The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-08-06

0bIikeratef, through patrintism, and the war
destroyed the slave power, emancipated the
slaves and settled forever that great political
question that had divided the great parties
from the origin of the Government.
The Republican rarity retained political con-
troll of the Government for "a years. until 1854.
when that party defeated by the Demo
Gratis. who elected Grover Cleveland. the pres
cnt incumbent.
The great issues between the two great
partics-Republican aud Democrat-snce the
close of the civil war have been the tariff ana
the money questions.
The campaigns of 1884 1898 and 1892 were
fought mainly on the tariff issue. The present
year sees "a new departure on the part OF both
the great parties. the money question being
forced to the front. 1t isnot my purpose to dis.
cuss the issues between the parties, but would
like to see campaign conducted in gentle
manly way, no calling Of names, like " Rebel,
Populists," Anarchists" Communists" ETC.
This is not dignified right. There Is as
much patriotism in one party as the other, ana,
no matter which wins, the honor and integrity
OF the Union is safe.
This is Government of the people. by the
people, for the people, and whatever the people
believe to be best they will have, for 1t IS their
right.
The Labor party and Prohibtionists have
nominated National tickets i'll the three last
general elections and polled quite respectable
vote, though they carried no State.
James Mckenna, Pttsfeld, Mass.
AN OREGON TRACER.
Elsie NJ. Brayton, Eley, Ore. requests that
the &C. friend who holds her friendship tracer
started out year or so ago. return 1t 10 her
address, Box e.. Commenting upon her pleas
ure in receiving a copy of The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE, after missing several numbers. she
says she agrees with Brother John ii. Murphy.
who thinks the &C. columns more interesting
than ever before.
She has particularly enjoyed the papers on
immigration, and thinks every c. c. should
give the subject careful study. and would be
very glad if members of the c. {. would heed
the request made by member some time since
to write up their homes and surroundings.
Elsies home is three miles and a half from
Oregon City, and qs she has lived in both city
and country, she has been particularly inter
ested in the articles on the respective advan-
tages of each. She thinks the advantages OF
city life are more than Offset by the beauties OF
nature, as seen in the country, and says II any
one doubts this he should go to Oregon and see
the gorgeous roses now in their perfect bloom
GOVERNED BY BOSSES.
&C. FRIENDS: Some time ago famous Eng
lishman said to an American:
"Manifestly those who framed your Consti-
tuition never dreamed that 10000 Citizens
would 60 to the polls led by boss"
The Englishman was right. Those who
framed the Constitution never dreamed that
the Americans would let themselves be gov
erned by selfish aud dishonest party bosses.
There are too many men in this country who
love their party more than their country.
Senator Tillman was right when he said there
is an overproductiOn of fools, tho are ready to
put thieves in Office.
Why are the Americans ruled By selfish and
dishonest bosses? Because they are slaves of
party. We all want a good Government, but
we shall never get it as long as we are slaves
of party. All true Americans love their coun-
try and liberty more than party.
The man who can tear off the party fetters,
and be a patriot instead Of a PARTISAN. is true
American. even if he was born in Tartary, and
the man who cannot do it is no true American
even if his ancestors came over in the May
flower. True Americans have no use for party
BOSSES Christian Simonson.
ABsENTEEs REPORTED.
DEAR &C. AND L.HW: All who remember
Evans Rush, that genial. old-time &C. and
Guard, will be pleased to know he is still in the
land of the living.
While at Ohio Pyle, Miss Nevill, Mr.. Martin
and l called on him, and were given hearty
welcome by both Mr. and Mrs. Rush.
Though so long silent Mr.. Rush still has q
warm corner in his heart for the &C, and is
always glad to meet any Of the number who
pass his way.
The &C. will not forget the request of Mrs.
Lewis. of McGraw, Pa, for &C. autographs to
restore her collection destroyed by fire. Her
&C. name was Louise NJ. Rifert.
Ola Bell Hotham.