The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-19

NelNe Lutul, IL IS Impossible tnAt any Canul-
date In this contest can for an Instant have in
tended to have occupied a position so un-
worthy. Furthermore the duty OF carrying
out the plain purpose decided by an overwhelm-
ing majority Ia ths highest democratic tribunal
would devolve, not upon the President,
put upon the congress TO be elected
by this party, which promises repeal
at the present tariff, which demands tariff
Tor revenue only and pronounces any other
Unconstitutional, and proposes to abandon the
national bank currency in favor Of that issued
by state banks. The danger has never before
been so great. The Democratic party has often
threatened the peace or prosperity of the
country but, within the memory Of this genera
tion, 1t has never had the power to carry
remarked, when it had tho President, he was
held in check by a republican congress; and
when a democratic House of Representatives
was elected it was still held in check by re-
publican Senate. Not for one hour since March.
1889, has the Democratic party had the power
to control legislation and direct the policy of
the United States government On compare
elected the only President it has '''c chosen
since James Buchanan 1t did not
succeed in securing majority IN the Senate,
aud was, therefore, quite unable to enact such
legislation as Is now proposed. II has been
sometimes said: You predicted all manner
OF disasters when MIR. Cleveland was elected,
but nothing happened" good many regret
able things did happen, though the worst could
not, because the hands OF the party were tied
IN congress. But the present political situation
makes il plain to every observer that demo
cratic victory Ia the states which they must
now carry In order 70 elect a President would
insure them enough senator's TO reverse the
now slender majority in the Senate. II they
elect the President this time they will clearly
nave both the House and Senate too, and will
thus be placed In absolute control for the
first time since 1S59 with nothing to
prevent their carrying out tho threats they
have made against both the present tariff aud
the present currency. 1t is as idle, therefore,
as II is slanderous to say that there is no danger
from the triumph OF our opponents, since their
candidate will refuse TO carry out their princi-
pies. He could not with credit, and he could
not any way, because the power would rest, not
with him, but with congress.
OF VITAL IMPORTANCE TO ALL
These questions of the tariff and currency are
of vital and instant importance to the whole
country and to all its people. The radical
changes, amounting to an absolute reversal Of
policy, urged in this time of great prosperity
and general contentment, would affect the earn.
lngs OF every factory, the wages or employ yment
OF every operator, markets OF every kind, the
transactions Of every business man, and, in
word, the well being of every
citizen OF the republic. Attempt to
change this issue and divert attention from
these pressing questions Of the hour to an
alleged force bill scarcely calls for notice. Very
little of the bill referred TO proclaimed It's oh lect
to be 70 prevent the use Of force at elections
1t failed auy way, and the southern white men
who wore lately its chief, as Chey were its most
interested opponents, now begin to wish IL re-
vived to protect them from being themselves
counted OUT OF elections they have fairly won,
as the other day in Alabama, by their own
white fellow democrats. 1t Is we'll, how
ever, to say that the denunciation
Ia the democratic platform OF the prtn ople
that the federal government may not supervise
the election Of federal officers is grotesque
That principle has been long recognized, aud 10
has been sustained by courts. It now stands
undisputed on the statute book, aud It was en-.
forced at the recent elections by Grover Cleve-
land, then President OF the United States,
through his order of Oct. 3, 1885, 20 Mr.. Gar.
land, his Attorney General. But II Is not to oe
disguised that the recent claim against this
principle If IL means anything, means purpose
to nullify the 14th article OF the constitution.
REVIVAL OF SHIPPING.
The revival of American shipping is a subject
of great and growing Importance The Repub-
licau party has taken successful steps to that
end. The democratic resolutions say nothing
on the subject, and 1t is fair to say that the
Democratic party takes no interest in it. Its
only desire is that we should buy our ships
abroad, just as through the whole tariff contest
it wished us to buy our iron and clothes, and
cotton goods, and glassware, and pottery and
| tin abroad.
In addressing to you. in accordance with
usage, these observations, have preferred "a
| conhne them TO questions OF policy, OF present
| and commanding Importance, on which the po-
| sitions Of the two parties are absolutely an
| tagonistic. But take this opportunity TO re-
peat my adhesion to the resolutions Of your
convention as a whole,
The administration of President Harrison has
been generally recognized as honest, able and
| safe Considering the number Of important
| subjects of both foreign and domestic policy it
| has been compelled to deal with, and the salts
fection that has attended the results It may
| indeed be pronounced brilliantly successful.
| A broad it has adjusted difficult questions with
| consideration for weak nations aud with
| courteous, but resoute. firmness to the most
| powerful. Il has protected the honor
| of the flag and the rights Of our citizens;
| has preserved the peace and secured further
application OF its principle OF international ar
bitration; has removed long standing proh
| bitions on unjust charges OF unhealtnfulness
| against our food products; has opened new
| intercourse at home. 1t has refunded a por-
ton Of the remaining debt at the lowest rate
| ever commanded by any nation in
| the civilized world; has strengthened
and improved our navy; has greatly
| enlarged the free list at our custom
houses and remitted over 100000 600 on one
| article in admitting sugar free. Not to enuner-
ate further. it may be fairly said that the pres
ent condition Of the country and the general
| public confidence in the administration combine
Co form the strongest protest against subiecting
| Bile in such changes. sudden re-
versal Of policy is not what either
| the suggestions Of ordinary business
| prudence or the obvious and general content
| rnent of the people call ror l believe your de-
| claration Of principles and your denomination
| of the prudent, spotless and successful Presi-
| dent will command popular approval at the
| polls, and will under God, insure TO us the con-
tinued benefit Of our country. Very respect
| fully yours. WHLrRLAw REID.
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