The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1895-12-06
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

Congress has convened, the Presi-
dents Message has passed into history,
and still we are not happy. That Mr..
Cleveland has evolved an able dOcu-
ment, his bitterest maligners can
hardly deny. His views on reciprocity
must needs meet with the appreciation
Of all who understand the funda-
mental principles underlying that
branch Of political economy, while no
advocate of Peace, with its attendant
blessings, can take issue with his ex-
preSSiOns on the settlement of inter
national boundary disputes. Regard
ing the subject of the recent Chinese
atrocities, committed upon American
Missions, we enter mild protest
against the conciliatory tone of our
Chief Executives sentiments; still,
none can doubt the soundness Of his
argument favoring tlrmneSS tempered
with gentlenesS, as well attested by
the friendly attitude of that Power,
and their ready cooperation in the
punishment of the malefactorS. Even
the most belligercnt defenders of our
national rights will find SOlace in the
vigorous language that demands pro-
lection for American fishermen in dis
puted waters likewise, sticklcrs for
national prcccdcnts will derive much
comfort from that portion Of the mes
sage which dwells in no uncertain
tones upon our position in the Nenezu-
elan imbroglio. 1t will give pause to
the insatiate British lion, now licking
his chops in anticipation of the prom
ised feast, while lovers of liberty and
fair play the world over will applaud
our stand. Lack of time and space
forbids more than cursory allusion to
many important topics touched upon
in this excellent Message; vide, the
Hawaiian uprising, the Alaskan boun-
diaries, the situation in the East, the
Cuban rebellion, etc, etc.
in treating Of these all-absorbing
subjects, Mr.. Cleveland has eyinced d
mastery skill, and maintained his
high reputation as the true type of
citizen, statesman and patriot.
On the burning issue of finances,
yclept "the money question:" the
President hits the nail sQuarely upon
the head at every stroke, and we find
it hard to realize that otherwise we'll
meaning Democrats can doubt the
sounduess of his views. The fallacics
Of the SilycriteS and lntlationists are
clearly exposed, and the strong light
of reason thrown upon their specious
arguments in way to beWilder if not
convert their most ardent champions.
The catch-penny methods devised to
capture the unwary are described in
all their hollOwness, while the leaders
in this misguided and unlucky cause,
those who know the right and still
pursue the wrong, come in for casti-
cation terrible to behold. To every
"Doubting Thomas" in the land, those
animated by sincere wish to absorb
the undefled truth, we earnestly COM
mend a prayerful and thoughtful
pcrusal Of that section of the Message
relating to the financial question.
This laudablc ,ask we'll performed,
the ranks of the silver advocates will
melt away as snow flakes before the
sun. Truly, we pity in our heart
every deluded wandcrer from the
guiding-star Of Sound Money" so
steadfastly kept in view, and so nobly
defended by Mr.. Cleveland. Let them
make haste in returning to the Fold f.;
grateful for the brcvity of their allie
glance to false idols, and wishing to
eXpatiate the offence by future deyo-
tion to a righteous cause.
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