Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-03-10
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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 rnanliness and FAIRNESS.
Our relations with the Indians ioeSted
within our borders impose upon us re-
snonsibilities 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, to self-supp0rtthg, and IN
dependent citizenship. In the meantime,
as the nations wards, they should be
promptly defended against the cupidity of
designing men and Shielded from every
influence or temptation that retards their
advancement: e.
The people OF the United States have de-
creed that on this day the control OF their
Government in it's legislative and execu-
tive branches shall be given to 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 Feder-
al taxation. The agents they have Chosen
to carry out their purposes are bound by
their promises; net less than by the COM
mand of their masters; to devote them
selves unremittlngly to this service.
While there should be no surrender Of
principle, our task must be undertaken
wisely and without vindictiveness. Our mis-
sion is not punishment but the rectifica-
ton of wrongs. If, in lifting 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 JUS
tice If we exact from unwilling minds
acquiescence In the theory Of an honest
distribution Of the fund Of governmental
beneficence treasured up for all, we must
insist upon a principle which tinderlies
our free institutions. When we tear aside
the delusions and misconceptions which
have blinded our countrymen to their con-
dition Under vicious tariff laws, We but
show them how far they have been led
away from the paths Of contentment ana
prosperity, When we proclaim that the
necessity for reventie 20 support the Gov
ernment furnishes the only justification
for taxing the people, we announce truth
so plain that its denial would seem to In
dictate the extent to which judgment may
be Influenced by familiarity with perver-
sions Of the taxing powers, and when we
seek to reinstate the self-confdence and
business enterprise Of our citizens, by
discrediting 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 the 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 / 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 dis
interested effort. Even If insuperable OBJ
stacles and opposition prevent the con.
summation of our task, we shall hardly
be excused; and IL failure can be traced
to our fault or neglect, we may be sure
the people will hold us to swift and
exacting 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. 1 shall to the
best Of my ability and within my sphere
Of duty, preserve the constitution by 10y
ally protecting every grant Of Federal
power 1t contains, by defending oil Its
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 should be appalled, II
It were my lot to bear unaided the re-
sponsibilities which await me. am,
however. saved from encouragement
when l remember that I shall have the
support and the counsel and cooperation
of wise and patriotic men who Will slanc
at my side in 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 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 IL
we humbly and roverently seek His pow.
erful aid.