The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-03-06

inordinate and unequal advantages too
long enjoyed, this is but a necessary Incl
dent Of our return to right and Justice If
we exact from unwilling minds acquies
cence in the theory of an honest distrib<s
tion Of the fund of government beniflcence
treasured up for all, we but insist upon a
principle which underlies our free institu-
tions.
Taxation for Revenue Only.
"When we tear aside the del usions and
misconceptions which have blinded our
countrymen to their condition under vic
ious tariff laws, we but show them how
far they have been led away from the
paths Of contentment and prosperity.
When we proclaim that the necessity for
revenue to support the government furn-
ishes the only justification for taxing the
people, we announce u truth so plain that
its denial would seem to indicate the ex-
tent to which Judgment may be influenced
by familiarity with peryersions of the tax
ing power; and when we seek to reinstate
the self confidence and business enterprises
of our citizons, by discrediting an abject
dependeDce upon governmental favor, we
strive to stimulate those 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 people have reposed in us,
constrain me 20 remind those with whom
am to cooperate that we can succeed in
doing the work which has been especially
set before us only by the most sincere, har-
munious and disinterested effort. Even il
insuperable obstacles and opposition pre-
vent the consummation of our task, we
shall hardly be excused and if failure can
be traced to our fault or neglect, we may
be sure the people will hold us to swift
and exacting accountability.
The Constitution as a Guide.
"The oath now take to preserve, protect
and defend the constitution of the United
States not only impressively defines the
great responsibility | assume, but sug-
gests obedience to constitutional COM
mauds as the rule by which my official
conduct must be guided / shall to the
best OF my ability and within my sphere of
duty preserve the constitution by loyalty
protecting every grant of federal power It
contains, by defending all its restraints
when attacked by impatience and restless
ness, and by enforcing its limitations and
reservations 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 unaided the RESPONSE
bilities which await me. / am, however,
saved from dtscouragement when remem.
ber that shall have the support and the
counsel and the cooperation of wise and
| patriotic men, who will stand at my side
in cabinet places or will represent the peo
Pile in their legislative halls,
Il find also much comfort in remember
| ing that my countrymen are just and
| generous, and in the assurance that the,
will not condemn those who, by sincere
devotion to their service, deserve their for
bearance and approval.
"Above all, know there lisa supreme be
ing who rules the affairs of men and who's,
goodness and mercy have always followed
the American people, and | know he will
| not turn from us now If we humbly ant
reverently seek his powerful aid"