New-York tribune., 1896-11-19
DUTY As MR. COCHRAN SEES IT..


1t would be mistake to pass without the
fullest recognition the significant ana patriO'lc
speech by Bourke Cochran at the Chamber Of
Commerce dinner. 1t rot merely eloquent.
but philosophical and his description of the close
and inevitable nterdcpendonce Of all occupa-
tions and classes in modern civilization. the
necessity of capital to labor IA well as OF labor
10 capital. points out the surest ground for falth
in our free institutions. Especially Instructive,
and inspired by that genuine patriotism which
does not ask. as a reward for being loyal that
others should make q faithess surrender of hon
est convictions. are these sentences regarding
the duty of Sound Money Democrats:
believe that the proper course for every one
to pursue in this campaign which is still before
us is to strengthen the hand Of the President
elected in any policy. Unless we put full power
into his hands cannot impose fu,. RESPONSE
bility upon his shoulders We are confronted
with the necessity of raising revenue at the
very threshold Of this Administration. That
question must he met and for my part am
ready to concede the right of the majority to
fix the means by which 1t shall he met. would
deplore as the greatest disaster that could over
come this country the spectacle OF the President
Of the United States. elected on platform Of
sound money. forced to bargain with the silver
Senators for the passage Of the legislation neces-
sary to support the Government Of the United
states Here is the theatre where Democrats
can show patriotism Here is the opportunity
which Democrats alone enjoy. and which IL de-
MED to our Republican brethren.
The Sound Money Democrat in the Senate. In
my judgment. owes II to his country. to his con-
science. he owes 1t to his God. that the Presi-
dent Of the United States shall have the means
to raise revenue according to the policy which
he marks out. Let him be given these powers
without any condition whatever. except the re
sponsibility which he owes to the people who
will judge his Administration at its close by tho
fruits which 1t will have borne.
Nr Cochran n uftcrinv thoSe soutoncpS oyows
himself Free Trader. declares tha, in his own
belief no single article should be du'able which
comes into competition with an article manu-
featured here and yet frankly admits tha, the
Republican policy largely contributed TO the vic
tory. and that the responsibility and power have
been deliberately intrusted to men who believe
in that policy II is therefore the duty Of all who
wish to uphold the cause Of sound money. Ma
tional honor and loyalty against Anarchy. TO
"concede the right of the majority to fix the
means Of raising revenue, and TO give TO the
President full power to raise the revenue 'ac-
cording to the policy which he marks out" Al
ready II is evident that there are other Demo
Gratis who hold this view Of their duty and II
Is so fortified by sound reason and true patriot
ism that it may no, improbably sway the action
Of many
Some OF the free silver senators have already
begun TO manoeuvrc for consideration at the
hands Of the party which they tried TO destroy.
II may be expected that certain concessions cal
culatcd TO aid them in keeping their hold on
far Western States. will be suggested IN view
of their possible disposition to vote according
to their former convictions on revenue Qles-
tons. Nobody need have fear that President
Mckinley will consent to barter away any part
OF the triumph achieved for National honor and
integrity. Mr.. Cochran himself probably has
no idea that the coming President can be- forced
TO bargain with the silver Senator's" but there
ought to be not the least chance Of public dis
quiet or concern about the ability Of the coming
Administration TO carry out such sound money
policy as 1t may propose. and without barternp
with anybody. A bargain even with so sincere
and able an honestmOney Democrat as Post
master-tirneral Wilson about the points Of his
bill which should be retained. would prove as
Objectionable as a negotiation with silver Sen
ators. The coming President has been intrrsted
by the people with power 10 take the lead and
to define the measures by which the public honor
should be maintained and prosperity restored
In the performance Of that duty he ought to be
sustained by all who desire complete and last
| ing triumph over the silver and fiat-moncy
| heresies and the disoyal spirit which have men
| aced the Nation.