Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-15
CLEVELAND TALKS OF TARIFF
Says it is Great Issus Before the
Americas People.
EXPECTS DtMocsATlc PARTY TO SUCCEED
E1-Presldent, However, warns Demo-
crais hat IL They Win Victory -
II Must Re Rt Expense
of Hard Fight.

NEW YORK, Oct. ITO a representa-
tive OF the Evening Post. who asked him
for his views in regard to the outlook for
and the duty OF the democracy in the APP
preaching congressional elections, ex-Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland said:
1t seems to me that II the democracy is
really in earnest 1t cannot fail largely to
II crease its representation in the next con-
gtess; but In order to do 80. / think that
there must be a constant and stalward
II %sistence upon the things which are recog-
FIXED by all to be true democratic doctrines.
of course, by far the most important Of
these Is tariff reform. On this issue | am
satisfied that the democracy is face to face
with a great opportunity All OF the signs
OF the times point to a recognition, far be-
yond an party, lnSs, Of the benefits which
would accrue to the people by a readjust-
n ent OF the tariff. and 1t would be worse
than folly for the party. under stress of
any temptation or yielding to any allure
ntnt, to permit this to be subordinated to
or overshadowed by any other issue.
should Warn Democracy.
The present restIessness in republican
circles on this subject. often amounting to
protests against republican protective
theories, should warn the democracy of an
impending hanger. mean by this the pos
stbility mat our opponents may crowd Us
from our position on this subject II we al
low them TO do SO by. our. lukewarmness and
indifference, and to occupy our ground, just
as we permitted them to crowd us from
the position that belonged to US on the
/ qlestlon OF. sound money. --
1 am much pleased with the deliverance of
the New York democracy on the tariff
issue and I. was fitting and proper that
note. II Is my clear conviction that the
pest chance for success of the democracy
IN the next national campaign will be found
In a sincere and unremitting insistence upon
its old-time doctrine of a fair and beneh-
cent tarin reimbursement.
Success Depends on Tarin
This insistenee should be from now on.
1t need hardly be said that success will
depend upon the presentation of tarin doc
trine, not only recognized as truly demo-
cratic by those who may. he termed veter-
ans In the party, but also commenting
Itself to the hosts OF the younger men OF
our land. Thousands of these await the
appeal to disinterested love of country and
which Is based upon thoughtful regard OF
all our people and the safety of the in
situations" under which we live. To these
young men no hope is offered for the re-
alization of their patriotic aspirations ex-
cept through the conscientious endeavors
of the democratic party. 49,
Necessity of Action.
1 am at a loss to understand by. what
process OF reasoning the notion has gained
a footing in certain democratic quarters,
not only hat no Importance attaches to a
democratic a~scendancy In the next house OF
representatives. but even. that 1t might be
advantageous to party prospects in 1901
for it to continue in its present minority
now.
Political warfare ought TO regarded as
continuous, and, If the results battled for
are worth having at all they are worthy
of our best efforts at all times and under
all circumstance; Constant vigilance and
unrelenting attack are essential to victory.
Armies are captured by first driving in the
outposts. t'r. - -. hos .
l cannot believe that the bright prospects
of the democracy in the present campaign
are TO b marred by any lack OF hard work
and strenuous lighting.