New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-13
THE DEMOCRACY ARRAIGNED
UNION LEAGUE CLUB ACTS.
a VIVID PICTURE OF THE INCOMPETENCE
OF THE PARTY IN POWER

NOUNCFD-kIipRT OF HE
COMMITTEE on rOLirl.
CAL RrIOkM
ADOPTED.
The monthly meeting of the Union League
Club was held last evening There was
full attendance and President Horace Porte'
nrosided The Committee Political Reform
through f. H. Hinsdalc chairman. submttec
the following report and resolutions, whlcf
were unanimously and enthusiastically
adopted:
Important elections about 20 he held in this
and other States Of the Union. The Democratic
Marty is about to ask FOR an Endorsement by the
people at the polls Every election. in some meas
ure reflects the sentiments of the public as to the
party in power in National and State affairs The
present crisis in affairs makes proper oc-
cason for the presentation Of practical suggestions
for the consideration OF the public
These are not times when individuals. as states
men or leaders IN parties need he seriously con-
sidered. We do not underestimate the importance
of able statesmen brilliant leaders on either side
in The two great parties. The individuality of any
person. however. plays minor part in the great
controversy except as il may contribute TO the
triumph OF the principles and policy of one party
or the other. \ great leader may lead great
party to success but while success may rebound
10 his glory the dc,irability of that will
depend entirely upon the party behind him. The
trend OF the principles OF tne party VIII nnaIlN
be felt by the country Good will not come to this
country from the triumph of party whose prn-
ciples always lead TO disaster
"GENIJs FOR GOVERNMENT"
II has sometimes been said by tho friends of the
Democratic party that 1t has Il genius for gov
eminent" The facts of history would seem to
establish that the contrary. II has a genius for
misgovcrnmont Democrats love to refer to some
or the fathers Of the Republic the founders of
q as d
.her respec:ability and ability to govern. II is
Impossible 10 match the principles of the fathers re-
ferred with the principles and policy Of the Demo-
cratic party of the las sixty years All will
that the Democratic party governed the country
for twelve years under Jackson and Van Buren,
from 1920 1911. AZ the end Of this of Gov
ernment by Democrat, genius. the country was
brought to a most depOrable state Of distress In
the midst Of this distress the country voted to
turn the party of power the general election
Of 1910. From 1910 to 1852 the succeeding twelve
years. the country voted alternately for The Demo
cratic and Wig party. and the country had
mixed policy and mixed prosperity. From 1873
to 1861 the country had another long OF
troll by the Democratic party. The rcsul. Of that
term of power the part of this party is known
by all. The financial distress of 1857 one OF
the events pertaining to it.
The end of Buchanan's Administration fnan-
cal distress. a bankrupt Treasury and threat
ened civil rebellion. Such the condition OF the
country, after eight years continuous Democratic
control that the people again turned them out o.
power. While out of power the party opposed al
most every important measure. 1t embarrassed the
Government while putting down the Rebellion; it
opposed the Constitutional Amendments. the re-
sumption of specie payments and many other most
s3utary measures. Not until 1895. thirtytwO years
after the Democratic party went out of power
1t again inrusted with full power in the Federal
Government
NOT \ PERIOD OF DEMOCRATIC CONTROL
The first term Of President Cevelani VAS not |
r period Of Democratic control. because that |
party did not control both branches of Congress !
and could not impress its policy on the country. |
That term spent in administering laws then |
on the statute lccks. placed there by the Re
publican party. At he time Of the last change |
Of parties the country was the high tide OF
prosperity. Its condition was unlike the conditions |
which prevail II when the changes of 1910 and 1860
were made. Then in each case the country
in the throes Of agony from Democratic nlisrule
This time the change made by q genera
tion, who had no experience Of the evil tendencies
OF Democrats government. They seemed TO look
upon "a chang, # party I'm the Government as
a gala day frolir. mere holiday outing. utterly
oblivious Of The tremendous consequences to flow
from such a mad 'lcllc. Warnings and arguments
produced efe.t. The Democratic party was
placed in powar ty overwhelming vote.
This party seems 20 have a strange affinity for
all the odds and cuds OF political principles that
seen the Democratic Governor of a sister State
pardon Anarchists who had been convicted Of a
foul crime against society, and the Judge and the
jury The criminals While his party does
rot formally adopt all these strange doctrines vet
the presence of these 'ragIncntarv parties I'm the
Democratic camp Increases the hosts Of its voters
~ the polls. This docs not make a harmonious
party with which to carry on the government is
.ell Illustrated by the present position Of affairs
n Washington
THE QUESTION or THE GREATEST IMPORTANCE.
The immediate question Of the greatest import
nce 70 tho country is the repeal Of the so-called
Sherman bill. tbs law placed on the statute
,ooks 20 relieve tho country from the evils Of tho
Bland Silver bill. which was threatening TO engulf !
he country In financial ruin.
Whether the sherman law Was wise unwise |
ct at the tim, may he a debatablc Question II | !
vas thought that 1t woild the continued coin
ge Of silver and IN a measure meet the evils I
the Bland bill Experience, however, has shown
hat the necessities Of the country require its re-
cal. The President. IN response to the demands
the business interests of the country called Con-
resy In extra session TO consiier this question
10Th branches of Congress being Democratic bar-
lony would ordinarily be expected to exist In the
'gislstve and executive branches OF the govern
lent. and yet what strange spectacle is pre-
ented.
ut hope Of being passed except with the support
T Republicans. The Administration. at its very I
uset Is powerless to carry this with the
otes of its own party The Republicans must {
land by the Administration or II fails To-day the t
Die hope OF the country is in the steady patriotism
the Republican minority In Congress Il
While the present depression is undoubtedly TO |
ome extent due TO the policy OF purchasing silver Il
n behalf OF the Government. another factor of b
most equal importance. and, in the opinion of d
ANY, OF greater importance. Is the threatened ! a
naDges in the tariff law. |
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY RE>PCNsIgrr n
What the Democratic party has been unable TO a
D on the silver question. and what IL threatens b
do with reference to the tariff has brought the
'untry to its present condition. and is IA good IL r.
stration of the effect of Democratic control upon y
lie country 1t is in harmony with It's history C
hen In power and comedies with the results u
hich usually flow from its advent to power 1t T
'es not seem harsh or unjust conclusion after c,