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Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 28
n he never gave countenance to the tendency which began to-show itself in that direction with the appearance of an unusual surplus in the national treasury. To the contrary, he repudiated the party tendency towards free-trade legislation, and when the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives manifested its purpose to choose a free-trade Democrat for the office of speaker, he threw himself into the fight against Carlisle, of Kentucky, the party favorite, and favored Randall, of Pennsylvania, a life-long and very able protectionist. The newspapers of the country took sides according to their convictions, and the discussion, which was a spirited one, covered the entire period between the election and the organization of the new House. Foreseeing that a free-trade policy would split the party, and if followed by free-trade legislation would so disturb the business and prosperity of the country as to bring on hard times, which in turn would bring the Republicans again into po
France (France) (search for this): chapter 28
f Lincoln. But it was never pushed to the point of entirely breaking with the Southern interest until after the Civil War began. Even then it was reported that Bennett would not hang out the stars and stripes from the Herald office until after Fulton Street had been visited by a mob. But, however that may be, it is certain that Mr. Lincoln made a great account of the Herald afterwards; and I know of my own knowledge that at one time he tendered to Mr. Bennett the appointment of minister to France. The compliment was declined; but it was appreciated, and I don't think that after that there was ever a word in the Herald which could have caused pain to Mr. Lincoln. Finally, when the career of Mr. Bennett was ended, the antagonisms and hostilities that had surrounded his life were all appeased, he breathed his last in the faith of the Church he had so often insulted; and his remains were followed to the grave by members of his own profession for pall-bearers, Horace Greeley and Geor
Nicaragua (Nicaragua) (search for this): chapter 28
ial ownership. It characterized the action of the administration as scandalous, and demanded the dismissal of Attorney-General Garland for involving the government in a patent suit in which it had no interest, and which the laws of the land were amply sufficient to deal with. It condemned the President for the mild and conciliatory foreign policy which he adopted in the earlier part of his first term. It denounced his attitude towards Great Britain in regard to the Corinto affair with Nicaragua as a serious manifestation of indifference to the Monroe Doctrine, but did not fail to praise his message of retaliation touching the fisheries question. It asked for the resignation of Secretary Bayard for negotiating the fisheries treaty which the Senate rejected, but praised both the President and Secretary Olney in high terms for the measures they took to compel Great Britain to arbitrate its dispute with Venezuela in regard to the boundary between that country and British Guiana.
Indiana (Indiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 28
ons and the regulation of interstate commerce. He strenuously contended that the clause of the Constitution which authorized the Congress to regulate commerce between the States had no such meaning as was given to it in the interstate commerce act, and that all such acts were antagonistic to Democratic principles and a step in the direction of centralization and paternal government. He believed in rigid economy in the national expenditures, and therefore sympathized deeply with Holman, of Indiana, who began to attract public attention in 1882 for the frequency with which he objected to, and the persistency with which he scrutinized, the appropriation bills of the House. From that date, till he disappeared from public life, the Sun always mentioned the Great Objector with respect, and did all it could to encourage him in his good work. It even went to the extent of suggesting that his nomination and election to the presidency would be a good thing for the country. Holman was a pla
Canada (Canada) (search for this): chapter 28
ition to defend themselves against possible aggressions from the American republic. In support of this suggestion, the Sun favored the peaceable acquisition of Canada and the neighboring provinces, and pointed out that this was not only in the direction of our manifest destiny, but that the result of continental union would nottion accepted the presidency of the Continental Union Association, which at one time included in its membership many prominent and influential men throughout both Canada and the United States. It may be worth while in this connection to call attention to the fact that the Sun of April 21, 1887, asked the pertinent question: Which of the great political parties is going to be the first to make the peaceable acquisition of Canada a plank in its platform? Don't both speak at once.... But think about it carefully and prayerfully as well as wisely. It is a great subject, and will not become any less great till the thing has been done. It did not fa
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 28
er than join in making James G. Blaine President of the United States, he would quit work, burn his pen, and leave to other a of Massachusetts, and second for the presidency of the United States. In both instances his critics claimed that Dana's maidard to ultimately unload their surplus silver upon the United States, the Sun promptly gave its support to Cleveland's recomus, enlightened, and progressive minds. It brought the United States, the leader of democratic progress, into harmony with dthe most useful and the most scientific tariff that the United States had ever had. While it frankly admitted that the time hnent and influential men throughout both Canada and the United States. It may be worth while in this connection to call atteisperse the mob and insure the free transmission of the United States mails. It was clearly his duty to see that all the laws of the United States, including the act regulating commerce between the States, were enforced, that the government's mail s
Fortress Monroe (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 28
orporate power against increase of federal authority suggests Holman for president Opposes Cleveland for governor against him for president Supports Butler favors Randall for speaker Carlisle elected argument against internal revenue laws Civil service reform against nationalization of railroads need of opposition to government Proposes public subscription for General Grant doubts Cleveland's adherence to pledge against second term overflowing treasury Tilden on coast defence Monroe doctrine annexation of Sandwich Islands Davis and the lost cause letter on Edwin M. Stanton horizontal reduction of tariff increase of navy McKinley tariff act Sackville West's letter favors re-election of Cleveland economic utility of corporations favors protection of American railways against Canadian competition Continental union commends Harrison's inaugural address Condemns his acceptance of Cape May cottage good word for office-seekers and trusts commends Cleveland's ac
Staten Island (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 28
skill and of his generosity. It is here inserted: George Curtis lacked only two years of the Psalmists' period of threescore and ten; but his life was cast in pleasant places, and nothing but what was gentle, graceful, and poetic belonged to his career. He was one of those fortunate creatures who seem never to be compelled to do anything which is contrary to their inclinations. From his first appearance upon the stage of action, when he went to Brook Farm, in 1842, to the end at Staten Island, yesterday morning, he always maintained his own views of reform, and died as he lived, in the enjoyment of intellectual freedom and the culture of moral ideals, many of which the world has not yet learned to recognize. Elevated in purpose, lovely in character, the most delightful of companions, the soul of truth, not a great constructive genius either in literature, in politics, or in reform, though he attempted all of them with distinction, his personal and social qualities were alway
Chicago (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 28
commends Harrison's inaugural address Condemns his acceptance of Cape May cottage good word for office-seekers and trusts commends Cleveland's action against Chicago strike Opposes his third candidacy the noble controversies of politics death of George William Curtis Samuel J. Randall Benjamin F. Butler sketches of Beacor the outrages and violence which they visited upon those who were willing to take the places they had vacated. It will be remembered that the great strike at Chicago, and the interference of the mob with the operation of the railroads engaged in interstate commerce, called forth a notable proclamation from President Cleveland be performed, and that to this end he should use, at his own discretion, such part of the army as he might think proper. Troops were accordingly sent at once to Chicago, and to other parts of the country where the running of trains had been stopped. The effect was magical; the mobs were dispersed, their organization was broken,
Illinois (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 28
ey inflicted on the property of their employers, and for the outrages and violence which they visited upon those who were willing to take the places they had vacated. It will be remembered that the great strike at Chicago, and the interference of the mob with the operation of the railroads engaged in interstate commerce, called forth a notable proclamation from President Cleveland for the restoration of public order. The occasion led to a correspondence by telegraph with the governor of Illinois that attracted much attention at the time. Its immediate effect was to make it plain that the President required no call from him for assistance as a warrant for sending troops to disperse the mob and insure the free transmission of the United States mails. It was clearly his duty to see that all the laws of the United States, including the act regulating commerce between the States, were enforced, that the government's mail service should be performed, and that to this end he should use,
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