New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-10

viii never be less. and the blame should not be
laid at the door of the Democratic party IL IL Is
applied too late.
ism of our countrymen, and relying upon the con-
yictiOn that Misrepresentation Will not influence
them prejudice Will not cloud their understanding.
and that menace will not intimidate Ihem lct us
urge the peoples interest and public duty for the
vindication of our attempt 10 lnauguratc right
y 10 '''' GROVER CLEVELAND
WHAT CLEVELAND OMITTED TO SAY.
THE FISHERIES QUESTION IGNoRED-oTHEB
VITAL MATTERS NEGLECTED.
Washington, sept (speciaD.-Afer niDety-sx
DAYS of incubation the Presidents letter of accept
ance has finally made It's appearance. That 1t does
not contain a single word which might not have been
written three months ago goes without saying; that
It consists for the most part Of plaudes and excuses
artfly strung together for the purpose Of counteract
ing the disastrous effects Of the Presdents Free TRADE
message Of last December 10 be expected.
According TO Colonel Lamont, Mr. Cleveland has
not waited for anything or anybody IN preparing
his letter. but has worked at 1t In such time as TIC
could spare from the business of hts Office sunday
night according TO the same authority, was seIec'eu
as the best time in the week to give it out, for the
reason that the newspapers, AS rule, are no'
crowded on Monday morning, and that the letter
would consequently receive better treatment Inc
spectacle OF the Presidents private secretary peu
ling his letter of acceptance along Newspaper how
On sunday night in order to secure for It good treat
ments is a rather novel ono, and quite refreshing
Tho Presidents letter is remarkable rather for
what II does not contain than for what IT does Not
a word Is said by Mr. Cleveland in It about the Miils
bill Not single sentence could be construed as
a commentator of that pretentous measure, though
the St Louis platform in express words indorses
the attempts of the Democratic majority In the HOUSE
to reduce the tariff according to the Nlills idea vi
the contrary throughout the letter the intent OF inc
President is plain to find for the attack made
by his party upon the Industries OF the country
ave have entered upon no crusade OF free uauc
he exclans and he devotcs several pages to an al
tempt 10 show that the REFORM which the Deho-
cratic party sought 10 naugurate was "piedlca'eu
upon the utmost care for established industries ana
enterprises and jealous regard for the interests Oh
American labor and a sincere desire TO relieve inc
country from the injustice and danger Of condition
which threatens evil 10 all the people Of the land
WORKOUT PALACES REPEATED.
In several places he refers to alleged partisan mis-
representation and expresses the fear that the posi-
ton Of the Democratic party upon the question u
revenue reform may be misunderstood. lie again IT.
peats the faacy that the cost Of our domestic manu-
featured products is increased and their price 10 inc
consumer enhanced by the duty imposed upon the raw
several paragraphs arguing this proposition, which
was knocked into a cooked hat by Major Mckinley In
connection with the award made by the War Depart
ment of contract for blankets to an English hrn Oh
manufacturers
The President has likewise q great deal TO say
about trusts expressing the opinion that they are the
natural offspring of q market artihcialy restricted,
and that an inordinaely high tariff furnishes tempta
ton for their existence. He fails 10 mention the
existence however, of the Whiskey Trust, Of the
standard Oh Trust and other Democratic institutions,
and appears altogether ignorant Of the fact that Eng
land whose freetrade policy he wishes TO transfer TO
the United States, is honeycombed with trusts OF
every kind and description.
There is the usual fallacious SOP thrown 10 the
workin gmen and Mr.. Cleveland has even the hardi-
hood TO refer 10 the undertaking course of the
Democratic party in behalf of the interests OF labor
and our wcrkngmen" This, too, after the signlil-
cant exhibition which the Democratic party made
Of itself in the House the bill 10 equallze the
pay Of laborcrs under the EiGht-hour law.
lie characterizes the action OF the Democratic
majority of the House on the taff
throw some light upon measure measure
conceived In darkness and secrecy iGr uetei nn .
doubtful power of the senate IN It's present endeavof
to deal with The question Of tie surplus and taxation
In some Ineligible manner
lie does not hesitate blow his own horn. and
bcstOw plentiful u aise upon what he says nc mas az
conlplisied since re has occupied the White House.
Much has been done" says he. in the direction OF
good government by the present Administrations" ne
congratulates the party upon me economcai manner
refers the cur,ament OF public expenses oy the
Introduction of economical methods in every depart,
ment of the Recommendations. apparently, Of
The fact that his Admins tration has spent $4,000 600
more than any one Of his predecessors; ...., .,
Interlardcd in these statements are Inc usuai mum
Der of plat tudes, such as
aTnnmecessary taxation is unjust taxation
The people ask for bread and they are given
The letter has not a single word to say about the
Fisheries question: nor does u lhueeu reIrr , ~ ,IS
pus nanimous foreign policy pursued by Mr. layad.
The President does not hesitate however TO say that
it is of the highest Importance that those who al,
minister our Government should jealousy protect
and maintain the rights Of American ctzchs al
home and abroad"
cIEvELAND's PROFESSIONS AND PRACTICE
In strange contrast with his practice is the profes-
sion that INV experience in the Presidential office
has ouickened my love for American institu-
tl6nsr To this Qulckencd love, no doubt, Is due the
discrimination practised by the Treasury Department
under his Administration against railroads in this
country and in favor OF Canadian railways and also
the desire 70 retalae for the fishery outrages In such
manner that the greatest injury possible shall be
done TO American interests with the least possible dam
age TO Canada .,.. ,u.,,,- 20 ,a,
erans and soldiers widows, be describes as naV!hs
becn PROMPTED by "a generous regard ana care for
surViV soldiers ana sailors, anu AZ" '"'
and orhans of such as have died winch nalulalS
Suggests The question whether there are WIDOWS anu
orphans of soldiers or sailors who nave h1e ulv, ,i
'1be appointment of Eugene Higgins, Inc creation
of NAUTICAL bosses different parts OF me country,
and the ugg ne with and evasion o. ,ne ,V,t
av are referred 10 as strict and steadiast adherence
TO the principles OF Ciyil Service Reform l., ,,,.,s
The massacre Of colored citizens IN lexas, III Missi,
etr,i and elsewhere in the South, for pTcSunlhS 10
exerclse their ght Of suffrage is described as euai
antcc to colored citizens oil all 'hor 's"'' VI
citizenship" x..o &, r,oda ~,
,h President 10 the conviction which he entertained
tnnr wears ago that the occupant Of the White House
should enjoy but single term of Office