The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-11-29
Dana on Cleveland.

Mr.. Charles A Dana, editor of the n "
York Sun. who Is now travelling 10 Eu.
rope, was interviewed by the New Yorl
Herald's correspondent in Paris in ref r.
ence to the recent election in this country
He thought the result was due to The
historic tendency not to reflect Presidents
except when thereis something OF spe
cial aud unusual importance to commend
them, also to Mr.. Cleveland's lack of per
sonal strength and chiefly to the blundel
OF taking the free trade side OF the tariff
question.
Speaking Of tho President, he says
"He was Handicapped 10 many ways, liz
ha no strong personal friends, lie was
cordially disliked by the leaders Of the
Democratic party aud the political direc
tors OF the Democratic press
Even before the election | do not be-
lisve there was more nnpupular person
IN the United States than lie, and after
next March, when the game is oil over,
the universal wonder will be how such a
IN AN ss Cleveland ever came TO fill such a
high position,
DuIirg his administration he did moth
ing to win the confidence aud support Of
bis part, ~ TACT, be did uot cars a cop
per for tue real interests Of the Demo
Gratis. What be worked and schemed for
from beginning TO cod was the welfare aud
advancement OF Mr.. Grover Cleveland.
In his manner. toward bis supporters be
was always cold and overbearipg, and he
never by any chance put himself out to be
courteous or accommodating. He thought
himself man OF destiny, and so far above
bis followers that be could kick them
about as he pleased. He has finally dis
covered his mistake. He was always try.
ing TO produce sensation which would
make people talk about him. He did not
choose any given line OF action so much
because he believed in it as because he be.
lieyed In It's advantages for himself He
did not dare TO veto either the oleomar-
gsrine bill or the river aud harbor bill.
although he was convinced that they were
both nnwise.
dc did veto lot Of persion bills be
cause be saw an opportunity to set people
talking Of his pruient oversight OF our e.
penses without alternating any OF the inha :
ential classes HIS knosiedge on the sub
!ects vas superficial
In many things be msde mistakes As TO
what would really rebound to his advan-
tage. HIS negotiation Of the fisheries ires-
ty and the eniradition treaty did him much
harm among the Irish and the fishermen.
II be bad not been politically dead already
o! conise Lis position on the tariff would
have fnished him.
This last election has, therefore. settled
the free trsds question. No party can
succeed Ia the United States which ~asers
10 lis adherence 10 protection. California
wants protection for its wines and ~ooitns
aad fruits; Alsbams wants il for her iron.
and so will Colorado 10 time. The whole
Sesi wants Il ior manufactures aud ipdns.
tries which Are springing up there a. Il by
magie The easl h.s alssys waited il sad
The sonth will follow sait
The Democrats we're beaten 10 a fair
aeht because they deserved 10 be. There
sss never 40 eleciioa more quiet and Of
derry. There VS. neyt one With less cor.
rrpiioa ., the pole.
To talk sbcut Cleveland having been