The San Francisco call., 1896-08-28
McKINLEY'S LETTER PRAISED.
7 cling Words Of Strong Man on Vital National
Issues

Major William McKinley's letter of ac-
ceptance of the Republican nomination
for the Presidency, as published yester-
day morning, was read and studied
with widespread interest and by
larger number of citizens than
anv other similar document in many
National campaign. 1t delighted Repub-
licans generally and increased their con-
fidence in the soundness OF the candidates
views on the two great questions-tariff
and finance.
From the interviews published below it
is also apparent that the letter of accept
ance found its way into the silver camp
and made some willing and voluntary cap
tives Republicans unite In saying that
the letter will strengthen the party not
onlv in California, but in every State
where there are silent factories and idle
men.
The letter was all the talk in local
political circles yesterday. 1t attracted
larger number of readers than usually
Il. I. TayIor in Line With the Letter.
Edward 1. Taylor, in speaking of the
letter, said: "Mr. Mckinley has treated
OF the money question very clearly and
we'll. He has had the wisdom to give it
first place in his letter; that is to say, he
has recognized that it is the issue OF the
campaign. Talking of the tariff is like
discussing last years birds nests. 1t is
lot a thing in mems minds. 1t is the
blunder OF the Republican campaign that
it is gwen prominence.
"If Mckinley is elected he will be elected
by dIsaffected Democrats. Then why
irritate them by talking of matter to
which they are pronouncedly disin terested
or opposed? To be sure. can understand
WHY it is done in this State. The Repub-
licans committed the folly of giving
an expression opposed 10 the atti-
tude of the Republican platform
in advance of the platform and
they are somewhat handicapped; cannot
get out and declare themselves on the
platform as they would probably like to
now Mckinley, however, has taken the
proper position and will win friends and
supporters by his letter. Perhaps if he
had not paid so much attention to the
tariff as he did he would have done
better. However, money is tie issue, and
he has stated the situation in that regard
admirably. The free coinage of silver is
an absurdity that must be realized by
every man who thinks. The idea of this
country sustaining the ratio of silver un-
der free coinage against the world is an
impossibility. F"
Mr.. Reynolds Calls Free Coinage Idiocy.
James Reynolds, Henry George DEM
ocrat, speaking of the letter, said: 1.-THE
free coinage of silver is the merest idiocy.
They have all lost their heads, including
Henry George The finest bit of sarcasm
l ever saw was printed in THE CALL this
morning, entitled the Free Coinage of
Pigiron II states the situation exactly
with regard to silver. Just as well might
we try to sustain the ratio of pigiron
against gold as silver against gold and all
the world"
James A. Waymire Calls 1t Magnifi cent.
Judge James A. Waymire. a Mckinley
man for many years, is enthusiastic over
the letter of acceptance sit is magnifi-
cent" he said. 81 was so delighted that
I sent this telegram to Major Mckinley:
Your letter is excellent. Will carry the
Pacific Coast States sure.
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Judge Waymire, sis Major McKinley's
declaration on the money question. The
fact is emphasized that the Republican
party is not against silver. 1t is for BIZ
metallism. The letter. too, speaks out
firmly for protection, and the sentiments
expressed will strengthen the party on
this coast. The Republicans will carry
California, Major McKinleys letter
should be read by every voter in the
State"
Mckinley a Great Statesman, Says
Colonel j. G. Currier.
Colonel ]. C. Currier, division adjutant
of the National Guard of California, is de-
lighted with the letter of acceptance. He
said: sit is an able document, and so
simple that child can understand the
silver question. The letter is the work of
a great statesman, and it will win the
campaign speech OF greater convincing
force and logic"
John f. Sheehan Says 1t VIII Electrify
the Country.
sMajor McKinley's letter will electrify
the country more than Bryan's speech
electrified the Chicago convention. 1t is
the ablest document, in my judgment,
ever presented to the people of this coun-
try. 1t is so clear and simple that any one
can understand it. 1t makes the silver
question plain. Again it comes out
strongly for protection. 1t is great let
ter, and stamps Major Mckinley as great
statesman"
Il. ID. Peixotto Tells why He Admires 1t.
"Maior McKinley's letter of acceptance
is mastery exposition of Republican
principles. No one can now say that Nc
Kinley is silent on the money question"
Il. r. Dimond Thinks All Voters Should
Read 1t.
"It is a convincing letter." said E. r.
Dimond. s'and should be read by every
voter. In a month from now Republicans
will wonder that they ever had any alarm
about the result. Major Mckinley is sure
to be elected"
An Able Document. Says General Fried
rich.
major McKinley's letter of acceptance
said General r. A. Friedrich, 'sis one of the