The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1893-03-11
BAY ST. LOUIS, MISS, SATURDAY, MARCH H. 1se3

should be unmoved by alluring phrases and un-
vexed by selfish interests. i am confident that
such an approach to the subject will result in
prudent and effective remedial legislation. In
the meantime. 80 far as the executive branch of
the government Is concerned, none of the powers
with which 1T Is invested will be withheld when
their exercise Is deemed necessary to maintain
our national credit or avert financial disaster.
closely related to the exaggerated confidence
IN our country's greatness which tends to q dis
regard OF the rules of national safety, another
danger confronts us, not less serious. 1 refer
10 the prevalence Of popular disposition to
special and direct individual advantages. The
verdict OF Our voters, which condemned the in.
lgsuce pf maintaining protection for protec-
uon 5 sake, en]oins upon the peoples servants
the brood of kindred evils which cf
are the unwholesome progeny of paternalism.
Lhls is tne pane OF republican institutions and
the constant peril of our government by the
people; 1t degrades to the purposes of willy
craft the plan to rule our fathers established
and veneration. 1t perverts the sentiment of
our countrymen and tempts them to a pitiful
CALCULATION of the sordid gain to be derived
derr1i fE0m tneir governments maintenance. 1t un.
substitutes In Its place dependence upon gov
ernmental favoritism. 1t stiles the spirit of
nohn sr1G 1oscaaism arit IN and stupeties every en-
Inc lessons OF paternaliSm ought to be un-
learned, and the better lesson taught that while
they patriotically and cheerfully support their
government, Its support does not include the
support OF the people. The acceptance of this
Princlpie leads to a, refusal Of Counties which
Burden burden the labor and It. thrift Of portion Of
ing enterprises in which they have no
concern. 1t leads also to a challenge
6iturS 81 WIG n,os ana reckless pension expen.
full recognition of patriotic service and prosti.
tntes TO vicious uses the peoples prompt and
generous impulse to aid those disabled in their
Every thoughtful man must realize the i'm
portance OF checking at its beginning any ten
aeency ey;t IN public or private station. to regard
saIeiy outgrow. The liberation of this idea re-
sults IN the waste of the peoples money by
thelf CHOSEN servants, and encourages prodigaf-
lty and ektravagance in the home life of our
Under our scheme Of government the waste
vi pupnc money Is crime against the citizen,
and and sre ei1}h.empt OF our people for economy
anu truSdilty IN their personal affairs deplora-
Ply saps the strength and sturdiness of our ma
tlonal character.
It is plain dictate of honesty and good gov
ernment that public expenditure should be
lmlted by public necessity, and that this should
Ce measured by the rules of strict economy,
ana u Is equally clear that frugality among the
people is the best guaranty of q contented and
strong support of free institutions.
o.. one mode OF the misappropriation of public
iuat iunas Is avolded when appointments to offlce
instead OF being the rewards of partisan actiy-
ity, are awarded to those whose efficiency prom
lses fair return of work for the compensation
ai paid to them. To secure the fitness and com
from political action the demoralizing madness
ior spolls, civil-service reform has found place
IN raaS our public policy and laws. The benefits al
tssaay ts gained through this instrunentality and
me further usefulness 1t promises, entitle It to
the hearty support and encouragement of all
WHO oeslre TO see our public service well per-
IIto,rcmeo, or VINO hope for the elevation of DO
intlcal sentiment and the publication of poit-
ical methods. pN'
The existence of immense aggregations of
kindred enterprises and combinations of bust
mess mess II interests Iiessis, formed for the pur-
prices, is. Inconsistent with With "Athe the
taaan tair neia which ought to be. open to every
business should not be superseded by an en-.
forced concession to the demands of combina.
lions, LIONS tnat i, have the power to destroy; nor
OF cheapness which usually results from whole
SOM some competition. These aggregations
and and combinations constitute conspira,
ple ples against snd in the interests crest Of the eo
are unnatural and opposed to our American
sense OF FAIRNESS To the extent that they can
re re reacned and restrained by federal power,
tne general government should relieve our citi.
zens from their interference and exactions.
LOYALTY to the principles upon which our
sNeernment tSs rests positively, demands that
to every 'ca Citizen aw sSnna Mnh bs it
Justly and in good faith 'lco Conceded ed
IN 81 parts Of the land The enjoyment Of this
AoAAo We, uiiC uduSc Vi ClIlZenSllO wherever
found, and unimpaired by race or color, it an
peais for recognition to American manliness
and fairness. 0''
t. Our relations with the Indians located with
IN our border impose upon us RESPONSIBILITIES
we can not escape. Humanity and consistency
REQUIRE us 70 treat them with forhearance, and
and ar our geaiings with them to honestly
anu CONSIDERABLY regard their rights
ana ana interests Every effort should be made to
lead them through the paths of civilization and
eiHtgicaIion TO seif-supporting and Independent
n hn Ypa ont.
wards, they should be promptly defended against
sI sne cupldlty OF designing men and shielded
IRON every influence or temptation that rctards
The people of the United States have decreed
snat on THIS day the control of their govern
men, menu IN lts legislative and executive branches
tal tha &c given to political party pledged in
~ ~ sariH relorm. They have thus determined
tnd ~ iavor oI more Just and equitable system of
10 oa taxation The agents they have chosen
W garry OUT thelr purposes are bound by their
promises, not less than by the command of their
mas aisters, 70 devote themselves unremttingly to
While there should be no surrender of princi
PIE, our task must be undertaken wisely and
Wltnout v1ndtctiveness Our mission is NOT
punishment, p AL but the rectification of wrongs
neona M iu,ng n o9roens from the daily life of our
people, we reduce inordinate and UNEQUAL ad.
va1tages TOO long enjoyed this is but neces-
siary incident to our return to right and JUS
eSca esue, u we exact from unwilling minds acqui-
~, ~. oiAOoiy VI uOutSb QlSUrlDu-
lion OF the fund of governmental beneticence
treasured up for all, we but insist upon prin-
TlPle When which M t underies our free institutions
ttsep!tlons tsp! which have blinded our countrymen to
thelr condition under vicious tariff laws. we but
smow snow gnem now far they have been led away
ron ron the paths OF contentment and pros
pecn:ys,t,, pecisya Wnen we proclaim that the
neeessity for revenue to support the
government furnishes the only justification
ior taxing the people, we announce a truth
SO pain tnat It's denial would seem to indicate
al .ne extent TO which judgment may be Influenced
Dy familiarity with perversions of the taxation
poWeri ana when we seek to reinstate the self
eonnuence ana business enterprise of our cjti-
zens, by discrediting an sbject independence
upon governmental favor, we strive to stimulate
tnese elements of American Character which
suppoIt tne nope OF American achievement.
anxiety Tor the redemptlone OF the pledges
Wnlch my party has made, and solicitude for
tne M complete Justification of the trust the peo-
pc nave reposed in u.s. constrain me to remind
enose WIN whom am to cooperate that we
can succeed In doing the work which has been
especially set before us only by the most sin
gere, harmonious and disinterested effect.
Even II lnsuperable obstacles and Opposition
prevent the consummation of our task, we shall
nardly pc excused and If failure can be traced
10 our 1ault and neglect we may be sure the
people VIII hold us to q swift and exacting ac-
countability. "0'
The oath now take to preserve, protect and
deiend The constitution of the United States,
not only impressively defines the great re,
sponslpliity assume, but suggests obedience