The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-04
IRVING NJ. SCOF'O VIEW.
Harrison Has Made One of the Best
Presidents.
His Administration Has Boon Thor
oughly American In It's Domestic
and Foreign Policy.
SAN Franclsco Post. Anril ad.l

| lSdu IluCiSCO JSSl, Al f-us
Irving NJ. Scott was asked yesterday
by Post reporter who, in his judgment,
would be the Republican nominee for
President
That is a question 1 cannot answer, as
you know as much about it as / do, but l
can tell you who 1 think ought to be-" he
said.
"Who?"
The old ticket-Harrison and Morton,
without any question whatever"
What are your reasons for expressing
yourself in such pronounced manner ?''
In the first place, Harrison is one of
the best Presidents that ever occupied the
Presidential chair. His administration
has not only been able, through unusu-
ally trying circumstances, but has been
eminently clean; without scandal of any
kind; without any isms and thoroughly
American,'as we had q right to expect it
would be from man whose family for
five generations has been American"
IF nominated, do you think he can be
elected?"
''In my judgment, easily and without a
doubt, and with great enthusiasm. No
man of prominence has made so many
wise, patriotic speeches as Harrison
made in his trip across the continent, He
| endeared himself to every American by
the dignity and ability with which he
| filled the great office he holds on that
memorable OCCASION
What do you think of his foreign
policy?"
ut is dignifed, manly, able, aggressive
and eminently satisfactory to the rising
American sentiment. The manner in
which he has handled the Italian affair at
New Orleans, the way in which he man
aged the peppery Chileans. and the Brit
ish lion in the Behring Sea difficulties.
rank him as statesman second to none:
man OF firmness. courage and ability.
The aggressive administration. with his
able Secretary of State, Blaine-the policy
of reciprocal treaties-has lifted tho
American influence on the upward line
and the impetus which he has given
Americanism will continue until America
occupies the position which she should
hold by virtue of her position and her
natural powers"
How about his protective policy?u
His views on the protective policy. as
outlined by the Mckinley bill are in ac-
cord with the progressive spirit of TODAY.
SO wisely and !iudiciousiy arranged under
the Mckinley bill, which is reaplng
victories in every direction for American
industries"
His position on silver is impregnable
honest and American. He believes in the
standard of 100 cents on the dollar. and
he believes we should take such posi-
ton as will advance American finances to
a fair distribution of the worlds bust
ness; and III order TO secure that result
he has eliminated from his financial
policy everything that would bring dis
credit or indicate that drafts on America
might be paid in a metal Of less value
than the worlds standard"
Can he carry the silver States ?''
Every one of them, if nominated.
There is a good deal of noise but not a
great many votes on the unlimited coin
age question, as the noise is made prin-
cipaliy by those interested IN the produc-
ton Of silver, and not willing to recognize
that as product it must take its market
in accordance with the laws of supply
and demand?'
Us his position strong in regard to the
placing OF the country in defensive no.
sition?'
NO one is more pronounced than
President Harrison IN regard to placing
within reach Of the army aud navy every
modern weapon of defense commensn-
rate with the complete defense of the va
rious interests ofthis great nation. He is
i'll harmony with, and has an intelligent
conception OF the wants OF the army and
navy"
viii not the dissatisfaction created by
disappointed office-seekers affect ms re-
nomination.
Il think not. When first elected his in
dependent way Of examining and APP
pointing men that he thought better than
those suggested made some little friction
between the prominent politicians OF the
different States where these nominations
were made, but as time proved the wisdom
OF the Presidents policy, this friction
has almost entirely disappeared, and mis-
able administration appeals to every
thinking voter in the country and should
be continued without interruption as the
aggressive policy OF our country
I'm your opinion for whom will the
delegation from California be pledged to
vote ?''
1T ought to be instructed to cast IFS
ballot for Harrison and Morton first. last
and all the time, and our State should
| thus pat itself IN harmony with the great
Republican principles and sentiments of
which Harrison is the Hottest representa-
tive to-day