Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-02-03
TIE INTER, OCEAN EFORg 1881.
DAILY, sRMl-WEEKLY, AND
WEEKLY,

In presenting the prospectus Of the Inter
Ocean for the year 1881, it Is scarcely neressa
ry TO remind t4c people OF the northwest gaat
lie paper has been, from The date of its csta9-
iIshmeut pre- eminent rs an exponent Of stall
wart republicausm, and ia advance of all
others IN promul@ting that system of political
ethics which has as its foundation the idea of
humanity in politics IL is not the advocate
oil coidy conceived theories, but the campaign
OF ideas warm with the blood ofstru-gliay and
bleeding humanity. IS such 1t Is read and
known Of all men
1t is not necessary 10 say that The Inter
ocean has never deserted the platform or prn-
ciples on which it began the fight for the
rights of the citizens or It's work in the INFER.
ests of the people, but It is gratifying to know
That The republican party has come finally 10
stand squErcly on the sta'wart platform, and
IN thus moving forward the party leaders have
Acknowledged that the position of The Inter
ocean, taken wears ago, was correct. This is
10 The Inter Ocean, the heariest and most
emphatic endorsement of its policy and the
most effective testimony as to the value Of lis
influence, and the quality of its leadership.
The influence OF this leadership was never
more apparent, nor the hold The Inter Ocean
has on earnest republicans was never more
forciby Illustrated than during the last Pres
idental campaign. Through the campaign
the carnestncss, loyalty, and enterprise Of the
paper were everywhere recognized as impol.
taut factors in determining the result, and its
status as the leading rcpubncan Journal OF the
northwest was fixed beyond diSpnte.
In view of these facts, II is only necessary TO
say that The Inter Ocean will maintain this
position by COntinuin. i'm the straight forward
course that has nade II SO many friends among
republicans eEerywhcge, and that has given it
q reputation Tor courageous fairness and jour
nalisic zeal and enterprise.
1t will insist on Il party policy essentially
stalwurt, believing that the interests of all
sections and the welfare Of all classes will he
best conserved by close adherence 10 the
fundamental principles of repubIicansm.
1t viii maintain its present tGudc in favor
of American industry agalEst The Qaupcr labor
and concentrated capital OF the world, and viii
be foremost IN the fight on any rew questions
that may be sprung on the republican party
The Inter Ocean will discuss all Public ques-
lions fairly and icarcssly; it will give the
news accurately and fully experimenting it
with intelligent aud fair minded comment il
will maintain its high STANDARD in State, Wash
ington and foreign correspondence, and will
continue to devote special attention to depart,
mcnts having reference 10 home atl)d-s
"rhe Curiosity shop" Woman's Kmgpon,n
and Farm and Home" have grown better
with each succeeding year, aud .he consclcn.
tious effort that gave them their popularity
will be devoted to their improvement.
The Veterinary department., in charge Of a
practical veterinary surgeon will be made OF
special value to horse men and stock growers
In the department OF fiction the best serials
haze been secured, and these will appear IN
connection with short stories and sketches.
The market reports, taking in financial and
/ commercial news and discussion Of trade top
! cs will be made full and reliable, giving spec
ial attention TO matters in which the merchants