The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-05
kindred enterprises, combinations Of

or kindred enterprises. combinations OF
buDineBs interests. formed for the purpose
or limiting production or fixing prices, IL
inconaistent with the fair field which ought
70 10 open to every Independents activity.
Legitimate strife in business should not be
auperaeded by enforced CONCESSIONS to tho
demands OF combinations that have power
to destroy Nor should tho people TO be
served lose tho benefit of cheapness which
usually results from wholesome compsti-
tion. These nggregntions and combina-
tlons frequently constitute conspira-
cee ngRinat tho inteI ests of tho people and
in all their phases they are oil unnatural
opposed to our American sense of farness.
10 the extent that they can be reached and
restrained by federal power. the general
government should relieve our citizens
from their interference and exac.ions.
Loyalty to principles upon which our
government rests. positively demands that
the equality before tho law which it guar
anteeB every citizen should be Justly and
in good faith conceded in ali pnrts Of tho
land, the enjoyment of this right follows
tho badge OF citizenship wherever found,
ana unimpalred by race or color 10 Appeals
for recognition 10 American mauliness and
fairness.
Our relations with the Indians located
within our borders impose upon US respon-
sibilities We cannot escape. Humanity and
consistency require us to treat them with
to honestly and considerably regard their
rights and interests. Every effort should
be made to lead them through the paths of
civilization and education to lf-support-
ing and independent citizenship. In the
meantime. as tho nations wards, they
should be promptly defended against the
cupidtty of designing men and shielded
from every influence or Temptation that
retards their advancement.
The people of the United States have dis
cerned that on this day the control of their
governments in its legislative and executive
branches shall be given to political party
pledged in the most positive terms to the
accomplishments of tariff reform They
have thus determined in favor of more
just, equitable system of federal taxation.
The agents they have chosen to carry out
their purposes are bound by their prom
ises, not less than by the COM
mand OF their masters. to devote
themselves unremittinely to this service.
While there should be no surrender of
principle, our task must be undertaken
wisely, without yindctiveness. Oar mis-
sion Is not punishment, but the rectifica-
tion Of wrongs. IT, in lifting the burdens
from the daily life of our people. we reduce
the inordinate, unequal advantages long
enjoyed, tins is but IA necessary incident OF
our return to right and justice. When we
exact from unwilling minds acquiescence
| IN the theory of the honest distribution of
governmental benehcence treasured up for
all, we but insist upon the principle which
underlles our free institutions. When we
tear aside the delusions and misconceptions
which have blinded our countrymen to their
condition under vicious tariff laws, We but
show them how for they have been led
away from the paths of contentment and
prosperity. When we proclaim that the
necessity for revenue to support the govern
ment furnishes the only justification for
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truth 30 plain that its denial would
seem to indicate the extent to
which Judgment may be influenced
by familiarity with perversions of the tax
ing power, and when we seek to reiustate
the self-confdent business enterprise OF
our citizens by discrediting abisct de
pendence upon governmental favor, We
strive to stimulate those elements of Ameri
can character which support the hope o1
American achievement.
| Anxiety for the redemption of pledges
which my party has made. and solicitude
! for complete justification Of the trust the
people have reposed in US. constrain me &c
remind those with whom l am to cooperate
that we can succeed in doing the work
which has been especially set before US only
by the most sincere. harmonious, dIsin-
terested efforts. Even If Insuperable OBJ
stacles and opposition prevent the con.
summation of our task We shall hardly be
CACuSeu; anu IL IhliGr5 GaI Ue tFdCeu TO our
fault or neglect We may be sure the people
will hold US to swift exacting accounta-
biity.
The oath l now take to preserve. protect.
defend the constitution of the United States
not only lmpressively defines the great re-
sponsibility l assume, but suggests obedi-
ence to constitutional commands AS the
rule by which my official conduct must be
guided. l shall to the best of my ability,
and within my sphere of duty preserve tine
constitution by Loyalty protecting every
grant of federal power it contains, by de.
lending all it's restraints when attacked by
impatience and iestlessuess, and by en-
forcing its limitations and reservations in
favor Of the state and the people.
Fully imp essed with the gravity of the
duties that confront me- mindful of my
weakness, / should be appalled, if it were
my lot to bear unaided the responsibilities
which await me. l am, however, saved
from encouragement when I remember
that shall have the support. council. CO.
operation OF wise, patriotic m.n. wno will
stand at my side in the cabinet places oil
represent the people in their Legislative
halls. l find also much comfort in remem
berIng that my countrymen are just anC
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 is Il supreme being who rules the
Il fairs of men whose goodness and mercy
always have followed the American people;
and know that He will not turn from us
now If we humbly. reverently seek his pow
erful aid.