The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-03-08

be msdstO lead them, through the paths Of
civilization and education, 10 self-support-
ing and independent citizenship. In tho
meantime, as the nations wards they
should be promptly defended against the
Oupidity of designing men and shielded
from every influence or temptation that re-
tards their advancement.
The people of the United States have de-
creed that on this day the control Of their
government in it's legislative and executive
branches shall be given TO q political party
pledged in the most positive terms to the
accomplishment of tariff reform. They have
thus determined in favor ofa more just and
equitable system of federal taxation, The
agents they have chosen TO carry out their
purposes are bound by their promises, not
less than by tho command Of their masters,
TO devote themselves unremittingly TO thiS
service.
While there should be no surrender Of
principle, our task must be undertaken
wisely and without vindiCatiOn. Our mis-
sion is not punishment, but the rectiAcatiOn
of wrongs. If, in lifting burdens from tho
daily life of our people, we reduce inOrdi-
nate and unequal advantages long enjoyed,
this is but necessary incident Of our re-
turn TO right and Justice. II we exact from
unwilling minds sCquiesOenOe in the theory
Of an honest distribution of the fund Of
governmental beneRCenoe treasured up for
all, we but insist upon principle which un-
derlies our free institutions. When we tear
aside the delusion and misconceptions
which blinded our Countrymen 10 their con-
dition 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 to support the government furnishes
the only justification for taxing people, we
announce truth 80 plain that ita, denial
would seem to indicate the extent which
judgment may be influenced by familiarity
with perversions Of the taxing powers, and
when we seek to reinstate the self f-conAdenCG
and business enterprise of our citizens BY
disorediting an sbjsOt dependence upon
governmental favor we strive 10 stimulate
these elements Of American character which
support the hope Of American achievement.
Anxiety for the redemption Of the pledges
which my party has made, and SoliOitudO
for the complete justification Of the trust
that the people have reposed in uS, Oonstrain
me to remind those with whom am TO CO.
operate that we can succeed in doing the
work which has been especially Sst before
us only by the most sincere, harmonious and
disinterested effort.
Even if insuperRblO obstacles and oppo-
sition prevent the mmatiOn of our
task, we shall hardly be excused; and If
failure can be traced to our fault or neglect,
we mey be sure the people will hold Us to
a swift and exsctinR accountability.
The oath now take to preserve, protect
and defend the constitution of the United
States not only impressively defines the
great responsibility assume, but suggests
obedience to constitutional commands as
the rule by which my official conduct must
be guided. shall do the best Of my ability
and within my sphere Of duty preserve the
constitution By Loyalty protecting every
grant of federal power it contains, by de-
Tending all It's restraints, If attacked by inn
patience and restlessness, and by enforcing
its 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, should