New-York tribune., 1896-10-26
THE PARTIES CONTRASTED
DIFFERENCES IN THE RESULTS OF RE-
PUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC RULE.

sI,CrEss-sOME INTERESTING COMPARISONS.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Sometimes We are helped in our formation Oh
political opinions confirmed in our Judgment OF the
soundness of opinions. strengthened in our al
herence TO those opinions by little careful study
Of table OF comparisons. II seems 10 me tna' thcre
was never y tine when such table could no more
readily prepared than now and certainly no more
fitting time than the present TO study IT. no" easy
10 institute few comparisons-p!ain. practical IN
tellgible TO all. Our people have been told from 'he
platform that they should think for themselves
should be Independent. not driven by BOSSES no'
cntlced by the hat;eries OF demagogues not de-
ceived ny fair promises based on raise prhcipeH'
nor confused by specious arguments MADE TOT poHl
ical effect only. and all ihat. Well, so theN VIII.
And TO help them do this independent thinking.
offer a few plain. truthful suggestions. Labelled
'comparsons as food for just such individual
thinking. These suggestions not theoretical, put
emincntly practical. and appeal TO every man,
whether capitalist or laborer. artist professional
man. author machnist. clerk. typewriter DOT
rover or lender merchant artisan. 10 all classes
and conditions OF men in our broad country
First the situation: To-day all business Is par
ayzed. all industries stagnant. wages reduced en-
ploymen: hard to secure. bankruptcy prevails the
wcll-to-do crippled in means the poor suffering
heads Of families crushed by a load Of anXe'y'
10 children denied pleasures. even comforts
and. in word. depression. hardship. care. are
manifest everywhcs. throughout the land
FOUR YEARS BACK.
No further back than four years all business was
prosperous. every industry nourshng and proht-
able. Workmens wages were higher inan ever
known before In this or any other country lner
families were comfortable and happy. Work was
plenty. and a GeneiI feeling OF content and salts
faction prevailed me country over Here are TWO
pictur-s-tr,re pctuics--Worih considering. what
has made the change?
Without lengthy argument, 1t is sufficient 10
say: The prosperity Of which speak WAS under
Republican Administration and undei the operation
o, Republican principles.
Tine adverse condition commcnce' win the ac-
ccsson power Of IN" Democratic party. ana mas
continued since. The Nation l. IN debt millions
hundreds OF m!llons-of dollars more than IT was
four years ago with no provision for meeting mat
deb.
Tie dignity o; the Nati5n 4 laughed Al abroad;
il. high Officials considered weak and inefficient;
ia treaties llgn;ly esteemed: ts spAsms OF angry
threat coniemptuOusy d!sregarded: It's nag no
longer recognized as me emblem and promise of
protection 10 all hen"ath it, ample folds: it, nigh
and distinguished pidc" among the nations Of the
for al. ;hat makes nation great ana wise ~
being iost. fe,low-etizen-. mink ~ these things
Th"v will anord abundant food for though.
Second comparison Thr principles oi tnr part'S
Republican America Tor Americans and American
citizens: American employment for American labor
cr>. American markets FOR American products; fdlr
remuneration for American labor: good honest mon"y
FOR American wages. money thdt WH 20 ~ ever!
par; 81 land and ~ every oinei Land; abundant
FOR ia. expenses OF IA" Governments the pay.
m-nt Of The Nations d"nts without COMPROMISE ara
~ The lp"s money OF IA" world. ihr hOhof oi IN"
National nac. the ample protection Of every man
who i.ve- under and - 'oyal to H. on et,lN go On
shofo. the maintenance" ~ pcaceable relations
viii dl Nation % the c"rih consistently Win right
-oufn"sS lus'irc ana ne ha'uth lsir Oh nie,. ti.'
rn"mb of The faithful on. WHO fought E IN, m 1" h
pension 5r such A. lost health OF limb IN -uoh service
oN THE OTHER SIDE
ON the other side: Tae free admission OF the prod
uc.s of cheap labor making necessary the reduction
or wages 10 M. European Standard the depreciation
., currency that debts can he paid IN money Of in
fcfiol ta!us wolkncn receiving Inferior dollars Tor
Their wages no Interference by tho Government with
th. plot. and dlahoiical schemes OF lswess men 10
interfere WIKI industry 20 destroy property. 10 create
lot and do murder IN. abolition OF the highest court
u ,ne land bccays- II. dest.9ns 40 noi suit ths
lawl,s- and tne d.-ordcrly. 'ihe recognition Of An
afriiy. Popu.!Sm - d omne genus ht making inelr
rlg bile to Offices of trust ana responsibility
CompaI" IA" principles. for ms - = true DII
,siic keep as they themselves exhiot them: On
-.de strong. Competent man skilled IN sidtecrait,
sound IN principle. impregnable IN argument. dwelling
quietly home where h" IL sought by thousands rms
fellow cliiz"ns. who come 10 express thrr conhirnce
The principle ne represents 20 nraf h'S Irann' us
nhed Worls and - home gladien'd TO Know MAJ
, anddaic foi the.i votes Il is spectacle oI the
people going long distances ard In great numbers 70
,s!; III" man Who stays Al nome 10 receive ana "'-
dress hem
THE OTHER CANDIDATE
Oppo. ed 10 him Is one VINO rishes with railroad
sped through III. land shouting from car platforms.
In pt ore-. his unwl.ingnes' 10 he crucihed on q"
gold cross though no; probably TO be buried in a
silver coffin and bcseechlng in agonlzng accents
,h. 10 hin, n. gwen he electoral vote % the State
h. happens TO be in That's enough.
Icf's mink this over DO want the prosperous
,hns. ~ hc la.t Tour ears? DO We want righteous
honorable. safe principles to prevail oi. 90 ".
Prcslden'o or do want good. honest money