The sun., 1897-10-31
ISSUES OF 1896 AT STAKE.
NATIONAL IMPORTANCE OF THE
ELECTION Nv NEW TORk
h Is Repnbiiranisn Against BrJanisn ana
All Etc AiiIed Elements or Social and Fi-
unnctnl Disorder-OrEaniIed Labor Re-
volts Against tho TrIbubs'a IpndePphtp.

All Etc AiiIed Elements or Social and Fi-
unnciai DIsorder-OrEanised Labor RE-
volts Against the Tribube'a Lradernhip.
WASHINGTON, Oct 3o.-rho most interesting
bit OF inside political nows which has reached
Washington from New York during the past
week is the statement that tho labor interests
are revolving against the leadership OF the
Tribune. This, however, has been expected,
sincc IL has been re arded as impossible that or
ganized labor there should forget its controversy
with the managers Of that newspaper, when the
controversy with the printers Of tho country
cost enough votes in New York city alone to
turn the scale against MIR. Blaine. At that time
the printers held the kilograms to show that
personal request from MIR. Blaine for a change
in tho attitude of The Tribune was refused by its
editor until II was too late.
In the Harrison campaign the attitude of or.
esnacd labor toward the ticket on account of
tho former hostile attitude of the tribune cost
that ticket throughout the country. according
to estimates made by National Committeeman.
no less than 100000 votes.
Tho knowledge OF these facts has led to tho
belief that the present campaign In New York
would not end without a like result on the part
OF organized labor in that city against tho lead
ership Of the Tribune. So, whilo the news that
1t has occurred Is not unexpected. 1t creates
much satisfaction.
OF the news. 1t Is held that re.employed labor
will be potent factor In the coming election,
since the relief that has como to it Is the sole
work of the Republican party. 1t 10 not held to
be strange that labor does not see that Mr.. Low,
who left that party because he could not support
Mr.. Harrison for President on platform pro-
tecting labor, has any part in helping labor out
OF the depths into which the free trade theories
which he indorses had plunged it. This s re-
HtAlN H.
following the lead OF the Tribune.
That the situation in Greater New York 10
regarded by the Administration as n tional and
not merely local is perfectly understood here.
The two issues are held to be Republicanism
and Bryanism with all its allied elements of So
cinl and financial disorder. and this view has
been strengthening here from the first.
II there were any doubt OF the attitude OF the
Administration In regard to the national char
octer OF the autumn elections, the letter Of Sec
retary Sherman should settle the question, and
was doubtless intended to settle 1t, by informing
the citizens Of Ohio that in the opinion Of the
Administration tho issues involved in the elec-
tion OF 1896 are again on trial. and that to pre-
serve what was then gained the Republican
party should be sustained not only in Ohio but
throughout the United States. Mr.. Sherman
In writing thus. could not have had in mind
that support of Mr.. Low. who long since bolt.
ed the Republ cun party. would be vote to re-
affirm the issues of 1896 and sustain that party
The hope of last week that the second city in
the world, and the financial and commercial
centre Of the republic. would not declare for
Organism. and for the reversal of all that was
gained for sound and orderly government in tho
last election. has been conviction during this
closing week OF the momentous struggle In
Greater New York.
The startling death Of Henry George has
clouded the situation seen from this distance
But the one most significant fact which seems
clearly revealed through the mist OF general un-
certainty is that considerable number of
prominent George supporters instantly declared
their purpose to sustain Mr.. Low. thus un-
Willingly revealing that the socialistic element
1s in fuii accord with the Low movement. And
50. as interpreted by many here. Low becomes
the chief repres ntative OF Bryanism in the c, M
paign, in addition to tho conglomeration OF ele-
ments which he already illustrates. The spon-
taneous utteranres which were frequent in
are accepted proof that tho direct deal be-
tween the Low and George forces early in the
campaign which Low has SO persistently denied.
was fact which the George men have fully
understood.
Secretary sherman's declaration to Ohio
voters, that their fall campaign involves ali the
Issues OF the last national contest. Is generally
assertion that these State campaigns are not
local alone, but national in all their elements,
an. and that the results viii largely affect the con-
ditions under which the next Presidential ca M
paign will open. The contest in Greater New
York is looked upon as OF even more conse.
quence in its effect upon 1900 than the cam
paign in Ohio. This State is normally Republi.
can by q decided majority. No one will expect
the capture of the financial citadel OF the nation
by Bryanism. reinforced by socialism, will be
recognized as Il frst great victory for these ele-
p.ents IN an opening campaign for the next
Presidency.
One OF the most satisfactory features OF the
Spanish situation TO our authorities is found in
the attitude which the lending European powers
proof, that, although reluctantly. at last the
Ihitod States has come 10 be regarded by the
great powers as an important factor In inter
national affairs.
1t is well known that Spain sounded all Euro
pean courts TO learn II she could rely upon any
for support in case of trouble over Cuba. These
inquiries are understood to have given no com.
fort to Spain. England's advice was not o open
q conflict; and Germany, while growing her
opposition to the Monroe doctrine. saw nothing
In the situation which would Justify Spain In
expecting anything more than diplomatic as
The keynote of this swinging into line to
Wah sht @ Of
TO nation of seventy millions was struck when
held Engand's hands from clutching tho gold
fields OF Venezuela. Then Europe howled and
The same excitement has greeted the use Of
plain AngloSaxon language in the sherman
sa s's nvs
aSs,n Eng and oI arst agreeing; then refusing ha.
Spain, which at first appeared committed tc
war, has evidently seen the light which the rest
OF Of Europe is s recognizing, @ and for the present
uuu pTOuduiy any immaculate IutuTe, mel
"wrinklcd front" OF war is smoothing toward
smiles.
What England will do about her seal confer
ence remains puzzle. Canada has not arrived
on time, and the representative OF Great Britain
awaits my Lady's pleasure.
When The question is taken up between tn,
United tates ana England. II IL pleases Canadt
70 arrive at all, the puzzle may have become on.
of vastly increased difficulties, since the United
States, as the puUllc now knows. may be in a po
eition to announce that she has entered into M
agreement with Russia and Japan to stop pelag
sealing altogether. or. to be more explicit, tina
they have taken II upon themselves to put ar
ond 70 piracy In connection with seal fishing
which. AS all know. is chiefly Canadian piracy.
Lest such an agreement should be underratet
In Importance, three things should be kept II
mind. First, Russia has for years prevented
Canadian poaching on her seal islands by th'
free and prompt use of her war vessels in th
Pacific. These have seized and confscated ever!
offending ship without asking leave OF England
or any other power.
Second-Japan has now under contract in he
own shipyards and those OF leading shipbuild
Ing nations twentysly modern war vessels, EN-