Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1893-03-15
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The people OF the United States have decreed
that on this day the control OF their govern
ment in its legislative and executive branches
shall he given TO n political party pledged in the
most positive terms to the accomplishment OF
tariff reform. They have thus determined in
favor OF 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 the command of
their masters, TO devote themselves unremit-
tingly TO this services
While there should be no surrender OF princi-
pie, our task must be undertaken wisely and
without vindictivenesB Our mission Is not
punishment, but the rectihcation OF wrongs
II in lifting burdens from the daily life OF our
people we reduce inordinate and unequal ad-
vaniages too long enjoyed, this is but a neces-
sary incident OF our return 10 right and justice.
IL we exact fran unwilling minds acQuiescence
in the theory OF an honest distribution OF the
fund OF governmental benefcence treasured up
for oil, we but insist upon principle which
underlics our free institutions When we tear
aside the decisions and misconceptions which
have blinded our countrymen TO their condition
under various 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 rev
enue to support tn government furnishes the
only justification for taxing the people we an
nounce truth so plain that its denial would
seem 10 indicate the extent TO which Judgment
may be influenced by familiarity with perver.
siOns OF the taxing power: and when we seek
20 Teinsiate the self-conhdence and business en-
terprises OF our citizens. by discreLttng an alb
Ject 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 my
party has made and solcitudo for the complete
jnstifi cation OF the trust the people have re-
posed in us constrain me 10 remind those with
whom 1 am 10 cooperate that we can succeed
In doing the work which has been especially set
before US only by the most sincere, harmonious
and disnterested effort Even II insupcrable
obstacles and opposition prevent the consum-
nation Of our task we shall hardly be excused:
and II failure can be traced 20 our fault or neg
lect we may be sure the people will hold us 70 a
swift and exacting accountability.
The oath now take 20 preserve, protect and
defend the constitution Of the United States
not only impressivelv defines the great respon-
sibility i assume, but suggests obedience 10
constitutional commands IS The rule by which
my onhcial conduct must be guided. I shall. TO
the best OF nv ability, and within my sphere OF
duty, preserve the constitution by loyalty pro
tccting every grant Of federal power 81 contains
by defending al its restraints when attacked by
impotence and restcssness and 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 ny weakness, should be appalled,
II 10 were my lot 20 bear unaided the RESPONSE
bilttics which await me. am, however, saved
from discouragement when remember that
shall have the support and counsel and sOtDsra-
ton Of wise AID p Wiotic men who viii stand at
my side In CABINET places or will represent the
people in the legislative halls find also much
comfort in remembering that my countrymen
are just and generous and In the assurance that
they viii not condemn those who by sincere de-
vot IN 90 their service deserve their forebear-
ance and approval
Above al I know there is o Supreme Being
who rules the affairs Of men and whose good
ness and mercy have always followed the
American people. and I know lie will not turn
from US now 80 we humbiy and revcrcnuy seek
His powerful aid