New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-08
A WARNING TO CANADA.
From the TsrOUfO World.
THE ABLEsT REPUBLICAN.
WHAT THEY SAY OF THE PLATFORM


GLORIOUS POLITICAL GOSPEL
FROM TIE LNtcdGo J0urtdh, -,
Read the National Republican platform that
and nwardy digest" II is the glorious political gospel
Of American Repubcanism for 1884 and by that sign
we conquer"
TO BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT RESERVE
Massachusetts ReDubicaGs viii and Ia the an Chinese
resolution something not quite to their mind. other
respects II sound and satisfactory It deals frankly will
accepted without reserve.
ISSUES TAKEN UP WITH HONEST ZEAL
an, i{on. TIE LeetBSr, Joc ~ a., o,,,os b, tho
National Republican party embrace the Issues with wnch
Democrats in the present Congress have shown their
utter neompeteney 10 deal lntehgenty and successfully
The Republican party now takes hold ofthem Win It's MS
orc honest zeal and viii push them 10 success not on
Democratic basis, but upon the same solid Republican
foundation which the issues cemented. and
from which they cannot BE- removed while the American
people are rational and Intelligent.
PRINCIPLES TO BE CARRIED INTO PRACTICE.
From The IrOUtdenc6 Journal.
The convention has the whole ground It's
utterances are specific ana emphatic There Will be no
question 10 what the platform means upon any OF the
subjects OF which 10 treats. It Is explicit. and no I'M
pOrtan issue mas been left untouched IL may be crl-
cised. but It cannot be said 20 be ambiguous and the
unauimty with which il was adopted IL a guarantee
that emeodes the principles OF the Republican party
a party which is accustomed 10 put ts principles into
practice.
AMERICAN LABOR TO BE PROTECTED.
From The Pttts6ayG Dispatch.
The strong point OF the platform is IN It's uneQuivoeal
aud enuncaOn Of the principle OF protection for
the benefit of labor ON this Dont the record OF the
party has been eonsisent ana honest with few slight
excGpous There l. DO dodgng OF the question Tor the
purpose OK fav0rng revenue refoImers.
BROAD ENOUGH TO HOLD ALL REPUBLICANS.
From the Bosioa yournaL - .-,,,....
doctrine and afford platform broad enough to meet ae
requirements OF all voters with Republican Ideas Inc
show well il accorded with the Republican
sentiment Il Is direct explicit and admirably expressed
PREPARING a DEMOCRATIC FUNERAL
There are Just enough 5S paaks 5'S' he PLATFORM and Of
sound timber, TO make collin Tor Democratic hopes.
STRONG on TIE TARIFF.
It's best and strongest plank IS the one on the tariff;
and the great applause which greeted the reading OF this
which talk differently, that the Republican party still
the party OF protection to American industries and
American labor
A CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
The Republican party make the tariff issue for Protec
ton. The Democratic party accept IT,
GOOD BANNER TO FIGHT UNDER.
Baltimore American
This platform gives the keynote 70 an aggressive cam
paign It merits the careful peusal OF all Repu blcans.
1t WISE moderate and just IL banner that all true
Republicans viii rejoice to fight under
AN ASSURANCE OF SUCCESS.
From The West chester hepUblicqR.
with platform ike this, and ticket auca as the con
venon Will surely nominate, the triumphant success Of
the Republican party is assured
PRESIDENT WITH POLICY.
ne vii, have Doa we and rCsb he s man Of sufficient
strength to carry ont policy There viii be no question
as to who is President when he takes tue chair.
A PETTY PATCHWORK.
From TRs Springfield Republican.
The platform makes three points,-rerritOral APP
polntments from residents the Territories, the new
navy and sheep. and also distinctly announces" the
purpose of the party to 90 IL for the Congressional reg
fa0n OF Interstate commerce in order 10 prevent unjust
discrimination and excessive charges OF transportation"
The Territorial appointment matter frank and sens
6e 9t and S Other staten and G h st is m
tended to take the wind out OF the anmoAopoy sails
The platform as whole is petty patchwork of efforts
TO please various hobbies but with the exception Of Civil
Service Reform evades AL the great ana pressing ques
tions Of the hour especially the suspension OF silver coin
age alterations OF our commercial policy toward our
neighbors and the substantial reduction OF the tariff
IAN ADMIRABLE DOCUMENT"
or a S5g df bv H5 bS republican. in
non at Chicago yesterday IS admirable document
party platforms 90 II Is neligenty constructed, and
free from political clap-trap
WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE PEOPLE.
From The Kingston Freeman
On all the questions which have distinguished the
- H lay tbe carat,nnsP ~tyan fartb he tba
convention will be accepted by the people in all sincerity
already demonstrated BY the good works OF the party
4 PLATFORM FOR GOOD CITIZENS.
From TIE Troy Times
Taken as whole the Republican National platform Of
1854 il upon which all good citizens should be able
to unite in cordial unity Of spirit and purpose.
EVERY ESSENTIAL POINT MET
From The syracuse Journal.
II would be difficult TO cover more cOmprehenslvey and
clearly the political that likely to be prom
inent the campaign TO be naugurated To- day Every
ton clearly stated.
LEAVES LITTLE TO BE DESIRED.
From The Boston TrGUelsT
The platform therefore, may be seem leaves little TO
be desired, and invites what it hardly TAI. TO
ceive, a hearty and cordial Endorsement
THE TARIFF PLANK PROMINENT.
From me Rochss,er Post Express
The two important resolutions are those that deal
with the currency and the tariff The prominence given
10 the tariff plank indicates the intention or making IT,
the expectation that will be made the leading issue or
the campaign, and a challenge Is offered TO the Democ
racy that Il avoid accepting II has any hope Of
escaping political damnation.