The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29

The Washington Post, as our readers
have reason to know, is very interesting
paper in spots. At present, it has the dis
tinction of being the personal organ of tho
administration, and. as such, it appears to
have the privilege of attacking the presi-
dent from the rear, while pretending TO
support him. The first extract which we
shall quote from the Post is as follows:
When the national democratic party assemblies ia
quadrenuial convention ut St. Louis on the 9th
proXimo the delegates will be at all srpris, 10
learn that Mr.. Cleveland has nominated himself.
They have known for months that the nomination
was being made, and they have admired the SPLEEN
did working of the machine in all the states. They
win go through the form of ratfying the selection
of Mr.. Cleveland by the president and will feel
sure that luck and good cause will bring him in
ahead OF all competitors il November next.
Having gravely Performed this solemn duty, the
delegates will next proceed TO admire and atiIy the
really grand platform that Mr.. Ceqsiaild mas fur
nished-a platform worthy of great party and in-
wiling grand campaign.
The third step will naturally be the naming of a
man for the second place the ticket. and the
question in the minds Of all the delegates will be-
"Whom does Mr. Cleveland want?" We trust there
VIII be some person in attendance with authority to
speak for the president in this matter Having
named the candidate and formulated the platform
Mr.. Cleveland should select his running mate and
take the responsibility Of the aIpaign True, this
Is not the customary way, but these the days OF
new departures.
Speaking of the recent democratic con-
vention, the Post makes the following enter
tanning remarks:
Above the roar of the reform wave we hear the
rattle of the machine as it moves to is appointed
and most useful employment. In place of sound
conviction see the influence of public plumber.
The administration attended and controlled the
convention i'll the person of Of its safest coun-
selors and soundest pillars. The machine did its
work well. Hail to the allconquerng machine
To these beautiful extracts we may add
the following, which is in the nature of
reply to charge made by the Whining ton,
n. c., Star, that the Post is an open
enemy Of President Cleveland
The Post is not an enemy of Mr. Cleveland, nor
does it oppose his reelection to the presidency.
Nothing can prevent his denomination at St Louis
and we could not wish TO see him beaten at tho
polls. republican victory just at this time would
be particularly narrowing event in the history Of
the democratic party, for it would largely destroy
our chances il 1892.
This is not only entertaining, but it is
mysterious. Why are not our chances in
1888 as good as, or better than, they will be
in 1892? Is the Post looking forward
eagerly to the day when Mr.. Cleveland can
no longer be a candidate? Concluding,
our great democratic contemporary says:
We do not believe in half way measures in presi-
Dental years, and if it Will crafty North Caro-
tina contemporary, or in any way help the cause,
we will even undertake to shut our eyes and fancy
that the democratic nominee is Thurman or a
Carlisle
This is the most unkindest cut of all, and
il shows conclusiyely that the Post ia work.
ing its guns from republican ambuscade.
Our advice to our esteemed Washington
contemporary is to come off
Let us have fair stand-up fight, with no
reservations. We do not believe the presi-
| dents recommendations in his message are
wise, nor do we believe the Mills bill is the
fruit of genuine craftsmanship. Nevenhe-
less, we propose to give Mr.. Cleveland our
heartiest support on behalf Of the south
and the democratic party. If the Post is
opposed to him, let it come out and say so.