The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-05-24
BUSINESS MEN FOR ARTHUR.


Animmense meeting of the leading business men
of New York city was held on Tuesday night last,
the object being to show their confidence in
President Arthur and to express the sense of the
business community on the subject of his renom-
ination. Speeches were made by q number of
prominent gentlemen, and the following declara.
tons or resolutions were unanimously adopted
amid much enthusiasm:
"The business men of the City of New York,
holding no political office and not DESTROYS of
holding any, having none of the placeman's in
terest in politics, but having, in common with
their fellow citizens, deep interest in the welfare
and prosperity Of the country, and seeking to
secure and continue them by wise, honest, patri-
otto and economical administration of tho Govern.
ment, declare their unqualified commentator of
the administration of President Arthur and their
desire that he may be renomnated, for the follow
ing reasons:
81. Assuming the Office of President under
circumstances of great delicacy, embarrassment
and apprehension, he has so borne himself per-
sonally and officially that distrust has been sup
planted by confidence and dissension by good
feeling; order has been brought out of confusion,
and the country has had a peaceful, safe, pure
and conservative Administration, which has won
the appreciation of all men of all parties.
"2. He has adopted and pursued foreign
policy, in keeping with the teachings of Washing
ton, which, while it has preserved us from entang
ling alliances and dangerous complications with
other Powers, has at the same time increased the
respect with which the United States and its poo
pie are regarded by the nations of the earth.
"3. He has been the President of the whole
people. He has not sought party popularity by
stirring up sectional animosty. On the contrary,
his State papers, public utterances and official
action have all tended to allay former sectional
hostilities and to unite in peace and hearty good
will all the people dwelling under our flag.
az. His administration has steadfastly and
courageously favored a sound and stable
currency, a reduction of taxation, economy IN
public expenditures and the proper protection of
American industry. He appointed the Tariff
Commission and approved the bill resulting from
il. Whatever disturbances have recently occur
red in manufactures and in trade we think largely
attributable to the unnecessary agitation of this
subject by our political adversaries.
as. He has given consistent and sincere sup
port to efforts to separate the Civil Service from
political partisanship. This has been evidenced
by his appointments to Office and by his active
and efficient cooperation with those who have
been especially charged by law with the accom-
plishment of this needed reform. In their report
the Commissioners say Cat page 39.) "ln submit
ting this report it is proper for the Commission to
declare that in every stage of its work it has had
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dent.
''6. In his judicial appointments he has been
guided solely by desire to secure the most emf
nent fitness in character, learning and ability, re-
gardless of political pressure or influence. This
has been conspicuously illustrated by the appoint
ment to the Supreme Court Of Judges Gray and
Blatchford, by the promotion to the Circuit Court
of Judges Brewer and Wallace, and by many
other similar appointments.
az He has been himself the President. When
he entered upon the Office many prophesied,
be controlled by political and personal friends.
Such prophecies and fears proved groundless.
All men of all factions have had fair and consid-
crate treatment. Nor has the President yielded
to the great temptation to use his official patron
age to promote his own political fortunes. Even
his politieel epoies have heen comp alled by the
facts to admit this.
ns. All the conventions of the Republican party,
wherever held throughout the country, have ex-
pressed their unqualified approval of President
Arthur's administration. This was not the mere
perfunctory expression of political conventions,
but was demanded by the sentiment of the peo
pie, because his administration has merited such
approval.
at seems to us to be the first principal of a
good Civil Service, as we'll as of business judge
ment, to continue a satisfactory public officer in
service.
"9. If asked whether President Arthur can
carry the State of New York, we answer unhesi-
tatingly, he can, and be triumphantly elected.
'To the accomplishment of that end we pledge
our unwearied efforts.
"Resolred That the president of this meeting
be authorized to appoint committee of one hun
dred business men to attend the Republican Con-
vention at Chicago to urge the denomination OF
President Arthur"