The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-15
VIEWS OF Mr.. CLEVELAND
DUTY OF DEMOCRACY IN THE er-
PREACHING ELECTIONS.
He Urges His Party to Choose Con.
gressmen Who Favor Reform Of
the Tariff Laws.

NEW YORK, Oct Ito a representa-
tive Of the Evening Post. who asked him
his views in regard to the outlook for and
the duty Of the Democracy In the approach
ing congressional elections. ex-President
Cleveland said:
cit seems to me that II the Democracy Is
really in earnest IL cannot fail largely TO
increase its representation ia the next Con-
gress, but in order TO do so i think that
there must be a constant and stalwart In
sistence on the things which are recog-
nized by all TO be true Democratic doc
tTines. OF course, by far the most imp0r-
tant of these Is tarfn reform. On this issue
I am satisfied that the Democracy Is face
to face with a great opportunity.~All CT the
signs of the time point TO a recognition, far
beyond all party lines, of the benefits which
would accrue to the people by readJust-
ment of the tariff, and IL would be worse
than folly for the party under the stress OK
any temptation or yielding 20 any allure
ment to permit this to be subordinated 70
or overshadowed by any other issue. The
present restlessness In. Republican circles
this subject, often amounting TO pro-
tests against Republican protective theo-
ries, should warn the Democracy OF an
impending danger. / mean by this the pos
sibility that our opponents may crowd US
from our position on this subject IL we al
low them to do so by our lukewarmness and
Indifference. and TO occupy our ground. just
as We permitted them 10 crowd US from the
ground that belonged to US on the question
of sound money.
Il am very much pleased with the de-
liverance of the New York Democracy on
the tariff issue, and IL was ~ and proper
that the Empire State should sound the
right note. IL II my clear conviction that
the best assurance of success for the De-
mocracy In the next national campaign VIII
be found In sincere and unremifting In
sistence on it's old-time doctrine OF a fair
and benefcent tariff readJustment This In
sistence should. be from now on. IL need
hardly be said that success Will depend on
the presentation of tariff doctrine. not only
recognized as truly Democratic by those
but also commencing itself 10 the hosts OF
the younger men of our land. Thousands or
these await the opportunity 10 espouse
cause which must appeal TO DISTINGUISHED
love of country, and which b. based upon
thoughtful regard Of all our people, and the
live. To these young men no hope Is offered
for the realization of their patriotic aspira-
tons except through the conscientious en-
deavors of the Democratic party.
81 am at loss TO understand by what
process of reasoning the notion has gained
a footing I'm certain Democratic quarters
not only that no importance attaches 10
Democratic ascendancy IN the next House,
Of Representatives. but even that IL might
be advantageous to party prospects In leOy
for il 10 continue In Its present minority
now. Political warfare ought 20 be regarded
as continuous. and. n the results battled for
are worth having at ALL they are worthy
of our best efforts at all times and under
all circumstances. Constant vigilance and
unreenting attack are essential TO victory.
Armies are captured by first driving In the
outposts. / cannot believe that the bright
prospects Of the Democracy In the present
campaign are to be marred by any lack or
hard work and strenuous lighting.