National Republican., 1886-10-09
Breakfast cable Letter to tho President.

Mn, President In political circles tho
probabilities of your reelection to the presl
dCncy in 1855 are freely discussed. 1t is gen
orally conceded, except among the Tammany
Democrats, that you will be the nominee Of
the Democracy. Your success In the coming
contest will much depend upon the candidate
of the Republican party. It seems to be well
understood that Mr.. Logan will not take the
second place. But for the purpose of analyz-
ing the situation, admit that the Republican
party puts the old ticket in the field, what
then would be the result, New York being the
battle ground?
Many Of the elements that contributed TO
your success cannot be duplicated.
First. You were new star in the political
horizon the novelty of the situation excited
the curiosity Of the people, and they voted for
n change hoping for reform.
Second. The Democratic platform hum.
bugged the people on the tariff issue. Those
who voted for you as Il protectionist will not
do so again because they know now that you
indorse Secretary Mannings policy as laid
down in his letter of resignation, u policy that
recommends q tariff simply for revenue on n
few score OF articles and free trade on nearly
1900 articles. This is English you know, and
in direct opposition to the policy of Brother
Jonathan as founded by Washington and
clearly declared in the first tariff act in 1889.
Third. Free trade Republicans are Mug
wumps and voted Tor you under an assurance
that you thought as they did, consequently
| you had the vote Of the free traders and the
vote of the Democratic protectionists This is
illogical, and will not occur again.
Fourth. Irish.Americans are organizing to
WELD powerful influence in 1883.
If the contest is not satisfactorily settled in
the British parliament in favor of home rule
for Ireland, IriSh-Americans who have hereto.
fore voted the Democratic ticket will vote for
an experienced statesman aud leader, like
Blaine, in preference to any Democrat.
Fifth. The present administration has made
but little progress in reform or in economy, or
given evidence Of genius In the management
Of our foreign policy, consequently It is not
rafe to calculate Guy gain FROM me people who
voted against Cleveland aud Hendricks in 1851
Sixth. Republicans who favor manhood suf-
fIaGe and equality Of all before the law will
not hereafter vote prohibition ticket in the
presidential election year. It is not safe to
calculate that Rum, Romanism, and Rebel.
lion will be repeated by DR.. Burchard.
Seventh. Tammany was loyal to the Demo-
cratic ticket in 1884. They have not received
their reward from this administration.
Eighth. The victors who want the spols con.
stitute majority of the Democratic party, and
will be slow to support presidential nominee
who takes eight years to unlock the treasury
| to them.
In conclusion, Mr.. President. you are pledged
| to n constitutional amendment limiting Presi-
| dent to one term.
This small enumeration OF political forces is
supposed to be sufficient to wipe out your
eleven hundred majority In the Empire State
in q second race for the presidency, against
such statesmen as Blaine, Sherman, Logan,
and Allison, the latter being a dangerous
dark horse in the coming contest, as we'll as
the transfer OF many colored citizens to states
where they will be permitted to vote against
the supporters of free trade on the one side
and servile labor on the other.
Notwithstanding all this there Is growing
opinion that you are honest aud safe.
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,.