Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1893-03-09
WOODBURY.. N. J, THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1898.

VI ullllUlng prOuuctlOn ana nXlng prices Is
inconsistent with the fair field which ought
to be open to every independent activity
Legitimate strife in business should not be
superseded by an enforced concession to
the demands of combinations that have
the power to destroy, nor should the people
to be served lose the benefit Of the cheap
ness which usually results from wholesome
competition
These aggregations and combinations
frequently constitute conspiracies against
the interests of the people, and in all their
| phases they are unnatural and opposed to
our American sense of fairness. To the
extent that they can be reached and re-
strained by federal power, the general gov
ernment should relieve our citizens from
their interference and exactions
Loyalty to the principles upon which
our government rests positively demands
that the equality before the law.which it
guarantees to every citizen should be
justly and in good faith conceded in all
parts of the land. The enjoyment Of this
right follows the badge of citizenship
wherever found, and, unimpaired by race
or color, it appeals for recognition to
American manliness and fairness.
Our relations with the Indians impose
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not escape Humanity and consistency
require us to treat them with forbearance
and in our dealings with them to honestly
and considerably regard their rights and
interests.
Every effort should be made to lead them
through the paths of civilization and edu-
cation to self supporting and independent
citizenship. In the meantime, as the
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defended against the cupidity Of designing
men and shielded from every influence or
temptation that retards their advance
! ment.
The people of the United States have de-
creed that on this day the control of their
government in its legislative and executive
branches shall be given to political party
pledged in the most positive terms to the
accomplishment of tariff reform
''They have thus determined in favor of
a more just and equitablesystem of federal
taxation. The agents they have chosen to
carry out their purposes are bound by their
promises, not less than by the command Of
their master, to devote themselves unre-
mittingly to this service
while there should be no surrender Of
principles, our task must be undertaken
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mission is not punishment, but the rectif-
cation of wrongs. If, in lifting burdens
from the daily life of our people, we reduce
inordinate and unequal advantages too
long enjoyed, this is but necessary Incl
dent of our return to right and justice. If
we exact from unwilling minds acquies-
cence in the theory Of an honest 'distribu-
ton Of the fund Of government benificence
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principle which underlies our free institu-
tions
"When we tear aside the delusions and
misconceptions which have blinded our
countrymen to their condition under vic
ious tariff laws, we but show them how
far they have been led away from the
paths of contentment and prosperity.
When we proclaim that the necessity for
revenue to support the government furn-
ishes the only justification for taxing the
people, we announce truth so plain that
its denial would seem to indicate the ex-
tent to which Judgment may be influenced
by familiarity with peryersions Of the tax
ing power; and when we seek to reinstate
/ the self confidence and business enterprises
of our citizens, by discrediting an abject
dependence upon governmental favor, we
strive to stimulate those elements Of
American character which support the
hope of American achievement
Anxiety for the redemption of the
pledges which my party has made and
solicitude for the complete justification of
the trust the people have reposed in us,
constrain me to remind those with whom
/ am to cooperate that we can succeed in
doing the work which has been especially
set before US only by the most sincere, har-
monious and disinterested effort. Even if
insuperable obstacles and opposition pre-
vent the consummation of our task, we
shall hardly be excused; and if failure can
be traced to our fault, or neglect, we may
be sure the people will hold us to swift
and exacting accountability.
The oath Inow take to preserve, protect
and defend the constitution of the United
States not only impressively defines the
great responsibility l assume, but sug-
gests obedience to constitutional COM
mands as the rule by which my official
conduct must be guided. shall to tho
best Of my ability and within my sphere OF
duty preserve the constitution by Loyalty
/ protecting every grant of federal power it
contains, by defending all its restraints
when attacked by impatience and restless
ness, ana Dy enforcing its limitations and
reservations in favor Of the states and peo-
pie.
Fully impressed with the gravity Of the
duties that confront me, and mindful of
my weakness, should be appalled, if it
were my lot to bear unaided the response
bilities which await me. 1 am, however,
saved from discouragementw when I remem-
Der that shall have the support and the
counsel and the cooperation Of wise and
patriotic men, who will stand at my side
in cabinet places or will represent the peo-
pie in their legislative halls.
Il find also much comfort in remember
ing that my countrymen are just and
generous and in the assurance that they
will not condemn those who, by sincere
devotion to their service, deserve their for
bearance and approval.
"Above all, know there isa supreme be-
ing who rules the affairs of men and whose
goodness and mercy have always followed
the American people, and know he will
not turn from us now if we humbly and
reverently seek his powerful aid" :"
STEVENSON SWORN IN.