The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-06
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In obedience 10 the mandate 81 my country
men. ] am about 20 dedicate myself 70 the ser
vice under the sanction OF solf mn oath Deep
| ~ moved by the expression 0f confidence and
personal attachment which has called me 70
this service, am sure my gratitude can make
no better return than the pledge 4 now give be-
fore God and ihese Witnesses Of unrescrved and
complete devotion to the interests and welfare
Of those who have honored me. II
deem IL fitting on this occasion. while indt.
eating the opinions / hold concerning public
questions 81 present importance, 10 alNo briefly
| refer 10 the existence OF certain conditions and
tendencies among our people which seem 10
menace the integrity and usefulnesl Of their
government
While every American citizen must cunteui
plate With the utmost prldcnnd enthusiasm the
growth aud expansion u our country, the sufs
Acieney Of our Institutions to stand against
the rndest shocks OF violence the wonderful
thrift and enterprise OF our people. and the
demonstrated superiority oi our free govern.
ment II beh0ovcs 10 watch Tor every symptom
Of insidious iniirnity that threatens our nation
al yigot.
The strong man who In the confidence Of sturdy
health, courts the sternest activities OF life and
rejoices In the hardihoodof constant labor, may
still have lurking near hts yitais the UNDECIDED
disease that dooms him 10 sudden collapse.
II can not be doubted that our stupendous
achievements as q people and our countryss ro-
bust strength have given rise to hecdcssness
II those laws governing our national health
which we can no more eynde than human life
can escape tho laws Of God and nature.
Manifestly nothing is more vital to our SUI
premaey as nation and 10 the beneicent pur.
poses Of our government than q sound and
staple currency. Its exposure 10 depreciation
should AZ once arouse 10 activity the most en-
ghtened statesmanshfp: and be danger Of de-
probation IN the purchasing power or the wages
paid 70 toll should furnish the incentive 10
prompt and conservative prccaution. Indeal-
ing with our present embarrassing situation rs
related TO this subject. we will be wise u We
temper our confidence and flith In our national
strength and resources, vi h The rank conces-
sion that even these will MOI permit Us 10 DEFY
with inipnnity the irexor~ble laws o. finance
and trade. Az the Same time, IN our efforts 70
adjust differences OF opinion, we should be free
from intolorance or passion, and our Judgments
should be unmoyed by aliur.ng phrases and I'M
gexed by selfish interests.
! am confident that such an approach 70 the
subject viii result in prudent and eifectiye
remedial legislation, In the meantime, so FAR
as the executive branch of the government can
intervene, none 81 the powers With which II r.
invested will be withheld, when their exercise
5 deemed necessary to maintain OFT national
.redit or avert financial disaster Closely re-.
atcd TO the exaggerated confidence In our
sonntry's greatness which topGs 10 a disregard
u the rules OF national safety another danger
,onfrouts US not less serious ! refer TO the
prevalence OF a popular disposition to expect
from the operation Of the government especial
and direct individual advantages
The verdict OF our voters. which condemned
the injnstice OF maintaining protection for pro
iection's sake, enioins upon the peoples ser
| wants the duty Of exposing and destroying the
brood OF Kindred evils which are the unwhole-
some progeny Of paternalism This IL the bane
II republican institutions and the constant
pern OF our government ~ the people. II dc,
GRADES to the purposes pf willy craft The plan Of
rule OF our fathers, estab ished and beaueathed
to US as an object Of our love and yeIeration.
II perverts the patriotic sentiment Of our coun,
trymen and tempts them 70 ptifu cal9pla-
ton of the sordid gain to be derived from their
governments maintenance. II undtAmines the
self-reliance Of our people and substitutes In It's
place dependence upon governmental fayorit.
ism II stiles The spirit 81 true Amerieauism
and stupefes every cDnebling trait Of American
citizenship The lessons OF paternaism ought
| 10 be unlearned and The better lesson taught
that while the people should patriotcally and
| sheertnliy support their government ~ func.
| ticns do not include the support Of the people.
| The acceptance Of this principle lcads 70 q re,
,usal u bounties and subsidies which burden the
/ abor and thrift OF a portion II urNitizcnS.
| TO aid III .advised or langushng enterprises 10
which they have no concern Iticads also 70 =
.hallenee AZ Wind and reckless pension expendf.
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recognition 81 patriotic service and prostitutes
sovicious gses the peoples prompt and generous
| impulse Is aid those disabled in their countrys
| iefensc.
/ Eyery tbopghtfgl American must realize the
| imnorfanec OF checking ut Its beginning any
enacney in public and private station 70 regard
/ raralits and economy as virtues which we may
i safsly ou,grow The liberation OF this idea RI
| suits iii the waste Of the peoples money BIZ
| their chosen servants. and encourages prodigas
/ nv and extrayAganee In the home life Of our
| countrymen
1 Under our scheme Of governments the waste
| Il our public money Is a crime againstthe eiti
| zens and the contempt OF our people for econ
/ my and frugality M their personal affairs de-
\ slorably saps the strength and sturdiness Of
| aur ma ionai character, II Is plain dictate ia
4 honesty and good government that pablo ex
4 nenditureg should be limited By publicneces-
| sity and Mat this should be measured by ne
roles Of strict economy. and Il Is equally clear
1 mat frugality among the people Is the best
yuaranfy 81 = eontented and strong support Of
| nee institutions,
One moro OF the Inisappropriation Of public
funds IS avoided when appointments 70 cfiics
INSTEAD Of being the rewards o. partisan aetly'
/ NV are awarded 10 those whose eniciency prom
/ ises 1 fair return OF work for the conn ersatpt
| oaid 20 them TO secure the htsess AZ sssE
| netepcr III appofntees 10 once asG
fron political action the demcr@i
| far spolls civil service reform hs
II our public policy and laws TIE Leats