The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-10


the hearty support and announcement q al
who desire 70 see our public service well Ter-
formed or who hope for the elevation OF political
sentiment and the publication Of political
methods.
The existence CT immense aggreganons Of
kindred enterprises and combinations Of bus.-
ness interests, formed for the purpose Of limit
ing production and fixing prices, is inconsistent
with the fair field which ought 70 be open 10
every independent activity. Legitimate strife
IN business should not be superseded by an en-
forced concession 10 the demands Of comDina-
lions that have the power TO destroy nor
should the people TO be served lose the berehI
Of cheapness which usually results from whole
some competition. These aggregations ard
combinations frequently constitute conspirae'es
against the interests Of the people and In all
their phases they are unnatural and opposed TO
our American sense OF fairness. To the extent
that they can be reached and restrained by fed
eral power. the general government should re-
lieye our citizens from their interference and
exactions.
Loyalty 10 the principles upon which our GOV
eminent 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 enjoy
ment OF this right follows The badge Of citizen
ship wherever found and unimpaired by race OF
color IL appeals for recognition TO American
manliness and fairness
Our relations with the Indians located within
our borders impose upon us responsibilities we
can not escape Humanity and consistency re-
quire us 10 treat them with forbearance and in
our dealings with them to honestly and consd-
erately regard their rights and interests
Every effort should be made 10 lead them
through the paths of civilization and education
TO seif-supporting and independent citizenship
In the meantime, as the nations wards, they
should be promptly defended against the cupid
ity Of designing men and shielded from every
influence or temptation that retards their adj
yancement
Z he people Of the United States have decreed
that this day the control Of their govcfn-
ment 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 more just and equitable system Of
federal taxation. The agents they have chosen
to carry out their purposes are bound by their
pre- misses, not less than by the command Of
their masters, to devote themselves unremit-
tiugly to this services.
While there should be no surrender of princi
pie, our task must be undertaken wisely and
without vindictiveness. Our mission is rot
punishment, but the reetification of wrongs
II in lifting burdens from the daily life of our
people we reduce inordinate and unequal adj
vanages too long enjoyed, this is but a neces
Sdry lHclueub Oh our return 10 rlRHt anu justice.
If we exact fra nj unwilling minds acquiescence
in the theory of an honest distribution OF The
fund of governmental beneficence treasured up
for all, we but insist upon principle which
underlies our free institutions. When we tear
aside the decisions and misconceptions which
have blinded our countrymen to their condition
under various tariff laws, we but show them
how far they have been led away from the
paths of contentment and prosperity
Then nr0plaiTn that the npcpg9itV for II
enue to support the government furnishes the
only jus flea ton for taxing the people
nounce truth so plain that its denial would
seem to indicate the extent to which judgment
may be influenced by familiarity with peryer
sions of the taxing power; and when we seek
to reinstate the self-conhdence and business en-
terprises of our citizens, by discredting an alb
iect dependence upon governmental favor, we
strive to stimulate those clements of American
character which support the hope of American
achievement.
Anxiety for the redemption of the pledges my
party has made and solicitude for the complete
justification of the trust the people have re-
posed III us constrafn me to remind those with
whom l am to cooperate that we can succeed
in doing the work which has been especially set
before us only by the most sincere, harmonious
and disinterested effort Even if insuperable
obstacles and opposition prevent the consum-
nation of our task we shall hardly be excused;
and if failure can be traced to our fault or neg
lect, we may be sure the people will hold us to
swift and exactng accountability.
The oath now take to preserve, protect and
defend the constitution of the United States
not only mpressyely defines the great respon-
sibilty 1 assume, but suggests obedience to
constitutional commands the rule by which
my official conduct must be guided. l shall, 10
the best OF my ability, and within my sphere of
duty preserve the constitution by Loyalty pro
g sd, II
by defending all its restraints when attacked by
Impotence and restlcssness, and by enforcing
its limitatio 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, l should be appalled,
if it were my lot to bear unaided the response
bilties which await me I am, however, saved
from disbursement when I remember that
shall have the support and counsel and co-opera-
ton of wise and patriotic men who VIII stand at
my side in cabinet places or will represent the
people in the legislative halls | 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 de-
ance and approval
Above all l know there is q Supreme Being
who rules the affairs Of men and whose good
ness and mercy have always followed the
American people, and I know He will not urn
from Us now if we humbly and reverenuy seek
His powerful aid.
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