Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-09
Henry Matter.on,. Paner.

LOUISVILLE, h1.A June S.-Ihe Courier
Journal says: This work of reformation.
Of restoration, of regeneration, was four
years ago committed TO Grover Cleveland,
known then TO the country only by his
labors as Governor of New York, because of
his fsithfulneSs, because of his courage be-
cause OF his powers as an executive officer
because he has marked out policy far
reaching and comprehensive, which the
Democratic party must execute. Mr..
Cleveland has again been chosen as our
standard bearer, with an enthusiasm and
unanimity never surpassed in the history
OF parties in this country. For Vice Presi-
dent the people, speaking in tones that
could not be misunderstood, have called
from his retirement Allen G. Thurman of
Ohio. 1t Is an honor not of his seeking;
an honor, high as it is not needed as a
testimony OF continued confidence and
esteem; but it is call to continued SER
vice by party which, through long life,
he has counseled and led; and coming in
old age rich in dignities. is less command
than an appeal that in the great contest
just before us he give TO those in the field
final evidence of his fellowship, his SYM
pathy and his support.
THE only point ut which, during the
past five years, the Democratic party has
been stayed in its work of reform is where
the Republican party has entrenched itself
behind tho war tariff. Against that en-
trenchment the Democratic party has hes
itated TO move. In vain have our leaders
appealed to the commands given at Chicago
four years ago These commands few,
calling themselves Democrats, have refused
10 obey. Wilfully, unfairly, unfaithfully,
small contingent has insisted that the
platform of "a was intended 10 perpetuate
indefinitely a system of taxation and op
preston which that very instrument de-
nounced as unfair and unjust, and debating
about those words. the Democrats in Com
gress have waited for the party in conven-
ton assembled to interpret its own orders,
issued four years ago. No doubt any longer
exists in the mind of any man as to the pur-
poses of the Democratic party towards the
tariff. Whatever doubt may have existed
as TO the meaning of any phrase of that in
strument, is removed by the declaration
that the party reiterates those declarations
as interpretated by the message of Mr..
Cleveland and the subsequent approval of
the action of Democrats i'll Congress, who,
for four years, have labored to give force
and effect to the promises of 1884. In the
platform we have in words SO plain that he
who runneth may read, the faith of the
Democratic party declared-it is a faith to
live by and 10 die by, not to be changed
with changing times and fashions, as one
would change garment; but through good
and evil reports, in times of darkness and
storm Or of calm and peace 1t is one to
stand by with courage and constancy 1t
touches every public question feariessly,
intentelligenuy and consistently. The
Democracy no longer hides in the darkness.
1t stands forth bravely in that fierce light
that beats upon party committed TO high
purposes and contending in season and ou.
Of season for the faith once delivered to this
saints. 1t is the party of patriotism and
painciples; the party of peace, union
and reform; the party of the people. Its
constitution; its flag is the stars and
stripes"