Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-27

ance with the principles we profess, will
out disaster or demolition. We beliey
that the advantages of freer raw materi,
should be accorded to our manufacturer
: and we contemplate a fair and careful dii
tribution of necessary tariff burdens
rather than the precipitation of free trade
| We anticipate with calmness the mis-
representation of our motives and pul
poses, instigated by sel6shness whic
seeks to hold in unrelenting grasp its M
fair advantage under present tariff laws
We will rely upon the intelligence of on
fellow countrymen to reject the charg
that party comprising majority of on
people is planning the destruction or in
| jury of American interests; and We know
they can't be frightened by the spectre o
| impossible free trade.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS.
The administration and man agement o
our government depends upon popula
will. Federal power is the instrument o.
that will-not its master. Therefore, tn,
attempt of the opponents of democracy t.
interfere with and control the suffrage O.
the states through federal agencies devel
opes design, which no explanation car
mitigate, to reverse the fundamental ant
oAo bdlc IoldtlOuS DobW6cu lie people dQC
their government. Such an attempt can
not fail to be regarded by thoughtful mel
as proof of bold determination to secur,
the ascendancy of discredited party In
reckless disregard of free expression OF
the popular will. To resist such 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 q
steady championship of their rights.
MONEY.
The people are entitled to sound and
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
regulated and guarded by governmental
action, or by wise and careful laws, that no
one can be deluded as to the certainty and
stability of its value. Every dollar put
into the hands of the people should be of
the same intrinsic 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 to intervene and
no doubtful experiments should be at
tempted. The wants of our people arising
from the deficiency or imperfect distribu-
ton of money circulation ought to be fully
and honestly recognized and efficiently
remedied. 1t should, however, be con-
stantly remembered that the Inconvenience
or loss that might arise from such situa-
ton can be much easier borne than the
universal distress which must follow a
discredited currency.
CIVIL SERVICE.
Public officials are the agents of the peo-
pie. 1t is therefore their duty to secure
for those whom they represent the best
and most efficient performance of public
work. This, plainly, can be best accom-
plished by regarding ascertained fitness
in the selection of government employees
These considerations alone are sufficient
justification for an honest adherence
to the letter and spirit of civil service
reform. There are, however, other
commend it. Through its operation worthy
merit in every station and condition of
American life is recognized in the distri-
button of public employment; while its
application tends to raise the standard of
political activity from spoils hunting and
party affiliations to the advo-
cacy of party principles by reason and
argument.
PENSIONS.
The American people are generous and
grateful, and they have impressed these
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 public money paid
to those actually disabled or
made dependent by reason of army ser
vice. But our pension roll should
be roll of honor, uncontaminated
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 to those
who in years to come ahall be allowed to
reverently and lovingly hear the story of
American patriotism and fortitude, illus
trated by our pension roll. The prefer
ences accorded to veteran soldiers in pub
lie employment should be secured to them
capable and worthy their claim to the
helpful regard and gratitude of their
countrymen should be ungrudgingly &C.
knowledged.
PATERNALISM.
The assurance to the people of the ut
most individual liberty, consistent with
peace and good order is cardinal princi-
pie 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 offensive to just moral sense, and are
not inconsistent with good citizenship and
the public welfare. The same principle
requires that the line between the subjects
which are properly within governmental
control, and those which are more fitting
ly left to parental regulation should be
carefully kept in view. An enforced edu-
cation, wisely deemed a proper preparation
for citizenship, should not involve the i'm
pairment of wholesale parental authority,
nor do violence to the household consci-
ence. Paternalism in government finds
no approval in the creed of democracy. 1t
is q system of misrule, whether it is mani
warranted control of personal and family
affairs.
IMMIGRATION.
Our people, still cherishing the feeling
of human fellowship which belongs to our
beginning as a nation, require their gov
eminent to express for them their sympa-
thy with all those who are oppressed un-
der any rule less free than ours. A gen.
erous hospitality, which is one of the most
prominent of our national characteristics,
prompts rs to welcome the worthy and
industrious of all lands to homes and oiti
zenship among us. This hospitable senti
ment is not violated, however, by careful
and reasonable regulations for the protec
ton of the public health, nor does it jus
tify the reception of immigrants who have
no appreciation of our institutions and
whose presence among us is menace te
peace and good order.
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
The Importance of the construction Of
the Nicaragua ship canal as a means o.
promoting commerce between our statei
and with foreign countries, and also as I
contribution by Americans to the enter
| prises which advance the interests of tn
| world of civilization should commend tn
project to governmental approval and en-
| dorsement.
THE WORLDS FAIR.