The morning call., 1892-09-27
THE CANAL AND THE FAIR.
Jnst Regard for National Greatness
and National Honor.

A Jnst Regard for National Greatness
and National Honor.
The importance of the construction of the
Nicaragua Canal as a means OF promo Ing COM
merce between our States and with foreign coun-
tries ara also as a contribution by Americans
10 those enterprises which advance the interests
of the world OF civilization. should commend the
project 10 governmental approval and indorSe-
ment.
our couutrymen not only expect from those
who represent them In public places seduious
care for the things directly and palpably related
10 their material interests, but also fully appre-
ciae the value OF cultiyating our national pride
and maintaining our national honor. Both
their material interests ana national pride and
honor are involved IN the success OF the Colum-
bau EXPOSITION, and they VIII not be inclined 10
condone any neglect OF effort on the part OF me
Government TO insure IN The grandeur OF TINS
event fitting exhibit of American growth and
greatness, and splendid demonstration OF
American patriotism.
In an Imperfect manner have endeaFored 10
state some things which are III accord with the
creed and intention OF The party 10 which have
given lifelong allegiance. My attempt has not
been 10 instruct my cOuntrymen or ny paily
but to remind both hat Democratic doctrine lies
near The principles Of our Government and tends
to promote the peoples good. am willing 10 be
accused of addressing my countrymen upon trlte
topics and IN homely fashion, Tor / believe
that important truths are found on the surface
of thought, ana should be stated IN direct and
simple terms, and though much has been left
uuwIittru, my record a public servant leaves
10 excuse for misunderstanding my belief and
position or questions now presented 10 the voters
for decision.
Called for the third time to represent the party
OF my choice IN tbe contest Tor the supremacy OF
Democratic principles, my grateful appreciation
OF itS confidence now less than ever e1aees the
solemn sense OF my responsibility. II The action
OF The convention is ihdofsed by the su1tages ot
my cOuUTymen 1 Will assume the duties OF the
greaI office knowing full well its abors and per
pieXities, and with humble reliance upon the
Divine Being, infinite IN power to aid, and con-
slant in his watchfu care over a favored nat on.
Wntterson Supports Cleveland's Letter.
LOUISVILLE. Sept. 25.-Mr. WatiersOn's
editorial on the tariff portion of Cleve-
lands letter SAYS: LAS foreshadowed in
these columns he takes no step backward
upon the great issue Of tariff reform, but
argues the question in a thoroughly states
manlike way upon the line laid down by
the Chicago platform. In this regard he
Ieaues nothing to be misunderstood or mis-
construed"
Mcclure Replies to Mckinley.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. &c. Five thousand
people filled the Academy of Music tonight
to hear Colonel Alexander McCiure's reply
to Governor Mckinley's tariff speech Of last
week. Mcclure eulogiZed Grover Cleve-
land. c0mbated Mckinley's points. and de-
clared that there IS no free-trade issue ln-
vOlVed IN the present contest.
Fusion in Colorado.
DENVER, Sept. 26.-The Democratic State
Central Committee to-day indorsed the en-
tire Peoples party ticket.