New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
SELECTIONS FROM THE MATT.
MK1NLEY THE LOGICAL CANDIDATE
WHAT THE MAN FROM OHIO STANDS voR-wr,
THE DEMOCRATS MEET THEIR FINAL
DEFEAT THIS TIME?

WHAT THE MAN FROM OHIO STANDS voR-wua
THE DEMOCRATS MEET THEIR FINAL
DEFEAT THIS rIMEs
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Early In 1856 the present Republican Marty
was organized by the ant-Nebraska men, Thu
marty stood for liberal construction Of the Constu.
ton. for a protective tariff. for a National bank
currency and for the power OF the Federal Govern.
ment to control slavery in the Territories Their
frat success was In the campaign Of 1850 and their
candidate was then Abraham Lincoln. In his soeech
before the Marquette Club Of Chicago on Lincoln.s
birthday. william Mckinley dwelt upon the Lincoln
resolutions OF 1S43 Analysing Mr.. Lincon's views q
N protection and asserting in words clear and EN-.
phatic that, as regards protection OF American In
dustries. the Republican platform OF 1888 must Dc.
clare as the platforms Of 1860 to 1892 inclusive hsyo
declared for 1.-The American protective policy
There has been so much lodging OF issues, -
-, r.t,cence as to their political convictions -
much fear of committing themselves on public ques,
,,on until they could feel the pulse Of popular opl
I'm nv men known to be asplrants for the great
honor the Republican National Convention Of In
has 70 bestow that to the rank and file OF the party
a clear decided statement OF conviction by maa
ohio knows his own mind Is refreshing and insplr.
ing. -
minds and to use a vulgarism they want no ''p.e
IN a poke" They incline to the nomination Of Q
candidate for the coming campaign who has the
courage of his convictions and whose convictions
consistent with the history and traditions OF the
party
sneech discloses though not for the first time. He
reterates his adherence to the American protective
noIicy not to amy particular tariff law. laws q
any special schedules rates, but to the great prn.
ciple" His declaration OF what the Republican
marty stands for Is a concise. accurate statement
OF historic fact. 1t is more-it is an index to his
own mental attitude. Caricature has become Pow.
erfu political factor Caricature, though essentially
based on misrepresentation and distortion. requres
basis OF fsc o 70 sye sny element Ss
with many OF the prominent Presidential candidates..
particularly regards tner ss 10 nom Ill.,. them
see how the "cat will jump Mckinley waits for
no cat. ... 49,, ,,,u,.., ... -
nnrecate as likely to become operative shortly The
main contest next summer Is to be on the sound
money issue, we want TO rally round candidate
whose convictions of long standing. and not 4
Convictions made to order to suit platform, OF
Marty managers cannot be relied upon in close
Campaign to inspire either confidence or enthusiasm
Mckinley stands for sound money. The Re.
publican party" he says. would as soon think Of
lowering the flag of our country as to contemplate
sttempt TO degrade or corrupt the medium Of eI.
change among our people. IL can De relied upon 10
the future as IN the past no supply our sy copn
naner-cood the world over'--"It stands for honest
money and a chance TO earn II by honest toll"
for a currency sound as the Government and -
un,arnshed as its honor'-"for a fiscal policy op.
posed to debts and deficiencies In time OF peace
and for ''the return OF the Government TO debt.
paying. and opposes the continuance Of debt
making. policy.
There is no straddng. no lodging here. 10 those
who claim that the silver element In the western
States will WELD the balance OF power next fall
here s a proof OF adherence TO principle. though Il
tend 70 ALLEVIATE a concededly strong cement In his
party and 70 threaten 10 lose TO nm the fruit OF
q high and honorable ambition.
Such candidate the young men IN the Repuoncan
party to-day mindful OF its history, proud OF the
character OF the men Il has elevated TO the White
House jealous OF maintaining the principles 10
which IL stands committed and by fidelity 10 which
their country has been saved and developed. can
safely follow Such a man is the logical Republican
candidate. His private and public lie. his civl ana
military careers his acts as Governor as Represen'
tat.ye and as loyal Republican citizen unite 70
inspire the confidence and TO command the respect
Of the young men OF the Republican party.
II IL not a rash conclusion from the history OF Ge
Democratic party TO say that the coming campaign
will. mark a crisis in It's existence The party mat
In 1860 stood for slavery, that In 1884 declared ne
war a failure that in 1858 denied Federal nshsA
that in 1872 split free trade that In 1875 opposeoN
the Specie Resumption act. and that since $50 nas
stood for revenue tarin ana ior mproy.nht enH
debt increasing legislation that party unless IN tne
language OF science. IL "reverts 10 the type unIess
IL is radically reformed. may meet It's nnal and 90
csive defeat in November. 1895
II the influence OF seeding silverltes. u the ex'
piring efforts OF powerful antagonist II the treaco-
acted and victory be secured the Republican Cor
yention must nominate a 'oglca. party candldats
HENRY W. JESSCP.
New-York March .. 1896.