Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-09

faith guaranteed in all parts of the land.
The enjoyment of this right follows the
badge of citizenship wherever found, and,
unimpaired By race or color, it appeals for
recognition 20 American manliness.
INDIAN RELATIONS.
Our relations with the Indians located
within our borders imposes upon us re-
sponsibiiities we cannot escape. Humanity
and consistency require that we treat thein
with forbearance, and in our dealings
with them to honestly and consistently re-
gard their real interests.
Every effort should be made to advance
them through the paths of civilization and
to self-supporting ana independent citizen
ship la the meantime, as the nations
against the cupidity of designing men and
removed from every influence or tempta-
tion that hinders their advancement.
PLEDGED TO TARIFF REFORM.
The people of the United States have de-
cided that on this day the control of their
government, in its legislative and execu-
tive branches, shall be given to Il political
party pledged in the most positive terms to
the accomplishment of tariff reform.
They have thus decided i'll favor of a more
just and equitable system of Federal taxa
zion. The agents they have chosen to
carry ont their purposes are bound by
their promises, not less than by the com
mailds Of their masters, to devote them
selves To this service. While there should
be no surrender of principles, our task
must he uncertain and without vindictive.
ness. Our mission is not punishment, but
the righting of wrongs, and the lifting of
burden from the daily lite uf our people
who have suffered from an unGIual ad-
vantage too long enjoyed by certain privi-
legged classes. This is but necessary incident
of our return to right aud Justice lf we eX-
act an acquiesce in the theory of an honest
distribution OF the funds OF government
treasured up for all, we but insist upon a
principle which lmdeilies our free institu-
tions. When we tear aside the dclusivn
and misconceptions which nave brought
our conntrymon tn their present condition
| under vicious tariff laws, we but show
| them how far they have been led away
| from the paths of contentnient and pros
| perity. When we proclaim that the neces-
| slty for everybody to support the govern
ment furnishes the only justification for
taxing the people, we announce truth 50
! tlain that its denial would seem to indi-
| cate the extent To which judgment may
| be influenced by familiarity with per.
version Of the governing power: aud
| when we seek to reinstate the confidence
| and business enterprise of our citizens, by
| dlscreditins All abiect dependence upon
| governmental favor, We strive to stimulate
| those American characteristics which sup,
| port the hope Of American achievement.
rNirEp uAEMoNIors EFFORT.
A desire 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
constran me TO remind those with whom
| am to 90 operate, that We can succeed III
the work which has been especially en-
| trusted to us only by the most sincere
harmonious and disinterested effort. Even
| if iasurmountable obstacles and opposi
ton prevent the eonsumation of ON
| Wishes We shall hardly be excused, and il
failure can be laid to our fault or neglect
we may be sure the people will hold us tc
account.
WILL STAND ny THE CONSTITUTION.
The oath now take to preserve, protec
and defend the constitution Of the UniteC
States not only impressively defines thu
| great responsibility i assume, but suggest
obligations as to the rule by which my
official conduct must be guided. snail
to the best OF my ability, and within my
sphere oi duty, preserve the constitution
by Loyalty protecting every grant of Fed
eral power it contains, by defending al! it'
provisions when attacked by impatienc
and restlessuess, and by observing its limita
tions and reservatiOnSin favor of the state
and the people Fully impressed witt
the gravity Of the duties thut confron
me- and mindful Of human weakness,
should be appalled, if 1t were my lot to b.
unaided in the responsibilities which
await me. am, however, saved from dis
couragement when remember that
shall have the support and t he counse
and cooperation of wise and patriotic
men, who will stand at my side in cabine
places, or will represent the people in the
legislative halls. | find also much com
fort in remembering that my cuuntrymel
are just and generous, and i'll the assurance
that they will support those who, by SINGER
devotion to their service, deserve their for
bearance and approval. Above all, | knov
there is q Supreme Being who rules thu
affairs of men, and whose blessings am
mercy have always followed tile American
people, and know He will not oycrcom
us now if we hunibly and reyerently seel
His nuwprful mid