The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-09
Boston .InnrnaIN

OF the election of Mr.. Blaine there is very little
question. The campaign thus far has shown his
wonderful strength with the people. We confess
that the spontaneous movemenA for Mr.. Blaine at
the West is something ussreeeSented No effort
on his part was made to Aeure delegates They
locked to his banner as soon as it was raised at
Chicago and his supporters are NOT political adven-
turers or the noisy element which is found in any
party: They represent tho best type of Americans
and the strongest Republicans. In this State there
is a feeling of opposition to Mr. Blaine, which
makes 1t the more difficult for many Republicans to
ADMIT mat ms supporters are among the ablest and
most CONSCIENTIOUS men in their respective commu-
mites. This We will come to understand and APP
preciate as the contest proceeds. We do not under
rate the disadvantages incident to a campaign I'M
der ms leadership, but we must not lose sight Of the
assurance given at Chicago that he possesses fol-
lowing greater than that Of any other man IN the
party; He is the choice of the Republican ConVen-
tloh, honestly and fairly nominated, and as such
will receive the cordial support of the men who
have voted for Lincoln, Grant, Hayes and Garfield
Boston Advertiser)
To large section of the Republican party the
news that the fierce struggle at Chicago has ended
by the nomination of Mr.. Blaine, will appear
ominous of disaster. To them the event will mean
that the party of sound government and of high
moral purpose is required to abdicate Its place
the exponent of principles, and to undertake the
exculpation of man. With undated devotion to
the great purposes for which the Republican party
was organized and has been maintained, we declare
our inability to support the nomination. either in
the present aspect OF the political field, or in any
which now seems likely to present itself.
Hartford Courant.)
Mr. Blaine, 10 free convention Of delegates Sc
lected according to party rule had after fair trial.
votes enough to nominate him, and he was MADE
the choice of the convention The party has set up
its platform, and its candidate who stands on it,
and goes to the country for verdict. 1t will be
month yet before the battle will be Joined with our
opponents. The career Of no one is better known
to the whole country than that of Mr. Blaine. He
has been conspicuous party leader for 20 years.
lie has taken part and prominent part, In all the
great civil struggles of the period. He was the
leader in the House. He won his way to the front
rank of leadership by native ability and splendid
requirements; he has made hosts of devoted friends
resembling in this respect of an idolizng personal
following Henry Clay-and he has made bitter enc
mics, but that he is the choice of the majority of
the Republican party there is no room for doubt
and the enthusiasm for him carried him to his
triumph
Concord Monitor)
At last the Republican party has controlled its
own convention. At last the voice of the people
has been needed. At last great popular leader,
who was long ago elected to the presidency by the
Republican party is to be formally chosen by Re-
publican votes.