The morning call., 1894-11-08
SPRINGER TELLS WHY.
Reasons for His Defeat That Are
Satisfactory to Him.

CHICAGO, Nov. 7.-Congressman VII
liam Springer wires the Associated Press
as follows:
SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Nov. Z.
Your reques for my opinion on the result of
the election in Illinois and the country re-
ceived There were many causes which con-
trtbuted 70 the defeat of the Democratic
party. The dissatisfaction among Demo-
Gratis caused by the p delay in passing
a tariff bill and the alleged imperfect
OF that measure had in a measure
ceased when The election occurred. Intelligent
members OF the party were satisfied that every
possible effort would have been put forth 10
secure prompt action. The hard times of
year ago, which had been attributed by
Republicans TO threatening tariff legisla-
tlon, caused a feeling Z OF doubt in the
minds Of many as 10 the wisdom of
the Democratic tariff policy. The unemployed
sought change without stopping 10 inquire
whether such change would really benefit
Them or not. he manufacturers of the coun-
Try who had been receiving large benefits from
protective tariff were not disposed to give up
ans OF the privileges which they had enjoyed
heretofore. They naturally resented any eff
forts 10 cnrtail their rights to tax the toiling
millions for their own benefit. The business
interests of the country were appealed
TO by Republican partisans TO make large con-
tribut1Ons 10 their campaign funds. There
were many evidences in this part of Illinois TO
prove that such appeals were not made in vain.
The Republican managers In this Congressional
district were supplied more literally with cam.
paign funds than ever before known in the
State. Never before were Republican poll
ticians so active and persistent in party affairs
as during the campaign in this district.
The managers of the Democratic party were
active and aggressive, and they never made a
more gallant fight. The stay -at-home vote
among the Democrats was very large. The
tidal wave Of Democratic prosperity which has
set in Immediately after the passage of the
Democratic tariff bill was attributed by Repub-
leans 10 prospective Republican success. They
not only charged the Democratic party
with responsibility for the Republican hard
times, but they appropriated to themselves the
great prosperity which followed the passage Of
the measure. But, notwithstanding the over
wheIming defeat of the Democratic party. the
prosperity which came from the adoption OF its
IOlIcy of tariff reform will continue right along
and increase from week TO week and month 10
month until all men will find employment at
good wages and all the business interests of
The country shall be healthy condition and
placed upon permanent and enduring foun-
dalton.
Before the next Presidential election occurs
the condition brought about by Democratic
legislation will be satisfactory that the coun-
try will reverse the verdict of last Tuesday and
elect Democratic President and Congress.
Democrats should not feel discouraged by
this defeat. The tariff law cannot be repealed
curing this administration, and time will vndi-
cate its wisdom and the country Will never con.
sent 10 its abrOgation or modification except in
the direction of greater reforms.
WILLIAM NJ SPRINGER