New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-19
MR.. DEPEw ON Mr.. BLAINE.
the PROTECTION BATTLE SHOULD BE FOUGHT BY
THE FonEMosf PRoTECTIoNIsT.

TaE PRoTkCTIsN BATTLE SHOULD BE FOUGHT By
THE FonEMosf pRoTEcTIoNIsT.
To the Edttor OF The Trtb"hs.
Sir: / suppose that 1t Is hardly necessary for INC
IN cav tlh there Is not a clearer head man In New
YORK Tran Chaulrccy NJ Depcw. In both civil ana
public life no is the peer Of the best and when no dc
cIares himself for Mr.. Blaine as the ono statesman
In tho Republican party settle the doubtful character
OF the Empire State II Is declaration that Is worthy
of more than ordinary consideration
Mr. Depew has himself been mentioned moro than
favoraby In connection with the nomination for
President, and has put his foot down most cmphat-
ically on the agitation Of the question Although a
great railroad msgnate he enjoys popularity with
IFS feilow citIzens Of which any might we'll be
proud. speak sdvisedly. Ills popularity is not at
all confined 10 his wealthy associates, but is spread
out as widely as his acquaintance extends. Where
ho goes his happy speeches and democratic ways
make him general favonte. believe that Mr. Depew
would make good President. lie has fne qualities
of brain and patriotism But with all this-with all
the confidence that is felt fn him pers0nay-we can
not close eyes to the fact that his corporation
connections would bc a defment to the enthusiasm
Of the campaign, already outlined By tho message
Of President Cleveland and the answer thereto by Hon.
James @. Dame published In The Tribune. No man
In my opinion realizes this more than does Mr.. Depew
himself. We ali understand the plan Of campaign
1T beats to-day is for the one man whom tho enemy
at this tuncturo 30 sidetrack us. We must not allow
the enemy to distract the people dlstort the issue.
1t is the desire Of the friends of American industry
to fight the battle manfuIly the tariff, and the
disciple Of free trade and the champion of pro-
lection pretty distinctly recognized to DO Cleveland
and Blaine respectively. and the popular pulse
1t beats to-day Is for the whom the enemy
has singled out for their attack because of tho strength
there is In his leadershfp-aye, in his very name.
Ihstnctively the friends OF protection bavo singled
him out as the man TO rally around Just as In
stnctively have the Free Traders disceTned him as
their most powerful foeman. The battle did not end
ON that November DAY In 1884. 1t has been going
on ever since. But 52i votes opposed to our
crossing the Presidential stream then. Let not
swap horses until we have crossed IT,.
Combining all the qualities necessary to inspire tho
members OF party to their full eIertons, his very
name platform sufficient for thousands OF Pro-
tectonists outside of the Republicans ranks, his in
dlvduaity stamped upon larger proportion OF his
countfymens affections than that OF any man of This
genefation-I make no exceptions MIR. Blaine, most
tfhy as ME- bepe~ observes, stands above ali otncrs
whose names are mentioned, and with tho unanuous
endorsements VI tho Na,i0nal Republican Convention
cannot 10 beaten. Let unannlltJ DO our watcnwor,I
WIN inc unanim0us expression Of that convention In
his favor Think that every man VINO has followed
tho career OF sir. Blame VIII agtoe with Dir. Depew
the Wish Of that party with when he has RAD 80 much
to do IN the moulding, to MAKE it necessary for an
view II, this action part of the HI CHEST
wisdom.
History records precedent after precedent Let
us read the lesson In 1896 John Adams defeated
Thomas Jefferson. In 800 Jefferson was ated
by his party and defeated Adams. In lo24 John
quincy Adams defeated Andrew Jackson. jackson
resigned his seat In the Senate sumpcd the country
10 tDe various State elections Is did Mr.. Blaine in
Maine and Pennsylvsnia, was reDominated In 1928
aud defeated his old opponent, John Quincy Adams
In 1886 Martin Van Buren,, Of New-YOrk defeated
General Harrison, and In 1910, York, snguIarly
AM M nov fhA mia afal
raj Harrison defeated Van buren,
II is for Us to complete tho parallel; In 1854
with tho aiS OF Bureha.d and upon tho changing OF
ga votes Grover Cleveland became President OF the
United States instead OF James G.. Blaine who had
beaten all the organized opposition. 1t was nor a
fair victory If the word victory be properly used
and with Blaine in 1888 no accident VIII prevent n
reversal OF the situation We have too many Favorte
Sons" Just now. Eew-YorR must sound the Keynote
OF patriotic duty-that Is as get itfor the grandest
political rally OF the century undor old leader In
the words OF Mr.. Dcpew, with unanimous nomina-
ton at Chicago James @. Blaine will sweep the
country from end to end Let 1t be unanimously the
voice of your shbscribcr. who speaks for many
New York, April 3, 1883. AUSTIN E. FORD.