New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14
TIE THIRD PARTY HUMBUG.

a VERMONT CLERGYMAN'S EXPOSURE oF IIs
FUTILITY AND USELESSNESS
TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: TWO years ago wrote TO The Tribune, saying
that was a Prohlbonist; that had been watching
the Third Party and It's movements. and that had
become convinced that the real lcao-
es Of that party were rascals ana
the good men in II, who seemed to be leaders,
dupes. The letter was severely criticised at inc
time have never been sorry that you printed IT,
From that day to this have continued to watch
the third party. II Is simply and solely an annex
of the Democratic party Let few facts be stated
l. The third party, all told, is very small
part Of the Prohibinonsts Of the United States
.. The third party, party. has given It's In
Huence against tho Prohibition cause.
3. The third party is responsible for the election
Of President Cleveland. II can prevent an evil and
do not do 1t, partakcr in that OWL
a. In 1884 It was certain that the third party could
not elect Mr. St. john and in 1885 IT is Just as certain
that the third party cannot elect General Fisk There
fore its members not IN any way serve their
country by voting for General Fisk Can they serve their
country in any other way?
s. The history of country from the Declara-
ton of independence in 1716 TO the present Time
proves that when have had free trade business OF
every kind has suffered and when we have had
protective tariff business of every kind has fourished
g. The year 1861 found the Government of the
United States bankrupt under the influence of free
trade.
7. In 1861 Republican Congress and Repub-
lean President established a protective tariff, ana
from that day TO this landing the most terrible
civil war known history the United States has had
growth population and wealth which has astonished
the world.
8. For many years tho chief opposition to pro-
tectivc tariff has from the South.
o. Tho tariff ill., which has recently passed the
House Of Representatives Is Southern measure, drawn
by a Southern man. Mr. Mills.
10. The object Of that bill IS TO destroy tho Ameri-
can tariff system, which Is tho protective system,
protective TO a., American industries and TO suDstl-
for 10 the British system. which Is free tldde.
That is what the advocates Of the Mills bill progressed
until they discovered that II was iniuring their parry
and then the cry was raised, We are not for free
trade Oh, no: We wish only to reform the tariff and
get rid Of dangerous surplus"
H. Mr.. Cleveland knows that the chief strength OF
the Democratic party is in the south. and that the
South demands free trade. Hence his opposition TO the
system.
H. II tho present shall result In the reeec-
tOn Of Mr. Cleveland and in the election OF majority
of his friends IN both HuseS of Congress, the south
viii again control the affairs OF this nation as 1t did
before the
Is. The third party easily prevent such
calamity If Will How II Is possible for such men
as Dr. Cuyler and President Seelye TO give their IN
fuencc the third party Is mystery The day Is
coming when the will their error. -
CALVIN GRANGER,
Formerly Pastor Of the Congregational Church.
East pouItncy, VI sept. GO, 1883