The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14

The most formidable movement was that on
Wednesday midnight to concentrate on Arthur.
But If Massachusetts on his plan. had broken
to Arthur, Ohio would have followed with a
break for Blaine. Knowing these things, the
Blaine managers awaited the issues with serene
confidence and were prepared for whatever line
their opponents might take. In fact Blaine was
the choice of the convention. as he of the
people, and nothing but one of those sudden and
uncomfortable gusts which sweep men off their
feet could have beaten him."
How was the vice-presidency determinedp
''The friends of President Arthur acted in the
most manly and chivalrous spirit. AS soon as
the presidency was decided, they asked the
friends of Blaine to indicate who should be
named for vice-president and pledged their COR
dial support At a large conference including
representatives of all wings and nearly all the
States, the question was fully discussed. There
was strong disposition on the part of some of
the warmest friends of Blaine to take General
Gresham, because he was acceptable to the in
dependents and because he was associated with
President Arthur's administration. But the di-
visions in Indiana ruled him out. The further
the discussion went on the more the general
sense settled on Logan as decidedly the strongest
man. Indeed it is doubtful whether he could
have been beaten, even if the conference had de-
cded otherwise The sentiment in favor OF
Logan for the second place was almost as en-
phatic as the sentiment in favor of Blaine for
the first place"
Now that the convention is over, how do you
81 have not wavered in my conviction that it
is the strongest and wisest selection that could
have been made Blaine is not only the strong
est leader in the party, but he is stronger than
the party. He best represents its progressive
spirit and purposes. He can best unite its di-
verse elements. He is the ablest champion of
its dominating ideas. 1t is Clay candidacy, but
will be Harrison campaign"
'Have you considered the effect of the indie
pendent utterances against Blaine2"
have no han ind 1aT1f
that he is our strongest candidate or my conf
dence in his election. The independent revolt
will have little effect because it does not rest on
any principle or any moving idea. 1t has no
issue with the party, and can make no issue with
Mr. Blaine except personal issue No consid-
cradle body of men can be swayed in that way.
Mr. George William Curtis is too sagacious and
experienced not to see that revolt which rests
on no principle can have no standing. He and
his Independent associates had their personal
choice, which was all right but when the high
est tribunal has overruled them they cannot alb
solve the bonds which connect them with the
party unless, like the revolutionary fathers,
they rest upon some fundamental principle or
right which forces the separation. Indeed, the
independents, of all men, ought to support Mr..
Blaine, for the underlying principle Of their
movement is the rule of the people, and the rule
of the people triumphs in Blaine's nomination.
''Do you think this opposition will imperil the
State of New York;"
mo. On the contrary, believe thai vigor-
GUS, earnest well directed fight for protection
will make New York secure for Blaine The
city of New York has become one of the greatest
manufacturing cities in the world With the
growth of its manufactures a strong feeling fo1
protection has developed, not among the old i'm
porting and business houses, but among the art
isans and the rank and file of voters With the
right kind of fight the Democratic majority in
New York can be so reduced as to place the
State in the Republican column"
But, will not the fear of dangerous foreign
policy hurt Blainel"
mot when Blaines policy is rightly under
stood When business men and the people gen
orally come to comprehend that it not only
means the dignifed and honorable assertion Of
American manhood, but that it is pre-eminently
policy of peace and commerce, and that it will
open up new markets to our trade it will be a
source of strength rather than of weakness. In
word, the elements for Mr.. Blaine's election
are just as clear as the elements for his nomina-
ton if they are rightly handled, and have nc
fear ont that