New-York tribune., 1891-05-04
HOPEFUL IN OHIO.
PEOPLE NO LONGER DECEIVED BY THE
CRY OF HIGH PRICES.
MAJOR M'KINLEY LIKELY TO BE NOMINATED
FOR GovERNoR-THE BATTLE WILL
BE on PROTECTION.

FOR GovERNoR-THE BATTLE WILL
BE on PROTECTION.
TO the Editor Of The ribune.
Sir: During the last five months have trav-
elled over twelve of the Northern States, and go
where will, the same Improvement in public senti
ment is apparent. The Republicans are everywhere
getting ready for the contest of the coming year.
The political cyclone Of last fail has spent its fury
and men are coming to their senses once more.
1t is now shown more and more every day what
| campaign of lies that of 800 was. Men were told
and made to believe that all the articles of common
use would he increased in price by the Nc Kiney
bill On the Western Reserve, here in Ohio,
where ] now am. certain increase in the price of
all tn-plate goods predicted and n special out
cry against the new tariff law on that account was
set up and persisted in to the end of the cam
paign. Very large quantities Of maple
syrup are produced here and put up
for sale in tin cans. The changes were constantly
rung on how the people engaged in this syrup
industry were about TO be robbed. The season
is just now closed for the making of maple sugar
and at least dozen men engaged in that busi-
ness have informed me that their tin eans have
cost them 10 per cent less this year than they
haYe ever been able to buy them for before.
This is fair sample of the whole list of calami-
ties which were predicted to follow.
Farmers all over Ohio are getting better prices
for what they have raised, and the feeling in
favor of the protective system is growing stronger
day by day. 1t is already settled in the minds
of all the Republicans | meet the Major McKin-
ley will be the next Governor of Ohio. His
nomination by acclamation is as good as secured
now That he will be elected by rousing
majority is conceded on all hands. OF course, it
is well understood that his nomination means
Gobt Ia If
1888 His nomination is intended to emphasize
that issue. The bill that bears his name is
clear embodiment of the principles enumerated in
the National Republican platform. The Republi-
cans of Ohio fully understand that fact and are
eager for the contest that very issue. 1t is
generally conceded that Governor Campbell will
be his competitor. If anything can be predicted
of a large State like Ohio, so long in advance, no
one need doubt the outcome of the next election
in this State My prediction is based on the
resOlute determination of every Republican
meet i'll Ohio We will show them,' is
plainly written the face of every one of thell
Major Mckinley is personally very popular, land ana
deserVedy So lie Is clean, upright, clear1
headed statesman. But it is not his personal
popularity that makes him just now SO eXcep-
tiOnaly strong. 1t is the simple fact that he
stands as the foremost representative of the
doctrine of protection to American industries
There is feeling that he has been ass1lled ana
maNgned on account OF MS ueNouOH 10 pIIuCIplV'
The people like the man, but they are more than
determined to vindicate him for his devotion to
what he believes to be. right. So write it down
now that in the fall Of S91 Mr.. Mckinley will
be elected Governor OF Ohio, that the State Leg
islature will be Republican, and that the rank
and file in this State will he put in line for the
coming battle of S92.
Why cannot the State Of New-York do the same
thing next fall? That question is asked me at
every turn by the Republicans in Ohio. My
answer is that it can be done in NewYork, too, if
wise counsels prevail. Once get square contest
on the same issue in New-lork, with the right
man for our standard-bearer. and the result will
be the same in that State. Whenever we have had
battle between the fTee-trade theoriss and the
practical believers in protection in New-YOrk, the
decision has been in favor Of the American system.
The believers in the wisdom of that system are
to-day in the majority in the State. Then, why
not organize. educate and prepare for triumph in
the coming election in New-YOrk State, too? The
Tribune is ready and anxious to do its part to in
sure such a victory. K. G.. III.
Cleveland, April 25, 1891.