Evening journal., 1892-10-19
REID STATES HISVIEWS.
Campaign Issues Discussed in
His Letter Of Acceptance.
THE FEDERAL ELECTIONs MEASURE

AAL AbAAlAli lAAO4AVNh Al-@-Ai@ y AeAs
He Says 1t Scarcely Calls for Notice aud
Is Only Used by the Democrats TO Divert
Attention from the Questions of Pro-
tectIve TariT and the Currency.
NEW York, Oct. 19.-Hon Whitelaw
Reid's letter accepting the Republican
nomination for vice president has been
made public It is addressed 20 Hon. W.
7. Durbin, Anderson, Ind, and is dated
Ophir Farm, n. y, Oct. IS. In it Mr., Reid
says;
The party platforms called-are more i'm
portant this year than usual Both the lead
ing candidates have once commanded the ap-
proval Of the American people IN It's highest
form OF expression Attention Is therefore con-
centrsted less ON the men themselves and more
on the principles each is put forward TO repre-
sent, and would, in case Of election, be required
70 carry out
The declarations OF our opponents demand a
still closer scrutiny, since their victory now
would give thom the first opportunity they
have had since 1859 to put in practice their
policy Never since that date havo they had
control at once both in the executive and the
legislative departments Of the government
This year the election Of president clearly car
ries with # majoritiea in both houses Of con-
gress.
It is obvious that, in tho common Judgment
Of tho people in all parts Of the country tho
really vital issues which this year divide parties
and demand a popular decision are those relat-
ing 70 the tariff and the currency. Fortunately
both sides have stated their positions on these
subjects with directness simplicity and frank
ness. The issues thus made between the rival
candidates for the popular suffrage are especial
~ sharp and distinct.
The Elections Bill.
Mr.. Reid then goes into an extended
argument on the protective tariff, its con.
stitutonality and it's effect on wages and
devotes considerable space TO q discussion
of the financial question. Mr. Reid speak
ing of the alleged force bill, says it scarcely
calls for notice, and continues:
The very title OF the bill referred 70 pro
claimed its object 10 be 10 prevent the use Of
forco at elections IL failed anyway, and tho
southern white mon who were lately its chief
as they were its most interested opponents now
begin TO wish it revived 20 protect them from
being themselves counted ont Of elections they
have fairly won-as the other day in Alabama
by their own white fellow Democrats.
II IS well, however, to say that the donuncia.
ton in the Democratic platform OF the princi.
pie that the federal government may supervise
the election OF federal officers "a grotosquo.
That principle has been long recognized and t
has boon sustained by tho courts Il now stands
undisputod on the statute book and IL was on.
forced at recent elections by Grover Cleveland,
then president of the United States, through
his order Of Oct. Q, 1885, TO Mr.. Garland, his at.
torney general
But IL Is not TO be disguised that the recent
clamor against the principle II it means any.
thing, means purpose 10 nulify tho twonty-
fourth and twenty-nfth articles OF tho consti.
tuition OF tho United States.
Mr.. Reid next refers TO the revival OF
American shipping, and repeats his adj.
hesion TO the resolutions Of the Republican
national convention as a whole In closing
he pays a high tribute 20 the administra.
tion Of President Harrison. He says;
Harrison's Administration.
The administration of President Harrison
has heon generally recognized as honest, able
and safe. Considering the number OF important
subjects OF both foreign and domestic policy ii
has heon compelled 20 deal with and the salts
faction that has attended the results, Il may In
deed be pronounced brilliantly successful
Abroad It has adjusted difficult questions
with consideration for woak nations and viii
courteous but rosolute trmnoss 20 tho mos
powerful. It has protected the honor Of IA,
flag end the rights OF our ctizons; has Pre-
served the peace, and secured tho further ap
plicaton Of SIS principle OF international arhi
tration; has removed long standing prohibi
llun on UNJUST charges OF uuuOAtnfuluuH
against our food products; has opened new
markets with our neighbors and promoted
closer intercourse
At home it has refunded portion OF the re
manning debt at tho lowest rate ever com
mandod by any nation in the civilized world
has largely strengthened aud improved on
navy; has greatly enlarged tho froe lists OF on
custom houses, aud RENTED over Slu00OJOo
OF duties on q single article ia admitting sura
free.
Not to enumerate further, IL may ho fairl
said that the present condition of tho countr
and the general public confidence in the admin
istrauon combine to form the strongest protos
against suhjecting tho people TO the shock am
needless risk inevitable in such a change. 4
sudden reversal OF policy is not what either "a
suggestions OF ordinary business prudence @
the obvious and general oontentment OF "a
people call FOR.
i believe your declaration OF principles an
your denomination Of q prudent, .potloss an
successful president win command the popula
approval at the polls and will under God inur
TO the continued benefit Of our country. Yer
respectfully yours, WWrELAw REID