New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-09
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Washington Aug s.-Mr Lamont and Mr.. Cleve-
land seem to be having so much trouble IN prepar-
inc the lattcrs letter of acceptance THAT bright
Washington writer used to preparing speeches for
great free-trade Congressman, has felt called upon
Ia fix up a little one for him. lie is, of course,
under no obligation 10 adopt it, but he might go
further and fare worse He at least take it
ne a basis and. with the help of his we'll thumbed
cyclopeda. little assistance from the dcton-
AIRY. hurried glance at the gazetteer and q
casual inspection of the census report fix up a
letter that will satisfy the Democrats
headquarters of the Executive Mind, Executive Man
sion. Washington. D. C.. Aug.
To Chairman Democratic Committee.
Dear Sir: My attention having been called TO the
tact tina, have been nominated by the Democratic
,srty for the great Office wherein reposes the
sovereignty of the sixty millions Of people of
this country, desire to say that will accept
II had not intended to accept would not
have instructed the party TO have nominated Me-.
regard TO Ny remark four years ago that second
term not desirable will say that find that there
are many matters requiring My attention that 1
will have TO remain in My present position for
another term. / have simply changed My Mind
will briefly enumerate a few of the things have
accomplished while have been in Office. l have
completely reformed the Civil Service. During Ad-
mlnstrations before My own, unres ponsblc and
known repeatedly appointed in the Civil
Service. have done away with all this by appoint
ing man. except in instances not under police
surveillance. The eyes OF the authorities on them
before i appoint them to office. My motto
has been; Put guard but those known to the
police" You can readily see the great difference
between a who IS entirely unknown and respOn-
siblc 10 nobody and who is already under bonds
10 keep the peace Former executives have appointed
men 10 important financial positions who, had they
d~canlpcd with the funds. could never have been
traced or identified: but in a great many in
Stances % appointed by Me examination VIII
show that their photographs on Gc at the police
headquarters OF their respective homes.
7 have, OF course, a few occasions given men
positions who wrro entirely unknown the authori-
ties. but the cases not too frequent and rec
ii,ed NJ possible. In some OF these
Instances will also say, think this state Of affairs
can be better charged the sluggshness OF the local
officials than to the want OF industry the part of
3Iy men. During My term l shall continue
NV information Of the Civil Service.
OF Ny vigorous foreign policy I shall say but little
It speaks for itself. Great Britain, Mexico and all
other foreign Powers that are acquainted with It
highly approve o. It. II has given the greatest salts
fiction in Canada shall continue it In Ny next.
My tarG record Is 50 well known that little need be
said of that have already brought several proud
running their several businesses. and / shall not
hesitate to make others assume the same attitude
during Ny next term. Manufacturing " il drop into
calm and peaceful inrccuoGs desuetude. would
also direct your alton Ion 10 the fact that this VIII
solve the vcXed emigration problem by reducing
SO that there viii be 10 for the Objectionable
foreign element coming here
Tho in which have handled grim and
CHASTITY Press VIII oh with ghoulsh glee and hideous
lllarity has sought with the sickenng savaseness
OF a vcnomous vampire to hold Ne up 10 rid culc, is
also worthy OF your closest attcnt on. With mon
strous mlrth and distorted delight it has attempted to
make sport II Me- hut ] have calmly replied with
quotations from the American Cyclopedia which have
dumbfounded IT. lis vicious vvacity and grewsOmc
gsyety have been changed 20 balcful bitterness and
gripping gloom. l shan continue to crush ont its
hollow howlings.
do not know that there IS anything more which
you need hear from Me- have briefly touched on
the important points OF My term and assure you
that l shall continue I'm the Inc on all of them
during Ny next term, which will begin next March.
Should II appear 10 Me that you are still ignorant
about anything I you that will write again