New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-11
CLEVELAND > MANlt'ESIO.
DAMNED WITH FAINT PRAISE BY DEMO
CRATIC LEADERS
VIEW IT WITH "GHoUL1sH GLEL
ITS INsrNcERITY EXPOSED.

REPUBLICANS VIEW IT WITH "GHoUL1sH GLEh
ITS INSrNcERITY EXPOSED.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO TEIBuSE.N
Washington, Sept. 1o.-The Presidents letter OF
acceptance has been received with cruel indifference
by Democrats and with something Ike sauSi@o''o"
by Republicans To the former It appears ~e~A'
anolorciic performances to the latter vain attempt
10 stem the tide disapproval and Ind gnauoh win
which the free trade message OF last December anu
the attack Of the Democratic majority IN the houSo
upon the industries OF the country were greeted 1ho
perfuncory praises OF Administration strkeFs' quick
ened by recollection OF favors received In the past
and stimulated by hope of others yet TO be rcaped
deceive no one They lack their face sincerity and
are wanting altogether IN honesty The approval oil
such men as German, Mcpherson and Barnun only
tends to swell the chorus of discord which has been
SGT up in Democratic quarters.
Among Republicans on the other hand, there Is
dlscernfble feeling akin 10 ghoulsh glee' over
tho ludlcrous and frantic attempts of the President
20 gain the top of the fence and from that high
perch to administer some soothing syrup to the work
fngmen with the object of queting their fears ana
allaying their indignation. But workngmen arc not
children. and the Presidents dlaphanous treatment
of their case likely have the desired effect
1t is altogether childish performance
Senator Hoar voiced the sentiments of Republicans
when he said to-day
The Presidents letter to mo to deserve the
epithets OF cunning" sdroi-" and shrowd' He Is
A skilfui New-York politician Of the old Democratic
st,le His declaration that II his policy to lift the
burdens the necessaries OF life, his reputation OF
the doctrine trade his dwelling upon the surplus
which has In the Treasury, are 1t seems to
me- shrewd devices catch votes 70 cover the real
purpose Of himself and the other men who control the
policy OF party and affirm in the Mills bill the
purpose 10 which the logic OF all his reasoning leads
him. which is to make long step in the direction Of
free trade
The surplus would long ago have disappeared II tho
President Democratic leaders in the House had
not their retain and increase 1t for the
purpose OF using 1t weapon with which to attack the
protective system. He might long have expended 1t
IN the purchase OF bonds at profitable for the
Government but he refused in order TO use it against
the tarir 1t might been largely diminished by
the sbolition internal tax tobacco
and alcohol the arts but for the usurpauon
Of Nj Carlisle in refusing to recognize Mr. Randall In
the las. Congress make a motion 10 that effect in
accordance with the undoubted desire Of large majority
OF the House II the President be in
belief the amount Of the duty upon imports is
added 10 the price Of article whether manufactured
here or abroad. that for dollar paid to the
under the tariff. dollars are paid by
the people manufacturers he cannot be sincere in
dscanns desire overthrow that system altogether
to establish trade and to resort TO more direct
OF raising the necessary for the operations
OF the Government
Neither Is II tina. the tariff increases the burden
upon tie Of life to the working people Not
more than fifteen twenty per cent Of all the articles
which . welltodo workingman requires for in his
family consists Of articles which there is any duty at
OIL snd Of large part Of that per cent the price OF
the article is cheap this country IL is abroad
tan does not increase 1t at all while the
wages Of the worlngmen in consequence Of the tarih
from forty 100 per cent higher
The working people Of America viii easily be made 70
soc these things-ndeed. they sec them now-and the
PRESIDENTS letter will be regarded by them as feeble
attempt 20 m.ssad them
Senator Davis of Minnesota, said
Nv
on the stump his bill IS good protection measure
as the agrees with himself from day 10 day on
our relations with Canada on the Chinese treaty
Senator Sherman remarked:
President fails give US single new idea In his
letter We have already met and exposed his falacies
many times Is nothing in the letter upon which
70 hitch single fresh comment
senator Cullom said.
While Mr. Cleveland alheres TO his message OF Deem
Der last he careful say that neither he nor his
party Is making Of Free Trade. lie is
much concerned about the Of the workngman and
Is in favor Of cheap goods Cheap goods are made by
cheap labor they only be had in this country
By Of Free Trade or by reduction of the wages
OF the aboring people.
Democratic Congressman with one accord received |
the lotter with professions Of admiration and enthu-
sasm AS for the Republican Representatives, they |
hailed the lotter with sigh of Joy and satisfaction
Some OF them who called 1t chestnut qualified the
statement with the admission that It was 50 venerable
that much time necessarily required 10 make 1t |
presentsbie
Mr. Wilson, Of West Virginia, one Of tho trainers Of
the Dark Lantern" bill said:
The further read the better liked II is fne
letter 1t deals thoroughly with the paramount Issues
and lays down party doctrine clearly and orciby
The /" Bituminous Baron of Pennsylv ania" who also
assisted 10 frame the Dark Lantern" bill, said:
Oh. It's lRs letter We couldn't expect anythin.
else.
PREMIER Mills was delighted. Re said
The letter is strong document well written, and in
q line with the Presidents expressions the
subject In opinion IT will strengthen his pos N.
Breckenridge Of Kentucky, one Of the Dark La
tern" conspirators, declared:
It is first The read tho better like It.
1t IS going to grow the people
Mr.. McMillin- the Administration Dark lantern
echo, from Tennessee. said
nrst rate. Just like everything comes from
Cleveland
Mr. Crisp. OF Georgia, the only Democrat who
venturcd quality his admiration. He said that ii
" a good letter." but perhaps not strong in
expression some of Mr.. Cleveands other writings.
IT noticeable that every Democrat willing
concede that the paramount issue IN the campaign
is that Of the protective policy against the free trade
policy.
Mr.. HIT Of Illinois, described the letter as "a
miracle of dullness.' Judge Nwting, Of New-York.
thought that the President seeking 10 explain
away former expressions which might injure his pros
pect of reelection.
Major Buttcrworth OF Ohio said:
Well now. you mustn't find fault with Mr. Cleveland
He did his best
NOT DECEIVED BY THE LETTER.