The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-04
A SENSIBLE VIEW.

The Denver Republican takes more
sensible view of the present situation
than most of the silver organs of the
west. 1t frankly admits defeat, but
loses neither faith in the silver cause
nor hope of final victory. However, it
realizes the improvement that has ser III
in business. While the Republican be
lieves that permanent prosperity can
only come with silver restored to the po-
sition of primary money, that only on
such a broad base will enduring pros
perity be built, ii none the less welcomes
the assuring signs of genuine revival
of business. Gold has come from its
boarding; clearance balances show an
increase; factories have put to work
number of idle men; and all in ali the
signs of revival are as manifest as
could reasonably be expected. Ihe
"better times" will come slowly.
Healthy business growth must of neces-
sitv be gradual If it came by leaps 1t
would end in crash.
1t is also encouraging to note the po-
sition of the Republican in reference 10
the tariff. Its advice to the silver Re
publicans to offer no obstruction to the
tariff measure in the senate. Let tariT
measure be passed to give Sufficient rev
enue. aud let it be done at once and
avoid the necessity of an extra session.
This is significant and indicates that
possibly there is a temporary break IN
the contract to Obstruct a tariff measure
on the part of the silver senators. Whle
the Republican can in no sense be SAID
to be the organ of Teller, it probably
voices his views on the tariff and silver
questions. The Dingley bill may be
heard on its merits free from Obstruc-
ton. Senator Cannon Of Utah takes
different view, but solely on the ground
that the wool schedule is not satisfac-
tory to the wool growers of Utah. ms
is of little significance as the matter can
be cured as well now as at an extra
session. If the matter is disposed OF at
this time and no extra session called,
this fact will be favorable to business
II Cleveland wants to take the RESPONSE
bility of vetoing a tariff measure, the
Republicans will not be to blame.
The Republican further takes the
sensible position that Mckinley has Won
and the issue of protection is the Affirm
alive part of the program and should be
given an opportunity. III protection
brings the hoped-fOr business revival IL
will be as welcome as though it came
from free coinage; if it does not restore
business we ought to be in position to
know it: that is. we should have clear
test of the matter. One the other hand,
II would be an error if the obstructive
tactics are kept up so that in the end
the oddities would be able to excuse
themselves on the ground that they
were prevented from carrying out their
progam by obstruction from the silver
ties.
That these conservative and reasona-
bic suggestions will prevail with silver
Republicaus in the senate Is 10 De
hopad. And if Teller shares the opinion
NJ the Republican there is little doubt
that other silver senators viii follow has
Load If this course i followed we may
be able to stand on the safeground oI
demonstration as to the efficacy or
protective policy. IL this does not Win
the anproval Of the country the tauit
will be in the policy. IL Is really TO the
interests Of all that the obstructive poi
, lev OF the silver Republican senators
cease. Obstruction is rarely, IL ever,
iusfifiabIe. In this case il would De uu-
reasonable and malicious The silver
cause can now free itself from the
odium Of an unpatriciic course ana
strengthen itself before the whole coun-
try if il permit the tariff measure to be
beard on its merits
The Indications point in that direction
The next four years will be expectaEt
ones. Mistakes can De made IN and out
OF Office. Let those who are N have The
responsibility. Those who are Out BOW
ever. may rue the day If little eoIer.e
OF silver Republicans in the senate pre-
vent. BY obstruction. the usual course Of
legislation The blame viii fan upon
them whereas il might have fallen eisse-
where. to the triumph Of the cause they
would promote