The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1893-03-09

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binations that have the power to destroy,
nor should the people to be served lose the
benefit of cheapness, which usually results
from wholesome competition.
Opposed to the American Sense of
Fairness
These aggregations and combinations
frequently constitute conspiracies against
the interests of the people. and in all their
phases they are unnatural and opposed
to our American sense of fairness. TO the
extent that they can be reached and re-
strained by federal power, the general
government should relieve our citizens
from their interference and exactions.
A Word About Lo. :.
Our relations with the Indians located
within our borders impose upon us respon-
sibilities we cannot escape. Humanity
and consistency require us to treat them
with forbearance, and in our dealings
with them to honestly and considerably
regard their rights and interests Every
effort should be made to lead them
through the paths of civilization and edu-
cation to self-supporting 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.
Bound to Tariff Reform. q.
The people of the United States have
decreed that on this day the control OF
their governmental its legislative and ex-
ecutive branches shall be given to polit-
ical party pledged in the most positive
terms to the accomplishment of tariff re-
form. They have thus determined in favor
of more Just and equitable system OF
federal taxation. Thes agents they have
chosen to carry out their purposes are
bound by their promises not less than by
the command of their masters, to devote
themselves unremittingly to this service.
Must be Done Wisely.
While Their should be no surrender Of
principle, our task must be undertaken
wisely and without yindictiveness. Our
mission is not punishment, but the rectifi-
cation of w, ongs. If, in lifting burdens
from the daily life our people we reduce
inordinate and unequal advantages too
long enjoyed, this is but necessary Incl
dent of our return to right and justice. If
we exact from unwilling minds acquies-
cence in the theory of an honest distribu-
ton of the fund of governmental benef-
icence treasured up for all, we but insist
upon principle which underlies our free
institutions. When we tear aside the
Delusions 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 prosperity. When we proclaim that
the necessity for revenue ito support the
government furnishes the only justifica-
ton for taxing the people we announce q
truth so plain that its denial would seem
to indicate the extent to which Judgment
may be influenced by familiarity with
perversions of the taxing power; and when
we seek to reinstate. the self-confdence and
business enterprise Of our citizens, by dis
crediting an abject dependence upon gov
ernmental power, we strive to stimulate
those elements of American character
which support the hope of American
achievement. r& &rs
Will Be Held Accountable.
Anxiety for the redemption of the
pledges which my party has made and so
licitude 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
If insuperable obstacles and opposition
prevent the consummation 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 Constitution Rule Of Conduct.
The oath I now take to preserve, protect
and defend the Constitution of the United
great responsibility / assume, but suggests
the rule by which my official conduct
must be guided / shall, to the best of my
ability, and within my sphere of duty, pre-
serve the constitution by Loyalty protecting
every grant of federal powerit contains, by
defending all its restraints when attacked
by impatience and restlessness, and by en-
forcing its limitations and reservations in
favor of the states and the people
Has Patriotic Supporters.
Fully impressed with the gravity of the
duties that confront me, mindful of my
weakness, should be appalled, if it were
my lot to bear unaided the responsibilities
which await me: Il am, however, saved from
encouragement when remember that
| shall have the support and the counsel
and cooperation of wise and patriotic men
who will stand at my side ;n cah;ret place.
or win represent the people in their legis
| lative halls.
ADJUST and Generous Country.
find also much comfort in remember
ing that my countrymen are just and gen
| erous and in the assurance they will not
condemn those who by sincere devotion tc
! their service deserve their forbearance and
approval.
Above all, know there is a Supreme
Being who rules the affairs of men and
Whose goodness and mercy have already
followed the American people, and know
he will not turn from us now if W.
humbly seek his powerful aid.
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