Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-05-26
NORTHERN TRIBUNE.
SATURDAY. MAY 26, 1883.
NATIONAL. GOOD.

That there is more general infOrma-
ton on political matters, and truer
judgment of related questions of public
policies and measures, among the masses
than they have heretofore possessed, will
not be denied by any thoughtful, honest
observer of our national affairs. a
Everything is educational, and so
many have advantaged themselves with
the privilege of superior knowledge, of
men, theories, and principles of govern
ment, as that they bestow close and
serious thought upon vexed problems,
viewing them in their larger bearings,
fully competent to pass rational judge
ment as to what is desirable. R1H 1aut
This very fact is guarantee of indie
pendent, judicious action on the part Of
the people, in each political contest of
national importance, and anything ca
pable Of preventing free, unembarass-
ed expression of honest conviction and
opinion will be summarily crushed. The
clap-trap devices of foxy politicians will
not figure to any great extent in deciding
what shall, or shall not be. The peo-
pie are not to be ignored, for independ-
+, ent of packed conventions, prepared
states, imperious bosses, political assess
ments, or official patronage, the I'M
shackled multitudes of free men, will
have their free choice, and select men to
position and place, who will advance
the common welfare.
The Republican party will not be able
to win, because of its grand work done
in the past, or because the opposing
party has done badly. The Democratic
party will not succeed, because Of par
tial, and merely local success, permitted
in order to test, and see whether or no.
any good can come out of this political
Nazareth. The people care less and less
for party creed and professions, are more
averss to trusting the promises of any
organization; they demand that some
thing be done nO,o to help all classes,
that cardinal principles and good, strong,
true. representative mem be given the
preference over all things else. The
people are not interested in the person
al quarrels of mOuntebanks who assume
to be statesmen, and yet prostitute Office
and trust, to the disgraceful work of
glOryfying self.
The people are not disconnected here,
as in Russia, Ireland, Germany, and
throughout Europe; they do not seek a
pretext for revolution, do not dream of
investing in dynamite as the only Savior.
On the other hand, they are cOntented,
forbearing, reasonable, but jealous for |
their rights, and tremendously in earn
est for liberties, country, and human
progress. Their votes will be cast with |
an eye to the public we'll being, and |
national good; for the good of the entire
country. from northern lakes to southern
limits, from Maine to San Francisco,
|'with malice towards none and charity |
for ALL" Sectional hate, animosity and
quarrel has done enough evil, let peace,
good will and fraternal cooperation OBJ
tain for the nations prosperity and pro-
motion. Therefore it is eminently
proper and wise for those who are in
any public position, or who are regarded
in any wise, as representing political
party, to address themselves to thought,
purpose and action, that will further
the highest national good, this would be
discreet, right and brave.