After an existence of nearly twenty years of almost innocuous desuetude these laws are brought forth.

Our citizens have the right to protection from the incompetency of public employees who hold their places solely as the reward of partisan service.

I believe that the public temper is such that the voters of the land are prepared to support the party which gives the best promise of administering the government in the honest, simple, and plain manner which is consistent with its character and purposes. They have learned that mystery and concealment in the management of their affairs cover tricks and betrayal. The statesmanship they require consists in honesty and frugality, a prompt response to the needs of the people as they arise, and a vigilant protection of all their varied interests.

If it takes the entire army and navy to deliver a postal card in Chicago, that card will be delivered.

After an existence of nearly twenty years of almost innocuous desuetude these laws are brought forth.

I can find no warrant for such an appropriation in the Constitution, and I do not believe that the power and duty of the General Government ought to be extended to the relief of individual suffering which is in no manner properly related to the public service or benefit.

The paramount duty of maintaining public order and defending the interests of our own people may require the adoption of measures of restriction, but they should not tolerate the oppression of individuals of a special race.