Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-09-05
ELEVEN REASONS.

A young reader asks the N. Y.
Tribune why he should be Repub-
lican. There are many reasons, but
the following are few given by the
Tribune
l. The past 20 years, under re-
publican rule, form the most glori-
Gus and the most prosperous period
in the history of the country. The
grand success of the party in the
past is the strongest reason for trust
ing it to meet the future needs of
the country.
.. Past success has been due to
the right purposes and true wisdom
of 100000 republican voters.
These voters have not changed in
character, intelligence or beliefs.
No other body of citizens has shown
itself entitled to such confidence.
3. The republican party trusts
the people absolutely, as no other
party ever has. 1t has had the
courage to serve the best interests
of the people, with faith that they
have the Intelligence and patriotism.
to appreciate such service. Thus it.
has represented and obeys, not the
large landowners at the South, nor
the political tricksters or "bosses" Of
corrupt cities, nor the theorists, nor
the millionaires, but the people.
4. 1t has always protected labor.
The abolition Of slavery removed
competition of unpaid workers, and
elevated all labor. The homestead
law gave every industrious man the
power to support himsolf and farni-
,ly without dependence upon any
employer, and so fixed limit below
which wages cannot be depressed.
AT the desire of labor, the eight
hour law has been passed, and the
importation of coolies prohibited
Above all, the party has defended
labor by o protective tariff.
5. When goods made by pauper
labor abroad can be sold here with
out paying for admission to this
market, the danger is that cur own
will become pauper labor also. The
Republican party makes foreign
goods pay duty and so builds up
home industry and home market
for farmers. The Democratic party
has constantly tried to break down
that system.
9. The Republican party pro
tects the civil and political rights of
all citizens. In its youth, it refused
to deprive adopted citizens of rights.
1t gave civil and political rights to
colored citizens. 1t is the only par
ty that has always resisted attempts
to control voters or elections by
fraud, fear or force.
7. 1t has done more than any
other party to protect citizens when
abroad. Led by Mr. Blaine in con-
gress, it caused Great Britain to give
up the claim that British born citi-
zens still owed allegiance to the
British crown. 1t is pledged to
make American citizenship a safe
guard in all lands for every citizen
who goes on lawful errand.
8. 1t upholds the public faith.
No other nation in history has paid
a great debt as honorably and rapid
ly as this nation under republican
rule, in spite Of democratic opposi-
ton. Hence no other has higher
credit.
0. 1t has given this country, in
spite of constant democratic hostIli-
ty, better currency than any other
nation enjoys. Defeat of the party
would open the door to the old dem
Qcratic currency-the thirty-eight
kinds of paper issued at will by
wildcat banks.
10. 1t h6nors the soldiers who
saved the Union by putting down
democratic rebellion. 1t has grant
ed large pensions, and has enacted
that Union soldiers shall be preferred
in the choice of civil officers. 1t
names for vice president soldier
statesman, against Hendricks, the
copperhead and demagogue.
IL. Its candidate for president
has exalted ability and great expert
ence, is one of the foremost states