Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-05-18

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 8, 1898.
The finances of nation, like the blood
of an individual, cannot be trifed with
without danger. Up to this time the
administration has followed the conserva-
tive line laid down by its predecessor and
as natural consequence. 1t has been sup
ported by patriotic citizens, without regard
to political affiliations, and danger has
been averted. But now, If those who are
claiming to represent the administration
are telling the truth, it is medItating
change, and very dangerous one at that
According to these men the President has
| determined, In order to compel Congress
to unconditionally repeal the Sherman
silver law, to so manipulate our finances
as to create a popular fear of panic, and
then to charge 1t all to the operation Of
the Sherman law. This Is short sighted
policy, and II 1t be really carried out it
cannot fail to react with deadly conse-
quences upon its author There are plenty
| of Republicans in Congress Senator Sher-
man among them, who would be willing
to vote TO repeal the present silver law,
but there IL not one Of them who will sup
port policy which will risk financial
panic In order to frighten Congressmen
into voting for its repeal.
II Is well known now, and was equally
we'll known when Mr.. Cleveland was nomi-
mated, and elected upon a platform which
was interpreted to mean a gold basis for
the gold men and free silver for the silver
men, that hl- special hobby was the repeal
of the silver law. 1t is also well known
that he has refused patronage to those
Democratic Senators who will not promise
TO vote for its repeal. But these things
do not affect the country at large; there
fore no one seriously objected But the
case Is very different when it is proposed
70 adopt course that may affect disaster
ously every person In the United States, as
he will soon tlud out If he persists In it.
Secretary Carlisle has made personal
Investigation Of the charges made by New
| York publications. against the official Id.
| tegrity OF Assistant Secretary Spaulding,
| Supervising Special Agent Tingle and
of general appraisers At the port Df New
| YORK, aud a. a Result authorized the pubn-
cation OF a statement sihrmjng their inu1-
| cence OF the charges The charge was
haf ..f nj. I.,i
favored firms. A the officials mentioned
are ali hold dover Republicans their ex-
oneration by Secretary Carlisle j. highly
creiitable both u him a 10 them
| Senator Brice has been among the Demo
crat- 'out>tie the breastworks" ever since
the new administration began business,
The other day the President, seemingly in
spirit Of conci,iatiun asked Mr. Brice to
name good man for third auditor Of The
Treasury. Mr. Bricc submitted three
| names, either Of which would have been
satisfactory tu him Several DAYS later
much to the Senator'S chagrin. the an
pointment was given to John G. Rrillry,
known 70 al! Ohio people a a bitter per
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