New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-08-05
OH FRIENDS. THE ENEMY.

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that can rou the popular heart Waersoa IL eloquent
Morrison witty Carlisle is very ale; but 20 iiieal
economy mi gaty dry science II make no appeal TO
the ina gin ton of ncn. II never strs mp their feens,
aud l. only eItreme cases aat It pquS any interest
III. an,vp? is ALWAYS re dy The DhO ophers are work
inc not ro the benefit OF Americans bui tor the be eit
Tbt pnea ON bchai of free trade viii be biiaIt and
lmirabe but the votes vii renaln N me soc pro
te ton II Is the American SIDE - IRE NeW-1ork sun
Yes; and because it Is tho American side" Pro-
lection appeals to the imagination of men and stirs
ND their feelings Mr.. Blaines letter was taken up
IN good part with the discussion of the
"mightv dry science of National wealth and eco
monte policy, but il went straight to the hearts OF
Americans. 1t showed 4 powerful and sincere
champion. long enlisted on their side ; and their
hearts went out to HIM IN an outburst OF popular
sympathy and approval. The Free Traders must
hire hall, in England if they want to sound their
war-cry and create enthusiasm. The Golden CluD
wonld give them splendid reception and would
agree to scatter their speeches among American
farmers. The manufacturers OF birmingham ana
Manchester would respond with great heartnesS to
their eloquent appeals in behalf of English FREQ
Trade.
The Cinnamon who met in New York CITY .sday
ght took hand in politics long enough to derounce all
The poliiicll organ zatinns eItsn We presume they
will NATURALLY drf inte the Independent Organization
Western Exchange.
That will be satisfactory. Mr.. Curtis stands in
need Of followers who know nothing of his teach
lngs in the past lie has instructed the Republicans
that it would be infamous to trust the Democratic
party for reform and he has instructed the Demo-
crata that ii is crime against free government to
support party that tries to win by suppression of
honest voting at the South But there IL left the
Chinese vote-that is doubtless for purity and re-
form"
Reproducing an old caricaturc OF Lincoln which APP
peared I'm Hdrp.i's WSekin SOL me TRIBUNE remarks
iha the firm controls the same Journal, hNlhg
the policy which the editor, advocate A matter l
tact the same firm name KITS bu every ncmb'r or the
arm cont ons tne paper NJ the time referred 10 is dead
-lNrulOrL World.
Stuff! The sons somo of whom were probably
junior partners them have succeeded their fathers
That is all. They inherit the good name and tho
goodwill which constitute n chief part OF the
firms property. by what law did they escape in-
hcriting any Ill name or ll-wll attaching to the
same piopcrtyl Is the paper to be credited with
all the good their fathers did and dscrcdltcd for
none OF the evil
this time ,sddae who Is chiefly known for hi. great
services IA defeating the tpVetcratc obory prevalent III
the state Of NewIork But there IA no reason al az WY
the Dcmscras party should cGnthe TO SutPo.t ,be s
CAUSE purity, less tnoy Mud mat doing 50 ntlhSs neu
poNer.-tIhe London Spectator.
The Democratic candidate Is chiefly known for his
great services to Commissioner Thompson, Sherlh
Davidson and the corrupt rings OF NeW-lorh'
BROOKLYN aud Albany. The Naming machine and
the jobbng rings recognized hun As their man and
procured his nomination at Chicago. But, granting
that black is white and that Grover Cleveland rep
resents the principle of administrative purity, we
agree with our English friend that there Is no
ground for supposing that the Democratic party
will continue to support any decent and reputable
cause. 1t IS too "hungry' and thirsty" 1t Is
corrupt through and through.
The present Editor OF Hdrper'S weekly, who likes y
his own pocy. had nothing TO do with the journal III
question In 1861 New-Y0r Time.
indeed He fixes his own policy, does hef Did
he fix the policy of his paper teen, when 1t pub
lshed a brutal carcature of his personal friend,
whom he has since been proud to oulogize, repre-
sentiug Charles sumner at the time when he was
stricken with his mortal ailment, and driven to
! Europe for temporary relief, onamented with the
head of the Furies claSping his head with one hand
and carpet bag IN the other rushing franticaly mp
| the gang plank of a departing steamer and moan
| ing ooh. my poor head my poor head! must get
| away from politIcs"f Mr.. Curtis was responsible
| for that performance concerning Charles Summer,
| then, was he I