Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-08-02
The Republicans Will Win.

case to the superficial observer seemed
| almost sure one Tor the Democracy,
| and the Republicans whose advice had
not been taken in matters that they
thought important, especially disap-
pointed bosses, wera inclined to say that
all was lost, and claim that nothing but
the elevation of themselves could Save
the country.
Now, the Republican party, like the
Republic itself. is not dependent upon
any man or squad of men for its vital
force. 1t moves like the tides. 1t con-
tains tens of thousands of men good and
great enough for any official duty. Ii
acknowledges leaders but no rulers. II
has committees, but if they do not un-
derstand their representative anu subor-
dinate capacity, they can be taught the
elementary principles of Republlcanism
at any time.
dent Arthur has pursued moderate,
prudent and conservative, and therefore
conciliatory course, asserting his own
sense of dignity and personal obligation,
declining TO be the servant of any part
of the party; refusing to carry out the
policy of revenge urged by some who
were very near to him-grOwing up to
his place has had wholesome intlu
ence throughout the county; and has
given Republicans heart and hope, and
the impulse to pat aside non-essentials
and unite for the common cause.
We do not care whether President
Arthur is or is not candidate for a sec
ond term. He has a right to be candi-
date, aud if he commends himself to the
people by an excellent administration
it is style of electioneering that we
approve His quiet demeanor and steady
perseverance in the straight line OF
duty, following the Republican disas
tiers Of last year. which would have in
timidated and irritated small man
have been cordially appreciated by the
people; and whatever may be faulty in
the past or the future, it is fair to say
the President has earned and enjoys
now the respect of the countrymen.
Ohio last year gave the signal for the
defeat of the Republican party. The
Republicans of the State had been cru
ely embarrassed. Unwise action had
been taken, and there was jamboree OF
indiscretions. The disaster was seri-
Gus, but not beyond remedy. AS Con-
gress grappled with the tariff question
and the internal revenue, and met the
popular demand by reducing. in the last
hours of its capacity, the public burdens,
so our Legislature took hold of the liq
uor question and put the hard lessons OF
thirty three years experience with the
folly of the extremists into the admlra-
ble Scott Law.
Republicans in Congress promised tie
reduction of revenue, and carried an eff
fective meaSure-One not perfect, GER
tainly, but that will remain substantial
ly as it is for some time. 1t comes So
near the mark that the Democratic par
ty will not assail it to the extent of at
tempting anything revolutionary; and
they are expected in organizing the next
House to put on the harness relating to
this question, so as tv assure the coun
try that no matter what wild talk may
be INDUCED, there shall not he radical
mischief done.
The Democrats in Ohio dislike the
Scott law, which takes the liquor queS-
tions out Of practical politics, because it
does so, but they are not prepared to
urge its repeal. Indeed, the important
actions of Congress and of the Legisla-
ture on The vital. business matters, for
which Republicans sre responsible, are
popular among Democrats; and the
Republicans, instead of maintaining I.
hopeless contest on broken line, as
seemed their necessity When Congress
assembled in DeceIn Der last, are muster
ed with restored ranks on commanding
ground, and advancing with policy de-
lined and principles alfil med, taking the
initiative at all points.
Ohio will ae Republican this fall, KS
she always is when the whole strength
of the party is put forth, and if Presi-
dent Arthur succeeds in uniting the
party in New York and tile promise IS
clear that lie will-why, the delegates
from the Republican States in tie next
National Republican Convention. will
name the next President of the United
States. II Gin. Com. Ghz.