Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-18

The Republicans of Malone held ratif-
cation meeting, the other night, at which the
principal address was delivered by Vice
President Wheeler. What he said was 50
good and timely that we make room for it 4:
The Republican party has passed. through many
notnenious and critical days IN its long. eveniful
n, IL mas seen none more vital TO its con-
tInueu NltlOhai supremacy than those from which
II mas Just emerged AT Chicago. But. as at other
crises III the history of the party, the threatening
storm was averted by the self-sacrilce the patriot
ism and good sense which have been the leading
characteristics OF the Republican party.
Inc lonR-lrawn-out contest at Chicago has been
most fruitful IN benefcent results. In the settle
ment OF every preliminary 10 the complete orvaui-
zlton OF the convention, the simple right triumph
ed. Exceeding in Importance every other consd-
eratl0n the convention settled the fact that so long
as the Republican party has organization its rank
and nle, speaking directly through their Congress
slonal delegates, shall, without let or hindrauce
from any quarter whatsoever. have their free uu-
shacSled choice in the selection OF candidates for
the highest offices of the Republic.
As when the natural atmosphere Is murky and
laden with electricity, the thunder storm puriiies H.
and leaves all calm and invigOraiing the politi-
cal thunder storm AT Chicago has scattered the sur
charged clouds which hung over the Republican
party and threatened Its disruption. In the calm
which follows stands revealed TO US as our leader
a man towering high IN capacity, impreguable in
character, moral and pOlitcal-the gallant soldier
and the trained, ripe statesman. James A. Garfield
Wat Republican throughout the broad Land Will
highest type of patriotic devotion to country OF
stafesinanship and of Intelligent, fruitful service to
the Republican party:
For the last thirty wears much of my time has
Deen spent IN the public service. In that period
| have come more or less in contact with the
leading men OF the country. For the last twelve
years / have known Mr.. Garfield intimately
For four years we daily sat together upon
the coHlni'tee OF appropriations or the House
OF Representatives. And thus qualified TO speak
integenfly, say that IN all the characteristics OF
which have just spoken Mr.. Garfield Is the peer
oil any man now in public ltfe. No man, certainly
IN the later days OF the republic. has had more
thorough training Tor its highest Office than Mr.
Garheld with prior service the Legislature of
ONO, he mas now been for eighteen continuous
years member OF the National House of Eepreseu-
tatves from which on the 9Th Of March next he
would-havlng been elected by the unanimous vote
OF the Republicans of the Legislature of his State
have gone to the United States Senate had not the
people called him 20 the higher position. And in
that position here make the confident prediction
ne Will bc Installed on tle 9Th day OF March next
II is my good foituue also 10 know well General
Ar hur, The Eominee Tor the vce-Presidency In
unsuied character and devotion 10 the principles
OF the Republican pai;y, no ulll In the organization
surpasses hm No man has contributed more of
time and means 10 aleancc the just Interests Of the
party than he.
These nominations are the trumpet 10 summon all
the wandering tribes of the Republican party to ITS
Respondent standard. In this glad auspicIous hour
let us all renew featy the Grand Organization
country alone are secure Oace successful! in
the coming Presidential election, and the only
element which has ever disturbed the peace or
threatened the unity OF the Nation VIII cease TO be
dangerous. The appOriionment 10 follow he ce,i-
sus now being taken will render a united South
even when reinforced Gy united North
ern Democracy. TINS Is the great prI2e Tor which
we now contend. and under the leadership of Gar
field AMI Arthur pledge ourselves tn do our full
share III winning It, AMI OF The silver hairs Will
take good clre 10 be found upon the our posts with
The younger men vi the party, IN securing the
grand coming triumph of the party 20 which We are
attached by every consideration OF liberty human
ty and exalted government