Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-03-09

their interference ana eNaclions7
Loyalty to the principles upon which
our government rests positively de-
mands that the equality before the
law, which it guarantees to every citi-
zen, should be justly and in good faith
conceded in all parts of the land
The enjoyment Of this right follows
the badge of citizenship wherever
found, and, unimpaired by race or
color, it appeals fol-. recognition to
American manliness and fairness.
Our relations with the Indians loca-
ted within our borders impose upon
us esponsiblities we cannot escape.
Humanity and consistency require us
to treat them with forbearance, and in
our dealings with them to honestly
and 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 citizei-
ship. In the meantime, as the nations
wards, they should be promptly de-
fcnded against the cupidity of de-
signing men and shielded from every
influence or temptation that retards
their advancement.
The people of the United States
have decreed that on this day the con-
troll of their government in its legis-
lative and executive branches shall be
given to political party pledged in
the most positive terms to the accom-
plishment of tariff reform. They
have thus determined in favor of a
more just and equitable system of Fed
eral taxation. The agents they have
chosen to carry out their purposes are
bound by their promises, not less than
by the command of their masters, to
devote themselves unremittingly to
this service. While there should be-
no surrender of principle, our task
must be undertaken wisely and with
out vindictiveness. Our mission is
not punishment, but the rectification
of wrongs. If, in lifting burdens
from the daily life of our people, we
reduce inordinate and unequal advan-
tages, too long enjoyed, this is but a
necessary incident of our return to
right and Justice. 1t we exact from
unwilling minds acquiescence in the
theory of honest distribution of the
fund of governmental beneficence,
treasured up for all, we but insist
upon principle which underlies our
free institutions. When we tear aside
the decisions and misconceptions
which have blinded our countrymeg
to their condition under vicious tariff
laws, we but show them how far they
have been led away from the paths oil
contentment and prosperity.
TAXATION FOR REVENUE ONLY.
When we proclaim that the neces.
sity for revenue to support the gov
eminent furnishes the only justilica.
ton for taxing the people, we an,
nounce a truth so plain that its denial
would seem to indicate the extent to
which Judgment may be influenced
By familiarity with perversions of tho
taxing powers, and when we seek to
reinstate the self-contidence and bust.
ness enterprises of our citizens by dis.
crediting an abject dependence upon
governmental favor, we strive to slim.
ulate those elements of American
character which support the hope
of American achievement
Anxiety for the redemption
of the pledges my party has
made and solicitude for the complete
justification of the trust the people
have reposed in us, constrain me to
remind those with whom | am to co,
operate that we can succeed in doing
the work which has been especially sci
before us only blythe most sincere har
mony and disinterested effort. Even
if insuperable obstsces and opposition
prevent the consummation of our
task, we shall hardly be excused; and
if failure can be traced to our fault OF
neglect, we may be sure the people
will hold us to swift and exactiny
accountability.
The oath now take, to preserve,
protect and defend the constitution of
the United States, not only Impress
lively defines the great responsibility ]
assume, put suggests obedience to
constitutional commands as the rule bv
which my official conduct must be
guided. | shall TO the best of nv
ability, and within my sphere of duty,
preserve the constitution by Loyalty
protecting every grant of Federal
power 1t contains; by defending all
its restraints when attacked by impa-
thence and restlessness, and by en-,
forcing its limitations and reserya-
tons in favor of the States and peo-
pie. Fully impressed with the gravity
of the duties that confront me, and
mindful of my weakness, | should be
appalled, If it were my lot to bear I'M
aided the responsibilities which await
me. am, however, saved from dis
couragement when / remember that |
shall have the support and counsel and
cooperation of wise and patriotic
men, who will stand at my side in
cabinent places, or will represent the
people in their Legislative halls.
find also much comfort in remembers
ing that my countrymen are just and
generous, and in the assurance that
they will not condemn those who by
sincere devotion to their service de-
serve their fOrhaara ncn on.t auoro,,ol