The National tribune., 1884-07-31
ASOLDIERSTATESMAN
Gen. LOgan'S Letter Accepting the
Nomination for Vice President.
The following is the text of Gen. Logan's let
Aor of accenfanee-

Yer of acceptance:
wAsBrSeroS, d. c., July Of. 1854.
DEAR SIR. Having received from you on The path
OF June the official notification OF my nomination
NV the National Republican Convention rs the Re
publican candidate Tor President of the United
States and considering il TO be the duty of every
man deVoiing himself TO the public service TO as
sumo any position TO which lie may be called by
the voice Of his coUntrymen, accept the noInina-
tion with grateful heart and a deep sense OF its
responsibilities; and if elected shall endeavor TO
discharge the duties OF the Office 10 the best OF my
ability.
unscGgli. by me That il WIS rendered by the rep
rescEiiives Of the party. IN manner 80 aitering,
will TO tighten whatcver lnbors j may he
Although The variety Of subjects covered In the
very excellent and vigorous declaration of prinei-
piles adopted by The late Convention prohibits. upon
al occasion calling for bTcvity of expression. that
full elaboration of which they are susceptible.
avail nlssef 81 parry usage to signify my approval
OF The various resolutions of the platform, and 10
discuss them briefly
PROTECTION TO AMERICAN LABOR.
The resolutions Of The platform declaring for
levy O: such duties 10 afford security 10 our di-
versiied industries and protection TO the rights and
wage Of the iaborer TO the end that active and IN
teiiigent labor. well capital. may have its
Just reward and the lahoring his full share
ia tlGe national prosperity" meets my hearty APP
pro.ai
Ifthere be a nation on the face OF the earth which
might, If il a desirable thing, build wall
uis0n IL every boundary line, deny communion TO
All the word and proceed 10 live upon Its own
sources and Productions that nation Is the United
States. There Is hardly legitimate necessity OF
civilized communities which cannot be produced
from ths extraordinary resources of our several
States and Territories, with their manufactures
mines farms. Understands and water ways. This
circumstance, taken Ia connection with the fact
that our form OF government Il entirely unique
among the nations Of The world, makes it utterly
absurd To institute comparisons between our own
economic systems and those Of other governments
and especially 10 atteelft TO borrow systems from
them Ne stand alone in our circumstances cur
ft,.sr
In all successful government IL Is prime requi-
site that capital and labor should be upon the best
and that both should enjoy the highest at
tainab.c prosperity. III there be disturbance Of
tie Just balance between them, one the ether
suffers and dissatisfaction follows. which Is harm
du 10 both.
The lessons furnished by the comparatively short
history of Our national life have been too
much overlooked 10y our people. The Fundamental
article "a the old Democratic creed proclaimed al
most absolute free trade and this, too. more
than n quarter of g century ago. The low condi-
ton al GA national credit the financial and bnsi-
uncertainties and general lack OF prosperity
under t.s'.t system, can be remembered by every
man middle isfe.
Although in the great number Of reforms insti-
tutcd by Tie Republican party sufficient credit las
mot been publicly awarded TO that Of tariff reform,
lis benefits have, nevertheless. been felt through
out the land The principle underlying this meas
has been IA. process OF gradual development by
the Republican party during the comparatively
brief period Of IL power. and to-isy portion of
lis antiquated Democratic opponents make unwii-
hing concession e tie correctness OF tie doctrine of
GDilaiJN adjusted protective tsriIf. Hollow
ing siowiy IN lts footsteps though very long way
IN the rear.
The principle involved is one Of no great ol,scur-
ity, and can he readily c9mPrehended by any intel
1igeEt person calmly rejecting upon II The Polt-
icai and social systems VI some OF trade-com-
petrg nations have created working classes mser-
able ID tile extreme Tl5av receive the merest
stipend Tor their daily toll and IN the great ense
Of lie necessities Of life deprived Of these
forte Of clothing. housing, and heailb-prooucing
food with which wholesome mental and social
recreation can alone make existence happy and
desirable.
Now ii the products OF those countries are to be
placed in markets, alongside Of American
produces. either The American capalist must suffer
IN lis Legitimate profits, or he must make the
American l1beFsr suffer, ia the attempt TO compete
with the species 81 labor above referred TO. Ia the
case q substantial reduction OF pay there can be no
compromising advantages for the American Iaborer.
because the articles Of daily consumption which lac
nses-u-ish the exception Of articles not produced
In the United States, and easy Of being specially
provided tor. rs coffee and tea-are grown in oar
country, and would not be affected in price
oy a towering m rtles 3sereiors while ne would
receive less tor s labor, his cost OF living wcac
mot be decreased Being practically placed upon
tine pay Of the European la5orer, our own would
be deprived of facilities for educating and sustain
irg bus family aDeltably; he would be sllorn Of
tic proper Uyttrt u,lltses Of self Improvement and
his value & : citizen charged with portion of the
obligations Of Coz erIiIeslt would be iesseDed; the
moral tone of the laborine class would suffer. aud
IN turn iae interests q capital and the well being
OF orderly eitizens in general. would be Eaeraced.
while one evil would reacf npon another until
there would be general disturbance Of the whole
community. Tire true problem Of good and sta
bic government is how 10 inftlse prosperity among
sll GLASSES Of pecplete manufacturer the farmer
the mechanic aid the lsb0rer alike. Such pros
peritF u preventive Of crime security Of capital
and t1ie very best guarantee Of general peace and
happiness
dne obvious policy Of our Government is to pro-
tect bath capital afsc labor by proper imposition
o. dn;es The protection should extend to every
article OF American production which goes to build
mp the general prosperity Of our people. The Ma
fiona Convention. IN view Of the special dangers
naenaclug the wool Interests OF fhe United States
deemed n wise io sdopt q separate resolution on
the subject II us proper protection. This industry
s. very large and important one. The necessary
legislation 10 sustain this industry upon prosper
ous basis should be extended.
No realizes fully than myself the great
cee-acy and difficulty Of adjusting tariff nicely
HEd oquitatiE - 10 protect esery bone industry,
fus ain every class Of American labor promote 10
the highest point great agricultural interests
and AZ Use same time 70 give aia all the ad-
Marriages pertaining 70 foreign productions not in
competition with our own. thus not only building
mp our foreign commerce. but taking measures &c
clrry y III bottoms.
Difficult a. TINS work appears and really Is IL If
susceptible Of accomplishment by patient end IN.
teliiGen labor, and 70 hands IL be committed
with s fea; assurance Of success 10 those Of the
Republican party.
oCR MONETARY SYSTEM
The Republican party Is the indisputai,le autho,
cf q financial and monetary system which il il safe
" say Las never before been equaled by that Of any
Under the operation Of our system Of finance the
country was safely carried through extended
9tt1 tAlte1tte war Win q national credit which
has risen higher and higher with each succeeding
year. unis low The credit Of the United States i,
surpassed by that Of no other nation while In
erclflteS. n constantly increasing premium are
eagerly sought ataer by investors in an parts Of ths
world
Our system Of currency Is most admirable ia con
etructiof. Alalle al the coHTeniences Of bll cir
culEtiOn attach 20 H. every dollar Of paper rr,re
senis dollar Of the worlds money standards aric
a. long as the just and wise policy 81 the RaIynb
CAL party ~ continued there he no irnrairsleu
OF the national credit. Therefore under present
laws relating thereto II VIII be impossible for any
man q lose penny ia the bonds or bills OF tht
United States or IL the bills Of the National Banks
Tie advantage Of having a bank-nofe ia thu
house winch viii be good Ia the morning az /
was tbl night before should be Appreciated by all
The c0alNtftib ility ~ the currency should b.
maintained intact and the establishment Of an In
tefaatioEfi standard san0Dgall commercial nations
liking the reiative value Of gold and silver coinage
would be q measure Of peculiar advantage
INTERSTATE, FOREIGN COMMERCE, AsD FOR
EIGS RELATIONS.
The srhects embraced in the resolutions respect
lively looking 10 the promotion Of our inter-slaf.
and iogcign commerce and 20 the matter forr for
eign relations are Eaught with the creates. ina
rortance - our PEOPLE.
In respect 70 interstate commerce there Is rtcl
70 % desired Ia the way Of equitable rates and IA
eiities Of transportation that commerce may flow
freely between tiie States themselves diversity
li.ct and eInployments be promoted ia al
SECTIONS 81 our country, and tnt the great grana
res Aiid manufacturing establishments of ihe in
terror may be enabled 10 send their products L
tae eeabeard Tor shipment to foreign countries re
1eyeo OF yexatlouE restrictions aud discrimination
~ matters Of which IL may cfnphafieaiiy be said
TIME u money. ard also Of unjust charges uro
articles destined 10 meet clos. from, ~
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