The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-06
oNC THE FAITHFUL.
An Interview with Watterson on the
Tariff Question.

ST. LOUIS, June 5.-Early this morning the
different elements on the tariff question were
about. Henry Watterson was one of
the first seen. He declared himself as be-
lieying that it would net do for the conven-
ton to re-adopt the tariff straddle in the
platform of 1884. THAI straddle was secretly
worked up by men who were protectionists
more than they were Democrats, and forced
1t upon the convention without warning.
There has been warning this time" said
Mr.. Watterson, land forewarned should
be forearmed The straddle would necessi-
tate the abandonment of the Mills bill and of
all the ground gained during the past four
years and particularly the last six months.
1t would send every true reformer home sick
at heart, delight the Republicans and dis
gust all honest men. 1t is tricky device of
a mere corporals guard, composed of men
largely personally interested in high tariff
taxes who are making their last struggle to
obstruct reformerS."
what sort of tariff plank would you
suggest?" asked an associated press report
st is clear that we must stand by the
President and our friends and representa-
tiyes In Congress. 1t is too late to disown
the one or to apologize for the other"
would you endorse the Mills bill?"
Ihe Mills Dill Is simply measure not
perfected and liable. to amendment. OF
course document which is to lay down the
lighting lines for campaign-which Is to last
nearly six frrcrtAe-ce1id not take it for a
OASIS. But We should give the principles Of
the message and those in Congress who have
supported 1t so bravely and ably ringing
endorsement. We should tolerate no strad-
dies. Whether we like it or not we shall
have to face the music of the Presidents
making and we ought to face. it like men Of
honor who are not afraid of their convic-
ti0ns."
Voorhees, Talks.
When Senator VOORHEES, arrived in st.
Louis he was met by the Indiana delegation.
at the Union depot, and escorted to his quar-
tiers at the Lindell. During the afternoon
and evening yesterday, he was constantly
surrounded by members of the Indiana dele
cation and Hendricks Club and a crowd of
friends. To correspondent he said: ~
regard the nomination of Governor Gray for
the vice presidency as of the most vital i'm
portance to national success Since the ad-
mission of Indiana into the Union in 1916,
no Democrat has ever been elected President
without receiving the electoral vote of Indi-
ana, and the result this year will prove no
exception In her history. Mr.. Cleveland will
be reelected with the vote of Indiana, or
not at all. Four years ago Indiana cast 1885,
goo votes, and will this year probably exceed
$4,000. When it is considered that neither
one of the great parties has majority in
this enormous vote, but must succeed or be
defeated by small plurality Of 5000 or 1000
1t must be obvious at glance how important
1t is for the Democratic ticket to have every
atom of strength possible. Governor Gray's
career as Democratic candidate in Indiana,
has amply proved the force and strength
which he brings into a political canvass
Governor Gray never lost a vote in Indiana
because OF any charges of conduct affecting
him before he came to the party in 1872, with
such men as Julian. Trumbull, General Pal
mer, Doolittle and other great leaders of the
party at this time. 1t may be added also that
Gov. Gray's administration of affairs in In
diana has been clean. upright, honorable,
and defieS the assaults of his enemies. With
Governor Gray on the ticket with Cleveland
the fifteen electoral votes of Indiana can be
guaranteed. He is bold, skillful organizer
and an able, efficient campaign worker and
public speaker.
las to Judge Thurman, no words of mine
shall ever dlsparage his great abilities or the
love which is borne him by the Democratic
party. have known him intimately for
quarter of century. He has lived far be-
yond the three score years and ten allotted
by the Psalmist to:human life, and / would
rejoice beyond measure II age could never
wither nor custom stale the infinite variety
of his great abilities. But with the Senate
equally divided on an absolute tie between
the two parties from and after the 4th of next
March, and with the control of that body de-
pending upon the casting vote of the Vice
President. whoever he may be, 1t seems not
unwise nor unkind to suggest the uncertain
Ties OF life to one who has borne the heat and
burden Of the battle until the days of labor
seem growing to close. say these things
with tender affection for Judge Thurman"
The Maine Delegates.
The Maine delegation had a long and some
what exciting meeting last night, when. as
anticipated, Arthur Sewall, of Bath,
succeeded W. II. Clifford of Portland on the
national Committee. E. C.. Allen of Augusta
is president of the delegation, James Tobin
OF Bangor the State vice president, A. w.
Madigan of Houlton the member on the res
olutlons committee. Pays0n Tucker is on
permanent organization, Lamont A. Stevens
oil wells prqdonfialc