The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
THE INDEPENDENT REPUBLICANS.

THE INDEPENDENT REPUBLICANS.
An isolated specimen of the radical
genius, believing himself democrat,
has said democracy owes nothing to
independent republicanism in the
achievement of this victory. The st.
Louis Republican says that, although
the independent republican vote for
Cleveland has not proven to be nearly
as large as the independents them
selves promised, it will have to be
admitted that it has done the work.
1t has accomplished what they set out
to accomplish. If it has not elected
Cleveland it has certainly defeated
Blaine. Its practical effect is exhib-
tied in only two states-New York
and Connecticut-andp perhaps only in
the great state of New York; but its
decisive influence in turning the
thirty-six votes of that state in favor
of Cleveland is too plain to be over
looked; it is the most interesting and
striking point in the contest. 1t
would be manifestly unjust to the
more than 100000 democratic votes
of the country to say that the indie
pendents have elected Cleveland; but
it must be admitted that but for their
assistance Cleveland would not have
been elected" The independent re-
publicans did not announce their pur-
pose to elect Cleveland when they
bolted the nomination of Blaine. They
did this because they realized that the
republican party had outraged the
country in nominating for the presi-
dency a man with so black a public
record as Blaine; they opposed him
before the nomination Of Cleveland,
announcing their purpose to support
the democratic nominee should he be
creditabie candidate. Their supreme
purpose was to defeat Blaine, and,
aiding in his defeat, they have done
the country and the democratic par
ty invaluable service. No true
and manly democrat will withhold
credit from the independent republic
ans for the part they took in this cleo
ton we should honor them for what
they have done, and democrats should
so attempt to administer federal af-
fairs as to maintain their good opin-
ion and receive their further endorse
ment. Many republicans have
honestly believed the country would
be in the greatest danger from
democratic administration. They
will now learn to the contrary, and
when its condition grows better
under democratic direction it is natu-
raj that these men, who have acted as
our allies in this contest, will be
pleased at the results, somewhat
shaped by themselves, and they may
remain with us. They supported
Cleveland and Hendricks with all
their might. Had they named the
candidates themselves they could
not have supported them more
HEARTILY. 1uOll COl1IuCuudOlOu w dS
unreserved, and they are now
ready to defend their election. 1t
is not known that these people will
ask any recognition of their services,
but should they do SO, it ought to
command most respectful considera-
ton. AS they have advised with
democrats in relation to defeating
corruption, they may be accepted as
excellent advisers in administration
in government reform and retrench-
ment. Mr.. Cleveland is known as a
reformer; he is recognized advocate
of revenue reduction, and be guided
by conservative craftsmanship. The
administration will give the people OF
the north confidence in the democra-
cy's ability and integrity of purpose
in administering government affairs
It will make itself worthy of the con-
fdence of thesem men, who turned their
backs on their own party because of
it's corruptions, who appealed to.dem-
ocracy to preserve public integrity
We honor them, and no democrat, I'M
less he be fanatic, dare dishonor them