New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-11
ALGER & PINGREE. LIMITED.
A MICHIGAN EDITORS DEFENCE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: / have Just been reading letter In The
Tribune from Washington correspondent. under
date of July s. VIII you kindly permit me word
of reply?
fail to see the wisdom or the justice of such
criticism upon either Secretary Alger or Governor
Pingree at the present time. am well known IN
this State as an "anti-Pingree Republican ! OPP
posed both his nomination and his denomination
In 1896 and again In 1893. attended the caucuses
and county convention. and made every EFFORT IN
my power TO secure delegations to the State Con-
vention who would vote against him. There are
plenty OF Republicans who had not the courage to
do that, but contented themselves with scratching
his name at the polls and are making much noise
now when there is no danger.
Governor Plngree has done great many foolish
things-things which merit disapproyaL He has
been too ambitious to shine as vote getter. ana
has often catered too much to the opposition. He
was not sound from point Of view. on the
money question. CThere lot Of men In Mlchi-
gan besides Pingree who are willing to Jet by
cones he bygones that subJect) He has per-
mtted certain newspapers to represent him az tax
ing too much. Either in his own proper person or
by proxy ne has talked too much, and In a very
disagreeable way at times. But he has courage
and the courage OF his convictions. and upon one
point at least he has been as good a Republican
as President Mckinley, Secretary Ager or Senator
Burrows. .He has at all times and in all places
been an ardent prOtectonist, ana mas Votel the
Republican ticket. No Governor gave the President
more loyal and patriotic support in the matter OF
raising equlpping and forwarding troops for the
Spanish war. Michigan sent out five as h7e regi-
ments as were ever mustered-unexcelled In person
mel equipment and efficiency among volunteer
troops.
Now whatever Governor Pingree may have said
or have not said in the past his present attitude is
expressed in the following words: Il voted for
Mckinley and have had no reason TO regret IT,
If ne is candidate again will take pleasure In
giving him my support what more does me
Tribune want? There Is not the fantest shadow
OF doubt OF the genuneness OF The above words
They constitute as strong pledge as could possibly
be made 1t assures the delegation from Michigan
for Mckinley without dissenting vote and with
any strife whatever -
If his attitude is sincere, and there Is no reason
10 doubt H. what Is to be gained by holding him 10
opinions which. II he once held them. he has dis
cardedY Give the devil his due, Pingree as an
ayowed protectlonst pledged to support Mckinley
denomination and reelection. Is entitled 10 falr
treatment at the hands Of Republican newspapers.
With Michigan Republicans unit for Mckinney
(and his Administration will receive such ring
ing Endorsement by the State Convention as Few
Presidents have received the matter or choosing
United States Senator will be taken care or upon
its merits. So far the Admins ratlon rs CON
cerned there is not an anti Mckinley Republican
in Mchiean They are all OF one mind. William
'''i>'''''' ' J. II. KIDD.
1.-THE Sentinel" Ionia. Mich, July 7. 1899.
1.-THE denomination is easy. Do you think the