The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-21

Responsibility Of the party In power for
nil legislation is one Of the cardinal and
controlling principles OF the Democratic
party. Such It has always been, and such
It must always continue to be. while the
Democracy retains the wonderful cohesion,
vitality, endurance. and rejuvenescence
which make It the marvel OF American poll
tics and the envy Of other parties.
When, following the financial disasters
and disturbances OF 1873. many Democrats
had wandered from the beaten paths OF
party loyalty and sound principle. the
voters Of the country turned instincdvely
toward New York for a capable chieftain
and courageous leader, and found him In
SAMUEL ]. T1LDEN. The Democratic State
Convention Of 1874. held In Syracuse. was
called not merely to nominate State off,
GERS, but also to tx, with courage and pre-
cision, the lines OF Democratic policy,
and to revive faith in the unchang-
ing teachings OF sound political econ
omy and morality. Mr.. TILDEN, a leader
among Democratic leaders at that period.
did not hesitate. Even in that hour OF
grave financial distress he did not invoke
the assistance OF political opponents, large
ly responsible for the injuries wrought to
commercial interests He believed. as did
oil the distinguished Democrats associated
with him in the party management, In act
ing In good faith with the people. He be-
lieved that the majority party Of the Amer
lean electorate had intelligence enough. pa
triotism enough, and wisdom enough to
meet any crisis by following the rules Of
party policy already proclaimed in its state
,napt Of nrin ciDIes and DurpOseS.
So the Convention which nominated Mr..
TnDEN for Governor. and helped to re-
store the shattered lines Of party organiza-
ton and the broken links Of public credit.
declared without evasion this to be o veri-
table tenet Of Democracy:
1.-THE party in po,uer is responsible for all
legislation whtle IN po,oer."
Tho Democratic party is now In full pos
session Of all branches Of tho Federal Gov
eminent. 1t has in the office OF President
IN official representative thrice nominated
by Democratic conventions, and elected at
the last election by an overwhelming ma
jority. 1t has In the Senate a good working
majority. and Is represented therein by
some Of its most astute. capable, and ex-
perienoed statesmen. It's majority in the
House Of Representatives Is 30 large as to
release 1t from the necessity OF seeking
help from party opponents hostile to its
aims. Its traditions. and Its purposes.
The principles of tho party were. with
singular expiicitness. defined by the last
National Convention. They were mado
known clearly to all the voters. and were
heartily and generally approved. Under
these circumstances all that seems neces-
sary to be done Is for the Democrats to
carry out what they havo agreed to per-
form. standing together for the purpose.
making no compromises with their Re-
publican opponents: and above all things
Loyalty keeping faith with the people
whose votes intrusted them with tho power
to legislate In the public In Lerest.
That is what will be done. and II ercry
Mugwump in the United SEnta5 Should
object. rave. revile PARTY !.n!oIslip, or
swear against the triumph OF American.
majority rule. it would not make 4 pnrt4c!e
OF difference. The party in power is re-
sponslble for Legislation while in power.
and when the Democracy Is that party, the
rights. liberties, and possessions OF the
people are secure.