Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-20
WHIT THEY SLY.


Comments Of the state Papers on she
chicago Nominations.
from the 81. Johnsbury Cilcdonianl
without now considering Mr.. Blanc's merits or de-
merits. laying aside the coutrovcrtcd points Of po-
litical integrity and brilliant stutosmnnship: we
think II most unfortunate for the Republican party
that some such % man ns Edmunds, or Hawcy, or
not only without moral or political faint, but like
CBsar's wife, above suspicion. Whether Mr.. Blaine
eau be elected next November many Hcpublcaus
have grave doubts. Whether ho should be elected
many also doubt. by his nomination the Republican
party have invited defeat. It may be that nothing
will purify It but defeat.
GFrom the Woodstock Standard
The STANDARD believed that Edmuuds and Lincoln
would have made stronger ticket than any other
two men, but because the opinion Of Vermont and
New England Republicans did not prevail is no
sou for deserving the grand old party. Our prnci.
pal objection to Blaine that with his notions
safe but it is to be remembered that the most radical
man becomes conservative the moment be is clothed
with authority.
from the Bellows Falls Timcsl
We don't propose to deny our disappointment. It
Is much greater than we expected. We could have
given up Edmunds but did not expect the convention
would go so far toward throwing away what We be.
heyed to be the chances In the pending presidential
election. We sincerely hope II will prove we arc mis-
taken There does not appear 10 have been anything
unfair in the nomination. Nor does II appear that
any combination possible In the convention fer
tho nomination Of any other man. II ia clear case
where the majority favored the result
tFrom the st. Adams Mossengerl
While we arc disappointed in the result we can
cheeruy submit to the will Of the majority and will
support the nomination Of Mr.. Blaine according to
that has been said to Mr. Blanc's detrimont by his
foes 1t cannot be denied that he ia to-day Of the
ablest aud most popular Republican statesmen ia the
country, and that he has very strong hold upon the
confidence respect and admiration Of tho Republican
party. We do not venture the prediction thus carly
that he eau be easily surely elected but hope
for the best, and every Republican must TO
that his success is far desirable than the trl-
umph Of the Democratic party.
From the Windsor Journal
The Republican party has gone In TO win Vermont
will give the ticke: 80, 600 majority.
From the W. Il. junction Landmark
Ihe late convention at Chicago has done noble
cry man In II has reason to feel proud.
From the Middlebury Registerl
This paper will not support James O. Blaine for
President
From the vergenncs Yermontorl
We had hoped, in common with majority Of the
Republicans OF New England, that either Mr.. Ed
munds or President Arthur would have been selected
for the highest office In the gift Of the people, but
our representatives have, by a very large majority
determined otherwise, and we trust that Rcpubli-
can who has the welfare Of the nation aud the saliva
ton OF the party at heart, will refuse to ndorsc their
action.
tFrom the Christian McssengorJ
We do not recall any time when the sentiment Of
asIonlent with political matters has been so current
recent presidential nomination.
From the Bradford Opinioul
The Chicago convention of 1884 has laid down the
PLATFORM and named the standard bearers Of the Re
publican party for the coming confess. We bell eve
that the work was done well aud that success in No
yember IL assured.
From the Burlington Clipper.
The Clipper hosts no presidential flag to its mast
mead this week and will not until after the Democrats
nave made their nominations. 1t is hard to conceive
how they eau make worse than have the Repub-
hcans yet they are capable OF just such tjmfoolery
or worse.
From the Bennington Banner.l
Blaine, pluck and victory" Is one OF the watch
cries which has been most frequently heard anon z
the Republicans throughout the West since the nom
nations were made. The excitement at tho East has
been gradually settling down to normal heat aud the
Impression is gaining ground that the ticket sena-
Tor Edmunds says, lis strong one" II is admitted
even by those who doubt its intrinsic strength that
the campaign is to be one Of enthusiasm, and that
the country has not seen so much interest In any
campaign since the war az will be manifested this
summer.
ttrom the Rutland Reylewl
The ticket is at once hulwark Of strength In It's
personnel, combination thoroughly American In
sentiment practical In every feature and full OF con
hdence' hope and inspiration. with 1t are salts
ned; for II We will render every effort In our power
It's success IN November will be the cumin alton Of
our political DESIRES
From the Manchester Journal
James @. Blaine does not represent the best elc-
nent IN the Republican party, but he has dash and
brilliaucy which are very taking with the Masses
and hence his choice in the convention over men
Huut IN our judgment, are his uptriura in those
qualities which go TO make up q man best qualified
for President. Though he Is not our rst choice vet
he Is the choice Of the convention aud the choice Of
the majority OF the Republican party fairly express
ed, and according to the well established principle of
our government, well as the party IL becomes our
duty good Republican to support him unless his
personal character is such 10 Justify boiling the
party ticket. On this point we hope he will be abe
to show himself innocent OF all charges that ave or
may be brought against him.
From the Fair Haven Rra.l
The nomination OF James a. blaine ia satisfvinp
to no one but the Office holder the unscrupulou
politician the men 70 whom the end iustihes every
means. The Republican party Ia worthy of better
leaders than have been chosen TO lead them and they
were easily to be found in the ranks Of the aud
YET thsy were thrown aside for piece Of FURNISHED
tinsel, an atom Of gldcd pinchbeck skillful bare
BACK rider In the political arena whose chief insignia
was a white plume.
There remains but one Alternatiye-the
party which has proved that It Il not always infalble
must be supported, must be helped to win The Era,
which has ever been siAunch supporter Of Republi,
can principles, will accept the alternative Will re-
main true TO tho party reserying the same time s
right to cticise freely and fearlessly all actions
leaders which tend In any way TO beito the party or
] lower its standard.
From the St. Johnsbury IndeI.l
The nomination Of James q. Blaine aud John A.
Logan is wet blanket on the Republican party as a
body in this vicinity aud throughout the state Of YER
| mont The opinion u large majority Of the pa rty
Is that no more objectionable and dangerous ticket
| could have been placed in nomination. The pros
poets OF the Democratic party better to-day III
they have been for twenty-five years. It remains TO
] NC hceu u lucy viii uluhuer, as usual.
tfrom the Brandon Union.l
We see no oyerpowering reason why any Republic
can OF the Green Mountain state should now cast Oh
his political allegiance. Tho action Of the national
convention seems TO be in response TO n demand Of
the party for an opportunity 10 vote for Mr.. Blaine
And let no one forget that 1t is not for Mr. Blaine
alone, but that he IL 10 stand upon Republican plat
/ form and with the Republican party.
From the Danylle North starl
! The convention voiced the demands Of the people
James q. Blaine is man known to the American peO-
been in active public service. His personal honor
has never been furnished aud his private life never
been challenged. He has for the past ten years been
the most conspicuous and honored champion Of the
great principles Of his party. We believe the gov
ernment under his administration will be carried on
| In an honorable and conservative manner. The
strength shown in his nomination, will we believe be
more fully revealed next November In his election
] We predict for him glorious victory and shall be
| pleased to give him our support.
From the Barton Monitorl
Those who for any cause object to Blaine as a CAP
didate, must remember that It lie he or 4 Democrat
and with Democratic success comes a complete
change In officers, probably in tariff policy and other
important things which will hazard the business
terests OF the nation. Mr.. Blaine IL sound on ali
questions that pertain TO the welfare OF the New
land Section and were it not for little personal an
mostly, and certain piques in this section, he would
be most popular candidate. II will turn out that be
has very large following OF friends everywhere and
As the canvass progresses he will grow more and
more popular In these sections where there is com.