Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-03-10

equally clear that frugality among the
people is the best guaranty OF con-
tented and strong support OF free insu-
tutions
One mode Of the mlsappropriation OF
public funds is avoided when appoint
ments TO office, instead Of being the re-
wards Of partisan activity. are awarded
to those whose efficiency promises fair
return Of work for the compensation paid
to them. To secure the fitness and COM
potency Of appointees to Office, and TO
remove from political action the de-
moralizing madness for spoils, civil SER
vice reform has found q place In our
public policy and laws. The benefits al
ready gained through this instrumental
ity and the further usefulness 1t promi-
ses entitle II to the hearty support ana
announcement of all who desire TO see
our public service well performed or who
hope for the elevation Of political senu-
ment and the publication OF political
methods.
The existence Of immense aggregations
Of kindred enterprises and combinations
OF business 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 inde-
pendent activity. Legitimate strife In
business should not be superseded By an
enforced concession TO the demands OF
combinations that have the power to de-
stroy; nor should the people 10 be served
lose the benefit Of cheapness which usu-
ally results from wholesome competition.
These aggregations and combinations fire.
quently constitute conspiracies against the
interests Of the people ana In all their
phases they are unnatural and opposed
10 our American sense Of fairness. To
the extent that they can be reached and
constrained by Federal power, the gem
eral Government should relieve our citt-
zens from their Influence and exactions.
Loyalty TO the principles upon which
our Government rests, positively 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 citizen
ship wherever found. and. unimpaired by
race or color, It appeals for recognition
to American mRnllness and fairness.
Our relations with the Indians located
within our borders impose upon us re-
sponsibilities we can not escape. HUI
manity and consistency require us to
treat them with forbearance, and In our
dealings with them to honestly and con-
siderately regard their rights and inter-
ests. Every effort should be made to
lead them through the paths Of civilization
and education, 10 self-supporting. and In.
dependent citizenship. In the meantime
as the nations wards. they should be
promptly defended against the cupidity or
designing men and shielded from every
influence or temptation that retards their
advancement.
The people of the United States have de-
40 a control Of their
Government in its legislative and execu-
tive branches shall be given to political
party pledged IN the most positive terms
10 the accomplishment Of tariff reform.
They have thus determined IN favor Of
more Just and equitable system Of FEEDER
al taxation. The agents they have chosen
10 carry out their purposes are bound by
their promises. not less than by the COM
mand Of their masters. 10 devote them
selves unremlttlngly to this service.
While there should be no surrender Of
principle. our task must be undertaken
wisely and without vlndictiveness. Our mis-
sion Is not punishment but the rectifica-
ton OF wrongs. II. in lifting burdens from
the daily life OF people. we reduce
inordinate and unequal advantages too
long enjoyed, this is but a necessary
incident Of our return to right and JUS
tice. II We exact from unwilling minds
acaulescence I'm the theory OF an honest
distribution Of the fund Of governmental
beneficence treasured up for all. We must
insist upon a principle which underlies
our free institutions. When We tear aside
the delusions and misconceptions which
have blinded our countrymen to their con-
dition under vicious tariff lawsAwe 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 10 support the Gov
eminent furnishes the only Justification
for taxing the people, we announce a truth
SO plain that its denial would seem 10 In
dicate the extent TO which Judgment may
be Influenced by familiarity with perver-
sions OF the taxing powers. and when we
seek 10 reinstate the self-confidence and
business enterprise OF our citizens, by
discredltng an abject dependence upon
Governmental favor, we strive to stimu-
late those elements Of American charac-
ter which support the hope Of American
achievement. Anxiety for ths redemp-
tion 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 to remind
those with whom l am TO cooperate that
We can Succttu III uOliib lnt
has been especially set before us only
by the most sincere. harmonious and dis
interested effort. Even II insuperable OBJ
stacles and opposition prevent the con-
summation OF our task, we shall hardly
be excused: and II failure can be traced
to our fault or neglect. we may be sure
the people will hold us 10 a swift and
eTacting accountability.
The oath now take to preserve, pro-
tect and defend the Constitution Of the
United States. not only impressibly de-
fines the great responsibility I assume
but suggests obedience to constitutional
commands as the rule by which my official
conduct must be guided I shall 70 the
best Of my ability and within my sphere
OF duty. preserve the constitution by 10y
ally protecting every grant Of Federal
power It contains by defending all It's
restraints when attacked by impatience
and restlessness, and by enforcing its
limitations and reservations in favor OF
the States and the people
Fully impressed with the gravity OF
the duties that confront me and mindful
OF my weakness. I should be appalled, II
Il were my lot 10 bear unaided the re-
sponsibilities which await me. am,
however. saved from disbursement
when | remember that j shai nave tno
support and the counsel and cooperation
OF wise and patriotic men who will stand
at my side I'm Cabinet places or will re-
present the people In their legislative
halls.
find also much comfort In remember
ing that my countrymen are just and IN
the assurance that they will not con-
denim those who by sincere devotion to
their service deserve their forbearance
and approval.
Above all, I know there is a Supreme
Being who rules the affairs OF men and
whose goodness and mercy have always
followed the American people; and I
know He will not turn from us now II
we humbly and roverently seek His pow
erful aid.
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