St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-29
EATING CROW.

The expected has happened.
The Pioneer Press swallows the Nc
KINLEY bill with the relish of an old
crow eater.
After years of argument to demon
strate that the principle involved in
the MCKINLEY bill is wrong, the Pioneer
Press deliberately turns around and
swallows the abomination at one gulp,
feathers and all. and then smacks its
lips in way to Indicate that it is fond
of "biled crow"
So much for being an organ.
AS matter of course, the Tribune and
other regulation machine organs pro-
fess delight that McKinleyism has pre-
vailed. They, at least. are consistent;
for they have always advocated the
New England idea. and prefer Pennsyi-
vania domination over Minnesota af-
fairs.
The Republican party of Minnesota
is now committed by the votes of its
representatives in congress, and by the
unqualified Endorsement of the party
organ, to the MCKINLEY bill. 1t must
be something of modification to them
now to look back at the platform adopt
ed by the state convention, and to re-
feet upon the low tariff sentiments ex-
pressed by Gov. MERRIAM in his speech
before the Alliance convention last
winter.
The situation correctly stated is that
the Republican party of this state is now
in opposition to its own platform, and
to its own candidate for governor. 1t is
very inconsistent attitude for party
to occupy; yet no other result could be
expected from party which has been
accustomed to abandon principle for
eXpediency.
The Republicans Of Minnesota have
enveloped themselves in a network of
contradictions, and they must realize
the ridiculous appearance they present
before the country. But. as we have
said, a party which has no respect for
principles. but seeks power through any
avenue that may be open. will not be
seriously embarrassed by the complica-
tons with which it has surrounded
itself.
The fact of its Indifference to the Or
binary decencieS that ought to prevail
in all political organizations ought to be
sufficient to condemn the Republican
party of Minnesota. The thoughtful
voters of the state should realize the
danger of entrusting power to a party
which is governed by no fixed prinei-
pie.
The additional fact that the Republi-
can party of Minnesota is willing to sur
render our local interests into the
hands of the REEDS and the MCKIN-
LEYS is an argument against it's reten-
ton in power. If this thing is to go on at
this rate, of what use is it for Minnesota
to elect representatives to congress
when every object can be accomplished
by sending power Of attorney to Tom
REED, authorizing him to cast the vote
of Minnesota on all questions affecting
our local interests? That is what it
practically amounts to now.
All this tWaddle about the value of
| the recipro city amendment was hushed
| by Mr.. MCKINLEY himself, when he
said in the closing speech Oh the con-
ference report that the purpose of the
amendment was to enable the president
| to restore the tax on articles now on
| the free list whenever he thought it
wise to do so. More correctly stated, it
empowers the president to raise the du-
ties whenever, in his estimation, the
trusts will be benefited by it.
The MCKINLEY bill is now the issue
before the people of this state.
The MCKINLEY bill is on trial at the
popular assizes.
What are the voters going to do
| about il?