Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-07-03
National Republican Ticket.
For President,
JAMES G. BLAINE, Of Maine.
For Vice President.
JOHN A. LOGAN, Of Illinois.
KELLY TO THE FRONT-DEMOCRA
s,,.s CY TO THE REAR. tFr

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The air has been thick with Cleveland,
and his nomination atthe National Con-
vsntion and his election over Blaine has
been settled in the huge Democratic
mind, but alas! nothing is settled with.
Democracy until it hears the words Of
its boss. Its present boss is John Kelly
who has ordered the machine to do his
bidding since he knocked Tilden out Of
the ring at Cincinnati in 1876. The
Democrats thought Cleveland the strong
est possible man to put up against The
invincible Blaine. 1t is admitted that
Cleveland's strength lies in the absence
of any record. He is wise because he new
er opened his mouth, he is strong
because he never lifted, and victorious
becaus he never fought Battle, and
popular with the people because they
never heard anything remarkable
of the man. blank-an unknown
quantity-a weakling so weak as to
command the sympathiss OF all.
Easily made a tosl and worked
by his owners for the benefit Of
the show. But this white elephant has
been set down upon by Kelly the Al
mighty boss, with short hair, and Tam
many trade mark. Kelly is the greatest
living politician in the msaner sense
Of the term and could find no place so
fit to exercise his slave drivers whip as
in the trucking, quaking. cOwardly
Democracy that is always running to
hide itself behind some big boss. 1t is
not capable Of self government and
hence it's aecessity for boss. The con
ventiOn at Cincinnati was bOssed by
Kelly and Tilden whom the people want
cd was slaughtered. The defeat OF
Hancock was made certain by the ma
nlpulations of Kelly; the Convention OF
Saratoga was bossed by Kelly and his
delegates were admitted according to
Johnny. This Johnny has brains, saga
city and courage, to rule without inter
ruption the benighted continent OF
Democracy and just as the people turn
to Cleveland and enthusiastically crown
HIM with Presidential hOnOrs, Kelly
blows his blast and every Democrat will
hearken and obey. He has sense enough
to knew that Cleveland can't carry New
York against Blaine, because Blaine is
going to carry New York against the
field, and its free for all race. Kelly
writes letter to Hon. NJ. X. MeGarill OF
Mo dated June 81 az follows:
Tn reply to yours of the 9nst., in which you
make full inquiries, which propose TO answer
In very few words and in general way.
am of the opinion that Mr.. Bayard VIII De th'
most available and is the strongest man before
the public, and there could be no mistake made
in nominating him at Chicago the oth OF July
Youruay depend upon 1t that Mr.. Clevelan'
will not be rs strong as Bayard II test coul'
Very Respectfully yours.
JOHN KELLEY
Kelly says in his paper, the Star O
the.24th Of June;
Frankly replying to the interrogatlons 0
many correspondents and many cOntempOra
riessthe Star is of the opinion that Grove
Cleveland is one Of The very weakest candida
ties prominently mentioned for the Chicago
Democratic nomination. Two years ago h
. was elected governor by the phenomenal major
ity of 1872, 85l; to-day we do not think he cOul'
carry the state against Blaine,
1t il Mr.. Cleveland's misfortune that he ha
gained some little popularity among Republi
cans, white at the same time far more rapid
losing it among the rank and file of his owl
party.
Now letfshe party nominate CLEVELAND
for the head of the ticket lift dares. Thi
is Johnny's meaning and the party tina
always arrays itself against the peopl
by Designating their wishes will g
back on Cleveland. They will set dow
on Ben. F. 'Bntler. because the rank nm,
file of Democracy want him. The lead
srs don't. The Bosses don't. How diff
fsreat the aetisn Of Republication tina
Lives emily to carry out the wishes Of tn
people. This same sovereign peopI
wanted Blaine AND they are satisfied.