Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-03-09

with our present embarrassing situation. rs
related TO this subject. we will be wise If
national strength and resources with the
frank confession that even these will not
permit us To defy with inpnnity the In
cXorable laws of finance and trade AT the
same time, in our efforts to adjust differ
ences of opinion we should be free from in
tolerance or passion rs our judgments,
unve1etl by selfish interests. am con-
lident that such approach to the subject
Will result In prudent and effective rem
cliul legislation. In the maantime so far as
the executive branch of the government can
intervene, none Of the powers with which it
is vested will be withheld when their exer-
else is deemed necessary to maintain our
national credit or avert financial disaster.
Closely related to the exaggerated con-
idence In our country's greatness. which
tend; to a disregard Of the rules Of ma
not less serious. l refer to the prevalence
Of a popular disposition to expect from the
drect ndiTdua f TRe Verdict aHq
Of our voters, which condemned the injury
Of maintaining projection Tor projections
s Of ef of
Of kindred evils which are the unwhole-
some progeny OF paternalisn. This is the
bane OF republican institutions and the con-
slant peril Of our government by the PEG
pie. 1t degrddes to the purposes OF willy
craft the plan OF rule our fathers estaD-
lished and bequeuthed to us as an object Of
our love and vencratiOn. 1t prevents the
patriotic sentiment Of our coun;iynen and
tempts them to pitiful calculation of the
sordid gain to be derived from their govern
mcnt's maintenance. 1t uncr1nines the self
reliance of our people and substitutes in Its
place dependence upon governmental IA
yoritism. 1t stiles the spirit of true Amer
icIniSm and Stupet!pS every cnnOhling trait
Of American citizenship. The lessons of pa
ternalisln ought to be learned and the better
pa,ri"t!caIly and checrfuly support their
government, its functions do not include the
support Of the people.
Pensions.
The acceptance OF this principle leads to
Il refusal of bounties and subsidies which
burden the labor and thrift OF Il portion Of
our citizens to aid ill-advised or anguish
ing enterprises III which they have no con
cern. 1t leads also to challenge OF wild
aad reckless pension expenditure. which
overlnps the bounds Of grateful recognition
of patriotic service and prostitutes to Vi
cious uses the peoples prompt and generous
try's defense. Every thoughtful American
must realize the Importance of checking at
It's beginning any tendency in public or
pconomy as VIRTUES wSch may safeS
outgrtw. The federation Of this idea re-
suits In the waste Of the peoples money
by their chosen servants, and encourages
prodigality and extravlgAnce in the home
life or our cpuntrymen. Under our scheme
OF government, waste of public money is a
crime against the citizens and the contempt
OF our people for economy and frugaitty In
their personal affairs deporably sups the
strength and sturdyness of our national
character. 1t is Il plain dictate Of honesty
and good government that public expepli-
lures should be limited by public necessity,
and that this should be measured by the
rules Of strict economy, and it is equally
clear that frugality among, the people is
the best guaranty Of q conteIted and strong
support Of free institutions.
One mode Of the misrepresentation Of pub
lie funds is avoided when appointments to
office. instead of being the rewards of parti-
san activity, are awarded to those whose
efficiency promises fair return of work
for the compensation paid to them. To Sc
cure the fitness and competency Of appointees
to office. and to remove from political action
the demoralizing madness for spoils. civil
public policy and laws. The benefits al
reldy gail ed through this instrumentalty
and the further usefulness it promises en-
title II to the hearty support and encour-
service well performed or who hope for the
elevation Of political sentiment and the
purihcation OF political methods.
Trusts.
The existence of immense aggregations OF
kindred enterprises and combinations of
business interests formed for the purpose
of limiting production and fixing prices is
inconsistent with the fair field which ought
to be open to every, independent activity.
Legitimate strife i'll business should not be
superseded by an enforced concession to
the demands OF combinations that have the
be served lose the benefit Of cheapness
which usually results from wholesome com.
petition; These aggregations and combina-
tions frequently constitute conspiracies
all their phases they are unnatural and op-
posed to our American sense Of fairness,
To the extent that they can be reached and
restrained bx. federal power. the ScacSal