Daily globe., 1882-11-14
WISE MODERATION THE NECESSITY
OF THE HOUR.

Mr.. w apterSOn OF Cn0 LOUISVILLE courier
Journal is already vigorously advocating
the election of Free Trader for speaker
of the next Democratic house of represen-
tatives. He names the Hon. JohnW Carlisle
member of congress from the Sixth Ken
tucky district for that responsible position.
Mr. Watterson is often, if not generally,
more brilliant than wise in his edito-
rial positions and recommendations.
Mr.. Watterson gives forth the scintilla-
tions of genius rather than the sugges-
tions of solid, practical utility. 1t is not
profitable, in the exurberance of over
whelming Democratic victories, to force
to the front as distinctive element of
party cognisance, the unacknowledged
dogma of free trade. Far safer, wiser is
it to adhere to the old landmarks
the recognized traditions OF
the party, than to dash out on the stormy
sea of crotchety speculation.
| If the Democratic party is distinctively
committed to any line of policy, by its
actions, It's utterances, its platforms, it is,
not to the unrestricted doctrine of free
trade, but to the more statesmanGke and sol
id principle of a tariff for revenue. Avoid
ing the extremes of over-grasping protec-
ton on the one hand and unrestricted free
trade on the other, the solid substratum Of
national and individual prosperity is
found in Ct tariff for Terenue only. On this
basis the rights Of labor, the interests of
the agriculturist, and justice to the con-
sumer, as we'll as to the manufacturer and
producer, will be preserved and perpet-
uated.
The immense and encouraging Demo
cratic victories of the present year should
not lead to rash and impulsive action. =, In
the midst OF apparent strength there
may lurk fatal weakness. Wise
counsels and considerate measures
should prevail, and speculative,
theoretic, crude adventurers, shonld
be relegated to back seats.
Many Republicans, with a surly inso.
lence born Of defeat, already predict foi
the Democrats brief lease of power
The hope is, of course, father to the
thought. They assume to build high
hopes On Democratic blunders." They al
lege that headlong Democratic blunder;
in the past have Injured to Republican par
ty profit. If there have been errors, mis-
takes and blunders in the past, let wiser
and better, more considerate and conserv
ative counsels bear sway in the future.
The corrupt administration of Grant
the weak, reprehensibly compliant admin
istration of Hayes, and the
malignant bossism which led tc
the murder of president
have, at last, aroused the general public
and the Republican political machine ru1
by party cormorants has been smashed
and corruption has received the severes
possible rebuke. Let not Democrats arise
and say, in blind exuberance, ''We have
done it." Not alone have they done it
Let the Republicans have due honor, wht
have burst the bonds of party, and, CO
operating with the Democracy, have caused
colossal corruption to call halt.
Cordially acknowledge, and wisely ap
propriate this cooperation for future
benefit. Let no reckless adventure
lead to bewilder. Whatever of mistake
there may have been in the past, hence
forth, let no blunder blight the fruit OF
mar the prestige of victory.
Patriotism in action, moderation in
counsel, fairness in measures, should char
acterise every procedure. The blunders
yea, more, the political crimes of the Re-
publicans have raised the whirlwind; now
let the patriotic, unselfish spirit and &C
tions of the Democracy control the storm
Forget not the near and rapid approach Of
1884.