National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-18
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to what is termed "Grantism," and anx-
ious inquiries as to the intentions of the
306." Grantism is a recent addition to the
language, and may be defined as the alb
sence ofpersonal hostility to General Ulys-
sesS. Grant. The announcement that the
st. Louis Times is to be made a Republican
journal and placed under the editorial
control of Mr. Carl Schurz, in opposition to
| the St Louis GIobc-Dem0cIat which,
in the same paragraph, is stated
to be an organ of "Grantism," is
full of suggestion. The personal hatred
of General Grant which is the
essential element of anti-Grantism
cannot well be found in a greater degree
IN any one person than in Mr.. Schurz;
nor can the basis on which anti-Grantism
rests be more clearly exemplified in any
person than it is in that distinguished
professional political performer. The re-
fusal of General Grant to place the Fed
eral patronage of Missouri itere it would
do Mr.. Carl Schurz the m"sg good IN his
political self-seeking plans in 1870 caused
all the tears which that gentleman shed
over the Grantism which swept over the
country in 1872. If any man refuses to
| weep with the reformers who were re-
fused a monopoly of the party swill by
General Grant when he was President
he is set down as one given over to
"Grantism."
Now, we write this article for the pur-
pose of giving true definition of " Grant
ISM" and to state what purposes we un-
derstand to animate the 306 Grant dele
gates and those they represented at Chi
cago. Grantism is synonym for patri-
otic devotion to the cause of Republican,
ism, as being the cause of equal rights,
justice, honesty, and progress. 1t adheres
to these, in utter disregard of what indi-
vidual may receive the commission of the
party as its leader. It was Grantism that
prompted General Grant last summer
Immediately after General Garfeld's
nomination, to issue his order to the
Boys in Blue throughout the Union he
and they had fought to save to rally
to the support of the chosen standard
bearer of the party. Grantism quieted
the disappointment Of defeated Grant
men, and made them earnest, enthusi-
astic, and effective workers for Garfield.
It was Grantism that, hand-in-hand with
Garfieldism, BlaineiSm, ShermaniSm, Ed
mundsism. and Republicanism generally,
moved with irresistible force upon the
enemy's works and compelled an uncon-
ditional surrender. Grantism stands by
the result and will labor to strengthen
the hands Of the incoming administration
in carrying out the commands of the peo-
pie. 1t will not be found endeavor-
ing to make the party uncomforta-
bic for those who differed with
its adherents at Chicago last June,
nor will it seek to build up an anti-any-
body faction within the Republican party
to distract and defeat it. 1t will not deal
in slander nor abuse of others in the hope
of driving them away from the admins
tration. On the contrary, it will do all
proper things to make the party large in
numbers and harmonious in its aims.
1t will face sneaks and smite them openly.
It will be for 'peace toward men of good
WILL" but will be ever ready to put its
heel on malicious hypocritical pretenders.
1t will support the administration cor
daily, believing that if that fails the party
will be in danger Of defeat.
1t will recognize the probability and
propriety of a continuance of the admin
istration in power for a second term if it
shall so deserve at the hands of the
people. The 500 and their constituents
have no conspiracy in hand, and their
opponents know that when it shall be
their cue to fight they will know it with
out prompter. They are Republicans,
anxious for the welfare of the country,
and true as steel to the interests of the
party. General Garfield will have no more
faithful supporters, and they do not fear
to have the party large. He needs the
support of all, except the political conf
dence men who most loudly claim to be
his spokesmen, and these will flee his
presence at the approach of any not of
their own kind The friends of Garfield
Grant, Cameron, Blaine, Conkling, Sher-
man, Edmunds, Logan, and other recog-
nized leaders will form an administration
party which will not greatly heed the
counsels of the small brood of mischief |
makers who have fourished hereabouts |
during the past few years. The leader
of that party will be James A. Garfield, |
the President of the United States.