New-York tribune., 1896-09-28
RENOUNCES THE DEMOCRACY.
WHY EX-SPEAKER JEWETT OF IN
DIANA WILL VOTE FOR M'KINLEY.
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY STANDS AGAIN FOR
THE LIFE OF THIS NATION AGAINST A
MOVEMENT LED BY POLITICAL
RADOES.
DESPER ADDE'S.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIHUNE.1


Indianapolis. Sept. 27.-One Of the sensational
speeches Of the campaign was made last night
at Columbus by Charles l.. Jewett, ex-Speaker
of the House of Representatives. and twice
chairman Of the Democratic State Committee.
He declared his belief that there is approach
ing crisis in the history of the Republic IN
which our institutions to be put 10 final
test Reviewing the reputation of the National
Administration by the Chicago Democracy, ne
said that those who best loved and most
earnestly strove for the success OF the real
Democratic party are appalled, to see TO "hat
ignoblo and reasonable purposes Its forces are
being applied. He referred to the Chicago lead
ers as venturesome marplots under the contr"i
and direction OF few political desperadoes'
who have the spirit and personality of tramp
from Ohio an Anarchist from Illinois and a
belated Sece ssionist from South Carolina He
declared the Chicago platform tumble of
Populism. notification, lawlessness and dishon-
esty. abhorrert from any point Of view.
Mr. Jewett said that the vast majority OF
those who are seeking Office on the Democratic
State and county tickets. who are managing
the campaign and those who are It's leading ora
tors do not believe in the PLATFORM and do not
indorse H. And while ne does honor 10 the gen
uine Democrats. whose voice was expressed
at the Indianapolis Convention. ne predicts that
they cannot succeed.
Treating Of the tariff question, he says that
the hard school OF experience, due to the Wilson
bill has taught him to modify his views Free
trade he says, is beautiful theory but Ike
other ideals II is the unattainabe. The Wilson
bill he declared the epitome OF failure. You
cannot have ii tariff for revenue only. for the
simple reason that you cannot elect angels from
Heaven 10 seats in either branch OF Congress
ITO nv mind" he continued. the future pros
perity Of this great Nation Will be most surely
reached by a system ~ sound money. tarin
sufficient to produce revenue adjusted In the
interest Of our citizens, and vigorous foreign
policy which shall make reciprocal trade not
only an advantage TO us but necessity 10 all
our neighbors upon the American Continent and
among the Western seas. Such a policy Will
carry the flag and the commerce Of our country
around the world All honor to the Republican
party In that II now stands for all these things
II made great sacrifices 10 do SO 1t sacrllcea
the support Of States, rather than retain theh
at a price which ii Scorned to pay
Laying aside old quaIrels, forgetting oId OH
ferences and coming with unbiased minds TO
consideration of present emergencies, II must Dc
admitted by candid men that. either from cholce
or through force of circumstances the Repuhll-
can party to-day struggles for the best interests
Of the American people. Its platform Is distinct
" right upon the questions that are now aEitat-
ing the public mind. Its candidates manfully ac-
Cept that platform in all It's integrity. and stand
to-day for that which is most laudahle In poll
tics most conducive 10 the public peace ana the
preservation Of the public honor. AT least be
lieve these things. and so believing. give TO this
party my vote and cheerful support