New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-26
NEED OF ABLE MEN IN CONGRESS.
IMPORTANCE OF SELECTING REPRESENTA-.
TIvEs OF HIGH CHARACTER AND
UNQUEsTIONED FITNESS.

UNQUESTIONED FITNESS.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Now that the war Is at an end ana Z
treaty Of peace under consideration. the details
OF which can be safely left with the President
and the Commissioners appointed by him. The
minds OF our citizens are relieved from the
strain incident to watching the movements and
recording the glorious achievements OF our
Army and Navy. ard their attention can asal
ne given TO the performance OF tneir poNtNa
duties. to which they will turn with renewed
devotion 70 the principles OF our form OF govern
ment the wisdom and strength or whion have
once more BEEN grandly vndicated before an
observing world. and another demonstration
given that ours is the best government Tor the
r,on,e and by the people yet derived by the
wisdom OF man.
T, {, tho conviction Of a vast majority OF our
cit,zens without regard 10 party an.nations. that
Pr, sident Mckinley has thus far. Under the
almost Overwhelming Responsiveness which de-
voived upon him. in the conduct OF the war and
In the delicate negotiations reluireu III ,he
emergency acquitted himself Win marvellous
ahilItv and wisdom. and has displayed the
highest order OF craftsmanship ard exhibited
the most fcrvent PATRIOTISM. 90
am fully persuaded that the people VIII
raIv around him with patriotic dor and hold
nm his hands in the com lng days which viii
he fraught with events OF vital import TO the
future veil. being and glory Of our country
The questions having 10 do with the govern
mont Of orr recently acquired insular and dis
tant territory the increase OF our Army and
Vavv necessary to the maintenance OF the
proud position among the nations we nave at
tanned will soon come before congress Tor con-
sideration and action and they VIII require. for
their wise solution In the interests OF the Re-
nuhlic and the peoples 10 be governed. the ex-
arcse Of greater legislative skill and the display
NJ a broader more consummate and clearslght-
Cd craftsmanship than has been exhibited by
mt hody I'm the last quarter or century.
an, ontimist enough 10 believe that our Rep
ragentetiyes will rise to the occasion with an
awakened sense Of their responsibilities and
dnties and that they will intuitively appreheni
the trend Of public opinion ana pioh' ny Tue
Lessons taught by the war
In the selection ~ Congressman candidatea
~ no voted for at the coming election. the
naonle must see to II that no man Snal %
dominated as a reward for partisan service. nor
NJ tho dictatlon of a party boss or syndicate
~ bosses": but shall be chosen FOR his higa
character. craftsmanship and unquestioned NJ
ness for the high office.
From this time forward ] believe mat the
honors 10 be gained by the faithful discharge
OF the duties OF public office VIII induce citizens
~ broad culture experience in affairs. and hrst-
class executive ability TO devote their talents
"a tho public service. and not leave the admin
istration Of Government affairs in the hands of
corrupt and selfish politicians.
w. IRVING COMES
New York, Aug "a. 1895