New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. /
MEANING OF THE ELECTION.
Republican Principles Unqualifedly In
dorsed.
TO the Editor of The Tribune.

TO the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The people have spoken In unmistakable
and emphatic tone. But what is the meaning of
this tremendous vote of approval? Is it personal
tribute Roosevelt is it popular satisfaction
with the cardinal and underlying principles of the
Republican party? 1t is both.
Roosevelt has endeared himself to the great
American public by his fearlessness, his sincerity
and his integrity His ability quickly to grasp
public questions and to point out the best and
most honorable course; his activity against wrong
doors, even when he found them In his own party,
and his earnest desire to the people honestly
and efficiently, have brought out for him vote
unprecedented in politcal history.
The impression that must compromise
with his conscience to become successful in poll
ties that dishonesty and sehshness inherent
faults in a democratic form of government. has
been dssipated; that public sentiment will en-
courage and support its public servants who per-
form their duties fearlessy in spite of machine OPP
position. in spite OF the protests OF demagogues
and defamers has been permanently established
But the approval has gone further than per-
sGral tribute to Roosevelt, 1t is unqualified in
do-scment OF the principles which gave birth to
and which have always been the animus of the
Republican party 1t means that the administra-
tons in the Philippines is regarded in &C
cordsnce with the traditions of the nation; that
protection OF American Industries. which is the
handmade Of prosperity, Is recognized as an essen
tiaI to the nations wellbeng, and that the perpex
nations can best De Solved by STRENGTHENING the
national government, aud that national progress
is beer assured under Republican admin tstration
we say of Alton b. Parke.? Undoubtedly man
of personal honesty and integrity, he was unfort-
unato III mis- associates His determination at the
beginning OF the campaign to avoid personal abuse
was, must say in Justice admirable, and il is
much to be regretted that he subsequently, yielded
TO party pressure and uttered on the stump
charges which Were groundless and which he could
not substantate.
It clear when Mr.. Parker nominated
that the Democratic party had not completely
purged itself of Popusm and free stlverism, which
were rejected in unmstakable tones at two nation
al elections This was plainly shown by the omls-
sion of the gold plank from the platform, effort
ship Of Mr.. Bryan. But subsequent events showed
that the party composed OF rreconciable Gle
ments. radically different in their conceptions
of the issues that the attempt to create harmony
and reorganization of the scattered forces resulted
in ambiguous and meaningless platform. A
loses the public confidence; II Is merely evidence
Of a desire the part of the trainers to avoid
offence to those who not in harmony with 1t
and to support which might be alienateG by
clear and unequivocal statement of issues and
policies.
The people have also in a decisive manner resent
ed the attempt to becloud the issues by 0aum-
honesty. and demonstrated that methods such as
these, With intent to stir up personal malignty
awaken public sympathy and produce an effect OPP
poste to that intended.
The late Senator Hoar said that the Republican
party stands for what is best in the national life
the traditions of Washington, Of Lincoln ard OF
Nc Kiney. LEI ii be the standard bearer Of en-
lightenment and progress.
Brooklyn. Nov. 10. 1904. H G. ANDERSON.