Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-03-09

ana ENCOURAGEMENT OF all who desire tosee
arr nrbl;t. service we'll performed or who
hone for the elevation of political sentl-
ment and the publication OF political metn-
ods The existence OF immense aggrega-
lions OF kindred ENTERPRISES ana co.hulna
lions Of business interests formed Tor the
purpose of limiting production ana nS.ns
prices is inconsistent with the TAR heiu
which ought to be open to every lnuepenu
ant activity. Legitimate strife in business
should not be superseded by an enforced
concession to the demands OF combinations
that nave the power to destroy, nor snoulu
the people TO be served lose the oenenI Oh
cheapness which usually results from
wholesome competition. These aggrega-
tions and combinations frequently consu,
tute conspiracies against the interests Vi
the people and are unnatural and opposed
IN our American sense of fairness. 10 the
EXTENT that they can be reached anu nc,
strained by federal power, the general
government should relieve our Citizens
from their interference and exactions;
Loyalty to the principles upon when our
government rests positively demands tna"
the equality before the law Wnlch ~ guar,
antees to every citizen should be lusuy ana
in good faith conceded in all plrts OF the
land. The enjoyment OF this right follows
the badge of citizenship wherever founa'
and uaimpaired by race or color ~ appea's
for recognition to American mAalineSs anu
fairness.
DEAL HONESTLY wTTu ISDfASs.
Our relations with the indians located
within our borders impose Il on Us reSpon-
sibilities we ctnnot eSclpa. Humanity
and consistency require usto treat them
with f0rbearance, and in u deHliigs WIN
them to honestly and considerably regard
a. 80. .s.k,k- .,A Srtara.tS EyaPV effort
should he mode to lead them through the
paths Of civilization ard education to self
sunportiBr 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 temptation that re-
tards their advancement.
!, The people OF the United States nave de-
creed that on this day the control OF their
| government in its Legislative and executive
| branches shall be given to a political party
| pledged in the most positive terms 10 the
| accomplishment of tariff reform. They
have thus determined In favor or a more
lust and equitable system of federal taxa
ton. The agents they have chosen to
carry out their purposes are bnund by
their promises, not less than by the COM
mand Of their masters, to devote them
selves unremittiugly TO this service.
While there should be nc surrender OF
principle, our task must be undertaken
wisely and without vindictiveness. Our
mission is not punishment but the rectiti-
cation of wrongs. II in lifting burdens
from the daily life Of our people we reduce
inordinate and unequal advantages long
enioyed, this is but a necessary ircident of
our return to right and Justice; II we exict
from unwilling minds acquiescence treas
ured up for all, we but insist tri0ution OF
the fund of governmental beneficence
treasured up for all, we but insist upon a
principle which underlies our free instltu-
tions. When we tear aside the delusions
and misconceptions which have blinded
our couHtrymen to their condition under
vicious tariff laws we but show them now
far they have been led from the paths Of
contentIent and pros Perltv. When we
proclaim that the necessity for revenue TO
support the goyerpmeGt furnishes the only
Justification for taxing the people we an
nounce a truth so plain that its denial would
seem TO Indicate the extent TO which Iudg-
ment 1lay be influenced by familiarity
with parversions of the taxing power, and
when we seek TO reinstate the seif-con.
ident and business enterprise OF our citi'
zens by discrediting an aniact dependence
upon governmental favor we strive TO
stimulate those clements of American
character which support the hope of
American achievement.
OF PLEDGES
Anxiety for the redemptionpf the pledges
which my party has made, and soiicitude
for the complete justification OF the trust
the people have reposed in US, constraiu
me to remind those with whom ! am to co.
operate that we eau sue coed in doing the
work which has been especially set before
US only by the most sincere, harmonious
and disinterested effort. Even if insuper
able obs tacles and opposition prevent the
contamination of our task we shall hardly
be excused; and if failure can be traced &c
our fault or neglect Wa may be sure the
people will hold US TO a swift and ~exacting
accountability.
The oath l now take TO preserve, pro
tect and defend the constitution OF the
United States not only impressively de
fines the great responsibility / assume bu
suggests obedience to constitutional com
mands as the rule by which my oficia
conduct must be guided. l shall to thu
best OF my ability and within my sphere oil
duty preserve the constitution BY Loyalty
protecting every grant Of federal power i
contains, by defending all its restraints
when attacked by impotence and restless.
ness and by enforcing its Limitations ant
reservations in favor of the state and the
people.
Fully impressed with the gravity o.
the 31t!es which confront ME and mindful
- my N6dhHtSS, 4 SuDuIu DC appalled, ~ !
were my lot to bear unaided the RESPONSE
oiiities which await me. ] am. however
saved from encouragement when / remem
Der that / shall hay the support and the
counsel and cooperation OF wise anC
patriotic men who will stand at my side il
cabinet places or will represent the people
In their legislative halls.
l find also much comfort in remembering
that my countrymen are just aud generou:
and In the assurance that they will moi
condemn those who by sincere devotion Il
their service deserve their forbearancs
and approval.
Above all i know there is a Suprem,
Beng who rules the affairs Of men ant
whose goodness and mercy have AWAY,
Followed the American people, and
know lie will not turn from US now If w,
humoly and reverently seek His powerful
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clEVELANO'S CABINET.
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sketches of the sfcn Who VIII Hold
Portfolios The Presidenf-EIect ia.
Relied Solely on His own Personal
Judgment.