National Republican., 1884-05-08
THE BEuEAD1NG OF MORRISON.
The Result as Predicted by the Press OF
the Country.
Nan Nork lflbMnc.

the country
Neto Fork Tribune
Mr.. Randall in his speech yesterday confessed
that among his chief reasons for opposing the
measure was the effect its passage would have on
tho coming elections, promising willingness
thereafter to enter into the consideration of the
subject But Mt. Randall and his few democratic
followers are denounced in the severest terms by
their party associates. Senator Beck has applied
to them the epithels Of "snenks and towards"
Mr. Wood, OF Indiana, has said that "thoy ought
not to remain in the party and stab its vital prin-
ciples to death under cover of democracy" Mr.
blackburn saysthst they hold no further title or
claim TO bo called democrats; and that this tariff
question Is the issue I'm American politics to-day.
New FORK Times.
Having failed to unite on a moderate reduction
Of the tariff, to which by every method known to
political action II was committed, the party stands
before the county with no common end except
the attainment Of the spoils OF Office 1t is ncon-
ocivable that II can go before tho country in SO
humiliating, so damaging position as this.
KeB York sun
The advocates OF horizontal reduction can now
reflect that there are matters of more moment that
demand attention, and that there will be ample
time to reform the tariff q year hence when we
shall know moro than we do now about its prac.
ical bearing upon the great interests of the coun
try, and whom the opportunity for its adjustment
will be rs favorable as they could wish.
In the meantime lot us proceed to business.
Philadelphia Press.
The defeat Of democratic purpose and principle
yesterday only checks, without changing, the
driit and momentum of tho party. II for a while
II marks time, instead of marching it remains
facing toward Tree trade. and its line of march
will be resumed at the first sign encouragement,
ut the first removal Of obstacles which have
brought 1t to a halt However the democratic
party may sock to conceal this tendency and
masquerade under false colors 1t will still remain
ht heart opposed TO the protection of American
industries, and tho stress and struggle of the
ing campaign Is certain to bring It face TO face
with the republican party upon the sharp issue Of
four years ago between protection and free trade.
Philadelphia Ledger
Deep disappointment will be felt there. This
morning whom they get tho cabled American news
ut their breakfast tables In Manchester, Blrming-
ham, Leeds, Glasgow, Liverpool, and London
they will find that the hurrahs they raised in the
opening week oflast December over the election
of MIR. Carlisle to the spoakership as the begin
ming Of the transfer of the American manufac-
turing trade to North Britain are coming back
in rather mocking echoes now. There will be no
rejoicing there large as the satisfaction is in tho
United States.
Philadelphia Times.
While II retires Mr. Morrison and his associates
from any possible political leadership it will do
much more than this II 1t retire the tariff from the
pending presidential contest and give the democ-
| racy chance to make hopeful battle for demo-
cratic principles unhampered by the popular dis
trust 1t would have earned aud deserved in fol-
lowing the wild ideas OF the Kentucky school.
Ntp York World
Tho defeat of the Morrison bill in the house
ought not to cause any bitter feeling on the part
of Mr. Morrison and his friends. The motion 10
strike ont the pnnptinp nlaugn WINS hv q
small majority and large democratic vote was
cast against ii.
The result is no evidence that the democratic
party s not in accord In its desire for revenue re-
| form and tax reduction. The difference in the
party has been due to diversity of views as TO the
proper time when the reform and the reduction
could be carried into practical effect.
Baltimore Herald.
This ends the tariff discussion at the present
session of congress. The introduction of the bill
ends Mr.. Morrison's career, and the support given
| to 1t by the democrats ensures tho overwhelming
defeat of that party in the coming election.
Baltimore american.
| If the democrats had boldly taken the aggres-
| sive, and appealed 10 the country. they might
| have been defeated, and probably would have
been; but still there would have been such q
thing as q democratic party. Now there is not
| anything OF the kind in existence e 1t is a mere
aggression OF negatives. 1t is simply collection
of individuals who are not republicans-that
| is all.
Baltimore Sum-
For the defeat of the Morrison bill the party as
| whole cannot be held responsible, but only the
small disloyal element-"the tail,' which, with
republican help, managed in this case "to wag
| the dog"
Richmond Dispdtch.
| II removes from congress troublesome ones
tion that was distracting the attention Of the
democratic party from issues that vastly more
important at this particular time, and if read
Alright will serve to discourage tariff agitation in
the party during the campaign.
Fetersbur1 InderA Appeal
| The house of representatives sat down on Mr..
Morrison and his bill yesterday in q manner
which, it is hoped will efiectually quiet the tariff
agitators for the present, and turn their minds to
something more practical and profitable.
NetO York Herald.
| In reviewing the course of events which cul-
minated yesterday it is not difficult to determine
where the blanc lies or who must bear the con-
sequences OF this act. Not in twenty y-hve years
had the democrats gained control of the house
under conditions moro favorable to their contln-
uing in power. They had abundant opportunity
| to prove their fitness and capacity by manfully
undertaking to perform what had been neglected
to the manifest injury Of the people. They have
missed the opportunity.