New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-24
MIR. BLAINE On The ISSUES.
A MASTERLY PRESENTATIONS.
THE LETTERS OF THE CANDIDATES FOR
THE PRESIDENCY ANALYZED.
THAT OF Mr.. CLEVELAND A WIDE DEPARTURE
FROM THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFOEM-A PLEA
FOR LIBERAL PENS:ON.-THE EXPLOIT
ALTON OF THE FORCE BILL ISSUf.-
-DENEFICFNT RESULTS OF
REC1PROCITY-THE DEMoC-
RECIPROJTY-THE DEMO
RhCY AND JEFFEISOc

RECIrRoCITY-THE DEMoC-
RhCY AND JEFFEEsos
Mr.. Blainc's ongpromiscd uttcrancc on the
Presidential election OF 1892 appears in the No
ycmber number of THE North American Re-
vicw' which is to be published to-day. 1t oc-
cupics thirteen pages OF The Review
MIR Blaine notes the lack of excitement attend
ing the present elections. constrasting it with the
turmoil of interest that characterized the campaign
of the elder Harrison. This change of the public
interest in such contests he suggests. may be ac-
counted for by the growth in population and the
consequent absorption in commercial and
financial operations, and it may possibly indicate
subsistence in the future of extreme partisan
ship.
Mr. Blaine gives special attention to the letters
OF the candidates for the Presidency. Of Pres-
dent llaT sons letter he says, among other things,
that perhaps of his predecessors has made so
exhaustive, and none more clear presentation
of the questions involved Mr. Ccvclan is letter
is subjected to searching criticism. Mr. Blaine
finds that in greater meas than Mr.. Iarrsons
1t departs from the platform of his party; in fact,
that Mr.. Cleveland has ma c the platform upon
which hc is now before the people, and that
Mr.. CieveIands departures from the positions
Of his partys platform on the question of Free
general, that large proportion of the Democratic
party believe in Protection in some form
Mr. Blaine makes caustic comment upon Mr.
Clcvclands uttcranccs on the currency and the
State banks He upholds the Republican policy
Of granting liberal pensions to tine veterans Of the
war On this point he says: The amount we
contribute toward pensions is larger than the
amount paid by any of the European nations for
standing army. Surely the bading up of the
wounds Of a past war il more mcrciful and hon
orabe work than preparing tie country for a new
oae."
The most remarkable thing in the Presidential
c1nya-s of 1892 Mr. Blaine rcar a. the man.
ncr IN which in some sections of the country all
either issues have been put out Of sieht, and the
Force bill alone brought into prominence" He
compliments tir. Dana, Of The New-lork sun,
the author of this policy, on hi, zeal and ability
in achieving this result The representations made
10 the purpose and the elect OF the Force bill,
however b" declares TO be- Inconsistent with the
spirit Of President Ilarr.son'- letter
Mr. Bain. Is full and explicit in his treatmen,
OF tte subject of reciprocity, as.r;ng that ula-
tcral increase las been caused in the trade of the
United States by reciprocal treaties with the
ISLANDS and countries OF America, and particularly
by the treaties made with European countries.
Mr.. Blaine quotes interesting figures in relation to
tne increase Of trade with the Leeward aud Wind
ward Islands and Cuba and he predicts in rcla-
,ion 10 Caba that " VIC shall conquer by commerce
far better than by force OF armies, and cordially
establish such mutual interests between Cuba ard
tnls country that commercially the two countries
will bc one
Dealing with the claim of the Democratic
party 10 b. the Jciersonian party M Blaine says:
" II would surprise Jefferson, if he could once
more appear in the flesh. to learn that he is held
rs indorarr of all the principles and measures ad-
vocat"d by the Democratic party today 1t is per-
haps not worth while to enter into any elaborate
a igumcnt Oh the subject, but the Dcnoc acy oNe,
no little Of its the persistence with which
ITS adhcicnts have made their disciples believe
this prctcnsion through all the mutations OF then
party. 1t was equally true. it must be- supposed.
when Mr.. Buchanan. confirmed Federalist, was
the Pn,sidcnt-ol Ct of the Dcuocra y; though It
is well known that the object of Mr.. JeiIerson's
most intens.. dislike the Federal party In vain
it is pointed out that the position of Jefferson on
any subject was directly the reverse Of the Demo
cratic position; ne is duly quoted at the next con
venton. and a new oath Of allegiance is taken to
his principles In 1901. after severe contest, j f.
lcrson came 70 the Presidency thc fan e. aAi
head of the Republican party. The prefix Demo
cratic was sometimes, though seldom, used.
"Thc tcnacity with which Jefferson held to the
| protective principle was only proportioncd T. the
necessities Of the country. His action in 1907.
when he declined 10 recommend the repeal or al
teration OF the Revenue law, after a surplus of
! $I4, 900, 600 had been accumulated, puts HIM in
the sharpest contrast to Mr.. Cleveland, who, in
his term Of Office, treated the surplus accumulated
a. the sum Of all villancs.'
In conclusion, Mr.. Blaine calls attention to the
essential agreement of the two o,partes the gr'a
majority of issues. 1t il interesting and suggest
iyc7 he SAYS to look over the platform of the two
partics and see how much alike they are III sew
cral vital measures after the real and divisNe
issues have been stated. If parties would ain to
discover and define those subjects on which there
j. vital difference of opinion, and would conlihe
discussion TO those issues. il would not only sum
nifty the contest and be welcome relief 20 the
candidates, but would also greatly help IN arriving
at the truth. which is the ultimate object oil pop
ular discussion aud popular election
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