The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24
VOL. ILL.,.
Entire Chen ct Loup.

1nltV ~InC0I SI LOUDs
TO one not posted as to the mo-
tives which actuate American poll
ticians, the expressions of the parti-
zan press at the present time must
occasion profound wonder. A num-
Der of the leading republican pa
pe1s, for instance, are advocating
the nomination Of Mr.. Blaine, and
they so fully verify the old adage
"ertreSsl0 uuiuS est exclusi0 altevi-
rs, that one who believed half what
they say would have to conclude
that Mr.. Blaine is the only man in
the country suitable for and CON-
petent to fill the position of the
Presidency. Not content with clam
oring necessarily in Mr.. Blaine's fa-
vor, they as constantly denounce or
utter innuendoes against all other
individuals belonging to their own
party, who may be spoken of in con-
nection with this position.
So, too, with the followers of
Messrs. Conklin, Morton and
Hayes. Each faction, in pressing
the claims of its special favorite,
does not hesitate to allude to the
rival. candidates for nomination in
derogatory and, frequently, injurious
terms. Nor is this habit confined
to the republican organization. The
democratic factions are equally
abusive of each others favorites.
To one who understands political
management, the reason for this is
plain enough. Those who are most
earnest and forward in pressing the
claims of these gentlemen respect
lively upon public attention expect
to be rewarded for their zeal by ex-
ecutive appointments, in case their
favorite succeeds in being elected.
Or, it may be that they have axes to
grind in the way Of contracts or 9TH
er government patronage, in obtain
ing which the presidents influence
may count strongly in their behalf:
To the people generally of all
parties, |. e., to those who do not
expect official favors or patronage,
it is not material who the man may
be that is elected to the presidency,
so that he is competent to discharge
the duties of the Office, and honest
enough to perform his duty faith
fully. They are not interested in
this scramble for place and power,
and will not be benefited by the
success of any one of the half-a-
dozen and more contending factions.
They are, however, interested in
having good man selected. One
who will do what lies in his power
to advance the interests of the coun-
try generally. One who will not be
controlled by political managers,
and shape his official conduct to
advance their selfish schemes. This
is the sort of man that the country
needs, and the people demand that
such an one shall be placed in nom-
ination.
The followers Of Blaine, of Nor
ton, of Conkling, of T,lden, of AL
len, Of Hendricks, or Of any other
faction leader may rely upon one
thing. If their man shall obtain the
nomination and be elected, and
if he shall then fail to satisfy the
popular demand, he will sink rapidly
into disfavor and carry with him all
those who were instrumental in i'm
posing him upon the country. If
the people are reduced by the two
political parties to the dilemma of
being entire cAien ct 1nb, those who
drive them into that condition will
meet the fate which such dogs and
wolves deserve. They need not
afterwards expect favor from those
they have imposed upon. Because