New-York tribune., 1885-01-07
TIE SENATORSHH.
THE ONE MAN FOR THE PLACE AND TIME
A PLEA FOR THE CHOICE OF MR.. EvARrs by Ex'
DfsrnlCr-,TToRNEY wINsLow. OF BROOKLYN.
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A PLEA FOR THE CHOICE OF MR. EvARrs by Ex-
DlsTnlCr-ATToRNEY wINsLow OF BROOKLYN.
To ne Ed,tor OF The Tribune.
SIR: This is a critical time for tho Repub-
Ucan marty in the state OF NcwYork In the Nation our
party which has held power for twentyfour years. ana
held IL we'll, Ia oyerthrown. by narrow margin Ill
true While the recent conflict has left the party In go"h
form and courage much depends on our action IN the
near future whether 1t is to be recalled TO power or
not. That tho people arc more widely sensitive than
ovor as TO tho honor and character OF public ser
wants is obvious enough. In the campaign In which Mr.
Blaine defeated advantage was taken OF this feeling
by his upulous advorsares who waged campaign
OF sandcr This campaign 40 based because OF the
well-known Increase OF the public sentiment which de-
mands more than THAT men should como TO pubhc
office as to trust with clean hands Unfortunately, too
many good Republicans were mised and confused
by the falschoods circulated against Mr. Blaine
III discoursging TO such tnhrmity OF Judgment
among people who wear good clothes All such VIII
soon find thor deep regret that thoy have acted
unwisely and uniustly.
In view OF the record before us, IL is our duty a
marty I'm this state TO keep In sight than the
mperous necessity Of great vigilance In tho selection o
United senator by tho present irgslaturc no
important this that tho result II likely to aiieot our
welfare In this state years to Too many men,
agents asprau running up ana down ths Com
mon wealth shouting for their fayOrtes regardless OF
what is best party and for tho people They do
moi stop 20 best nttod for this great oce but
the question seems Can by any means get the
place for our mani" No man should be made Sonstor
because OF his wealth or his ability To lead q
faction Lot the Legislature iston TO that broader ana
grander thought that takes cognihancn not merely OF
the fact that or wants tho place, but OF tho more
important fact that Is wanted for Senator
who ia OF excellent attainment in knowledge of affairs
and OF statesmanship. Tho man most distinguished Tor
such attainment In the list consideration for sena
tor is william NJ Eyarts We see In his long career n
leader OF the bar; "A Cabinet officer always ready and
equal to the duty OF tho hour dplomatist taking part
in debate with other nations ARBITRATOR when prin-
cples OF International law OF vital Importance were
recognized and enforced largely through his In
nuence and learning and mt.tery ABILITY & Win M all
thor advocates. say boldly That 10 a" tne Qualities
De er In tho State OF New 1orE .
why then should the people In tho Republican
party assert their dignity rise IN their power. and
Earnestly demand that the best fitted for sena-
tOrshp shall be called TO III IL IL sald we now need
senator not only conceded ability but Of unquesoned
MS has loyal and steadfast In thl, respect
The course OF Mr. Eyarts in the campaign inst closed
must have commanded the admiration Of every true TO
publican. when Mr. Blaine was nominated tho move
was received with profound satisfaction by Republicans
generally but we cannot forget with what bitterness
and falsehood 1t r nediaely assailcd by certain
Republicans OF prominent position The air was filled
| with denunciaton, and there was storm OF
abuse upon our candidate. Many who were
whether his nomination was wise In the midst OF
doubt and the Republican party needed the
voice OF some and thoughtful leader To point out the
path OF duty every Republican and good citizen.
That heard and responded to with great
and ability early the campaign by Mr.. Eyarts His
spe ch last summer In NewYOrk, whom only a few had
spoken was read with delight all through tho Nation by
Republicans and became at once leading argument In
support OF Blaine and Logan. While Mr.. Evars
recognized tho fitness OF the candidates. HIS thought
largely the supreme Importance OF retaining In
power the great party that had been faithful 10 tho
country In war andIn peace In osoeyenu twony four
years. Looking at this Senatorial question on every
sde the claims will not say OF Mr. Eyarts but rather
the claims OF tho people to his servoes arc 10 over
whelIning that tho name Of any other seems at
this time out Of place Let the Republican party In tho
state OF New York rise superior TO the mschiovous oriss
OF faction and faction leaders In this crisis and show by
its election OF Mr. Eyars that II understands what tho
State needs and what Is most fitting to DO done.
BROOKLYN, Jan. b, 1885. JOHN WSsLow