The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-03-11


ing pubic questions OF present import-
ance, to also briefly refer to the exist
ence OF certain conditions and tenden-
cies among our people which seem to
menace the integrity and use ulness OF
their government. Wniie every Annex
can citizen must contemplate with the
utmost pride and enthusi ism the grow h
and expansion OF our country. the sutfi.
cheney ot our inst tutions to stand
glnst the rudest shocks Of violence,
ne wonder nj thrl't and enterprise OF
our people and the demonstrated supe-
r'ori,y OF our tree government, it be-
nuoves us c instantly to watch for every
ympt,m OF ms dious intrmity that
threatens our national vigor. The strong
man Who in the confidence Of sturdy
health courts the sternest activities OF
lite and rajoices in the hard, hood Ut cou-
-taut labor NAV still have lurking near
as vitals an UNDECIDED disease tina,
d 'oms him to su iden collapse. 1t can
not Ia doub that our stupsndou,
achievements rs a people and our coun-
try's robust strength have given rise TO
needlessness OF those laws govern ng
our national health which We can no
more evade than human life can escape
The laws OF God and nature.
Manitestly there is nothing more vital
to our supremacy as nation and u the
oeneicient purposes OF our government
than u sound and stable currency. Its
exposure to degradation should at once
arouse to activity the most enlightened
statesmanship; and the danger OF de-
probation in the purchasing power Of
the wages pa d to toll sh ,uld furnish the
strongest incentive to prompt conserva-
tive precaution in dealing with our pres
ent en- barrassiny situation as related to
this subject. We will be wise il we
temper our confidence and faith in our
national strength and resources wi h
frank concessions. Even these will not
permit US to defy with impunity the in
exorable laws OF finance and trade. At
the same time, in our efforts to al Just
the differences Of opinion, We should os
free from intolerance or passion and our
judgments should be unmoved by allur-
ing praises and unvexed by selfish in
terests. | am confident such an ap-
proach to the subject will result in
prudent, effective and remedial legisla-
ton. In the meantime, as far as tho
executive branch OF government can in
tervene, rome OF the powers with which
it is invested will be withheld when
their exercise is deemed necessary to
maintain our national credit or avert
financial disaster.
Closely related to the exaggerated con.
idence in our country's greatness which
tends to the disregard OF the rules OF
national SAFETY, another danger con-
fronts as not less serious. refer to the
prevalence OF the popular disposition to
expect from the operation OF govern
ment especial and direct individual ad-
vantage. The verdict OF our voters,
which condemned the inquiry OF main
tanning protection for projections sake,
enjoins upon the peoples servants the
duty OF exposing aud destroying the
brood OF kindred evils which are the an
wholesome progeny Of paternalism. This
Is the bane OF Republican institutions
and tbs constant peril of our govern
ment by the people. IL de2rades TO the
purposes of willy craft the plan OF rule
our fathers esta 10 shed and bequ .athed
10 Us as the object OF our love
aud veneratiou. 1t perverts the patri-
Otto sentiment OF our country
msn, and temots them to pitiiul
cslculation OF sordid ga to b. derived
rom their gogernment's ntenance.
u uudermines the seli-re,iance OF our
people, and substitutes in its place de
pendence upon governmental tavoritism
IL st ties the sp rit OF true American,sm.
1d stupetes every ennnblinx trait o.
American citizenship. The Lessons o.
paternalism ougat to be unlearred and
re'ter Lesson Taught that while the
people sh d patripticsly and cheer
fully support their government, it,
nnctiDus do not inc uds the SUP
-
tnce OF this principle le ids 10 the
re'usal of the bounties and subsidies
which burden the labor and Thrift OF
oortion Of our cIt.zsn. to ard ill-adyi .e,i
pr ianguishiug enterprises in u hch thav
n We no concern IL leads al so TO a chal
'-nge OF Wild reck less pensIoE expendi
iu'e4, which ov r.eaps the bounds 81
grateful rec 0guiti OF patriotic serY c..
and prostitnte- tn vicious uses the pe,-
PIES prompt and generous impulse To
aid those disab ell in Their country's lie
tense. Every thoughtful Amer can must
real re the importance OF check NJ at it-
feginning any tendency in puolic or pr
yate station TO regard frugality and econ.
Dmy "a virtues which we may safely ou.-
run. liberation OF this idea results in
a waste OF the peoples money by their
chosen servants IL encourages prodi- |
CANT AMI extravagance in the home lii. |
of orr countrymen. Under our schem me OF |
government the waste of public money
IS crime against the citizens, and a con. |
tempt OF our people for economy and |
lrugaiity IN their personal affairs deplor. |
ably saps the strength and sturd ness Of |
our national character. II is plainly th. |
ilct.te OF honesty and good government |
mat pnoilc expenditures should be linn. |
ted by pm bic nece 'sity that this should |
be measured by rules OF strict economy.
and it lie equally clear that frrgality |
mong the people is the best guaranty
of a contsnted, strong support OF free
Institutions.
One m de Of transportation OF pub
nc innds is avoided when appointments
% office, instead OF being the rewards OF
PARTISAN activity, are awarded 10 those
whose efficiency promises a fair return
i work for the Compensation paid
hem. To secure fitness and competency
IF appointees TO office, and remove from
political action the democrat ng mad.
iess or spoils, civil service reform has
ound place incur public policy and
avs. The benefits already gained
through its fundamentally and the fnr.
her NE 'ulness it promises entitle il 10
he hearty support and encouragement
II all who desire to see orr public ser
ice well performed, or who hope for the
Ieya'ion Of political sentiment and the
Of political methods.
the existence OF immense agyrepa-
ions OF kindred enterprises, com bina.
ions OF business interests, formed for
ne purpose Of limiting productions and
king prices, Is Inconsistent with the
air field which ought to be open to
very independent activity. Legitimate
frife IN business should not be super.
'ded by an enforced concession to the
emands OF comb nations hat have the
over 70 destroy nor shonld the psople