Telegram-herald., 1888-04-25
DEPEW ON BLAINE
cnAuNcsY THINKS JAMES The MAN
The Protection Battle should be Fought
by the Foremost Protectienist g.inst
the DsseipIs Of xrse Trade
Some history

The following rather remarkable letter
recently appeared in the New fork 75fbeae.
To the Editor Of the Tsi6une.--SIK. / sup
pose that it is hardly necessary for me 10
say that there is not q clearer headed man
in New York than Chauneey II. Depew. In
both civil and public life lie is the peer of
the best, aud when be declares himself for
Mr.. Blaine as one OF tho statesmen in the
Republican party TO settle the doubtful
character of the Empise state. 1t is declar-
alton that is worthy more than ordinary
consideration. Mr.. Depew has imself
been mentioned more than once fayorably
in connection with the nomination for
President and has put his foot down most
emphAtically on the agitation of the ques-
ton. Although great railroad magnate,
he enjoys popularity with his fellow cit-
zens OF which any man might be proud. l
speak advisedly. His popularity is not all
confined TO his wealthy associates, but is
spread out as widely as his acquaintance ex-
tends. Wherever he goes his happy speeches
and democratic ways make him a general
favorite. l believe that Mr.. Depew would
make good President. He has fine quail
tiles of brain and patriotism. But with all
this, with eli the confidence that is felt in
him personally We cannot close our ewes 10
the fact that his corporation connections
would be detriment TO the enthu siasm of
the campaign, as already outlined by The
message of President Cleveland and the
answer thereto by Hon. JAS. q. Blaine pub
lIshed in the Tribune. No man in my
opinion, realizes this more thkn does Mr.
Depew himself. We ali understand the
plan OF campaign, as II beats today, is tor
the one man whom the enemy have at this
juncture TO side-trsck US. We must not
allow the enemy to distract the people or
distort the issue. 1t is tie desire of the
friends of American industry to fight the
battle msnfully on the tariff, and the
disciple Of free trade. andsthe champion of
protection. are pretty distinctly recognized
TO be Cleveland and Blaine respectively.
And the popular pulse. as 1t beats today, Is
for the one man whom the enemy has
singled out for their attack. because of the
strength there is in his leadership-~aye, IN
his very name. Instinctively the friends of
protection have singled him out as the man
TO rally around. Just as instinctlvely have
the free traders discerLed him as the most
powerful foemsn. The battle did not end
on that November day In 1884. 1t has been
going on ever since. But. ga votes were
opposed to our crosslhs the Presidential
stream then. Let Us not swop horses until
we have crossed IL.
Combining all the qualities necessary to
inspire the members OF party to their full
exertions, bis very name q platform suffic-
lent Tor thousands of protectionists outside
OF the Republican ranks, his individuality
stamped upon larger proportion of mis-
countrymen's affections than that of any
man of this generation-I make no excep-
tions-Mr. Blaine most truly. as Mr.. Depew
observes. stands above all others whose
names are mentioned, and with the unani-
nous endorsement Of the National Repub-
lIcan Convention cannot be beaten. Let
unaminiiy be our watchword. With the
unanimous expression OF that convention
in his favor | think that every man who
has followed the career Of Mr.. Blaine will
agree with Mr.. Depew that be 10 too much
of q patriot. too obedent to the wish of that
party with which he has had so much to DO
In the moulding, to MAKE IL necessary for
another convention to be called. In every
way We view it, this action seems the part
OF the hfghesl wisdom.
History records precedent after precedent
Let US read the lesson: In 1896 John Adams
defeated Thomas Jefferson. In 1900 Jefer-
son was renominatsd by his party aud d.
feated Adams. In 1924 John Quincy Adap 8
defeated Andrew Jackson. Jackson re-
signed his seat in the Senate. stumped the
country in the various state elections as
did Mr.. Blaine in Maine aud Pennsylvania,
was Tenominated in 1898 and defeated his
old opponent, John Qaincy Adams. In
1886 Martin Van Buren. of New York. de-
fealed General Harrison, and in 1870 New
York, singulsrly enough, being then. as
now. the pivotal State, General Harrison
defeated Van Buren,.
IL is for us TO complete the parallel. In
1884, with the aid of Bgrchsrd and upon
the changing Of 524 votes Grover Cleveland
became President of the United States in
stead of James G.. Blaine. who had beaten
all the organized opposition. 1t Was not q
faII victory. if the word victory may De
properly used. and with Blaine in 1858 no
accident will prevent reveTsal of the stu-
alton. We have too many "Isvorite sons
just Dow. Nsu York must sound the key
not OF patriotic duty-ihat Is. as | get 1t
for the grandest political rally of the cen
tury under our old leader. In the words of
Mr.. Dspew. with q unanimous nomination
at Chicago James q. b ains will sweep the
country from end TO end. Let il be unsni-
mously the voice Of your subscriber, who
speaks for many. AUSTIN K. foED.
NEW yoRk, April 3, 1858.