New-York tribune., 1904-10-03
"a disorders ana disturb the business affairs
LOCAL sELF-GovERNMENT.


Local self-government. that came TO us NOT
ss the gift OF the national government, Dut as as
the legitimate outcome OF the reserve powers u
the states and OF the people. is the very corner
stone OF our political structure and the best
assurance OF liberty regulated by law. II can S
only be maintained by strict observance OF Inc rIle
limitations OF the federal Constitution. 1.S .S
Democratic party has always resisted, ana VIII
continue 20 resist, the encrOachment ny IT'S enc
mics upon the fundamental right OF the people
of the several States. All power comes from tile
people and shOuld be surrendered only IN the
interests OfSthe people. and whenever this poF'er
IS used for selfish interests IL IS not Onlf an
abuse. but usurpatiOn.
ARBITRATION.
The declaration In the St. Louis platform in
favor of arbitration Is one that appeals TO my
sense OF fairness. Nations and States have en-
plOye6 20 advantage this method OF settling dis
puted questions States have invoked its aid
with good results and individuals frequently
have resort 20 IL in adjusting questions of diff
ference. The Hague Tribunal, representing the
sentiment OF concilation, is the highest pTac-
teal expression OF intelligent thought on this
subject. The principles of arbitration, are the
same, whether governing in the great court Of
nations applied in the affairs OF industrial
life It's permanent establishment as "a part or
the industrial system OF the country, upon
basis OF mutual consent OF all parties to con-
tFOgersy would insure more friendly relations
between employer and employed, for the interest
of the workingman and the employer is Identical
II affords safe and equitable method Of de-
ternnining differences that may arise. and has
been called "a reasonable and natural mode" OF
settling such disputes The spirit Of arbitra-
fion Is kindred TO the love Of law and order It
IS the arbiter Of peace instead OF war and makes
Tor happiness instead of sorrow. 3
RACE ISSUE.
An lovers OF their country must deprecate the
rehabilitation by the Republican party Of dis
appearing race issue at a time when every effort
should be made to promote rather than retard
the progress which was being made in the States
where slavery had existed toward kindlier rela-
tions between the two races. The revival Of this
issue with all its attendant evils must Of neces-
ffny wcFa I'D Of
States whose people are struggling manfuly
with conditions left 10y the war, and seriously
interfere with the Industrial progress OF both
races.
FRAUD IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE.
Peculation and fraud in the public service un-
der the present administration, especially in the
Postoffice and Land departments, reached such
proportions that knowledge of the evils prac-
tised became public property. Prosecutions
naturally followed. but a thorough and impartial
investigation by Cong ness. proposed and urSed
by the Democratic minority, was refused by the
Republicans at the mandate, it is believed Of
the administTa Ion. Congress- adjourned earlier
than at any long session for many years. for
the purpose, il is believed, Of preventing 1urther
agitation OF the question and in an effort to
curtail expenses.
CIVIL SERVICE.
ofoes are created and filled in pursuance of
law. carry the government, and not 70
further party ambitions and the selfish purpose
OF any citizen. Many OF the hundred thousand
federal oficeholders. servants of all the people,
while under salary, are now vigorously, some
covertly and some openly, working and con-
tributing in the present campaign 10 secure the
success OF the Republican party in defiant Vio-
lstion Of the CiVh Service laws. rules and regu-
lations. Several members of the Cabinet and
other officials Of the government, forsaking their
duties and the departments at WasEing gton, are
spending their time in making speeches and
using all the influence and power of their Of
fetal positions to elect their chief.
JUDGE PARKER.
The ate Democratic convention and its can
didate for President had given signal exhibition
OF a mutual respect and confidence almost un-
precedented in political history, and our
party has received new inspiration ana hope in
its appeal 10 the people, who always appreciate
fnd admire courage, character and discretion ir
their leaders. our candidate has these quail
ties, and can be depended upon at all times 70
observe that seif-contrOl in speech and action
which is so necessary to safe reasoning and
sound Judgment.
With unabated trust in the efficiency Of the
cardinal principles of our great party, when ap-
piled 70 the practical administration of govern
ment 10 realize the blessings OF peace and pros
perity for all and believing that the people viii
correct the present abuses OF administration by
n change OF party in power, await with
hdence the result OF their judgment at the polls
Very truly yours, II. G. DAVIS.