Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-03-24
For the Ellsworth American
The Situation. No. 4.

The two parties are like so many armies
in the field, maueuyering for position. Al
though marching orders have not been
given, still we hear now and then the bu
giles blast and here and there the martial
tread That a battle is impending there
is no doubt
The Republican party, however, is well
equipped for the fray. Upon its banner
are inscribed tried and true principles,
while its tactics require strict observance
of the nations veal. 1t is strongly en-
trenched behind ramparts of truth and
wisdom and fortified on all sides by jus
tice. Its standard bearer stands fearless
ly erect with clean hands and an honest
purpose. The ranks, well clothed and fed,
stand in closed column, with knapsacks
on and bayonets fixed, ready for action.
Seldom, if ever, in its history has the
crown of victory been more clearly fore
Swallowed, To say that the prospects of
the party are hopeful does not express it.
Success in the coming struggle is nevi
table
On the other hand how different the sit
uation of the Democratic party. How shall
| describe il? Hopeles,ly divided in coun-
Gil and with no recognized leader, with
no means of defence and no place of re-
treat what more need be said and who
can dispute this? But | cannot use the
terms common to civilized warfare. They
do not spply. More like Indian methods
of warfare has it come to practice 1t de-
ponds for success upon midnight raids.
war-whoops and fraud. 1t hides behind
mere lines of hrushwork, but ever on the
alert for detached particles of the ma
tons treasure. Like buzzsrds about the
ty advantage, and surfeits upon the spoils
Its recent attack upon the Mckinley
bill was In this wise, but its overloaded
wooden guns exploded on the picket line,
entailing upon itself diabollcal and lasting
injury.
Mr.. Cleveland attributed his defeat three
years ago to a lack of votes 1t is true
that he fought honorably, but his party
could not stand the fire of a regular. battle,
neither did it comprehend the significance
OF contending for a lprlnciple. He occu-
pied the citadel, had his choice of weap-
ons and selected his ground, but his par
~ struggled and skGlked. Mr.. Cleveland
said further that sufficient time had not
been allowed for the people to become ed
ucated on the tariff question How CON
slderate. But he believed himself no
doubt and fully realized the importance
of the situation.
To-day the party in its desperation TO
recover its wonted self->ufficiency be-
comes only the more confused and demon
allied. Mr.. Ceveland's voice is no longer
heard in the councils of his party. He is
thrust aside an Improbable servant,
even after prostrsting himself in the Dust
for its sake. Oh, what base ingratitude
and what an egregiouS blunder, An idol
David b. Hill puts in his pipe and smokes
the tondest hopes and just deserts Of Mr..
Cleveland, Supported by rammany Hall,
this man Hill trample- under foot every
shade of political reform and all sense Of
>elf-respect and honor. The teaching and
practice of his party overflow in this man
and the disgusting spectacle is presented
to the country, of man seeking the great
office Of the Presidency of this nation. by
the same nasty methods as the ward and
the town politician. 1t is a disgrace to
the man and to his supporters and canno,
fail to elicit an emphatic rebuke from the
better element of his party in the near
future. Too often, however, that man Is
considered smart if he succeeds. even
though he crawl on his belly 10 the dirt
and in deba>ement of soul, beg at the fee,
of boss. NosREuE.