The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-02
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than the past. believe in that sublime
political proverb: Eternal vigilance IL
the price Of liberty AS q htting pre-
paration for the exercise OF such vigil
dnce am glad TO say here al the out
set. that to whatever duties the present
calls me | can bring unfettered' un-
committed untrammeled freedom OF
thought and of action. No one IN THIS
Commonwealth can rise up and say
truthfully that 10 further any persona
ambition Of my own l have ever MADE
any trade. combination, or promise either
as TO men or measures ! have borne the
commission OF the Democratic party as
set forth In its platform OF principles
and to that only do ! stand committed
/ would not thus emphasize condltloh
that should accompany all pubic ser
vice save for the fact that IL may be
of benefit 10 the young men OF my S.d.e,
Too many evil minded men are gaming
public vantage ground IN the various
Commonwealths of our American fepuo-
lie by the shameless barter OF sacred
trusts, and the use of improper means
for self ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Too often me
minds Of the young are ied 10 DeI.oNS
that the old-time honor and dignity VI
public station has departed. l can say
10 our Virginia boys that the people are
true. and kind. and honorable. l nay
gone among them and found that me
high ideals a. our political system nave
not departed from them
And as | stand here to-day virtually
in the eyes OF all the Virginiansl "oulo
say TO the young men of my state re-
sist the insidious increepings oil ths
schenling demagogue. and the imported
barter OF public sufirages; remain true
TO the best traditions OF this noble state,
commit your ways in purity or private
life. to your fellow citizens and let ali
your public aspirations accord with an
honesty Of public purpose. rms you
will find the only sure road 10 the per
will M ngODle.
Virginia would set a noble example 70
her sister States Of this union and be
worthy OF a leaders place in the future
| which she so grandly held in the past,
II sh. would forever set the seal Of her
condemnation upon the bold effrontery OF
those who would debauch the people IS
sunrages. and pcrvert their will by the
shameless use OF money and the power
of combination influences. Here lies the
grayest menace TO our republic. And IN
taking upon myself the exacting duties
81 this high station / would feel derehct
in those duties at the very outset, II
cid not ask the Legislature Of my State
10 cooperate with me in making oHenses
Of this kind so clearly within the penal
code as to deter all would be offenders.
Thus only can we keep clean the fair
name OF our State and make public ques-
tons worthy Of debate and investigation,
and arrive at legitimate conclusions.
Thus only can we keep in the councils o.
the State her upright citizens. | know
| express the views OF you who have
come up with me TO these halls OF legis-
lation to devise measures Tor the best
interest OF the people And knowing that
the people OF Virginia are In such hearty
accord with US. let us do what we can
10 see that the voice Of the people and
not the mandates OF these combines are
spoken at the polls In this way only
can we keep the political atmosphere OF
the State pure and sweet and wholesome
III nourishment for a race OF lofty men
and noble women.
TOO MANY OFFICERS.
There are many things claiming our
attention as the commissioned heads OF
the people. There is feeling OF unrest
and disappointment throughout the land.
The burdens OF taxation are excessive
and unequally distributed. The people
are restricted in the exercise of their just
rights There are too many officers, and
too wasteful expenditure of public
funds. Whenever a man calls attention
10 the burdens OF the people, and urges
economy in the expenditure OF public
funds ne is met 10y the cry Of "dema-
gogue / assure you that no such flip
pant charge shall deter M from the pain
Of duty, and l trust that the members
OF this L. gislatyre viii cooperate Win
me in earnestly seeking ways and means
10 cut down the expenses of our govern
ment. while at the same time carrying
on the great public and charitable insu-
:utiOns that have given Virginia the
name OF a iountifcl mother And i trust
that the gentlemen whom ! shall call
upon 10 take charge OF the public insti-'
tutions Of the state will exercise in the
management of those Institutions the
same frugality and sensitive care they
would exercise in the management OF
their own private affairs. Nothing chills
the peoples desire 10 help our public In
situations so much as a foolish or waste
ful expenditure OF the States appropria-
lions. and nothing Is doing so much 10
raise prejudice against these appropris-
lions as the growing belief that they are
too extravagantly used. And passing
through this storm and stress period In
the States finances. IL behooves her pub
lie trustees 10 show lasting and Tar
reaching results in all public espendi-
lures In this lies the patriotism OF our
day no less than shouldering the musket
in time OF war. And II behooves all pub
lie servants not TO use the state as a
means for private gain. or for taking
ones case. but 10 DO each day an honest
day Work, ana make returns W 'ie pun
lie no less full and satisfactory than
those OF private employment.
The people are hampered In the conduct
Of their business. and are In despair al
the constant and steady decline in the
value OF their property. and are rcstive
under the oppressive burdens OF taxation
they bear. while the privilege OF securing
currency Sufficient TO meet these burdens
is denied them The manipulators OF
stocks and bonds seem TO have firm
grasp on legislation and are all powerful
| in devising means TO shape public senu-
ment In their behalf whilst the property
rights OF the people and the interest OF
the masses are completely ignored and
neglected The spectacle Of thousands OF
Armenian Christians mastered, and Gu
| ban patriots crushed on account OF the
| sensitive care over the stock market Is
but q faint picture Of the cruel neglect
Il Of the many In cur Rreat Yepubllc, who