Evening journal., 1888-11-21
NEWSPAPER OPINION.


Three Views of the Case.
Philadelphia ledger.
The New York Times. one Of the mos,
respectable and Influential newspapers ~
The country, which was once stannchly
Republican, but which during the recent
Presidential campaign was upon the other
side Of the political argument, having
contended with all its might against the
Republican candidate and the Republican
policy Of protection, says among other re.
gretable things;
IL Is to be hoped that the rumor is
nnfoEnded which attributes to Colonel
quay the purpose Of recommending Mr.
Wanamaker Of Philadelphia for an an
continent IN the Cabinet Of President
Harrison. Mr.. Wanamaker Is simply n
lively and enterprising man of business
endowed with marked capacity for max
ing money in the retail clothing business
and for extracting from every passing
event the largest amount Of ADVERTISING
That It can be made TO yield.
That is view first the second is nre.
scented by the Boston Herald, journal
OF not less high character than the
Times, and Of unquestionable influence.
As on November z its circulation rose To
The enormous number Of AL 1873 comics
The Herald was like the Times. during
the late contest persistently vigorous
opponent Of the Republican candidates
ana the Republican party of protection
ooing whatever il could do to defeat
both. Our Boston contemporary saws.
II isn't likely that Mr.. Wanamaker az
Philadelphia is borrowing much anxiety
as 10 what President Harrison will do far
him in return for the big pot Of money
ne raised for campaign purposes. Mr.
Wanamaker is one of the most successful
merchants in the country, and his ener
gles, as well as his ambition. are probably
confined 20 his line Of business When
he came 20 Boston a fortnight before the
election and raised $500, 600 for Chairman
quay, he was not inspired 10 bis work bv
nope Of reward. II was pure patriotism
that spurred him on. They have an
abundance Of it in Pennsylvania
The third view of the case is that the
Herald demonstrates by its Justly dis
eliminating criticism that il knows Mr..
Manamaker very much better than does
the Times. In this community, where he
has lived, as boy and man, Mr. Wanama-
ker Is known as not only AN active and
enterprislng man Of business, but as one
q broad and generous public spirit.
largely Interested in all movements
tne object Of which is to help persons, So \
rlety or country. If he receives
much he gives much and If he has Neon
greatly successful in his business 1t has
been because not only that he was n wise
liberal, energetic, shrewd man of affairs
but because he has shared his success
with others. He has not only given az
ms abundant means to the helping of
those who have needed help. but he has
gwen time, labor, thought and money 10
heip along their road to certain success
any and ell plans which gave reasonable
promise OF resultant public benefits
III Mr.. Wanamaker had no more than
honestly builded his private fortune upop
1he Foundation of his early struggle.
with poverty, he still would be entitled
10 respect for his probity and enterprise.
out he has done much more than that be
hAs justly achieved the reputation Of
@eing most unselhsh, patriotic public
spirited citizen, concerned not only about
the success OF his own private business.
pat ABOUT the welfare Of his fellow citi.
zen and fellow countrymen.
With regard TO the important servicee
rendered BY him during the campaign.
the Herald IS right to say that natriofisrn
inspired them He did what he ala n
support Of a principle the triumph ~
which he believed would continue ia AZ
ford happiness and prosperity to his
country, Other object than that lie had
none. In respect ~ his reputed ambi
Ilon 10 become 5sSa5er Of President
Harrisons c<Tss5 We know nothing
whatever exceys ssst. - bs have Il. it Is
an honorable ere. szt ors which an,
american citizen fs&Y a0aOrably enter
tain. But Is il not even alleged
mat Mr.. Wanamazss has sought or seeks