Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-03-08

right follows the badge OF citizenship Wher-
ever found, and, unimpaired by race or
color, it appeals for recognition to Ameri-
can manIineSS and fairness.
Our relations with the Indians located
within our borders impose upon us re-
SpOnSibilitIeS we cannot escape. Human
ity and consistency require us to treat
them with forbearance, and in our deal
ings with them to honestly and consider
ately regard their rights and interests.
Every effort should be made to lead them
through the paths of civilization and edu-
cation, to self-suppOrtlng and independent
citizenship. In the meantime, as the ma
TONS wards, they should be promptly de-
Tended against the cupidity of designing
men and shielded from every influence or
temptation that retards their advance
ment.
The people of the United States have de-
creed that on this day the control OF this
government in its legislative and executive
branches shall be given to polite ii party
pledged in the most positive terms to the
accomplishment of tariff reform. They
have thus determined in favor or more
Just and equitable system OF federal taxa
ton. The agents they have chosen to carry
out their purposes are bound by
their promises. not less than by the
command of their masters, to de-
vote themselves unremittingly to tElS
service. While there should be no Surren-
der of principal, our task must be under
taken wisely and without vindictiveness.
Our mission is not punishment but the
reCtlficatiOn Of wrongs. If, in lifting bur-
dcnS from the daily life of our people, we
reduce inOrdinate and unequal advantages
long enjoyed, this is but necessary incl
dent Of our return to right and justice.
II we exact from unwilling minds ac-
quiescence IN lheory OF an honest dlS-
trlbutlOn Of the fund OF governmental bene-
fcence, treasured up for all, but insist
upon principle which underlies our free
institutions, when we tear aside the dlviS-
ions and misconceptions which have
blinded our cOuntrymen to their condition
under vicious tariff laws, we but show
them how far they have been led away
from the paths of cOntentment and pros
perlty. When we proclaim that the ne
ceSSlty for revenue to support the govern
ment furnishes the only justification
for taxing the people, we announce
truth so plain that it's denial would
seem to indicate the extent to which iudg-
ment may be influenced by familiarity
with perversiOnS OF the taxing power; and
when we seek to reinstate the self-cOnf-
dent and business enterprise Of our citi
zens, by discrediting an abject dependence
upon governmental favor, we strive to
stimulate those elements of American
character which support the hope Of
American achievement.
Anxiety for the redemption Of the
pledges Which my party has made, and
SOllcItude for the complete justification of
the trust the people have repOsed in us, con-
strain me to remind those with whom I
an to cooperate tbaE we can succeed in
doing the work which has been especially
set before us only by the most sincere,
harmonious and diSntereSted effort. Even
if insuperable obstacles and OppOSiti0nS
prevent the contamination OF our task. we
shall hardly be excused; and if 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, protect
and defend the constitution of the United
States not only lmpreSSlVely defines the
great responsibility assume. but suggests
obedience to constitutional commands
as the rule by which my official conduct
must be guided. shall, to the best of my
ability, and within my sphere OF duty,
preserve the constitution by Loyalty pro-
tecting every grant of federal power it
contains, by defending AL its restraints
when attached by Impotence and restless
ness, and by enforcing It's limitations and
reservations IN favor Of the state 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 unalded the response
blltIeS which await me. | am, however,
saved from disbursement when l re-
member 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 people
III their legislative halls | find also
much comfort iG remembering that my
countrymen are just and generous, and in
the assurance that they will not condemn
those who, by sincere devotion to their
service, deserve their forbearance and APP
prOval. Above all, [ know there is a Su-
Dreme Being who rules the affairs Of men,
and whose goodness and mercy have al
ways followed the American people; and
l know He will not turn from US now if
We humbly and reverently seek His power
full aid.