They had faith in the great party of the nation. that. as it had been true almost without parallel to its every promise. so now. having full power in every department. it would fulfill its pledge to administer their affairs with economy. They knew and rejoiced that the taxes were being reduced. the debt was being paid. and the interest lien gradually and certainly lessened. They stood by and supported the organization which had emancipated the slave. crushed the rebellion. declared and enforced the civil and political equality of the races. given us the soundest national currency. advanced the commerce of the Republic. reforinedthe Indian service. increased foreign immigration. expanded our raihoad system. and measurablyrestored property in the South. Of the history of such a party they were not ashamed. to its future they looked. seeing "not whereof to be afraid." While the party had such a record. and had accomplished so much. they had a right to and did expect that. every reasonable effort would be made to reduce the public expenditures. and at this time. when private and public burdens alike approach the maximum of their ability to carry. that there would be no increase. and especially in the direction of the enactment which I seek to repeal. I have assumed.
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