Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-03-17
SHEPHERISTOWN W. VA. FRIDAY MARCH IL, 1898

and reckless pension expenditures,
which overleaps the bounds of CRATE
ful recognition OF patriotic services
and prostitutes to vicious uses the
peoples prompt and generous i'm
pulse TO aid those disabled in their
country's defense.
Every thoughtful American must
realize the Importance of checking at
its beginning any tendency. in public
or private station, to regard frugality
and economy as virtues which we
may safely outgrow. The liberation
Of this idea results in the waste OF the
peoples money by their chosen ser
wants, and encourages prodigality
and extravaganza in the home life OF
our countrymen. Under our scheme
Of government, the waste OF public
money is crime against the citizen
and contempt of our people for
economy and frugality OF their per
sonal affairs, and deplorably saps the
strength and sturdiness OF our nation
al character 1t is = plain dictate of
honesty and good government that
public expenditures should be limited
by public necessity, and that this
should be measured by the rules of
strict economy; aud it is equally
clear that frugality among the peo-
pie is the best guaranty OF a con
tented mind and strongest support
offree institutions.
One mode OF misappropriation OF
public funds is avoided when APP
pointments to Office, instead OF being
the rewards OF partisan activity, are
awarded to those whose efficiency
promises fair return OF work for the
compensation paid TO them. To Sc
cure the fitness and competency OF
appointees to Office, and to remove
from political action the demoralizing
madness for spoils, civil service re
form has found u place in our public
polity and laws. lhe benefits al
ready obtained through this instru-
mentality, and the further usefulness
it promises, eutite it TO the hearty
support and encouragement OF all
who desire to see our public service
we'll performed, or to hope for the
elevation OF public sentiment and the
publication Of political methods
The existence of immense aggrega
tions of kindred enterprises and com
! binations of business interests, formed
for the purpose OF limiting production
and fixing prices, is inconsistent with
the fair field which ought to be open
to every Independent activity. Legit-
innate strife in business should not be
superseded by an enforced concession
to the demands OF combinations that
have the power to destroy; nor should
the people to be served lose the bene-
fit OF cheapness which usually results
from wholesome competition.
These aggregations and combina-
tions frequently constitute conspira-
cies against the interests OF the peo-
pie, and in all their phases they are
| unnatural aud opposed 10 our Ameri-
can sense of fairness. To the extent
that they can be reached and re-
strained by federal power the general
government should relieve our citizens
q, -, ;.,t 4
Loyalty to the principles upon
which our government rests positive
ly demands that the equality before
the law which it guarantees to every
citizen 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 for recognition TO
American manline.s and fairness.
PLEDGEs THAT MUST BE REDEEMED.
Our relations with the Indians To-
Gated within our borders impose upon
us responsibilities we cannot escape.
Humanity and consistency require us
to treat them with fOrbearance, and
in our dealings with them to honestly
and considerately 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 citizen
shin. In the meantime, as the ma
tons wards, they should be promptly
defended 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
control Of their government in its
legislative and executive branches
shall be given to a political party
pledged in the most positive terms to
the accomplishment OF tariff reform.
They have thus determined in favor
of a more just and equitable system
OF Federal taxa ation. The agents they
have chosen to carry ont their pur
poses are bouDd to THAR 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 under
taken wisely and without vindictive-
ness. Our mission is not punishment,
but the rectifca'ion Of wrongs II in
lifting burdens from the daily life OF
our people We reduce inordiuate and
unequal advantages too long enjoyed
this is but necessary incident Of our
return to right and justice. II week
act from un willing minds acquiescence
in the theory Of an honest distribution
of the funds of governmental bene