The Washington times., 1904-09-08
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NNOnllluGu from FIRST rage
Of the pulse of the people. as to discern
the course public opinion will take.
Though the instant judgment of the
people may be often at fault, the ripe
and final decision is always for the
right. And the part of leadership is to
know the right and TO honestly. par
tcularly, fearlessly, and zealously advo-
cate IL.
Power That Will Grow.
Just as long as the press can dis
Germ and lead the unhurried and we'll
considered Judgment of the people. so
long viii its power grow nightly. and
so long win il hold its place in the front
rank OF the unfaltering and vigorous
march OF uarNpnal progress To the up
building OF TIE power OF the press. and
to the best use OF that power. you have
devoted yourselves.
There are questions of great import
TO be passed upon by the people In No
vember. questions that II will be your
duty and therefore, l am sure your
pleasure, as well, TO present honestly
and so clearly that the people will un-
derstand them.
The Republican Platform.
II shall not take up your time. how
ever, with any reference to the great
issues upon which our party through
its platform and candidate confidently
appeal to the people for Endorsement,
but crave your indulgence while
briefly refer to a single feature Of the
platform OF the Republican party
That platform opens with a declar-
ton Of that party's many years OF con-
troll Of the Government. coupled with
the assertion that il has displayed
high capacity for rule and government,
which has been made even more con-
spicuous by the incapacity and infirrn-
lily or purpose shown by its opponents
A Welcome Comparison.
This challenge to a comparison of
Democratic and Republican administra-
tons since the Republican party came
into existence should be welcomed For
tunately we nave eight receht years of
Democratic administration of the exec
utive department Of the Government
which We viii gladly compare with any
similar period since 1860
The comparison will show that. nm
der Democratic control the admInfstra-
tive purity of the fathers was observed
IN the conduct Of the Government: that
no one OF its departments was permea-
Ted as OF late with corruption rivaiing
the DAYS Of the star route frauds: thai
a successful effort was made to check
the growth of expenditures; thatsft re-
suited in each instance in cutting dou-,,
the expenses within the control OF the
executive department OF the Govern
ment below that Of the preceding Adj
ministratiOn.
The comparison VIM also show mat
each succeeding Republican Adminlstra-
ton after 1865 increased expenses and
In some instances so greatly as to indi-
cste reckless extravaganza and waste
OF the peoples money.
Expenditures Increased.
During Mr.. Cieveland's first term the
average annual expenditure Was about
two hundred and sixty-nine millions
For the past three years Il has been
about Ave hundred and nineteen mil
lions. The governmental expenditure
last year amounted up to five hundred
and eighty-two millions, which IS not
eqnaled by any year since the civil war
with the exception OF the year Of the
There is an inevitable result to such
extravaganza Instead of a surplus in
1 the annual receipts Of about eighty mil
hons, which the present Executive
found on assuming control there is now
y astclt to be found there CT forty-two
millions.
~RefOrm Is Necessary"
'The limits Of this address will not
permit a further reference to the cost
OF administration; but IL should receive
careful examination at your hands. And
you viii be convinced that reform is
necessary aye. far more necessary
than in 1876. in the scale of public ex-
pense.' And when convinced you will
do less than your duty II you fail to
make the people understand It.
The challenge OF the Republican
platform permits you 70 compare the
details. the everyday life. so to speak,
OF the Democratic administrations with
both predecessive and successive ad-
minlstrauons' aAd you viii not shrink
The sturdy honesty. marked ability,
and thorough devotion TO principle of all
those in high place during those Demo-
cratic Administrations may without hes
ltation be placed alongside OF the quail
ncations of similar officials in any and
all other Administrations.
Two Famous Cabinets.
who. ] pray you. would hesitate to
compare the members of the Cabinet %
those years with the present one. or
with any one? Is the fame OF Bayard.
Manning, Fairchilds. Endicott, Whitney,
Villas. Dickinson. Garland, members OF
the 1884 Cabinet, and Olney, Carlisle
Lamont. Smith. Francis Herbert. Bis
sell, Wilson, and Harmon OF that OF
1892 dwarfed when cOntrasted with the
Cabinet officers OF tOday2
when the comparison Is once COM
pleted you will be eager to ask the peo-
pie which IS the better. They will de-
clare the victor in the contest between
Administrations 10 be the one which, in
addition to other eXcellencies saved
many millions a year 70 the nation.
The Day Of Extravaganza.
Extravaganza Is running riot I'm Fed
eral State and municipal governments,
IN spite of the well directed effort Of
some excellent officials The Indebted
ness Of municipal governments is
steadily piling up; bond issues are in
creasingly frequent; and the people have
not the satisfaction in many instances Of
a fun equivalent in improvements for
the money expended.
And the Federal Government. Is lead
ing IN the race Of great expenditures
Ere long the people Will demand a re-
form In administrative expenses. And