The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-09


our cOUntry's greatness which lends 10 Disregard
of The rules OF National safety, another danger
confronls not less serious. refer TO the preva-
lence OF popular disposition TO expect from the
operation of The Government especial and direct
Individual advantages.
REGARDING THE TARIFF.
The verdict of our voters, which condemned the
Injustice of maintaining protection for protection
sake. enjoinS upon the peoples servants the duty
of exposing and destroying the brood of kindred
evils which the unwholcsome progeny of pa
ternalism. This is the bare of republican institu-
tons, aud the constant peril of our Government
by The people. 1t degrades TO the purposes of willy
craft the plan of rule our fathers established aud
bequealhed TO us as an object OF our love ana
yeneraton. Ii perveIts the patriotic sentiment OF
our counlrymen, and temp:s them TO pitifui cal
cnation of the sordd gain to be derived from their
Governments maintenance. IL undermlnes Inc
seif-TeaHce OF our people, and substitutes In lis
place dependence upon Governmental fnyoritlsm
II stiles the spirit of true Americansm and stnpe-
iies every ennobling trait of American citizenship
The lessons of palernalisin ought 10 be unlearDed
and the better lesson taught, that while the people
should patrotcally and cheerfully support their
Government. its functions do not include the sup
port of The people.
The acceptance Of this principle leads 10 a refusal
of bouuiies and subsidies. which burden the labor
and thrift of portion of our citizens. 10 aid ILL
advised or anguishing enterprises in which they
have concern. Ii leads also TO challenge of wild
aud reckless pension expenditure, which overeaps
the bounds of grateful recognition of patriotic serv
ice aud prostitutes to vicious uses the peoples
prompt and generous impulse 10 aid those disabled
in their couuiry's defense.
Every thoughtful American must realize the inn
portance of checking at its beginning any tendency
in public private station 10 regard frugality ana
economy "a virtues which we may safely outGrow.
The ioleraton of This idea results iii The waste OF
the peoples money by their chosen servants, and
encourages rrodigality and exiravaganee IN the
home life OF our countrymen.
WASTE or PUBLIC MONEY CRIME
Under our scheme of Government the waste of
public money Is crime against the citizen. anu the
contempt of our people for economy and irugality
ia their personal affairs deplorably saps The
strength aud sturdness of our National character.
Ii is Il plain dictate of honesty and good Govern
ment that public expenditures shonld he limited
by pnbiic necessity, aud that this should be meas
ured hy the rules Of strict economy and II equally
clear that fruGality among the people is the best
guaranty of contenied and strong support OF free
institutions.
One mode of The misrepresentation of public
funds is avoided when appoint nemts 10 office, in-
sead of being the rewards of partisan activity, are
awarded 10 those whose efficiency promises u FAIR
return of work for The pcusa,ion paid 10 them.
To secure the fitness and competency of appointees
TO Office, aud 10 remove from political action tie
demoralizing madness for spoiis Civil Service re-
form has found place in oar public policy and
laws. The benefits already gained through this
imsirumenialiiy and the further usefulness it prom
Uses enttle it to the hearty support and encourage
ment OF all who desire to see our public service
well performed who hope for The elevation of
political sentiment and the publication OF political
methods
The existence of immense aggregatons of kim
dred enterprises and combinations of business in
iere5ts. formed Tor The purpose oil 1mltlnE produc
lion 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 hy an enforced concession to the
demands OF combinations that have the power TO
destroy; nor should the people 10 be served lose
tile benefit of cheapness. which usually results
from wholesome competition. These aPgreRations
and combinations frequently constitute
spraces against the Interests of the people, and in
all their phases they are unnatural and opposed to
our American sense of fairness To the extent that
they be reached and restrained by Federal
power, The General Government should relieve
citizens from their interference and exactions.
Loyalty 10 the principles upon which our Gov
ernment rests positively demands that The equality
before the law which ii guarantees to every citi-
in all parts of The land The enjoyment OF this
right follows the badge Of citizenship wherever
found, aud unnpaired by race color. it appeals
for recognition 10 American inanliness and fair
ness.
THE INDIAN PROBLEM.
Our relations with the Indians located within
our borders impose upon us responsibilities we
cannot escape. Humanity and consistency re-
quire to treat them with forbearance, and in
dealings with them 10 honestly and considerably
regard their rights and interests. Every effort
should be made 10 lead them, through the paths of
civilization and education, to selfsupportng and
independent citizenship In the meantime the
Nations wards they should be promptly defended
agaist the cupidity of designing men and shielded
from every influence or temptation that TetaTds
their advancement.
The people of the United States have decreed
that this day the control of their Government
in its legislative and Executive branches shall be
given to a political party pledged IN the most pos
tive 10 the accomplishment 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 devote them.
selves unremiltingly TO this service.
While there should be no surrender OF principle
our task must be undertaken wisely and without
vindicliveness. Our mission is not punishment
hut ha modification Of If In lifttnp
dens from the daily life OF our people, we reduce
inordinate and unequal advantages too long en-
joyed this Is but necessary incident OF our return
to right and justice. IL we exact from unwilling
minds acquescence in the theory of an honest dis
tribuiion of the fund of Governmental benefcence
treasured mp for all we but insist upon principle
which underlies our free institutions. When
tear aside the delusions and misconceptions which
have blinded our countfyinen 10 their condition
under vicious tariff laws, we but show them how
far they have been led away from the paths OF con-
ientment and prosperity. When we proclaim that
ment furnishes the only justification for taxing The
people, we announce truth SO plain that its de-
nial would seem to indicate the extent to which
Judgment may be influenced by familiarity with
peryersons Of the taxing power; and when We
seek to reinstate the self-confdence and business
enterprise of our citizens by dscredting abject
dependence upon Governmental favor we strive to
stimulate those elements of American character
which support the hope OF American achievement.
PARTY PLEDGES.
Anxiety for the redemption of the pledges which,
my party has made. and solictude for the
pie:e justification of the trust the people have
reposed III ms, constrain me TO remind those with
whom j am 10 cooperate tia. we can succeed in
doing the work which has been especially set
before us only by the most sincere. harmonious.
aud disinieresled effort Even If insuperable OBJ
stacles and opposition prevent the contamination
of our task, we shall hardly be excused; and III
failure can be traced to our fault neglect we
may be sure the people will hold US to a swift and
exacllng accountability.
The oath now take TO preserve. protect. and
defend the Constitution of the United States not
only impressivey defines the great responsibility
assume, but suggests obedience 10 Constitutional
commands the rule by hich my official conduct
must be guided. / shall to the best of my ability,
and within my sphere of duty, preserve the Con-
sttution by loyalty protecting every grant Of Fed
straints when attacked by Impotence and restless
ness and by enforcing its limitations and reserya
tions In favor OF the States and the people.
Fully impressed with the. gravity Of the duties
that confront me. and mindful Of my weakness,
should be appalled, IL 1t were my lot to bear un-
however, saved from encouragement when ]
member that L shall have the support and the
counsel and cooperation OF wise nd patriotic
men who will stand al my side In Cabinet places,
or Will represent the people In their legislative
halls
find also much comfort I'm remembering that
my couniTymen are just and generous, and in The
assurance that they will not condemn those who
by sincere devotion TO their service deserve their
forbearsHce and approval.
Above all, know there is a Supreme Being who
rules the affairs of men, and whose goodness and
and ] know He VIII not turn from now IL we
humbly and reverenty seek His powerful aid.
After the delivery of the Inaugural address
saap funr a d.