New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-05

extent that they can be reached and restrained
nv Federal power the general Government should
relieve our citizns from their interference and
exactions.
THE NEGRO AND TIE INDIAN.
Loyalty TO the principles upon which our Gov
eminent rests positively demands that the equ MY
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
risbt follows tho badge Of citizenship wherever
found and unimpaired by race or color, it appeals
for recognition to American manliness and fair
ness
Our relations with the Indians located within
our borders impose upon us responsibilities We
cannot escape Humanity and consistency re-
Quire us to treat them with forbearance, and in
our dealings with them 70 honestly and consider
ately regard their rights and interests. Every
effort should be made to lead them, through the
paths of civilization and education, TO self-sup-
porting and Independent citizenship. In the
mean time, as the Nations wards, they should be
promptly defended against the cupidity OF de-
signing men. and shielded from every influence
or temptation that retards their advancement.
HOW THE TARIFF WILL BE REVISED.
Tie 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 political party pledged in the most
positive terms to the accomplishment of tarlh re-
form. They have thus determined in favor OF
. moro Just and equitable system OF Federal
taxation. Tho 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 he surrender of princi-
pie, our task must be undertaken wisely and with
out vindictiveness Our mission is not punish
ment but the rectifcation Of wrongs. If, in lit
ing burdens from the daily life of our people, we
reduce inordinate and unequal advantages too
long enjoyed, this is but necessary incident OF
our return to right and justice. If we exact from
unwilling minds acquiescence in the theory OF an
honest distribution Of the fund Of governmental
benefcence treasured up for ALL we but insist
upon q principle which underlies our free in
situations. When we tear aside the delusions
and misconceptions which have blinded our coun-
trymen 70 their condition under vicious tarin
laws, we but show them how far they have
been led away from the paths Of contentment
and prosperity. When we proclaim that the ne
cessty for revenue to support the Government
furnishes the only justification for taxing the pco-
pie, we announce a truth 40 plain that It's de-
NAL would seem to indicate the extent to which
perversions Of the taxing power; and when we
seek to rcinstate the self-confdence and bust
meas enterprise Of our citizens. by dscrehting
an abject dependence 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 TOT the
complete justification Of the trust the people
have reposed in us, constrain me TO remlnd
those with whom l am TO cooperate that we
can succeed in doing the work when mas oeeh
cspccialy set before US only by the most sincere
harmonious and disnterested effort Even II IN
superable obstacles and opposition prevent the con-
animation of our task, we shall hardly be excused
and IL failure can be traced to fault or neglect
we may be sure the people will hold US to swift
and exacting accountability.
Ans IN BEARING THE BURDENS OF OFFICE.
The oath now take to preserve. protect and
defend the Constitution Of the United States not
only impressively defines the great responsibility
/ assume but suggests obedience to constitutional
commands as the rule by which my Official con-
duct 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 power it contains by defending all its
restraints when attacked by impatience and rest |
lessneee and by enforcing It's limitations anu ieser-
vations in favor of the States and the people
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- l am, |
however, saved from encouragement when re- |
member that shall have the support and the |
counsel and cooperation Of wise and patriotic |
men, who will stand at my side in Cabinet places |
or will represent the people in their legislative
hills find also much comfort in remembering |
that my countrymen are just and generous. and |
in the assurance that they will not condemn those
who by sincere devotion to their service deserve
their forbearance and approval.
Above all, l know there is Supreme Being, Who |
rules the affairs Of men, and Whose goodness and |
mercy have always followed the American people: |
and know He will not turn from us now. if we |
humblv and reverently seek His powerful aid.
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