Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-22

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ell that time has been leading and
influential democratic Journal. 1t sup
ported Mr.. Cleveland with its utmost
ability, and did IS much as any other
paper in the country to bring about
his election. The Sun, however,
does not think Mr. Cleveland has
been success, and it has the inde-
pendence to say 20 10 unmistakable
language The San is believer in
the "spoils," and accuses the Presi-
dent Of insincerity In bis action to-
wards civil service reform, and charg-
es that be is controlled by Mug
wumps.
Recently the Sun has shown that
it has warm place for James G..
Blaine, and though it processes to be-
lieve that Mr.. Blaine can very easily
be beaten again for the presidency, it
let's no opportunity pass to defend
him against charges brought against
him by bis enemies. Hon. George
G. German Of California, keen poll
tician Of the salwart stripe, fearing
Mr.. Blaine's growing popularity.
brings charge against that distin-
guished gentlemen which has never
before been put so broadly, namely,
that be has been traitor within the
raLks since 1872, contributing more
than any other man il either party
to break down the reconstruction
policy Of the Republican party, and
intriguing constantly for the support
of Southern Democrats il bis own
ambition to be elected President
In noticiDg this broad charge. the
Sun protests with q vigorous denial
Certainly, !" says the Sun, = from 1871
to 1876, Mr. Blaine did a great deal to
check the efforts of certain. Republic
can leaders to fasten odi0us and OPP
pressive legislation upon Southern
citizens during the evil days Of the
carpet-baggers. Does that constitute
treason to The Republican party p
Do many Republicans regret now
that The iron hand Of Federal inter
ference is DO longer upon the throat
Of the South 7
Certainly. Blaine did more than
any other Republican to defeat the
nomination Of Gen. Grant for third
term as President. The fact stands
to his everlasting glory. Are there
many Republicans who regret now
that the third-,erm idea. with it's
menace to liberty, is forever out of the
way7
Certainly, Blaine rendered con-
siderable assistance In the overthrow
Of Maboneiem 10 Virginia, and 10 re-
storing the control Of the State to the
debt payer Is that black mark
against Blaine :.
1t is true, moreover, a. Mr.. Cor
ham ofirms, that Mr.. Blaine has been
fer less conspicuous than certain other
Republican leaders as an obstacle to
the permanent reconciliation Of the
North and South.
These things may al have been
services to the Democratic party. Is
Mr Gorham alleges. but were they
not also services % The Republican
party. and to the country without re-
gard TO party
Il seems TO Is that If this is trea-
son. il is shared b. the i, s5l, oSl Re-
publisans who voted eighteen months
ego % put ths traitor ii the White
House.
The Sun Is iearlessly independsnl,
i has tie manliness 10 defend :
political opponent when unjustly rs
sailed; bat We hardly think il : fair
inference. = some q tie Mugwump
papers charge. that editor Dana win
support Mr. Blaine IN 1888 Tor The
presidency against President ClsVe
land. SHOULD that gentlemen receive !
reorganization.