New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
Mr.. CLARKSONS LEADERSHIP.

General ClarlsOns succession to the chair
manship Of the Republican National Committee
was the logical and necessary result OF Mr.
Ouay's retirement. 1t will receive the unani-
nous approval of the party in every State
Under the circumstances, no other choice was
possible and no other was thought OF. A
Republican in every impulse of his nature
leader by instinct and training, loyal true
hearted American, and clean, honest gentle
man, he fits the place, and will command IN 1t
the confidence of his own party and the respect
of those in opposition. The next Presidential
campaign will be in a peculiar sense an appeal
to the intelligence and conscience OF the coun-
try. and for the prosecution of such campaign
Mr.. Carlxson possesses qualifications OF most
reassuring character. lie does not believe IN
campaign conducted between midnight ana
morning on the day of election. lie has no use
for bribe- givers or bulldozers. His theory Is
that a majority of the American people are
honorable. conscientious and mentally capaDle'
and that their votes are to be controlled only
bv their convictions. His chief aim will be to
place the facts and arguments that sustain the
position of the Republican party before the
minds of the people. Successful in that, he Will
be content to await the decision of the ballot
boxes.
Our views of This matter accord closely with
what we know to be Mr. ClarksonS and we
welcome his leadership, therefore with more
than ordinary satisfaction. 1t clears the decks
for the right kind of battle 1t means I'M
firing activity, constant alertness, enthusiasm
among the troops. and the intelligent pursuit
of every advantage afforded by the enemys
folly and weakness. MIR. Clarksons popularity
with what may be described as the party Or
ganization throughout the country Is an especial
" encouraging omen of success. There Is not
a man among those who work for Republican
victories who will not hail his leadership with
hearty delight. They will feel that in him they
have commander who knows his business, who
appreciates party devotion and who intends TO
succeed. 1t is half the battle to impart this
feeling 70 those on whose valor and activity the
issue will turn.
As the president of the National Republican
League and as chairman of the regular party
organization Mr.. Clarkson will direct and con-
troll two distinct party movements. This Is
important and fortunate 1t insures their har-
monious cooperation. There will be no work
ing at cross purposes no waste of energy and
resources in redundant labor. The League will
do Us own appointed work one of great mag
nitude and value and will keep to it, The
campaign committees will exert their more d.
rect authority throughout their jurisdiction with
out the DANCE. that some have feared of fr1c-
ton and jealousy. This is happy circum-
stance. The Republican party to-day has the
best of every argument. AS the party of Pro-
lection it speaks for industrial activity, plenty
of work and good wages. As the party OF
Reciprocity it speaks for an extension of trade
| without methods of exchange that require any
contraction of industry, but according to plan
that is certain of results, and that promotes
rather than prevents diversity of production.
Devoted to the restoration of the American mer-
chant marine, it appeals to the pride OF the
people, and assures them of new markets for
their surplus stores of grain, pork petroleum
| and manufactured goods. Pledged to the use
of the entire American product of silver as
money, it gives all needed expansion of the
| currency, and protects the money market against
| the invasion of foreign silver and consequent
| imitation II stands for honest elections, fair
treatment of the old soldiers and sailors, Ma
tional development and social progress. 1t
cannot fail 70 win with strong candidates and
valiant leaders in the field.