The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1894-10-17

heVershl IN fuOuc Opln1pn brought
About by Democratic Mfsmanage.
ment, and Evidenced by Increased
Republican PIuraItties-The Tariff
and Currency.
Governor Nc Kinley's Speech.
"Mr. President and Ny Fellow. Citi-
zens: In November, 1892, republican
administration, able, efficient and patri.
otto, which had conducted the govern
ment with marked ability and fidelity for
nearly four years, was voted out of
power. Both those who assisted and
those who opposed the decree of the
people, for the most part, have been un-
happy and gJetful ever since.
There has been given to the Ameri-
can people an opportunity for sober re-
Election, steadied by discipline of advers-
| ity. 1t has been season OF universal
education; its lessons are practical, profit
able and, believe, permanent.
Gwen the eyes of the blindest parti-
sans have been opened, and men who
have heretofore never been able to see
any good in the republican party and
who voted its policy "a fraud and rob-
berry are now eager for reconsideration
and change.
II doubt if we fully realize the reli-
able reversal in public opinion 1t is I'M
examped in history and well worth the
attention of every thoughtful observer,
and especially should it be instructive to
those who have remnant of a term to
serve in the present congress.
SIN 1892 the democratic candidate for
governor of Massachusetts, was elected by
a plurality; in 1893 the democratic caudi.
date for the same office was defeated by
republican plurality of 30,697 votes. In
New York in 1892 President Cleveland
received a plurality of 45,5lS votes; in
1893 the republican candidate for secre
taty of state was elected by plurality of
"a, 4S4 votes. In Pennsylvania in 1892
the republican plurality for the national
ticket was 63,747: in 1898 the republican
candidate for state treasurer received a
plurality of 135.146 votes. In Iowa the
national republican ticket had in 1892 a
plurality OF 22,965; in 1893 the repub.
lican candidate for governor was elected
by plurality of 1886. In Ohio in 1892
the republican plurality was 1912; in 1893
| it was S0,995.
Reduced New York PIuralities.
"On January 80 last two congressman
were elected in the Fourteenth and Fiji
tenth districts of New York City at spe-
cial elections. The frt of these was
carried by hon. l. E. Quigg, the repub-
lican candidate, by plurality OF 9S4
| votes, although the same district gave a
democratic plurality in 1892 of S,S25. In
the other district the republicans were
not 90 successful, but they reduced the
democratic plurality of 1886 to 1857.
Here was republican gain of nearly
II COG in the very stronghold of Tam
many.
SIN Rhode Island the democratic plu.
rality OF 1876 in 1892 was wiped OFT in
1898 by republican plurality of $500,
Vermont's republican plurality increased
from 1902 to nearly $4,000. and Names
from 1887 to more than $4,000.
"Tnus hastily l have reviewed the
revolution of public sentiment in the
last eighteen months, and many of the
great states are yet to speak. 1t is to be
observed, too, that great change in pub
lie sentiment is going on throughout the
south. Only few days ago the sugar
planters of Louisiana, in convention as
sembled, turned their backs upon the
democratic party, with which they had
all their lives been associated, and boldly
announced their unconditional indorse-
ment and support of the great doctrines
of protection to American industries, and
thereby allied themselves with the re-
publican party. What this may mean in
lhe future of our politics l don't know,
but that it must have wide and benefit
cent influence can not for moment be
questioned. Here is large body of the
hest business men in the state, by tradi-
ton and practice democrats, who for
years have been trying to make them
selves believe that the democratic party
was not the enemy of our great indus
tries, but who now have been reluctantly
forced to abandon their position, and
openly declare they are safe in the hands
of the republican panty.
Republican Devotion.
81 can not but commend them for
their patriotism. They need no assur.
1 hllCt vi tCNtblOu W ali Vic lulCI
ests OF the south by the republican party.
In all its legislation for one.third of a
century It has never overlooked single
southern Interest. Without aid from the
south. with its entire representation in
both branches of congress for the most
part standing in opposition to the repub.
lican party in the stormiest years OF sec.
tional prejudice, moved,by no other con-
| -ideration but the public good, the small
est rs well as the largest industries of the
south have been sacredly guarded and
projected. We welcome to fellowship
this great body of American citizens who
propose henceforth to be Americans and
stand up for American interests not in
one, but in all sections of our beloved
country"
President Cleveland's letter to Con.
gresham Catchings, containing an ex-
| notation to those who have fought for
tariff reform to continue the struggle, was
read and commented upon.
How blithely," said Gov. Mckinley
"he sounds the keynote of battle, how
confidently he again calls to arms every
enemy to our industrial system and
challenges to open warfare the friends OF
American prosperity and American la.
Dor, How scornfully he characterizes as
traitors in his party every friend, how
ever hesitating, both in congress and out
to the cause OF American protection.
"Nor does he stand alone in this I'M
patriotic position. The democracy oil
Ohio fully sustain him in their state plat
form. The president of their convention