National Republican., 1885-03-28
THE probabilities Of war between Eng
land and Russia are rapidly strengthening.
A Breakra,t.T,bls LATTE, ~ tbo prss,d.n,


Mr. PRESIDENT: Is II not a touching and
pathetic spectacle in this hour of Democratic
triumph, when great honors and dgnities are
being distributed, TO witness the utter neglect
OF that grand old tribune Of the people," Al
len q. Thurman At the Chicago convention.
when the minds of the hosts there gathered
were cngrossed with consideration of the
qualities of the men from whom they were to
select their staudard-bearer, the appearance
and name Of Allen G. Thurman excited the
most furious enthusiasm aud pleasure. He is
a statesman, great constitutional lawyer,
model OF frugality and integrity. Can plausi.
BILE reason be given why he who should be first
Is last2 Why the trucst type of De
mocraoy in tho land is in political
exile in his own home? Why the chief
tain whose prowess kept the Democratic
column unbrokon for twenty years should
have bis life coudcd with the conspicuous
inattention Of the transitory leadership of
party enriched and made victorious by his
genius and example? That his exalted manli.
ness restrains him from seeking Office and his
LOFTY pride of character keeps him in the dig
nihed silence OF conscious worth, does notserve
TO account for the failure to tender him prefer
ment consonant with his splendid ability to
serve the country. 1t must be rather that the
want this old stalwart representative of the
people Of the overwhelming west in their
way. The west already feels nervous. 1t is
startled by the seeming method in Its Danish.
ment from power and If the old bandanna-
that emblem of American simplicity-does go
down before the ten thousand thousand en-
signs high advanced, standards and gonfalons
'twixt van and rear, streaming in the air for
distinction" OF the east, some account must in
evitably be given Of 1t. The blood Of western
martyrs will bring western victory
You may rely upon 1t, Mr. President that
the breakiast.table letters will tell you truths
hat will not reach you through those having
personal access to you. Standing, rs you now
do, among the loity ones OF the earth, adula-
tion, tattery, and false report will be poured
into your ears without stint If your acts are
wise and good their fame will be doubly
trumpeted In your hearing; If they are injudi-
cious and unpalatablo to the people the report
of discomfort and adverse comment will be
seduously kept from your knowledge. But
these letters will not fail to give you a true
view Of matters OF public opinion and ludg-
ment that may not always seem friendly or
prove agreeable to you, but which will never
theloss be attentiyely considered and weighed
by you.
You are not addressed in this strain because
the average current Of opinion is not still in
your favor for 1t is. For example, a promi.
nent merchant living in Buffalo, n. Y, a Re-
publican, writes to NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
thus: "The President seems to be starting
of we'll. ] hope ho may make a good
President, and believe he is at present de-
termlned to do right In all things"
The merchant Is a personal acquaint
ance OF yours. He supported you for
mayor of Buffalo, but voted for Blaine for
President. In writing OF you rs he did he but
voices the disposition Of Republicans and the
Republican press to give you credit for an
honest intention to fulfill the pledges made by
YOU TO the people in your inaugural address.
lfyour official acts justify this generous con-
fdence you will certainly continue TO receive
| the moral support Of Republicans throughout
| the country. According TO your Secretary of
| State 'moral' influence is about all that
this nation should exert In our foreign policy.
Why should 1t not suffice In domestic matters?
A matter is talked about In select circles,
Mr. President, that should be brought be fore
you. II is said that Mr. Randalps very inti-
| mate personal relations with yourself and his
potential influence with your administration,
indicates that plan is being worked out to
make him speaker of the House of Represen-
tatiyes, and that your administration is a
party to tho plan. A great many people who
read the newspapers closely while you were
at Albany engaged In the formation OF your
cabinet thought that you were In state
OF great doubt and uncertainty as to
how to constitute IL, frequently chang
ing your selections, and only arriving
at conclusion In the last moment.
But opinion has now yccred around to the
| hal M Istnn nt,Iu an
the surface and that in reality the regency
mapped out plan the Sunday you spent at
Greystone. which included the speakership
for Randall, and that to the lines OF operation
then laid down you have adhered rlgidly ever
since. No one can now question your frmness
or fidelity in carrying out carefully consid-
cred plan, one thing In connection with II
can be said Mr.. President, and that is that you
stand by your friends, a mighty good trait II
Is too, In the estimation OF the American
people.
In 1851, few days after Abraham Lincoln
was inaugurated, conversation was over
heard between old Francis =. Blair, then near
so years of age, his son, Frank J, Blair iy., and
his old partner Reeves, in the course Of which
the old man was energetioally aud proianely
giving James Buchanan the Benefit of vigor
GUS tongue lashing Buchanan has no heart,
sir Cd d-n q man withohL heart, sir
Cd d-n party without a heart sir" said
he, Evidently so much could not be said o.
you, Mr., President An exhibition of graft
tude aud friendship is the highest evidence o.
good heart and a necessary thing for your
future fame and prosperity.
But, returning 10 the plan, 1t is asking you L
undertake pretty big contract to essay max
ing the master spirit of your regency thu
speaker of the House Of Representatives, thu
further enlarging the power Of the seaboard
states II, IN the Democratic caucus, the silvel
question is raised in connection with the
speakership, Carlisle will beat Randall. Upor
tho issue of tariff for revenue only agains
protection, Carlisle will beat Randall. II tht
speakership turns upon geographical lines
Carlisle will beat Randall, If II is to be dc
termined by the distribution Of goyernmen
pap, Randall will beat Carlisle. That Is thre,
chances for Carlisle 10 one for Randall will
you TO furnish the latter's chance.
Reflection would seem 10 point out that abou
the only feasible plan for bringing about Mr
Randall's election would bo for you to 10 us
the potent influence OF your patronage that NJ
Democratic caucus win be held at the meet
ing Of Congresa II the speakership can b
1 thrown into q go-as.YOusplease scramble In tn