Evening journal., 1904-09-26
NorIcEs.

wnicn rurure appropriations are 80 20
based. .rHf.I.IiH
II a man OF ordinary intelligence and
prudence should md IN the operating ex-
penses OF his business such tremendous
percentage OF increase. would he not
promptly set on foot an inquiry for the
cause OF the waste and take immediate
measures 20 stop Il. especially when
trusted employees have been found dis
honest and convicted and widespread
impression exists that a thorough investi-
cation may discover other cases OF mall
feasance7 When the chief executive re-
ported TO congress that through frauds.
forEcries and periuries and by shameless
briberles the laws relating TO the proper
conduct Of the public service In Renernl
office department; have been notoriousiy
violated o.. there was general popu-
lar demand for a rigid. sweeping investi-
cation by congress in addition 10 that un-
dertaken by the executive himself. Such
an investigation the Republican majority
in congress would not permit although
tho minority insisted that the interests OF
good government demanded IT, And the
minority was right. The liberality. pa
trlotism and national pride OF the people
should not be made an excuse for waste
OF the public funds Onicial extravaEance
Is official crime.
There is not a sentence In the Repub-
lican platform recommending a reduction
/ IN Nnt expenditures OF the kONoIulu4ntI
not line suggesting that the Increase In
the cost OF the war department from $34.-
900 900 IN 1886 TO 3il5 900. 900 I'm 1904 should be
/ inquired into. and not paragraph calling
/ for a thorough Investigation OF those
departments OF the government IN which
/ dishonesty has been recently disclosed.
| The people, however. can by their votes,
/ II they desire Il. order such an investiga-
L tion and inaugurate n policy Of economy
and retrenchment. It Is safe 10 say that
this viii not be accomplished by indors-
ing at the polls the Republican majority
OF the house Of representatives which re-
I fused the investigation and made the ap-
propriations. nor by continuing In power
the administration which made the dis
bursements.
Reform in expenditures must be had In
both the civil. military and naval estan-
= Hshments in order that the national ex-
penditures may be brought 10 a basis Of
, peace and the government maintained
e without recourse to the taxes OF war.
: Conclusion.
a have put aside a congeniai work. 70
5 which 1 had expected 10 devote my life.
n in order % assume as best can the re-
e sponsibilities your convention put upon me.
u solicit the cordial cooperation and
. generous assistance Of every man who
believes that a change OF measures and
= OF men al this time would be wise and
urge harmony OF endeavor as well as
3 vigorous action on the part OF al 50
. minded.
The issues are Joined. and the people
must render the verdict.
Shall economy OF administration be de-
/ manded or shall extrayagance be encour-
|, aged?
Shall the wrongdoer be brought to bay
by the people, or must Justice walt upon
! political oligarchy?
Shall our government stand for equal
} opportunity OF for special privilegel
Shall a. remain a government OF law or
become one Of Individual caprice2
Shall we cling 10 the rule Of the people,
, or shah we embrace bene1cent despotism2
With calmness and confidence we await
/ the peoples verdict.
II called 10 the ONCE OF president I
/ shall consider myself the chief maeistrate
OF all the people and not OF any faction.
and shall ever be mindful OF the fact that
on many questions Of national policy
there are honest differences OF opinion.
believe in the patriotism. good sense and
I absolute sincerity OF all the people.
, shall strive 10 remember that he may
Z serve his party best who serves his coun-
try best.
II II be the wish OF the people that I
undertake the duties OF the presidency
pledge myself. with Gods help. to devote
D all my powers and energy 70 the duties OF
= this exalted once. Very truly yours.
3 t ALTON B. PARKER