The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-08-21

iellow-cltizens to judge fairly of his
views. 1t justihes the confidence his
party, and large part of the voters not
OF his party, have placed IN his prlncl
pies, his character and his good sense
Mr. Cleveland's propositions regarding
the laborlng class are sensible. They Will
be accepted by self-rcspecting working.
men. The principle that he lays down as
to immigration is practical and will be
generally approved. He recognizes the
generous attitude of the country toward
all who wish the rights with the respon.
siDlliLics Of citizenship, but he would
not encourage the immigration OF
those who do not intend TO become
Americans Mr. Clevcland's views in
regard TO I'll. administration of the civil
service are stated prehensiyely and
viii strengthen the zeal of those who
believe this is the one question more i'm
portant than all others. 1T should be
remembered said Mr.. Clcyela d, that
the Office Of President is essentially eX-
ccutlye In its nature and this is pre-
clseIy the basis of the sentiment through
out the Union in the Democratic party,
and in the independent portion of the Re-
publican party, which demanded the
nomination of man who could be re-
lied on to discharge the executive duties
relating to civil service on the
pure, Just and wholesome principle,
which Governor Cleveland has hereto
fore enforced and to which he now again
ayows his devotion. The country has
not in twenty years had an opportunity
TO vote direc ly on questions of reform
which Mr. Cleyeland's nomination pre-.
sents. His letter of acceptance makes the
duties Of those who desire practical Ie-
lorm palmer than ever. 1t is statement
which will bear the closest examination,
and on which Independents can go for
ward in the canvass with confidence not
only In the soundness of their cause, but
in its signal triumph"
The World says: "The letter Of Gov
ernor Cleveland is brief, plain and sin
cere. 1t Is like the man, whose career
has been marked by strict adherence
to duty and lofty purpose to serve the
people to the best of his ability"
The Sun says "GoyernOr Cleveland
has the merit OF comparative brevity, but
no other that we can discern. lie thinks
the working classes ought to be protect
ed, and he indites few patitudes that
are fitted to any season. viii this spirit
less and most Intellectual writing-the
fceblest and most unstatesmanlike docu-
meut that like occasion in our history
has ever inspired-will it dispel the
feeling Of diSorganization which is
abroad, and aliay the doubts and the
discord that rend the Democratic party?
Is there anything in it that will gather to
Grover Cleveland the strength of that
party, reconcile its factions and carry it
to victory in this memorable contest?
We think not. In letters of great pith
and moment, the manner is commonly of
small account compared with the matter,
but Grover Cleyeland's letter is from
every point Of view an unfortunate pro-
ductiou.n
The Heruld says: Governor Cleye.
lands letter IS typical for its clear good
sense and its comprehensive statement of
the leading points in our political condi-
ton. 1t is Characteristic of the man.
who Is always equal to the occasion that
arises. Next to political corruptions,
Mr.. Cleveland apparently holds that
the dissatisfaction of the great masses
of workingmen is the most striking
feature in our politics, and while he
does not propose patent nostrumS for
this evil, he points out in how great
a degree it calls for the attention of the
Lawmakers. lie says "a true American
sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor
and the fact that honor lies on honest
toll. Our workingmen are not asking
indulgence. They should
receive their full share of the care and
attention OF those who make and
execute the laws These are wise and
timely words. The Governor also
touches very happily on othor important
topics"
The Tribune says; ''There is nothing in
Mr.. Cleycland's brief letter to show
why it should have been kept back 80
long, nor to justify its final publication,
except as mere Formally. 1t is com.
mon place in the extreme. He has soft
and sweet, but indefinite words for the
WOrkingman, with a repetition of the
promises made to the laboring class when
he was elected Governor. The only trouble
here is that these promises were
not kept. After touching upon the ne
cessty OF helping the canals and improy-
ing the natural waterways OF the country,
Mr.. Cleveland finally says in regard to
the civil service The situation aud re-
tention of subordinates in Government
employment should depend upon their
aScertained fitness and value of their
work There is nothing in :that sentence
that will give pleasure to the Democratic
party which is hungry and thirsty for
spolIs. And in all, it is very small let
ter by a very small man."
Hendricks Letter.
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