St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-02
CLEVELAND IN THE CAMPAIGN

To no living man do American poll
tics owe higher debt than to GROVER
CLEYELAND; and his fair-lninded foes.
as well as his friends, admit that this is
true. Before his entrance into the field
state and national campaigns were con-
Quoted on personal issues. instead of on
questions of principle. Impossible
charges of dishonesty and corruption
were freely and Invariably made against
the candidates Oh either side, and a be-
spattered and furnished reputation was
the price which the most decent of men
paid if they ventured to stand for pub
lie office. Early in his career Mr..
CLEVELAND, by his example and his
words, diScOuntenanced such methods
of warfare. He injected into the con-
tests in which he participated the seri-
Gus consideration of contemporary PROB
lens of craftsmanship. He insisted that
the peOple-shOuld decide what course
their rulers should pursue, and he
shaped the battle so that when their
suffrages were counted the result should
mean something more than an express
sion of opinion on stale scandals about
the private lives of men. Under his
guidance an election was made to settle
principles.
This has been the burden again of
his public utterances this fail. lie has
appeared in New York several times,
and once in Massachusetts. His recep-
ton has been enthusiastic, and there is
no doubt about his popularity. His
speeches have been short, earnest and
dignified. Their burden has been that
there are great issues before the coun-
try, and that the decision of these rests
in the hands of the American freemen.
He has eXhorted his hearers not to be
unmindful OF their responsibilities. He
has called their attention to how little
1t boots whether the formal and simple
duties of some political position are dis
charged by one man or another. The
important matter, he has declared, is
to determine whether the people of
this country favor monopoly or freedom
in trade, fiat money or honest currency,
extravaganza or economy, soldiers at
the polls or an untrammeled ballot. AS
they stand on one side or the other of
these great issues, SO would he have
them vote.
Another thing about GROVER CLEVE-
LAND this latest appearance of his in
the political arena has brought out
anew in the boldest relief. There is no
uncertainty at all as to what he thinks
about the problems of the hour. No
uncertainty has ever been felt before
about his opinions, and no uncertainty is
felt now. lie carries banner emblaz-
oned with the legends for which he con-
tends. Anybody can read them. He
lodges no inquiries. He has the cour-
age of his convictions. His position on
every question is clearly defined. He
stands byit, come what will. If GROVER
CLEVELAND is ever again a candidate
for public Office, some men will vote for
him and some men will vote against
him. But every decent citizen with an
honest heart will speak respectfully and
think kindly of him. Nothing inspires
the affection and enthusiasm of a true
American like an exhibition Of bravery
and fearlesSneSs. GROVER CLEyE.
LAND is brave and fearless, and he has
the admiration even Of those who doubt
his ability and question his wisdom. He
IS leader of men because he dares II
station himself at the head of the col
uUD.