve Impairment
OF the whole parental authority. nor do violence
10 the household conscience Paternalsm in
government hnds no approval in the creed OF
democracy. IL II system OF misruie. whether
manifested In authorized gifts or by unwsr-
ranted control OF personal and family sflaira
RESTRICTION OF IMMIGRATION.
Generous hospitality prompts us to welcome
the worthy and industrious OF all lands TO homes
ana citizenship among us. Tins is not violated,
however, by careful and reasonable regulations
ior the protection of the public heatt1 nor does
IL justify the reception OF immigrants who have
no appreciation of our institutions and whose
presence among US Is Q menace to peace and
good order.
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
The importance of the construction of the
Nicaragua canal rs means OF promoting com
rnerce between our states aud foreign countries
ana also as q contribution by Americans to the
enterprises which advance the interests OF tho
world and OF civilization should commend tho
project to governmental approval and indorss-
ment.
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Our couutrymen not only expect from those
who represent them in public places seduIous
care for things directly aud paipably related to
their material interest but also fully appreciate
sne value OF cultivating and maintaining our
national pride and honor involved in the sue
cess OF the Columbian exposition, and they will
not be inclined TO condone any neglect of effort
on the part OF the government 10 insure the
grandeur of this event as q fitting exhi bit of
American growth and greatness and splendid
demonstration OF American patriotism.
In an imperfect manner have cndeayored to
state some things which accord with the creed
and intentions of the party to which l have
given Lifelong allegiance. Ny attempt has NOS
but to remind both that Democratic doctrine
lies near the principles OF oup government and
tends to promote the peoples good. am wilt
upon the rig ut topics in homey fashion, for 1
believe important truths are found on the sur
face OF thought and should he stated In the
clearest and simplest terms. Though much is
unwritten, my record as a public servant leaves
no excuse for misunderstanding my belief and
position on the questions now presented to tho
voters for decision.
Called for the third time to represent the
party of my choice in the contest for supremacy
OF Democratic principles, my great apprecia-
ton OF its confidence mas less than ever cffaced
the solemn sense of my respons bility. If the
action of the convention Ia Endorsed by the suf-
frages OF my countrymen. / will assume the
duties OF the great ofiico knowing full we'll its
labors and perplexities, and with humble re-
lance upon the Divine Being, Infinite in power
to aid with constant, watchful care over our
favored nation. GROVER CLEvkLAND
Gray Gables, Sept. "a, 1Sg2