New-York tribune., 1888-08-27

The fisheries treaty was ono Of the ncapabie bay ara
tumhlng performances. and rejected as cowardiy
surrender OF American rights. It's rejection opener
the way for the monkey message from cleveland VINO
would regard any war possible an advantage IL /" io
suited in his reelection.
ALTOGETHER TOO SLOW TO BE HONEST.
From The Waterbury Comm Republican.
The Presidents sudden change Of base par,akes S o
the nature n OF geiy yparom and burning ind naon
II is the resort of selfish. grasping politician not INC
expression OF heart Oppressed nd OS Srs S nerbbor
American citizens
TRYING ITHUR1ELs SPEAR ON CLEVELAND.
From Tho Springfield tMass) Union.
Both these speeches were well clinched in the
information and copies of correspondence in which
the Government has demonstrated win GREAT bfltd, @
citizens by Canada In the matter of canal transpo-
tation, or demanded their redress II that question
the people should know it; II not the President win
stand convicted of mgsng IN new bone 10 o. cTcan cCren
ton to cover his disgraceful surrender Oh Amcrioa"
rights in the treaty that was rejected.
TIE PRESIDENT DESERTED BY HIS FRIENDS.
From Las Noveaades (New-York spansh-Amerlcan
paper hitherto Democratic organl
hs mosssge is pShcs Sary ,aibeT sO .O
a precaution required by the circumstances and the
between the ana the gast a an
this question is plainly visible
MORE CAB THAN BUSINESS.
From The Troy Times.
Would 1t not be we'll for the President TO enter at
once upon the discharge of neglected duties More
action and less talk
BEHIND THE SENATE IN HIS STUDY.
From The Boston Traveller
There IS absolutely nothing In the rejection Of the
treaty which sails for the 1s 1b opo ybeS aeS
The senate has for some time been considering IN
full knowledge that the treaty did not affect them,
and on which two committees OF that pouy arc ho"
at work.
FRANTICALLY TRYING TO CATCH ON EEhl"n
From The Albany Journal.
While even tardy Endorsement Of the manly, viei.
Gus policy of the Republicans is complimentary ;he
ibe Question arises whether the alleged courage OF the
weak kneed Administration is not really eluslcr, aud
attempt 10 catch the last car of the rapidly moving
train Of Indignation at liberation OF Canadian indiS
nites-a train already manned by Republicans
PRESIDENTIAL CRAwF1sHING.
From The Cleveland Leader.
The Presidents message to Congress on tho fisheries
question. published yesterday, Is very fine example
of executive era" fishing.
OUT OF LINE WITH ALL HIS FORMER TALK.
From The Hartford Post
Cleveland is In harmony with any communications he
has heretofore Congress upbn questions affect
ing our relations with Canada
THE FISHERMEN CAN'T BE FOOLED.
From The Brooklyn Standard Union
AS TO the Presidents profession OF regard for the
rights Of the fshermcn II comes too late TO make an
office to for months to force tho ratification OF
treaty which abandoned those rights.
ACCEPTING INSULTS GRATEFULLY.
From The Lewiston (Me.) Journal
1t is the weakest lit of demagoguery tho President
have been endured by the Administration, with thanks
for the last three years
CONVINCING EVIDENCE OF INsINCERITY.
From Tho Norristown PENN Herald
If the latter (the Prcsident had carried out the
ideas he now advances he would ncver have suffered
tho Fisheries Treaty to be negotiated
A CLUMSY AND CHILDISH TRICK
From The Burlington Vt.l Free Press.
Mr. CIevelands latest messa;s Is one Of two things
II is either the performance o. a who being DIS
appointed in regard to pei ,ncasrr drops u ana and
sp new ISSUE before the country which saail taEe
the place of the tariff Issue, which Mr ,o hs
political prospects. Probably 1t Is both
sNEAKIYG BUT TOO OBVIOUS THEFT.
From The Philadelphia Press.
1t Is said of Peel, when he rated on great
n h G &S m S
go in swimming in Republican M wse & T'Sss Sa wsns s ns
to IN; 1s 1t s s Would Si h1e s WI
The weight Of his old policy viii s'nk HIM , IN. uhe
splash be makes Will be the tax OF u "eeh' " Will
not become the issue OF the campaign
HARMLESS STAGE THUNDER.
From The Worcester Gazette.
benefit OF fimd people, that the dccorousy conveyed
Olustcr of the message does not mean a great uea.
Nothing very savage will be DONE
WILL CLEVELAND FLOP on THE TARIFF. TOO
From The Pittsburg Commercial Gazette.
IL would not be at all surprising II another swing
around was IN contemplation, and that when that lei
ter (o accepancel does appear II Will exhibit polite
straddie Of the tarih ISSUE
THE TEMPTATION WAS STRONG. ANYHOW.
From The Chicago Tribune.
M one can blame The President for trying 10 re-
cover the ground he lost by the rejection Of his pre-
~ a
The votes Of the Irish and the intense ami English by
brave words which do not bind him to brave DEEDS.
CANADA SEES THROUGH THE GAME
Prom The Toronto Mall.
As rule business men and even politicians are
disposed think that Mr.. Cleveland is simply buhing
the Republicans IL is perhaps Only hat
ural under the circumstances that there should be
oufbursi OF irriiaby and impatience but those who
talk of allaion forget that our geographical
and economic position is such that we could not resort
20 such a measure without doing ourselves inhnio
harm.
AWKWARD FOR FREETRADE coNGREssMEN.
From The Troy Telegram.
clcvclands attempted hedge VIII also embarrass the
free traders In the House. They Will present the
spectacle of supporting the Mills Free Trade, pro-
British bill in breath and shouting for the main
tenaDce Of The American policy In the next