The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-03-10

posed in us, constrain me to reminC
those with whom / am to operat,
that we can succeed in doing the worl
which has been especially set before
us only by the most sincere, harmoni
Gus, and disinterested effort. Even il
insuperable obstacles and opposition
prevent the consummation of our task
we shall hardly be excused, and il
failure can be traced to our fanlt OF
neglect, we may be sure tue people
will hold us to swift and exacting
accountability.
CONFIDENCE IN HIS CoUNTRYMEN.
"The oath ] now take to preserve,
protect and defend the constitution OF
the United States not only impressive
ly defines the great responsibility |
assume, but suggests ODE dience to
constitutional commands as the rule
by which my official conduct must be
guided. I shall to the best of my
ability and within my sphere of duty,
preserve the constitution by Loyalty
protecting every grant Of federal pow
er it contains ; by defending all its re-
straints when attacked by impatience
and restlessness, and by enforcing its
limitations and reservations in favor
Of the states and people.
81 find much comfort in remember
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 forbearance and approval.
"Above all | know there is su-
preme being who rules the affairs Of
men and whose goodness and mercy
has always followed the American
people, and l know he will not turn
from us now if we humbly and rever-
emily seek his powerful aid"
ECONOMY IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE.
"The acceptance of this principle
leads to refusal Of bounties and sub
sides, which burden the labor and
thrift Of portion of our citizens, to
aid i'll advised or languishing enter
prises in which they have no concern.
1t leads also to a challenge of wild
and reckless pension expenditure,
which overleaps the bounds Of fgrateful
recognition Of patriotic service and
prostitutes to vicious uses the peoples
prompt and generous impulse to aid
those disabled in their countrys de-
fense.
at is plain dictate of honesty and
good government that public expendi-
lures should be limited by public ne
cessity and that this should be meas
u-ed by the rule Of strict economy,
aid it is equally clear that frugality
among the people is the best guaranty
of contented and strong support of
free institutions One mode of the
misappropriations Of public funds is
avoided when appointments in offic.,
instead of being the rewards of parts
an activity, are awarded to those whose
efficiency promises fair return of
work for the compensation paid to
them.
"To secure the fitness and compe
tency of appointees to Office and to
remove from political action the de-
morallzing madness for spoils, civil
service reform has found place in
our public policy and laws. The ben
ehts already gained through this in
strument 4hty and the further useful
ness it promises entities it to the
hearty support and encouragement of
all who desire to see our public ser
vice well performed or who hope for
the elevating OF political sentiment and
the purihcation of political methods.
FAIR TREATMENT TO THE INDIANS.
"Our relations with the Indians 10
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 CONSIDERABLY regard their rights
and interests. Every effort should be
made to lead them through the paths
of civilization and education to self
supporting citizenship. In the mean
time, as the nations wards, they should
be promptly defended against the Gu
pidity of designing men and shielded
from every influence or temptation
that retards their advancement"