New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-16

,x re-establish the principle OF reciprocity and
,.vor the re-enactment Of those laws which were
40 promising when stricken down by the de-
,ructfye I.lIId Congress- In addition to that
.rericanism which is embodied In q protective
svs,em Mckinley believes that Americanism
should govern our dealings with foreign ma
lions He favors his country first and the flag
always and SO he is the full embodiment Of
patriotism
have thus endeavored 10 present the position
n, the Republicans OF Ohio In regard TO the ques-
lions referred TO and the position Of Governor
Mckinley also. While he leads he also follows
keeping his eyes and ears wide open and is
never unmindful OF the force and power OF a
vell-consdered and legitimate public sentiment.
In concluding this letter 1t is proper to re-
mark that the Republicans of Ohio. while
favoring Mckinley and favoring his nomination
FOR the Presidency and his election. are not
prejudiced against other candidates. but are pre-
pared TO give loyal support TO the nominee Of
the convention. and in this support Governor
Mckinley would be In the front rank OF the
leaders He is not a sulking politician. but a
broad-minded man who believes that the Re
publican party is in every way the best ittes
10 govern this country.
NKINIEY'S STRENGTH IN OTHER STATES.
In regard to McKinley's strength in other States
in this part Of the country it may be said that he
Is strong wherever the principles OF protection as
presented in this article are strong In States
where he is not the first choice he is certainly the
secons In Indiana Harrison. Of course. is the
first choice Next to him stands Mckinley You
may therefore infer what the vote in the National
Convention would be il Harrison were not a can
didate
In Kentucky where a political revolution has
occurred and where the Democrats are fighting.
not for so 900 majority. but for life. and where 4
majority OF the Congressional delegation is Re-
publican Mckinley is strong. The leaven
OF protection injected into the politics Of
that State by Henry Clay while neutral
ICED for years by prejudices and a system Of
Bourbonlsm. now greatly weakened, is bearing
fruit Experience under Democratic free-trade
threats and free-trade legislation is aiding in this
work Of progress. In that State therefore, Nc
Kinley is strong. He is also strong in Tennessee.
Alabama and Georgia, and you may be sure he is
strong also in Louisiana. Coming north, why
should he not be strong in Illinois. Michigan and
also Pennsylvania?
BY way Of a postscript may say that Mckinley
will in the convention have the honest support OF
our great Republican leaders. including Senator
sherman. Ex-Governor Foraker and Asa 5. Bush
nell Take no stock in reports you may hear
about factional opposition to Mckinley Foraker
has said Sherman has said. Bushnell has said
that they are for Mckinley for President. and at
no time will there be a departure from this posi-
lion These great leaders represent all parts OF
the Republicans Of Ohio, end where they lead the
~ank and file viii follow | have taken care in
this article not to antsgonize to Enderrate the
standing of other candidates. This 100 is the
posltion OF the great body of Ohio Republicans
and OF their candidate RICHARD SMITH.