The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-29
The VICTORY of the Pennle.

The Victory of the People.
The triumphant nomination of GROVER
CLEVELAND as the democratic candidate for
the presidency is a marked honor both to
the man and to the party. It is one of
those occurrences that is because it should
be-one whose existence reflects its great
est luster on those who cause it. GROVER
CLEVELAND stands today without a rival in
the confidence and esteem of the people
of the United States. No one questions
his integrity. From friends and foes alike
comes the testimony that he is an honest
man, a man who has the courage of bis
convictions, q man who has been tried
and not found wanting. The oveTwhelm-
ing demand for his nomination
is conclusive evidence that the
masses of the democratic party appreciate
and desire honesty in public life. Their
steadfast adherence TO him through all the
bitter effort to thrust him aside is the best
testimonial that could be given to the hon.
esty of purpose of the democratic masses.
They have shown their faith by their
works.
This manifestation of a sincere and
earnest desire for good government fur
nishes strong ground of appeal to the
people for confidence in the party. No
one would be 60 foolish as to claim abso-
lutte purity for political party. There are
bad men in all parties, and In the move
ments of political organizations 1t is inev-
table that the worst elements should a.
some times prevail But here is a case in
which the fight has been made on leader
on other grounds, aud the character OF
that leader of itself has stood like rock
against every assault that has been made
upon him. To every attack that has been
made the answer has come clear and
quick, ''He 10 honest. We can trust him.
We want him." And this as to his avail
ability as well as to other points urged,
and it is a legitimate ard sensible answer
70 that objection. People are right in be-
Heving that whom they can trust others
will trust. The man who has gained the
confidence OF every other state in the
union may reasonably be believed to have
the confidence of New York. 1t is man
Hesitation of the correct judgment of the
Masses judgment founded on subtle
reason, that comes uncousciously as an in
spiration to the majority of the people.
As an indication of the sentiment of the
party as to the principles to be contended
for the nomination is not less significant
than it is as to the character desired for a
leader The name of GROVER CLEVELAND
is of itself platform pledging two things,
economy in government and the reduc-
hon of tariff taxes In the course OF his
wise and prudent administration he
demonstrated that the national govern
ment was collecting taxes to the amount
of S60,000.000 per annum in excess OF its
needs. 1t was no matter of theory. The
money was actually saved and placed In
the treasury. On this state of facts he
appealed to congress for reduction of
the tariff taxes, and republican senate
refused the relief. An appeal was made TO
the people, and by fraud and bribery un-
paralleled in the history of the country
narrow majorities were secured against
him in two states, which decided the re-
suit.
When GROVER CLEVELAND laid down
the reins OF government there ensued
carnival Of extravaganza such as was
never seen before. The principle of
"God help the surplus" was adopted as
the rule Of official life in every depart
ment. Not only the ordinary revenues of
the government, but also the savings of
the CLEVELAND administration, melted
away like snow under the exuItant public
debauchery of the republican spoilsmen.
There was no hand lifted to stay them,
no voice raised in protest, among repub-
lcan leaders. A besotted congress
increased the tariff taxes 10 a
point never dreamed of BY the most ar
dent protectionists among the earlier
statesmen of the republic. The people
looked on the record of two years and
spoke their condemnation in unmistak-
able term. They wanted no more Of profit
eacy, no more of increased taxation. Con-
fronted by this rebuke the republican
administration undertook 10 revolutionize
our elective system and take a control of
elections that would insure their party's
safety without regard to the wishes OF the
people. The attempt was exposed and
the protest against it was so loud and so
universal that it was abandoned.
Coming now into control of one branch
Of the legislative department the demo
cratic party was expected to show its con-
domination Of the republican record by
action. Instead OF doing SO bold
~ it has proceeded timidly with
feeble and vaeillating steps. Instead Of
making record that would condemn re-
.pu6licsnism it has made record that is