The National tribune., 1893-11-02
TILE IssrEN OHIO.

Events have combined to make the cam
| question. The old soldiers are on trial be-
| fore the people of that great State and the
| Nation.
One candidate for Governor is type of
the best class of volunteer soldier-a boy
who promptly left college at the first call
for three-years men, sacrificing for the time
his high hopes of professional career to
enter the army as private soldier. He en-
listed in one of the very best regiments in
the whole Union army-oue which went
directly to the front, Immediately began
fighting the enemy, and kept this up for
four long years, and which lost more than
one-third of its number in battle and by dis
ease Everywhere and at all timesits fighting
was superb In that regiment Gov. Mckinley
carried the musket of private soldier for
long months, until weil-earned commits
gallant, aud Jealous as an officer, and re-
ceived praise for his courage and soldiership
in MANY battIes. He staid with his colors
until the last rebel surrendered, and was
mustered out with his regiment at the close
of the war Since then lie has been an
earnest uphoIder of the principles for which
he and his comrades fought, and II faithful
friend of the men who fought with him for
those principles. No man has been more
steadfast, courageous, and helpful in this
than he.
Opposed to him is man of Numerically
opposite history. His competitor is a man
who was hostile to the war, and to all who
helped make it success. He had no word
of kindness OF praise for those who were
doing all and suffering all for the sake of
their country. It would have cost him no
more sacrifice to enlist than it did COmrade
Mex inley-the need for him was just as
urgent, and be had just as much interest in
the result. Tie country saved just as
much for him as for anyone else, but he has
had nothing but sneers insults and deprecia-
tion for those who saved it.
The whole country is now looking on to
sec which of these two men shall be pre-
ferred for Governor OF Ohio. The whole
country is eagerly watching to see what the
veterans of Ohio themselves will do in the
matter. The people generally do not know,
and cannot understand that there shall be
local issues and State differences among the
comrades. They will simply accept vote
for Mckinley as vote for a representative
veteran, for veterans rights, lor just and
liberal pensions. Equally they will accept
a vote against Mckinley as an expression of
hostility to veterans, of condemnation of
pensions and an approval of the wicked on
slaught on the pension system.
The result cannot help having the weight
lest effect on the future of pension legisla-
ton and administration. 1t will mark
new departure in this respect. If the VET
Grams of Ohio assert themselves bv solid
vote for Mckinley it will cause their enemies
to pause, and at least modify the virulence
of their attack. IF on the other hand the
veterans allow themselves for any reason to
be divided, and give but half hearted sup
port TO Comrade Mckinley, it will encourage
their enemies everywhere to renewed vigor
in their assaults upon veterans and pensions.
The consequences will be very sad for all
who upheld their countrys banner in the
days of fearful war
We earnestly counsel every man in Ohip
who wore the blue honorably to make sure
Of going to the polls next Tuesday, and
casting his vote for COmrade VIM. Mckinley.
Do not let any Local or party question pre-
vent him doing this. Other issues can wait,
this cannot The welfare of himself and
comrades viii be affected by his vote, and
everyone not for Mckinley will be counted
against veterans and veterans rights.
Comrades, this is the supreme duty of the
hour, not only to yourselves in Ohio, but to
your comrades in every part of the country.
Let US have solid veteran vote, and
majority of $4,000 or 10000 for Comrade
VIM. Mckinley. !.