Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-03-11

all parts 81 the land. The enjoyment Of
this right follows the badge 6f citizen
ship wherever found, and, unimpaired by
race or color; 1t appeals for recognition
to American mnnliness and fairness.
Our relations with the Indians located
within our borders impose upon US re-
sponsibilities we can not escape. HUI
mainly and consistency require US to
treat them with forbearance, and In our
dealings with them to honestly and con-
siderately regard their rights and inter-
ests. Every effort should BE made TO
load them through the paths of civilization
and education, to se,f-supporting, and in
dependent citizenship. In the meantime,
as the nations wards. they should be
promptly defended against the cupidity 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 execu-
tive 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 equitable system Of FEEDER
al taxation. The agents they have chosen
to carry out their purposes are bound by
their promises, not less than BY the COM
mand of their masters, to devote them
selves unremittingly to this service
While there should be no surrender of
principle, our task must be undertaken
wisely and without vindictiveness. Our mis-
sion is not punishment, but the rectifca-
ton 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 a necessary
incident OF our return to right and JUS
tice. II we exact from unwilling minds
acquiescence in the theory Of an honest
distribution of the fund of governmental
beneficence treasured up for ALL we must
insist upon a principle which underlies
our free institutions. When we tear aside
the decisions and misconceptions which
have blinded cur countrymen to their con-
dition under vicious 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 Gov
eminent furnishes the only justification
Tor taxing the people, we announce a truth
so plain that its denial would seem to in
dictate the extent to which judgment may
be influenced by familiarity with perver-
sfons OF the taxing powers and when we
seek to reinstate the seif-confldence and
business enterprise of our citizens. by
discrediting an abject dependence upon
late those elements of American charac-
ter which support the hope of American
achievement. Anxiety for the redemp-
ton OF the pledges which my party has
made, and solfcitude for the complete
Justification of the trust the people have
reposed In US. constrain me to remind
those with whom 1 am to cooperate that
we can succeed in doing the work which
has been especially set before US only
a mo- eli har
interested effort. Even If insuperable OBJ
stacies and opposition prevent the con-
summation of our task, we shall hardly
be excused; and IL failure can be traced
to our fault or neglect we may be sure
the people will hold us to a swift and
exacting accountability.
The oath I now take to preserve, pro-
tect and defend the Constitution OF the
United States. not only impressibly de-
fines the great responsibility 1 assume
but suggests obedience to constitutional
commands as the rule by which my official
conduct must be guided 1 shall to the
best of my ability and within my sphere
of duty, preserve the constitution by 10y
ally protecting every grant Of Federal
power 1t Contains, by defending all Its
restraints when attacked by Impotence
and restlessness, and by enforcing its
limitations and reservations in favor Of
the States and the people.
Fully impressed with the gravity OF
the duties that confront me and mindful
of my weakness. L should be appalled, If
1t were my lot to bear unaided the re-
sponsibilities which await me. / am
however, saved from encouragement
when 1 remember that I shall have the
support and the counsel and cooperation
Of wise and patriotic men who will stand
at my side in Cabinet places or will re-
present the people in their legislative
halls.
find also much comfort LII remember
ing that my countrymen are just and in
the assurance that they will not con-
denim those who by sincere devotion to
their service deserve their forbearance
and approval.
Above all, / know there is a Supreme
Being 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 pow
erful aid