The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-10-19

James Buchanan, Ii did not succeed In securing
q majority in the Senate, and was. therefore
quite unable to enact such Legislation as Il now
proposed.
IL has been some time said. "You predicted all
manner of disasters when Mr.. Cleveland was
elected, but nothing happened" A good many
regretable things did happen. though the worst
could not. because the hands OF the party. were
tied in Congress. But the present political stu
that a Democratic victory in the states which
they must now carry In order 10 elect
. President would also insure them enough new
Senators TO reverse the present slender repre-
sentation. It'll idle. therefore,. as IL Is SANDER
Gus. TO say that there is no danger from the tri-
umph OF our opponents, since tnelr cahaiua,e
could not. with credit, and he could not because
the power would rest, not with him, but with
These questions OF tariff and the currency are
or vital and instant Importance TO the whole
country and TO al its people. The radicai
changes, amounting TO an absolute reyeTsai OF
policy, urged in this time OF great prosperity
and general contentment, would affect
tns earnings un 81 egery i scs9T operas sne
tive, the markets of every farmer. tho
transactions OF every business man and. In q
public. The attempt TO change this issue and
divert attention from these pressing questions
Of the hour TO an alleged force bill scarcely calls
Tor notice. The very title OF the bill referred 10
proclaimed its object TO be. TO pre-
vent the use OF force at elections;
1t failed, anyway. and the Southern
WIN q "A nClCA atC Ato thACA ao H@t "C@O
Its most interested. opponents. now begin 10 Wish
II revised TO protect them from being themselves
rs the other day in Alabama-by their own
white fellow-Democrats. 1t is well. how
ever, to say that the denunciation In
the Democratic platform OF the principle
that the federal government may supervise
the election OF federal officers Ia grotesque.
That principle has been long recognized; and IL
has been sustained by the courts; IL now stands
undisputed on the statute book. and IL was en-
forced at recent elections by Grover Cleve-
,sroi sn his o order of Oct. s. = 1856, to Mr.. Gar,
land. his Encouragement But II Is not 10 DO
disguised that the recent clamor against this
principle, ifit means anything, means "a purpose
20 nullify the fourteenth and fifteenth articles or
the Constitution OF the United States.
The revival OF American shipping Is a subject
OF great and growing Importance. The RepuD-
hcan party has taken successluI sleps 10 Inis
end: and the resolutions OF its convention only
confirm its devotion to a principle on
and efficient. The Democratic resolutions say
nothing on the subject. and 1t is fair to say that
the Democratic party takes no interest In 1t. Its
only desire il that we should buy our ships
a~bT0ad-iust as through the whole tariff contests
it wishes Us to buy our iron, and clothes. and cot
abroad.
In addressing to you, in accordance with
usage. these observations, l nave preicrrea 10
coniine them TO the questions of policy, OF pres
ent and commanding importance on which tue
positions OF the two parties are absolutely an
tagonistic. But / take this opportunity to repeat
my adhesion TO the resolutions OF your conven-
ton as a whole.
The administration OF President Harrison has
been generally recognized as honest, able ana
safe. Considering the number of important sub
jects, both foreign and domestic, it has been
compelled TO deal with. and the satisfaction
that has attended the results, it
may indeed be announced brilliantly
successful. Abroad 10 has adjusted
difficult question. with considerations for weak
nations, and with courteous but res0lute firm
ness TO the most powerful. 1t has protected the
honor of the flag and the rights OF our citizens;
has compelled the further application of Its prin-
ciple OF international arbitration; has removed
longstanding prohibition, on unjust charges
OF unhealthfulness against our food products;
has opened new markets with our neighb0rs and
promoted a closer intercourse. At home 1t has
refunded a portion OF the remaining debt at the
lowest rate secured by any nation In the
civilized world; has largely strengthened and I'm
proved our navy; has greatly enlarged the free
list at our custom-hOuse and RENTED over one
admitting sugar free. Not to enumerate further,
1t may be fairly said that the present
condition OF the country and the general
public confidence in the administration
combine to form the strongest protests against
suhjecting the people TO the shock and needless
risk inevitable In such a change. A sudden re-
versal OF policy Is not what either the suggestions
Of ordinary business prudence or the obvious
and general cOntentIDent of the people call for.
believe your declaration of principles and
your denomination Of a prudent. spotless and
successful President will m the popular
approval at the polls, and will. under God, 9nure
TO the continued benefit OF our country. Very
respectfully yours, WHTTELAw REID.