New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-24
~HE NATIONAL DEMOCRATS.

The meeting of National Democrats on Tues
day night was most honorable to the part? and
It's candidates 1t exhibited a firm fidelity TO
convictions. an unfinching courage in facing
abuse msconstructon and rupture of lifelong
associations. which deserve high praise. Every
thoughtful citizen feels that the free institutions
of the country are safer have new guarantee
of permanence and of beneticent working be
cause so distinguished and powerful body OF
men has manifested such independence of the
partisanship which seeks success without regard
10 principles and such devotion TO that partisan
ship which seeks only The highest good of the
country through organized and patriotic effort.
The same firm and honest conviction OF duty
which makes stanch Republicans struggle for
the success of the party through which alone they
feel the highest welfare Of the country can he
assured also inspires the high and honorable
partisanship which Spurns its own party organ
izaton whenever it abandonS IFS principles ana
imperils the welfare of the country.
When red handed rebellion attacked the life OF
the Nation the hearts of all who loved free in
situations went out 10 those war Democrats who
nut behind them every sort of parlSanshp. every
lie or interest tina; hindered loyal devotion To
the Nations cause. II was everywhere real
ice, thar the greatest peril 10 free institutions.
which springs from devotion 10 Il name ana an
organization without regard tc the wefar" al
the country would be avcrtcI always ana SufPiN
If great bodies Of citizens held without sWervlnE
to the LOYALTY which upholds party only aS Il
means TO promote the Nations good. 1t has one"
more become moi less plainly the duty OF genuine
Democrats to battle against the partisanship
which threatens the very existence OF 1ree Ill
stitutions and Of social order And again pow
erfu body of patriotic men. with the same loyal
spirit which made the war Democrats OF lSoi
deserving of honor. stands up 10 resist AT any
sacrifice the destruction Of the Nation by the evil
tendencies within its own party. The beliefs OF
these men differ from those of Republicans but
they know that against anarchy and reputation
and debasement of the currency the RepuDilcali
party can be trusted, because It's convictions are
as sincere as their own
Senate. Palmers speech was especially strong
in its exposure of the audaclty OF free coinage
Mr. Bryans pretence that 1t would raise the
value of silver throughout the world 10 parry
with gold is accepted as the official nterpreta-
ton Of tie Chicago platform. Notwithstanding
Mr. Bryan's own practical denial OF that Dehei
in many of his speeches. The experience OF this
country throughout its history. and OF All other
countries as WELL is cited 10 prove that the re-
cit IS impossible of accomplishment. and that
..le undertaking IS characterized by degree
of holiness unparalleled in political history
The Senator also exhibited in clear light the at
tacks OF the Chicago Convention upon the judi
cary and the sovereign power of the United
States 10 enforce its laws. 1t was dignifed,
strong and patriotic speech. differing as widely
as possible from the cheap appeals to ignorance
and prejudice which Mr.. Bryan has been max
ing for TWO months.
General Buckner was most Impressive IN Ms
appeal TO the National sentiment against the
attempt to array section against section, and his
frank recognition of the spirit shown by GOV
crnor Mckinley in recent speeches on that sub
iect He was addressing Democrats. and so need
no, be criticised for his miscons,ruction of acts
Of the Republican party in Southern States. when
loyal government there was prevented by yet
unreconstr icted rebelism. bur il is enough that
he recognizes the loyalty and freedom from SEQ
tional spirit which governs the Republican party
today The action OF leading Democrats from
Southern States. in rising III against their own
Marty which il threatens the Nations safety and
honor will 90 far TO cXtngush what remains
Of the shirt Of sectional dlsrust. and 10 put down
The disloval effort TO rckndle the fires of sectional
animosi'y.