The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-27
Gov. Cleyeland's Letter.


This document, which We print to-day,
is in strong contrast with the more
wordy epistles of the Republican cam
didates, and the demagogieal appeals OF
General BUTLER. 1t is brief, but cogent
and complete. Its symmetry and well
rounded proportions leave no room for
criticism, and the enemies of the party
whose nominee speaks are driven to
deplore the fact, that nothing has been
said that is not in full accord with the
necessities and the demands Of the
American people.
It is not for the nominee of political
party which has published its declara-
ton of principles and policies to add to
or take from what his party has said,
and none but his political enemies will
be disappointed that Governor CLEvE-
LAND did not put his own construction
ON the only plank of the Democratic
platform which has given rise to any
discussion within the ranks of the party.
He did wisely when he approved the
platform and declared that the Chief
Executive is bound faithfully to en-
force the laws enacted by the legislative
branch of the government. If he
adhere to this view, and we doubt not
that he will, the people will settle the
tariff question as they desire that it
shall be settled. He is in warm sympa-
thy with American labor, and his utter
auces in that behalf disclose a full and
/ generous appreciation of the require
ments of the working-men. "Our work
ing-men are not asking unreasonable in
diligence, but as intelligent and manly
citizens they seek the same considera-
ton which those demand who have
other interests at stake" and he be.
speaks for them "their full share of the
care and attention of those who make
and execute the laws" ''They should
be protected in their efforts peaceably tc
assert their rights when endangered by
aggregated capital, and all statutes Oh
this subject should recognize the care Of
the State for honest toll and be framed
with view of improving the condition
OF the working man" The adoption O
a constitutional amendment disqualify
ing the President from reelection
which he recommends, would cure NOR,
OF the ills with which the body polite
: IS afflicted than any other one measure
, that has been suggested. The desire o
= our Presidents to be reelected democrat
= ICES the civil service and degrades tn,
C appointed officials of the government
1t destroys no less the. independence 0
the minor officials than it does that o
: the Chief Executive, who, controlle,
and impelled by desire born of ambi
ton, subordinates the natural instinct
of patriotism to the selfish acquisition
of personal power. Barely escaping tn
, dangers of third term, with the mem
cries of the fierce struggle that wa
necessary todefeat it, the American pee
: pie may we'll rejoice that the oppoI tun
ty is afforded them to elect as, their Pres
ident one who has announced that h
D appreciates the danger to the Republi
: of personal ambition, and has suggeste
a simple and complete remedy.
We started-with the intention of sin
n ply calling to the notice of the reade
: GOVERNOR CLEvELAND's admirabl
: letter. 1t is short and pointed, an
deserves careful reading. We common
it to all not because it is the letter q
; the Democratic nominee, but because
+ is full of thought and patriotism.