Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-11

and extravaganza In the home life OF our coun-
trymen. Under our scheme OF government
waste of public money Is q crime against the
citizen and the contempt OF our people for
economy and frugality In their personal NJ.
airs, dcploroDly saps the strength aud sturdi'
ness OF our national character.
IL Is plain dictate OF honesty and good gov.
eminent that public expenditures should be
limited by public necessity, and that this
should be measured by the rules of strict econ.
omy: and II Is equally clear. that frugalty
among the people IL the best guarantee OF u
conten.ed and strong support OF free institu.
tons
One mode OF the Interpretations OF public
funds Is avoided when appointments TO ONCE,
instead Of being the rewards OF partisan activ.
ity, are awarded to those whose efficiency
promises fair return OF work for the compcn-
sation paid TO them. TO secure the fitness and
competency OF appointecs to office, and TO re.
move from political action the demoralizing
madness for spoils, civil service reform has
found plncc In our public policy and laws.
The benefits already gained through this In.
strumentalty and the further usefulness II
promises, cntitle II 10 the hearty support and
encouragement OF all who desire to see our pub
lie service well performed. or who hope for the
elevation OF political sentiment and the puritl-
cation Of political methods.
The existence OF immense aggrcgations OF
kindred enterprises and combinations OF bust
ness interests formed for the purpose Of limit.
ing production and fixing prices Is inconsistent
with the fair field which ought 10 be open to
every independent activity Legitimate strife
In business should not be superseded by an en-.
forced concession to the demands OF combina-
tions that have the power 10 destroy: nor
should the people TO be served lose the benefit
OF cheapness which usually result from whole
some competition. These aggregations and
combinations frequently constitute conspiracics
against the interests Of the people and in oil
their phases they are unnatural and opposed to
our American sense OF fairness. To the extent
that they can he reached and restrained bv
federal power the general government should
relieve our citizens from their interference and
exactions.
Loyalty to the principles upon which our gov.
eminent rests positively demands that the
equality before the law which II guarantees TO
every citizen should be justly and in good faith
conceded in all parts OF the land. The enjoy.
ment OF this right follows the badge Of citizen
ship wherever found, and, unimpared by race
or color, appeals for recognition to American
manlness and fairness.
Our relation with the Indians located within
our borders impose upon US responsibilities We
cannot escape. Humanity and consistency re-
quire US TO treat them with forbearance
and In our dealings with them
10 honestly and considerably regard
their rights and interests. Every effort should
be made TO lead them through the paths OF civ.
ilization and education TO self supporting and
independent 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 tempta-
ton that retards their advancement.
The people OF the United States have &c.
creed that on this day the control Of their
government in its legislative and executive
branches shall be given 10 q political party
pledged in the most positive terms 10 the nc.
complishment 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 pur.
poses are bound by their promises, not less
than by the command OF their masters, 10 de.
vote themselves unremittingly 10 this service.
While there should be no surrender Of principle
our task must be undertaken wisely and with
out vindictivencss. Our mission Is not punish
meni, but the rectiiication OF wrongs. II, In
lifting burdens from the daily life of our people
we reduce inordinate and unequal advantages
long enjoyed, this Is but q necessary incident OF
our return 10 right and justice. II we exact
from unwilling minds ncquiescence In the
theory OF an honest distribution OF the fund Of
governmental bcneiicence treasured up for all,
we insist upon principle which unGcrlies our
free institutions When We tear aside the dc.
lusions and misconceptions which have blinded
our countrymen 10 their condition under vicious
tariff laws, we but show them how far they
have been led away from the paths OF content
mcnt and prosperity When we proclaim that
the necessity for revenue 10 support the gov.
eminent furnishes the only justification for
taxing the people we announce truth so plain
that its denial would seem TO indicate the ex.
tent 10 which judgment may be influenced by
familiarity with perversions OF the taxing
power: and wnen we seek 10 reinstate the self
confidence and business enterprise OF our citi
zens, by discrediting an aDject dependence up.
on 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 rcposed in us. constrain me 10 remind
those with whom am 10 cooperate that we
can succeed In doing the work which has been
especially set before us only by the most SIM
cere, harmonious and disinterestcd effort.
Even II insuperab!e obstacles and opposition
prevent the consumna ton OF our task, we shall
hardly be excused and II failure can be traced
to our fault or neglect we may be sure the peo-
pie will hold Us 10 u swift and exac ting account
ability.
The oath now take TO preserve, protect and
defend the constitution OF tho United States
not only i,npresslvcly defines the great respon-
sibility assume but suggests obedience 10 con-
stitunonal commands as the rule by which my
Official conduc must be guided. / shall, TO the
best Of my ability and within my sphere OF
duty preserve tho constitution by Loyalty pro-
tecting every grant OF federal power It contains,
by defending oil its restraints when attacked
by Impotence and restlessness and by enforc-
ing its limitations and reservations in favor OF
the state and the people.
Fully impressed with the gravity OF the du-
ties that confront me and mindful OF my weak
ness, should be appalled, II II were my lot to
bear unaided the responsibilities which await
me 1 am. however, saved from discourage
ment when I remember that shall have the
support and counsel and cooperation OF wise
and patriotic men who will stand ut my side in
cabinet places VI will represent the people in
their legislative halls find also much com.