New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-22
FACTS FOR REPUBLICANS.
WHO SHALL BE THE STANDARD BEARER
REASONS FOR SELECTING Mr.. BLAINE.
From The IniIddsiDhid Press

From The Philadelphia Press.
The success of the Republican party IN the
coming Presidential contest far ABOVE all personal con-
sderaons No individual preference should weigh in the
scale against the general welfare. candidate may be
personally unexceponable hut If there are reasons Why
his selection would mper the prospects OF the party IL
should he made The friends Of Arthur Blame, I'd
equally recognize this truth. No friend of Mr.. Blaine
would desire bis nomination If 1t were not to bring Re
would be the strongest candidate that hosts OF RepnD
leans all over the land turning to hin "a the best
sandaGdbearer for the greet struggle The reasons lor
this conviction are clear and unansweTable ,....,,
l. lr B1iHe is he most popar terrier Of ge party ana
Hcdas. 80 far-nInded man will dispute this truth It
has oeen attested in the election OF de,,ga!es ana IN an
public expressions. The movement Tor MI 5dihe sprhhg
from the people He neither spoke word nor hlted
hand No leader his behalf organized auy canvass
Without effort without organization, without PATRONAGE
nnonle too the matter info their own hands No candid
man whether for him against hn. will deny that the
Republicans Of the states that must elect the Republican
candidate il he is to be elected at all are OyerwhcmnGy
for Blame. 1t 50 in 1876 aud sRan in 1850. This
shows that Mr. Blame favOrite OF the Republican
masses, ana itself is commanding reason why he
should he nominated and why he would he elected.
Sr me a%% ocsoser SHES %hici scH set e ,yc
tor Noremt This is vital cousideraiion and must not
be overlooked Every political observer knows thc &c,
cisve influence of the preliminary contests There VIII
be three state elections IIior to the Presidential battle
Maine III sspember and Ohio and West virginia IN octo
Der Mr. Blaine Is of the strongest Of all candidates
for Maine His nomination would bring sweeping ma
orty there in September which would set the bal roll
ing Ohio. because o It's recent d0ubtI atttluf, win
OF Garfield is most cherishod. He would carry Ohio
nence New Ork and elsewhere. There is good rea
also believe that Blaine would carry est Virginia
with it's deep interest in protection; no certainly is
stronger there than any other Republican, and victory
in tue three States would settle tho Presidential election
IL, NT. Blaine sure 10 curry Aclc-l 0rH as any
Rr, tcan aad srct than any other Republican 10 he
eieeted etom Ae,. lOrt We believe that thiS is tue
York at the best is doubtful state We feel conf
dent fl9i Mr.
he would carry II fany Eepubiican could ana we say
dependents threaten In the interior OF the state Mr.
Blaine would uuquesJOnsbly be stronger than any other
Republican in the City OF New York he might lose few
votes quarer. but he would gam double the
BERN another The old autagOnsrns are healed con
scutimcn and politics OF New York through and through,
and long opponent OF Mir Blaine said TO us the other
day that Blaine woud he 10000 stronger III that Stale
than any other Republican,, and In all cand0r we DO not
regard II exaggerated statement But however
that may be- Will DOT be wise to STAKE everything on
New YORK, and Mr. Blaine L. the one Republican VINO
would be reasonably sure Of election even without New
York He would carry California, OREGON and Nevada
which would be doubtful with any other candldate-and
these with the sure Republican States wolld secure MS
" M Binc rU best met any erigcacirs ofHe Demo
Blame will be strongest to pit against him I've
cause Is against sGch antagonist shall need an
chance dark horse; and second. the nomination Of Tdcn
would terrific battle in New-York against any Re
publican and Blaine already shown, could be elected
crets ,on'd nominate pave blaine would SIN he our
hes, candidate because his would rouse the entu
siam which would save OHIO against Payne's money. II
the Democrats should nominate Randdl-wbch, to be
sure prObableBlane would he needed in Pennsyl
and NewJersey. There is no phase OF the Demo
cratic that can be anticipated for which he would
not s'roug as any candidate that could he named
and for most Of them he would be stronger than any
other.
Y. 8fr. Bid1,c best orcrcome ne tcen dangerous
Prints Of lie fOr he RePitLicuHS. Republicans
must not lay the ileIng JUNCTION 10 their souls that
will ne an easy fight ana victory. IN spite OF differ
ences in Congress the enemy are likely 20 present
united front. Then there other elements IN the sitlj
alton which thoughtful men Will not overlook With
long period of business dulness with many men ont OF
employment, with whea, low and all prices down. there
is danger OF saGgng campaign which could ouiy lie of
and OveTbalsuced b. the life, vgor and enthusiasm
which the nomination OF Blaine would throw into the
fight
VI If. B'qine best represents ne r0l'g and pIOyres
sire spirit critic purity 0d woud tairig trent oil clements
He Is identified with the principles and policies for
which the Republican party must make battle than any
other leader. His nomination would have a broader
meaning and purpose. Through his own ability and
career and through the earnest devotion OF the Large
FORTY OF the party he il the natural chief lie II great
ana strong enough to meet the just claims OF all sections
OF the country and all sections Of the party, and all sec
tons could cordially accept him.
We submit that these p ain facts and considerations
which commend themselves 70 the Ininds Of intelligent
who seek Republican success and that they clearly
point the path Of wisdom.