The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1893-03-10

pr1deni and effective remedial legislation. In
the meantime. so far as the executive branch OF
the government is concerned. none OF the powers
with which IL is invested viii be withheld when
their exercise Is deemed necessary to MAINTAIN
our NAT ional credit or avert financial disaster.
closely related TO the exaggerated confidence
in our country : greatness which tenoS TO dis
regard of the rules of national safety. another
danger confronts us not less serious. j refer
TO the prevalence Of popular disposition TO
expect from the operation OF the government
special and direct individual advantages. The
verdict of our voters. which condemned the In
justice OF maintaining protection for protec-
tons sake. enioins upon the peoples servants
the duty of exposing and destroying
are the unwhoesome progeny OF paternalism.
This is the bane Of republican institutions and
the constant peril of our government by the
people. II dcgradeS To the purposes OF willy
craft the plan TO rule our fathers established
and heGueathed 10 US as an object of our love
and veneration. II perverts the sentiment OF
our countrymen and tempts them to pitiful
calculation of the Sordid gain to be derived
from their governments maintenance. 1t
dermines the self-reliance of our people and
substitutes in its place dependence upon gov
ernmental fayoritism. Ii stiles the spirit of
true Amcricanism and stupettes every en-
nobling trait of American citizenship.
The lessons OF paternaIism ought 10 be I'M
learned. and the better lesson taught that while
they periodically and cheerfully support their
government. its support does not include the
support of the people. The acceptance of this
principle leads TO refusal of bounties which
burden the labor and thrift of portion of our
tflfNlS 10 alu lilduN1Stu or IanEulSn-
ing enterprises in which they have no
concern. 1t leads also to challenge
Of wild and reckless pension expen-
diture. which oyerledps the bounds of CRATE
ful recognition of patriotic service and prosti
tutes 70 vicious uses the peoples prompt and
generous impulse 10 aid those disabled in their
countrv's defense
Every thoughtful man must realize the i'm
portance of checking at its beginning any ten
dency in public or private station. to regard
frugality and economy virtues which we may
safely outgroW. The liberation OF this idea re-
suits in the waste Of the peoples money by
their chosen servants, and encourages prodigal
ity and extravaganza III the home life of our
countrymen.
Under our scheme of government the waste
OF public money IS crime against the citizen.
and the contempt OF our people for economy
and frugality in their personal affairs Geplora-
bly, saps the strength and sturdiness OF our ma
tional character.
1t Is a plain dictate OF honesty and good gov
eminent that public expenditure should he
limited by public necessity. and that this should
pc measured ny the roles OF strict economy
ana II Is equally clear that trugal1ty among the
people is the best guaranty of a contented ana
strong support Of free institutions
One mode Of the misappropriation of public
funds is avoided when appointments to office.
instead of being the rewards of partisan activ-
1ty, are awarded to those whose efficiency prom
ises fair return of work for the compensation
paid to them To secure the fitness auG com
potency of appointees 10 Office. and TO remove
from political action the demor2liZing madness
for spoilS. ciyil-serVice reform has found place
in our public policy and laws. The benefits al
ready gained through this instrulnentalitY and
the further usefulness ii promises. entitle ii to
the hearty support and announcements of all
who desire to see our public service well per
formed or who hope for the elevation of po-
litical sentiment and the publication of polit
ical methods.
The existence of immense aggregations Of
kindred enterprises and combinations of bust
ness Interests formed for the pur-
pose of limiting production and fixing
prices. is inconsistent with the
fair field which ought to be open to every
independent activity. Legitimate strife in
business should not be superseded by an on
forced concession to the demands of comhina-
uons that have the power to destroy: nor
should the people TO he served lose the benefit
OF cheapncss winch usually results from whole
some competition I hese 2ggreg2tions
and combinations constitute conspira-
Pile. and in ali their phases they
are unnatural and opposed to our American
sense OF fairness. To the extent that they can
be reached and restrained by federal power
| the general government should relieve our citi-
zens from their interference and exactions.
Loyalty 10 the principles upon which our
| the equality before the law which it
| guarantees TO every citizen should be
Justly and IN good faith conceded
| in ali parts OF the land. The enjoyment OF this
right follows the badge OF citizenship wherever
| found aud unmpaired by race or color il APP
| peals for recognition TO American manliness
our relations with the Indians located with
| IN our border impose upon responsibilities
we can not escape. Humanity and consistency
| require us 10 treat them With forbearance ana
| in our dealings with them to honestly
ana considerably regard their rights
and interests Every effort should be made TO
Lead them through the paths of civilization and
education To Self-supporting and Independent
citizenship In the meantime. as the nation )
wards, they should he promptly defended against
the cupldity o. designing men and shielded
from every influence CT temptation that retards
their advancement.
The people of the United States have decreed
inaT Oh TINS udN the control of their
ment in its legislative and executive branches
shan be given 10 y political party pledged in
the most positive terms TO the accomplishment
OF tariff reform. They have thus determined
III favor OF :, more just and equitable system of
federal taxation. The agents they have chosen
10 carr ont ihclr purposes are bound by their
promises. not less than by the command of their
masters. to deI otc themselves unremittingly to
this service.
pie, our task must re undertaken wisely and
without NlndiCtiyencsS. Our mission is not
punishment bat the rectitication of wrongs.
If IN lifting burdens from the daily life of our
people. we reduce inordiuate and unequal ad-
Nantagcs too long enjoyed this is but neces-
SaJy incident 10 return to right ana JUS
ticc. II we exact from unwilling minds acuui-
essence in the theory OF honest distriDu-
tion OF The fund of governmental benetcence
treasured up for all. we but insist upon n prn-
| elpie which underl!es our free institutions.
When we teal aside the decisions and miscon-
ceptions which have blinded our countrymen to
their condition undcr vicious tariff laws. we but
show them how far they have been led away
from the paths Of contentment and pros
perlty. When proclaim that the
necessity for revenue TO support the
government furnishes the only Justification
tor taxing the people, we announce "A truth
50 plain that it, denial would seem to indicate
the extent TO which judgment may be influenced
by familiarity with pervcrsions of the taxation
power; and when we seek to reinstate the self
confidence and business enterprise of our citi-
Zcns. by discrediting an abject independence
upon governmental favor. we strive to stimulate
these 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 peo-