The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-11-17
THE LOST BATTLE.


The causes OF last Tuesdays catas-
trophe, although largely chanceiul, are
still worthy OF some remark. The
campaign was one of intellect. The
Herald has rcsslutely believed that the
culture of the east is bogus. The
bogus intellect of that region does not
control mOvemsnt andprobably does moi
even exist. The classes robbed by the
wicked war tariff could be terrified 10y
simple and discreditable means. In
the west the same Glasses listened TO all
arguments aud offered The spectacle OF
Il complete revolution in thought.
There Always have been times when
the counsel of the fool with cap and
bells was OF greater advantage Than
the advice aud admonition OF the sagesI
minister on the other side OF the bed OF
Justice, the seat OF power No propa-
ganda ever began with more evil pros
pecIs than the contention that was
telegrsp he'd from Paris ldsi December
As the convention OF railroad attorneys
Al Chicago brought forth their candi-
date and platform, it seemed to many
good men that the republican cause
Wac blasted at its birth. The utter
elimination OF Gresham and Allison,
the only clean element in the Conyen-
ton, the brazen dogma of the infalli-
bility of high taxation, the labelling OF
tobacco as u necessary and sugar rs a
luXury-these n0isome beginnings
seemed TO offend common Intelligence.
The vaciIlation of the senate gave y
tacit rebuke to the Mckinley platform.
The landing of Blaine and all his
speeches only tore away the veil OF
sOphistrics that concealS the kh2liff OF
protection from the gaze of his deludsd
subjects. Attacks on the president
revealed the honesty of his character
Assaults on his patriotism coniounded
his enemies with the proofs of their
own villainy.
In every way the moral, political and
sentimental position of President
Cleveland was Impresnable. The siege
laid was weak and fainl-hearted. Yet
the citadel is taken, and The head of
wise and noble commander-ln-chief is
on pike over the porlcullis.
There were some few signs that
might alarm the watchers on the high
towers. Ben Butler, bird of most
evil omen, presaglng disaster, appeared
on the horizon. The bourbon spirit OF
privilege, ensconed within as well as
bclsaguering without, gave evidence OF
mutiny. The president himself gazing
atar off, did not delgn TO notice certain
petty assaults. a little more expedi-
ency here, flavor OF tricksry there,
ruse and strategem and the New York
would not have opened to the enemy.
But If the governor OF the city OF tariff
reform erred, he pays for it 50 dearly
hot olI huua aYnaa1ino
charity.
The triumph OF General Harrison
completes the ruin of civil service
refsrm. Whatever the nation had
| hoped OF American politics IN this
regard is now proved to be utterly
impracticable.
The repeal OF the internal revenue
laws, excepting the butter tax, follows
as he essence of the victory.
! The increase of the war tariff is
toreshadowed in the senate substitute
| for the Mills bill. The people on
! TueEd day chose the senates plan of
higher taxation. 1t may be that in
more carefully fastening The gives OF
monopoly on the ankles of the people
care will be taken TO give the outer
| appearance eff equalization and rednc
! ton. About these arts OF the tarlf
senators and agents the Herald has
! spoken clearly.
An unfriendly attitude toward other
! nations must resul: as u necessity Of a
situation whose strength is laid in
bigotry and rancor.
/ Lastly there will reappear visiblv in
American government James q. Blaine,
! the most dangerous man who mas con-
tronted the American people since
Aaron Burr. Plying his necromancy
upon the ignorant with increasing sue
cess, he will advance to new conguests
OF rascality.
AS he enters upsH the impressive
scene of state affairs patriots will watt
TO fallen chief magistrate the saluta-
tiens of At least six millions of grateful
citizens.