Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-11
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ity are awart;est to these whose eutSieoss
nrnnises u fair return Of work for the eoh'-
ensation paid 70 them
To secure the fitness and competency OF sp,
po,nt,,. to Office, and To remove from POLITICAL
action the demoralsing madness tor speii>,
c,yi, service reform has found a place IN our
public policy and laws -
The benefits already gained through inns
instrumentality aud the further useiuihess !,
rrnmises. en,itle it to the hearty support ana
announcement of all who desire TO see our
nnhiic service we'll performed. or who hope Tor
IN, elevation of political sentiment ana the
notification of political methods
The existence OF immense agsrega'iohs .,
kindred enterprises and combinations OF pusi-
ness interests formed for the purpose oil limit
in, production and liking prices, is ineon'
sis,ent with the fair field which ought 10 be
omen To every independent activity.
7 s,,it,matc strife in business should not ee
.,,na,,s,.,i,d by an enforced concession TO tho
Demand. Of Combinations
sh,t have the power todes,roy; nor should the
pcople to he served lose the benefit Of cheap
ness, which usually results from wholesome
competition.
These aggregations and combinations fire.
qucntly constitute conspiracies against the III
tcrests of the people and in all their phases
they are unnatural and opposed TO our Aincri-
can sense of fairness.
To the extent that they can be reached and
restrained by federal power, the general gov
eminent should relieve our cit, Gems from their
interference and exactions.
Loyalty 10 the principles upon which our
government rests positively demands thai the
equality bafore the law, which il guarantees
to every citizen should be justly and in good
faith conceded in all parts of the land.
The enjoyment of this right follows the
badge of citizenship wherever found and, un-
impaired by race or color, ii appeals for reoog-
milton to American manlncss and fairness.
Our relationship with the Indians located
within our borders, impose upon us resp"hs'
bilities we cannot escape.
Humanity and consistency require MS to
treat them with forbrarance, and in our dc'd-
ings with them TO honestly aud considerably
regard their rights and interests.
Every effort should he made TO lead them
through the paths of civilization and educa-
ton to self-supporting and independent citi-
zenship.
In the meantime, the nations wards
they should be promptly defended against the
cupidity of designing men. and shielded from
every influence or temptation that retardA
their advancement.
The people of the United States have decreed
that on this day the control of their govern
ment in their legislative and executive
branches shall be given to II political party,
pledged in the most positive terms TO the ac-
complishment of
Tariff Reform.
They have thus determined in favor of q
more just and equitable system of federal tax
alton.
their purposes are bound by their promises
not less than by the command of their mas
ters. TO devote themselves unremittingly to
this service.
While there should he no surrender of prin-
ciplc, our task must be undertaken wisely and
without vindictiVeness
Our mission is not punishment. but the rec
LITIGATION Of wrongs.
IT, in lifting burdens from the daily lii" ut
our people, we reduce inordinate and unequal
| advantages too long enjoyed. this is but nee
essary incident of our return TO right and jus
lice.
II we exact from unwilling minds acqIies-
cence In the theory of an honest distribution
of the fund of governmental benetcencs
treasured up for all, we but insist upon prin-
ciplc which underlies our free institutions
When we tear aside the delusions and mis-
conceptions which have blinded orr country
men to their condition under vicious tariff
laws, we but show them how far they havs
been led away from the paths of contentmen
! and prosperity.
When we proclaim that the Necessity foi
revenue to support the government furnishes
The Only justification
| for taxing the people, we announce truth 20
plain that its denial would seem TO indicate
the extent 10 which Judgment may be infiu-
enced by familiarity with pervcrsons of the
taxing power, and when we seek to reiuslate
he self confidence and business enterprise ot
our citizens, by discrcditing an abjeci depend
encc upon governmental favor, we strive 10
simulate those elements of American charac
fer which support the hope of American
achievement.
Anxiety for the redemption of the pledge
/. tt..tt fI f,y
| the complete justification of the trust the peo-
pie have reposed in us, coIistr.iin me to remind
| those with whom | am to cooperate that we
can succeed in doing the work mich has been
es pecially set before US only by the most sin
ccre. harmonious and disinterested effort,
Even if insuperabe obstacles aud opposition
prevent the consnmmaiinn of our task, we
| shall hardly lie excused; and il failure can he
traced to our fault or neglect. we may be sure
IT,. people will hold uS to Il swift and exact
| accountability.
| The oath | now take to preserve, prstect
| and defend the constitution of the United
| States not only impressiYcly defines the great
responsibility ! assume, but suggests obedi-
cntp to constitutional commands as the rule
| b, which my official conduct must bS guided.
shall, To the best of NY ability and within
M sphere of duty, preserve the constitution
| y loyalty, projecting every grant Of federal
| power it contains. by defending all its re-
rcStlcssness aud by enforcing its limitations
| and reservations in favor of the states and the
people Fully
| Impressed with the Gravity
| of the duties that confront me and mindful OF
| my weakness. should lie appalled, if 1t were
| my lot 10 bear unaided the responsibilities
| which await me.
am, however. saved from encouragement
when remember that I shall have the sup
port and til. counsel and cooperation of wise
and patriotic men. whu will stand at my side
| in cabinet places or will represent the people
In their legislative halls.
] find also much comfort in remembering
that my countrymen are just and generous
and in the assurance that they will not con-
denim those who by sincere devotion to their
service deserve their forbearance and up
prevail.
Above all. know there is a 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 If we humbly and rever.
emily seek his powerful aid.