The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-04-22
DEMOCRATIC or PorUErsrs

Prssssts AssInst the BETRAYAL 81 tie
Democratic Party and the National
Poliey Hnto the Hands or che Socialists
XIII the un-A.sriesu Iseons Tssi
TSo= n. Wa.Ad-st'n Fo-s.
II IL all very well for the cham pions and
apoioaists Of the income-tax proposition to
sheer at the criticism Of honest men. but the
truth IL that not q single srgum emit which they
have advanced will bear the slightest scrutiny.
The proposition IL repulsive from every con-
eeivable point Of view Even II IL were not
vicious In ITSELF as q cowardly surrender to
class prejudice and Inherently disgraceful as
a vulgar demaRogue appeal TO the pouu-
lace. 1t would still be mischievous because
OF its attendant evils OF induisition aud
official tyranny. Leaving all other eonsid-
erstions aside the more thought OF the
swarm Of spies. informers. and tsletcsrers
that would be created by the operation Of
such law IL enough to appsll and disgust the
decent citizen. Senator Smith utters the
simplest OF sxioms when he declares that the
effect Of an income tax will he to destroy
patriotic sentiment and to raise a barrier Of
distrust and animosity between the individual
and the Government
We have no desire to see the Cleveland
Administration score a miserable and hu-
initiating failure. On the contrary. we wish
for It the utmost prosperity and success. But
In our opinion It would be better for the coun-
try to have the Tariff bill defeated altogether
and existing conditions left undisturbed than
to have the income tax made rart OF our
scheme Of politich
FROM tie Nee Hare. Erenins R,g'asy.
Such a speech as that OF Senator Smith does
q great deal to clear the mlsts. and we are yet
hopeful that this income tax rock will be
avoided to the good OF tho country and tho
salvation Of the party.
Ero~ a. waterfall TYnN
No speech that has been delivered in the
United States Senate for years has attracted
such widespread attention as has the tariff
speech delivered by Senator Hill last week. 1t
was a mastery effort. and was the m ore notice
able because 1t took courage to make II. SEN
ator Hill IL a sterling Democrat. Ills record
has been undertaking. Whilo others have
followed false shadows and identified them
selves with Independent factions and move
nents. he has steadily remained true to his
party. To stand up before the country and
warn his party that it 10 pursuing a wrong
course. and to practically say that he cannot
follow where the course Indicates. is the part
OF brave man. The warning 10 plain and en-
phatlc. The people have been told what they
may expect II the Dem ocratio leaders continue
In their present rolicy. The odious income
tax will bring the party into disrepute.
The warm Communication OF Senator Hills
speech that has come from influential Demo-
cratic Papers throughout the country shows
to what an extent his views find response in
the hearts OF Democrats. 1t remains to be
seen whether his advice will be followed and
the party saved or whether the headlong.
reckless policy Of rule or ruin that has been
outlined by the Southern leaders will be adopt
ed and the country given back over to the Re-
publicans.
PROM he C1ers'aai Plain D,a'sv.
senator Hill. in his Speech In the Senate.
advocates old fashioned historical Democratic
principles.
Choose ye this day whom 70 will serve"
10 an old saying and good one. The mea sure
Of Democracy will BIO the principles on which
the party has lived and governed the country
In the years Of Its prosperity. The old stand
ard must be the present standard, and no red
flag OF treason In the shape OF single tax and
free trade will become the standard OF the
national Democratic party.
From N, P,r,.Su2 Daily Tad,r,ApponL
Senator Smith 10 Democrat was always q
Democrat. and expects to remain Democrat
Nobody has ever questioned his Democracy.
But some silly and unknown people In some
far-ofr Republican State will denounce him as
q traitor" now that he has spoken. He will
be denounce but there Is not In the speech
sentence or q sentiment that would not have
been cheered to the echo in every National
Democratic Convention OF the past hall GEN.
tury Like Senator HILL he states what always
has been Democracy. and what always will be
Democracy. at least in the North. Verify II
the Democratic leaders persist In their pres
ent unwise couse Of action nothing short OF
t.-t., D~r.s al,
From he Alba~y A,g,..
The impression at Washington is that the
whole matter rests largely In the hands OF the
Democratic majority OF the Committee OF
Finance With them the responsibility will
rest. and consideration for tho success OF the
party should make them be mindful OF what
will happen II the bill goes through with the
income tax The speech Of Senator Smith was
an echo OF what had already been stated By
the senior Senator from this State. The New
England and Middle States Democracy Of
these United States are opposed to the income
tax. The majority at Washington have been
given full warning.
From Ne Garry Valley 6dats.
All that need be said to the critics OF Senator
Hill is. controyert his position II you can
Show that his staten ents are incorrect II they
really are. Facts and truth are what We want
1t 10 no time for MISREPRESENTATION. Nitupera-
tion Is not argument. We have Just passed
through fearful panic. Unless wise eounssls
prevail another panic may follow compared
with which that OF last year mny be but gen
tie Introduction
From hs SVruess EV-ntns HasA
Public opinion Is gradually becoming erys-
talllzsd In favor OF the abolition OF the income
tax feature from the Wilson bill before II IL
sent to the President. 1t Is everywhere reeog-
niZed as q Populistie. undemocratic and IN.
necessary provision to be attached to tariff
bill Senator Smiths speech In the Senate
showed that New Jersey was in line with New
York. The points which he made were most
admirable. and. following so closely upon SEN
ator Hills speech. should have great weight
In defeating the unpopular provision
Work and Strikes.
From DE Loadoa EooaanIs
yIESSA. April Io-Ths great works for the extension