The state herald., 1893-03-10

| ness II promises, entitle It to the hearty sup
port and encouragement Of all who desire to
see our public services well performed or who
hope for the elevation Of political sentiment
and the publication Of political methods.
The existence Of immense aggrcgatons Of
kindred enterprises and combinations of bus
mess interests, formed for the purpose Of
limiting production and fixing prices, Is In
| consistent with the fair field which ought Ia
be open to every independent activity
Legitimate strife In businesa should not be
superseded by any forced concession to the
demands OF combinations that have the power
to destroy; nor should the people 10 be
served lose the benefit of cheapness which
usually results from wholesome competition.
these aggregatlons and combinations fire.
quently constitute conspiracles against the
interests OF the people, and In all thcir
phases they arc unnatural and opposed to our
that they can be reached and restrained by
federal power, the general government should
relieve our citizens from their interference
and exact!ons.
Loyalty to the principles upon which our
government rests, positively demands that
the equality before the law which is guarnn-
teed to every citizen, should be justly and In
good faith conceded In NIL parts OF the land,
The enjoyment Of this right follows the badge
OF citizenship wherever fc1nd, and, un!ni-
paired by race or color, 1t appeals for reeoy-
milton TO American manllness and fairness.
Our relations with the Indians within Our
borders Impose upon us responsibilities we
cannot escape. Humanity and consistency
require us TO treat them with forbearance, and,
In our dealings with them, to honestly and
considerably guard their rights and interests.
Every effort should be made to lead them
through the paths Of civilization and educa-
ton, to self-supporting and Independent
Ix,tl
wards they should be promptly defended
against the cupldity Of designing men and
| shielded from every influence or temptation
that retards their advancement.
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 nc.
| complainant of tariff reform. They have
| thus determined In favor OF q more just and
equitable system 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 masters, TO de-
vote themselves unremittingly TO this SER
vice.
While there should be no surrender OF
principle, our task must be undertaken wise
ly and without vlnGctivencss Our mission
Is not the punishment, but the rcctlncation Of
wrongs. II, in lifting burdens from the daily
life of our people, we reduce inordinate and
unequa! advantages long enjoyed, this Is but
necessary incident of our return to right
| and justice. II we exact from unwilling
minds acquiescencc In the theory Of an honest
distribution of the fund Of governmental
beneilcencc, treasured up for all, we insis,
upon principle which underlies our fres in
| situations. When we tear aside the deluslons
and misconceptions which blinded our coun-
trymen to their condition under Vicious tariff
laws, We but show them how far they have
been led away from the paths OF contentmcnt
and prosperity. When we claim that the me-
cessity for revenue to support the government
furnishes the only justification for taxing the
people, we announce u truth so plain that its
denial would seem to indicate the extent TO
which judgment may be Influenced by famil-
iarity with pcrvcrsions Of tho taxing powers;
and when we seek To rcinstate the self-conf.
dent and business enterprises OF our citizens,
by dlscrediting 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 soliciludc for
the complete justification Of the trust that the
people have reposed In us, constrain me to re-
mind 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, harmonious and dlslnteresicd
position prevent the consummation of our
task, we shall hardly be excused; and II fall
ure can be traced to our fault or neglect, We
may be sure the people will hold Us TO i swift
and exacting accountability.
The oath now take to preserve, protect
and defend the constitution Of the United
States, not only imprcssively defines the great
responsibility assume, but suggests obedi.
cnce To constitutional commands As the rule
by which my official conduct must he guided.
SHALL To the best OF my ability, and within
my sphere OF duty, preserve the constitution
by loyalty protecting every grant OF federal
power II contains; defending all Its restraints,
which, II attacked by impotence and restless
ness, aud by enforcing It's limitations and res
creations, In favor OF the state aud the people
Fully Impressed with the gravity OF the
duties that confront me, aud mindful of my
weaknesses, l should he appalled, II II were
my lot TO bear unalded the responsibilities
which walt me. am, however, saved from
encouragement when l remember that
shall have the support, aud the counsel, and
cooperation Of wise and patriotic men. who
will stand Mt my side IN cabinet places. or
Will represent the people In their legislative
halls. lind also much comfort IN remember
Ing that my countrymen are Just and gener-
Gus, and In the assurance that they will not
condemn those, who, by sincere devotion to
their service. deserve their forbcarance and
approval.
Above all. know there |, Supreme Being
who rules the affairs Of men, and whose good.
ness and mercy have always followed the
American people, and know he viii not turn
from Us now, II We humoly and reyctcn;iy
seek his powerful aid.