Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-07-31
Some Newspaper Opinions OF Blaine's
Letter.

Providence (R. I.) Press (Rep): As an
argument on the great issues of the present
campaign, Mr.. Blaine's letter is unanswera-
BILE, and as clear statement OF most IN
tricate questions, has not its equal In the
political literature of this country. 1t is a
great state paper.
Utica Observer (Dem.): James G. Blaine's
letter of acceptance of the Republican
nomination for President is in most re-
spects emnently characteristic of the man.
It is less formal document addressed to
his party than brilliant" harangue to
doubtful voters.
Boston Journal (Rep) At the very out
set of the campaign Mr.. Blaine has dis
tinctly and in masterly manner defined
the Republican ground. 1t is the Repub-
lican doctrine. He who would assist in
securing Republican victory at the polls
will be sure OF rendering useful assistance
by following in the footsteps OF the chosen
party leader.
Albany Times lDem.): 1t is undOubt-
ed al able document from any standpoint.
1t is more adroit argument than Repub-
lican candidates, even Garfield himself,
have usually been able to construct. 1t is
the most complete proof yet seen of the
capacity, shrewdnes and literary ability OF
the man. In many respects the position
he takes must astonish the more radical
leaders of his party, but cannot fail to i'm
press them with his political cunning.
Pittsburg Leader Qnd): Looking at
ba LOT Tor in IL, opfirofy hoWavpr If muSt
be considered an able effort. The princi-
pal issue of the campaign is to be on the
question of the protection to American
manufacturing industries and to this SUBJ
ject he has directed his best thought and
produced markedly fine document. The
people will have the more confidence in
all he says on this and other State subjects,
as they know that he has had the expe-
rience necessary to prepare him to speak
knowingly on them.
Boston 7rareler (Rep.): If Mr.. Blaine
were not already recognized as one of the
most accomplished masters of the language
now living this letter would easily secure
his rank in that regard. The chief merit
Of the letter, however, Is its sharp and
clear definition of the main issue between
the parties at this time. With one SEN
tence of acknowledgment of the honor
conferred and the duty imposed upon him
by the nomination, Mr.. Blaine takes a
plunge in medias res, and addresses himself
directly to the tariff question. On this
question, as he truly says, ''the two politi-
cal parties are in radical conflict"
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser Rep l.:
1t is document that will justify the faith
of the multitude who have always loved
and clung to this great leader. 1t will
strengthen tie faith of those who believe
in the political sense or instinct of the Re-
publican masses which would have Blaine
and no other as leader in this contest.
1t will dispell the doubts of some Repub-
licans who have conceived prejudice against
him, and have feared that he might depart
widely from the wise and patriotic tradi-
tions of Republican administration. In a
word, after a careful study of this ad-
mirable manifesto, we find it the best pos
sible platform for the party to stand upon
in the coming struggle with the Democra-
cy for National supremacy.
Philadelphia Press (Rep.) Mr.. Blaine's
letter of acceptance is the clear, trenchant
voice of mastery leadership. 1t fifty
crowns the work of the National conven-
ton, and puts the chief and the party on
impregnable ground. 1t sharply defines
the lines of the campaign, and forces the
| fighting at every point. No sOunder ut
terances of political creed, no worthier
declaration of public policy has appeared
in our day. 1t is statesmanllke in its grasp
elevated::in its tone, manly in its spirit, and
moderate and just in all its views. Above
all, it is supremely American in its whole
impulse and aspiration. The dignifed but
earnest and self-contained assertion OF a
true American policy at home and abroad
which runs all through it will strike a
sympathetic chord in every American
heart. Mr.. Blaine treats every salient
issue in full thorough manner, and he
leaves no joint in his harness open for the
arrows of the opposition.