The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-01-29
THE PRESIDENTIAL QUESTION.


We clip the following from the editor
ial columns of the Cincinnati Enquirer
of Dec. oath:
"The real consequence of Hon. Hugh
]. Jewett in the Presidential problem is
not manifest in the moderate spread OF
printing ink upon him. Mr.. Jewett does
not come upon the people with the force
Of an avalanche. He is quiet man, aud
his prominence is his Legitimate accom-
plishment. He does not represent the
rattle and roar Of politics. He has never
been political schemer. He is a pro-
found man, and his dignity has lifted
him above the ordinary methods by
which party success is usually accom-
pliRhed. He stands on principle, and in
his races for Office he has made no dis.
tinction between strong chances Of sue
cess and the certainty of defeat He
has been 9 leader of Democratic forlorn
hopes, and has also accomplished signal
victories for his party. He has not been
a solicitor of place at the hands of his
party or of the people of Ohio, but has
modestly come forward, at times, in re-
sponse to popular demand. He is man
for an emergency, and the signs Of the
times are that the next Presidential cleo
ton will be an emergency of unusual
proportions. Among thoughtful people
there is strong undercurrent in favor
of Jewett, and undercurrents sometimeG |
sweep on to victory. The Jewett move
ment may not be described by that ia.
miliar westernism, "boom;" but it is |
spontaneously conducted by men who |
are moved by principe in politics rather |
than by personal preference. The talk |
about JeWett is but mere side issue. |
JeWett is a man who has been too con-
spicuous in political life, and too success
full in extensive business enterprises to
be dismissed with mere mention when
he is suggested in connection with any
thing, however elevated in the gift of
the American people. Mr.. Jewett is an
Ohio man, but that should not operate
against him; though it becomes Ohio to
be modest in the present incipient stage
of the Presidential battle. Thenomina
tion of Jewett would be far beyond a
mere recognition ofthe vanity which has
been cultivated in Ohio soil since the
close of the war. His management of
important business interests has mad Q
him a national reputation and character,
and the Democratic party is not driven
to the last ditch as long as he is availa
ble."
The solution Of the Presidential prob
lem lies in the nomination of Demo-
crat who can carry New York, New Jer-
sey, Connecticut and Indiana, as we'll as
the "solid South" We believe that Mr..
Jewett or any other good Democrat can
do this, but that gentleman has the ad-
ditional recommendation that he can al.
most certainly carry Ohio too. The
Courier is no mans paper, but is for the
success of the party first; that is to cay,
it is primarily for principles, and second
srily for men. If Mr.. Jewett is the man
for the honor, and through him we can
redeem the nation from the bondage of
rings, rascality and RepubliCanism, we
say with all our heart, nominate him,
and then let reunited and rehabilitated
Democracy rally to his support ut the
polls, and place him triumphantly in the
White House.
Mr.. Jewett, as President of the Erie
has made distinguished rec
ord. He has reclaimed it from the har-
pies which despoiled il, bringing order
,ut Of chaos, restoring It's credit, and ma
King it, as it's natural advan 'ages Of To-
,ation indicated it could be made, lead
ng trunk line, as we'll as magnl6Cently
equipped and prosperous thorough fare.
He is not only business man of rare
with an aptitude for the sOlv.
ng of intricate financial problems, but
ne Is statesman as we'll, having served
With distinction as a Democratic mem.
Der Of Congress from Ohio, where his re-
grasp Of financial and econo-
mic questions gave him high standing
md influence. His age, we believe, is
)ut little over fifty years In the prime
# vigorous manhood, tall, command.
ng, and In possession Of strong moral
md intellectual as well as physical pow
'rs, he would 90 before the people Of
he United States as the embodiment of
ts best thought and noblest attributes.
The Ohio Democracy are united as one
naa for him, and its press is enthusias-
ic in his praise. 1t is evident the Jew
1T boom Is hourly gaining strength and
mpetus.-Syrac1ISe Daily Courier, Jan. 3d.