New-York tribune., 1896-12-28
THE OUTLOOK CLEARING.

Political events within the last month have
materially cleared the air. There is first the
important fact that the utterances of the pres
ent Administration do not in the least change
the prospect which the majority of the people
had before their minds when they voted in No
vember. The Presidents foreign pocy does
not threaten as some imagined, to substitute
grave foreign difficulties for consideration of
domestic welfare The conservative message in
that respect. and the position taken by Secretary
Olney. make it improbable that foreign issues
will engross public attention to the delay of
those great reforms upon which prosperity de-
pends. Nor have the arguments and efforts Of
the President. Secretary Carlisle and Controller
Eckels been at all effective TO divert public at
tentiOn to a radical reconstruction of the none
tary system. On the contrary. the receipt Of
these endeavors by the people makes it clear
that the coming Administration will be heartily
sustained in its determination to stop the deficit.
give Government needed revenue. and start
the wheels of industry again. before undertaking
aly monetary revolution which would only in
crease uncertainty and incur additional risks
1t has been stated most emphatcally. and upon
unquesioned authority. that the Presldent-elect
believes it not possible to restore public pros
pcrity without general change of the tariff.
and TO this end will ask the support of all who
wish prosperity revived 1t is the one purpose
above all others which clearly determined the
votes of great majority of the people. 1t was
mainly because of McIIiney's eminent quafca-
tions and his known and positive opinions on
that subject that he was nominated and elected.
The first step To carry out the will of the people
must therefore he to unite in support of the Ad-
ministratOn on this question those who are nc,
disposed to make factious opposition to the de-
clarcd decision Of the people. 1t is indicated
thnt the silver Senators will be divided Some
Of them refuse to block measures for the relief
of the Treasury and the revival Of industry. in
the hope that they may serve the interests of
silver by increasing the troubles Of the country.
Others may be expected to continue such efforts,
and therein will have the aid of most Democrats
who supported Bryan
The influence of President is naturally great
est when he has just been inauguratcd. and has
not yet been compelled 10 disappont the hopes
Of multitudes by deciding between rival appll-
cants for position. At such time. without the
slightest improper use Of his rightful influence
as chosen leader of a successful party. the
President exerts a large power with his political
associates. and with all 0tnerS whose desire is
to uphold his efforts for the good of the country
40 far as they cOnscientiOusly can. Major Nc
Kinley is known as a man who patiently, court
eously and kindly strives to avoid needless an
tagOnism in his efforts to promote the public
welfare 1t would be most natural for such
man to shape his own policy ana that of his
party. as far as he may in harmony with his
convictions Of duty. with Intent to invite and
welcome the support Of those who sincerely
meet him i'm such efforts. There are already
prominent and influential Democrats who have
expressed readiness TO take the course
marked out so distinctly by Mr.. Bourkc Cock
ran. and personal intercourse with the President
elect is not likely to lessen the number.
1t must be assumed that the Republicans who
supported Mckinley in the recent contest will
he heartily and unhesitatingly united in uphold
ing the National policy which he consistently
urged during the campaign On other questions
and about appointments to office individuals
may come to differ from him. But on the main
policy Of the party they cannot take a position
of antagonism which threatens to defeat the will
Of those who gave the party success. Without
doubt the President elect will Judge OF the fdel-
ity and usefulness OF men TO the Republican
cause In large degree by the character and zeal
OF their efforts to carry ont its principles and to
restore public prosperity.