Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-09

require Us 10 treat them with f0rbsarauce, and
in our dealings with them 20 honestly and con-
Siderately regard their rights anC interests.
Every effort should be made 10 lead them
through the paths OF civilization and education
10 self 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 ad-
vancement
THE people OF the United States have decreed
that on this day the control of their govern
ment in its legislative and executive branches
shall be given 10 political party pledged in
the most positive terms 10 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
10 carry out their purposes are bound by their
promises not less than by this command OF their
masters, TO devote themselves unremittingy TO
this service.
while there should be no surrender Of
principle, our task must be undertaken wisely
and without vindictivenesS Our mission is not
punishment, but TIE recuhcation Of wrongs
H. in lifting burdens from the daily life Of our
people, we reduce inordinate and unequal ad-
vantages too long enjoyed, this is but neces-
sarY incident Of our return 10 right and justice
II we exact from unwilling minds acquiescence
in the theory of ar honest distribution OF the
fund OF governmental benehcence 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 10 their
condition under vicious tariff laws webut
knt W tnel0 now Tar khey nave been AeQ away
from the paths of contentment and prosperity.
When we proclaim that the necessity for reve-
nue. 10 support the government furnishes the
only justification for taxing the people, we an.
nounce truth so plain that its denial would
seem TO indicate the extent TO which judgment
may be Influenced by familiarity with perver-
sions OF the taxing power: and when we seek 10
renstate the self confidence and business en-
terprisc OF our citizens, by discredting an
ablect dependence upon governmental favor,
we strive 10 stimulate those elements OF Ameri-
can character which support the hone OF Ameri-
can achievement
Anxiety for the redemption 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 disinterested effort
Even II insuperable obstacles and opposition
prevent the contamination of our task, we shall
hardly be excused; and il failure can be traced
10 our fault or neglect we may be sure the peo-
pie Will hold US 10 swift and exacting &C
countability.
The oath now take TO preserve protect and
defend the constitution OF the United States,
not only impressively defines the great re
sponsibility assume, but suggests obedience
- constitutional commands as the rule by which
my official conduct must be guided. j shall, TO
the best OF my ability, and within my sphere
OF duty, preserve the constitution by loyalty
protecting every grant OF federal power II CON
tains, by defending all its restraints when at
tackled by impatience and restlessness and by
favor Of the states and the people.
Fully impressed with the gravity OF the
duties that confront me- mindful OF my weak
ness, should be appalled, IL il were my lot to
bear unaided the responsibilities which await
me. / am, however, saved from discourage
ment when / remember 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 peo-
pie in their legislative halls
II hnde also much scomfort in remember
ing that my countrymen arc just and generous
and In the assurance that they will hot con-
denim those who by sincere devotion to their
service deserve their forbeRrance and approval
'.Above all, know there is Supreme Being
who rules the affairs OF men and whose good
ness and mercy have always followed the
American people; and / know He will not turn
from us now il we humbly seek His powerful
aid"
BIOGRAPHICAL
Grover Cleveland was born in Caldwell. n j.,
on the 18th of March, 1897 His educa tional op-
portunities were at that time limited. and when
fourteen years old he removed with his parents
10 Fayetteville, n Y, where he began his ca
reer clerk in a store Then came oppor
tunity for Grover to attend a local academy
and il was here he received training that later
in life led him 10 adopt the legal profess
sion. Drifting westward. he became a
student in a law office at Buffalo, N. Y, and in
May, 1859, he admitted to the bar. His in
dustry and evident ability led 10 his appoint