New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-11
SENATOR SHERMAN IN OHIO
HIS OPENING SPEECH IN THE STATE CAM
PAIGN.
CALLING ATTENTION TO DEMOCRATIC DOUBLE
DEALING ON THE WOOL TARlff-rhH
REPUBLICAN PARTY THE PARTY
OF PROGRESS.

OF PROGRESS
orrvtlle. Ohio, Oct. 1o.-Senator sherman ''si'oe
the District Fair to-day, and made his nrS' spcoon
=, ,ho Ohio camnaign He remarked that 1t was
"a - ,or nortv politics to be discussed at fairs,
49,, =. bo learned that the leading candidates OF
h,h ~. Democratjc and Republican parties had peeh
invited and that Mr. Campbell, the Denoei"''o can
didate had accepted. he conclded .h"' H MS"
properly give the people assembled, "hou'
IN parsan lines the reasons Tor MS pon'l'ai iA''
The Senator was received with the mos. enhPnauo
disnlav of enthusiasm on the part OF the people.
oabtnc ~ the issue between the two parties
ia eummarIzod his reasons for urging voters 10 sup
mort the Republican party under these heads'
prst Pocause IL is m affirmative, aggressive ana power
,u oarty composed Of tho greater proportion Vi t"e '
,a classes OF our country and has done anu can 10 oc
for the advance prosperity and progress OF our county
than the Democratic OF any o'ie' P"i'' 49, -
done I'm It's whole history.
Second-That stands upon the correct theory Oh IN.
nature and powers OF the General Government Anu H. LUZ
that reason able to your country moro services th@n
tho Democratic party. which measures 'heee p'i' W
narrow rule OF construction 49, -,
Third-That the Republican party OF the eae OF oho
an all the issues made between the TWO prucs ir 'no
- s,x vears has been right, and TINT two Republican
Legislatures have rescued STATE from the disgrace Oh
t,alan, elections and that sustained in power they
VIII secure 70 the people OF the State every reform and
Improvement depending upon human laws
Then he discussed at length the dnerence between
no
And now more than ever tat we have grown 80 great
tho full excrc,e OF all the powers Of the National Govern
nent is absolutely necessary for the growth hat surely
awaits US in the future. The Repuoheah party muh'
continue 70 b. as been In the past an anrmauNe
progressive party meeting all questions boldly as they
a-se while the Democratic party must continue to be as
~ has been in the past, negative party hold-ohck
party without any definite measures OF pubic poey ou
purely a party opposition 20 measures esSehai 70 our
,rovth and prosperity proposed by the Republican party
t.nIfo, a. bof
his marty unon broad principles OF public policy 70 choose
the Republican party rather than the Democrauc party
The Senator quoted Mr.. Campbell as having
vavered at first In his devotion to free trade but as
coming out finally IN recent speech with the re-
mark "The Democratic party proposes to keep up
this ffaht until bill substantially like the Mills bill
becomes the law of the and' He added
frankly accept the presented by Mr. Campbell
The Mills bill was thoroughly discussed during the can
yass last year but the Democratic party not saushed
with one defeat invokes your Judgment again upon inc
same issue and presents the Mills bill as the formulated
statement OF its creed This bill concocted and
framed by committee Of the House. composed mainly OF
Southern representatives. who represent but little domestic
manufactures but inherit and openly espouse the
theories which led 10 Civil War. They have no sym
nthv whatever with the vast number of workingmen
gagged in Industrial pursuits They are Free Traders
according to the English sens and but for pocys sake
would 60 beyond the Mills bin and strike down every
shred OF protection to home industries
Perhaps the most vicious feature OF the MINIS Dill is that
It places wool on the free and brings the farmer into
sharp hard competition with woods grown on the vast
uncutyated plains Australia and South America Eel
ow.cltzens Democratic and Republican on no question
does the Democratic party OF Ohio occupy more con-
emptbe and indefcnsble position than on the duty on
wool Only four five years ago how hercely was &C.
nounced by whole Democratic OF Ohio for voting
for bill otherwise unObjeconable because IL reduced
tho duty on wool from - ccnte pound 10 10 cents a
pound or reduction Of cents pound. The tariff act
OF 1888 was protective tariff, but, by foolish combina-
ton OF New England manufacturers and Democratic Free
Traders this duty made against my car
nest opposition Yet because 1 voted for the bill not
whstanding reduction the Democratic Legislature de-
nounced and pledged the faith Of the Democratic party
In season OF season. restore the tariff on wool
rates fixed by the Act OF 1867 and yet now without
blush or shame they propose abolish duty entirely
expect Democratic farmers Of Ohio to support this
The Mile bin II purely sectional BILL 1t strikes at
100 Northern industries producing s170o 100000 worth OF
goods North and s98 000 900 in the South or one TO
twenty 1t carefully maintains the protection on sugar
and the agricultural products Of the South and
largely reduces the protection Of oil productions Of the soil
Of the North
do not deny that there propriey in a revision Of
the tariff laws Changes OF the relative value Of articles
compel frequent revision OF the OF duties and such
revision entered by the Senate OF the United
States az s last session is revision Of the tariff
that object TO- revision Of the arin in the line Of
free trade.
Speaking Of State issues in particular, Senator sher
man said
This with me- lie not personal campaign. 1t is no,
q between Governor Foraker and MI Campbell.
have the highest regard for both OF these gentlemen.
Governor Of the abes, one OF the most
brilliant men in public life. lie OF the young
est soldiers in the Union army. and. though young.
important services critical periods OF the
He has made his own way In the world and has filled
with distinction every place assigned him. He has made
an efficient Governor and 1 force In tho OBJ
lection that he is running for third term II no has
performed his duties exceptionally well in the post 1t
Is good reason why he should be continued in ONCE
in the future. have also the pleasure Of kindly
! acquaintance with Mr. Campbell whom regard
gentleman OF merit and ability Either OF these gentle
men will perform the personal duties OF the ONCE with
credit State but the contest Is between them
but between the two parties they represent. Governor
Foraker represents the principles and pndences OF the
Republican party, It's progressive National policy, the
purity OF elections State and National. and It's willing
ness 70 the lead In Ohio In all TO
promote good order, temperance and morality
they can promoted by human lows and popular opinion
Mr. Campbell represents the aims and tendencies Of the
Democratic party It's jealousy Of National authority, its
want Of genuine patriotism, its reactonary policy 10
tariff. laws its lawless disregard Of fair elections both
North and South, the criminal that disgrace our
cities and its low tone all questions enecting good
order and morals my view the choice IS plain the
sunlight Of heaven OF the Republican party. 1t
NAV falter for time in meeting questions 1t may
he disturbed by passing clouds and like all human agents.
NAV Weld to expedency be tanhed with the cOrrup-
on and faults OF individuals yet it is the best organized
guide In State and National affairs and should and con-
Adenty trust will receive the hearty support Of the people
OF Ohio
GREENLEAF S. VAN GORDER FOR SENATOR
THE WYOMING COUNTY AsSEMBLYMAN NoMI.
MATED IN THE XXxTH DISTRICT.