New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-07
VOICE OFTHE UNION LEAGUE
A GROWING BLAINE SENTIMENT.
TALKS WITH SEVERAL PROMINENT MEMBERS
BLAINE A STRONG CANDIDATE

club. But a large number OF members whose feelings
were strangely in favor OF the Maine statesman but VINO
remained quiet while the friends Of the President were
| making active efforts in favor OF their candidate,
expressed last night with freedom their real sentiments
Some OF them were enthusiastic in their comments ana
others who had not been active supporters OF Mr. Baine
nomination expressed their acquescence in the work OF
the convention. crowd OF members gathered aroun9
OF the pillars in the lobby OF the clubhouse aud
listened 10 some remarks by Assemblyman waiter
Howe who had visited the convention Ia company WIN
Mr., Arthurs supporters Mr.. Howe felt disappointed
with the result and few Of the members expressed
themselves as doubtful as to the wisdom coD Oh
eral Jackson, Dr.. RoOsa. Mr.. Ludl9gtGn
and Others answered with spirit the complaints OF the
dissatisfied members and the prevailing opinion was
that the members OF the club would heartily support me
NOMINEE The discussion was hyey opt cnb
and will support the nominees that the convention IN S
wisdom named :" and the sentiments so expresseu
seemed to be almost universal.
GENERAL JACKsONs OPINIONS.
General Joseph c. jackson visibly elated by the
nomination "Twenty-four years ago." said he, - was
at convention such as IA now in progress AT Cnicsgo'
On my way there heard from Republicans everywhere
nothing but the OF Seward. Well, Lincoln was
nominated and Seward defeated and think it must
be admitted that the result emnenty satisfac-
tory. So II will prove with Mr. Blaine, l am well con-
vnced In my opinion the country has been gradually
preparing itself for this nomination. The OPP
position the part OF the friends OF
the principal candidates other than Mr. Blaine has
not been harsh and what there OF bitterness has al
most altogether disappeared while the action or MI.
Blanes supporters during the convention has had con
siderable effect harmOnizing the Republican party
The older Republicans, so far az / can see WIN
ont any e1fepon give t,or p n.a energy the
younger and middle-aged men have accepted the
nomination win marked enthusiasm lnere seems 70 M
fresh Republican breeze sweeping the tent'a anu
western portion OF the continent which ought 70 revive
turning from Chicago back amazed at the greatness
of the West The nomination seems due TO the
TO place in the Presidential chair who
represents the principles OF the party believe Blaine
will place the tariff on sound basis He Is TREND OF
hard money We shall no longer see the atalrs OF me
Of the countryof its past renown and present dignity
The nomination Is one ypic&ly American representing
the spirit Of this continent in all its ygor and
desire progress. II Is one which will certainly tend
10 m country Of its present detected state OF feel
ing In commercial matters trade and business As 10 the
agricultural community. that Is able 10 take care Oh Itself
Workers have observed other great growing cities on
this continent and have been struck with the growth
vigOr and promise Of other great states. one or the
effects of the grand popular demonstration In Chicago
will IN 10 stimulate the different localities toward ntei
gent and thorough local government Another probable
effect vii he The stimulating o. the party IN this city and
too long chained the corpse Of the Democratic party
and that the city will be healthier II Repupl!cans
are more conversant with true Republican PRINCIPLES;
Not Republicans ouly but intelligent and farminded
Democrats also believe that the policy OF ine party IN
giving the nomination TO Nr. Blaine will call forth inte-
gent and patriotic discussions o. political pnncpe' PIN
cples rather than men viii determine az man issues ,
ing the approaching campaign Asto this cuD the ieehg
among the members il difficult 10 be arrived at Just ~
present Most OF me Arthur men are aIreaIi oeconng
enthusiastic for Bainea result reached al the more
quickly from the fact OF the Fle%Seuos tgoGram 70
butcher, urging him 10 try to make me election uhai
nous. Though do not vote as body we have some
influence on New-York politics, and believe tnat thai
influence Will be eIerIed for Blame during the cam
WHAT ETHAN ALLEN SAYS.
Ethan Allen said Tbe strong point in Baine's favor is
his thorough Americann. have followed his canvass
closely and was almost certain that he would be elected
on the third ballot, and 1 was not very far
wrong. think Blame il without doubt
the for the people and bsieye
shall have. the most brilliant administration
elected. for he will have the support OF al honest
him two dispatches to-day, the first as follows:
Statesmen to the irQnt. dudes 10 , tne
YET unborn will rejoice at this days work The country
again demands The services oil feai ana veteran states
The feeling, as far a. P can JuGse' fH
beaten the friends Of the other candidates are
gradually coming around was taking 70 three piomi,
nent Democrats to-day. each or whom tod NE he would
vote for Blaine
MR.. EINsTFGN ENTHUSIASTIC.
Exon gresham Edwin Enstein said II am ac-
quaiuted with Mr.. Blaine, and his nomination has my
hearty approval. l know that many members Of the
club have been in favor OF other candidates I have
however feared that President Arthur not strong
enough man 10 make the best Of candidates. What
the Republican party needs is strong man as leader
and we will have that in Mr. Blaine. The sentiments Of
some Of the members the nomination OF Mr. Blaine
will soon be followed by feeling Of anxiety TO support
the candidates o. the party. The party in the last
pln had the benefit Of the strong desire TO Rave the
free trade theory defeated AS large manufacturer
took an active part To carrying ont the plans for spreading
wide knowedse Of the truths Of protection and abored
lection Tie same feeling prevails now and will have
great weight in the present canvass. am very glad
given Us sent a telegTaphc dispatch tonight 70 Mr.
Blaine az Augusta, IN which said Accept my heart
lest congratulations. York Will cast IT, electoral
FOR YOU and in favor Of protection to American
industry"
WAITING EIGHT YEARS FOR BLAINE.
ssDr D. r. st. John Roosa. weli-known memberio the
club. said have always been a Blaine mar, and am
exceedingly glad have opportunity TO vote for him
a candidate the Presidency. have been waiting
tor the chance for eight years and now have It, Yet
have always been an independent Republican and have
not been afraid to express my opinion when 1t was
necessary nave been surprised to hear expressions
used by members OF the club showing dissatisfaction
with the candidate. But those feelings Ire only TEN
porary and caused by disappointment. MI Baine.s
name VIII arouse the greatest enthusiasm thr9ugnout
% have the support OF all"
f. Clapp said: greatly pleased at Mr.. Baine's
unfair than that any Of those who-took part in the
Republican convention should refuse to support the
Ihave heard remarks that would Indicate that
had the--ht 81 taking such action, but do not be-
Heys that any one. will be capable OF such an
act. The slight opposition VII die
out Mr. Blaine's nomination is the
strongest possible one for as THE TRIBUNE has sand II
popular one be ecctedi The mean attacks on Blaine
only strengthen the candidate Tor the American peo-
unfairly treated their sympathy leads them 10 support
him all the strongly. 30 all these false and I'M
fair attacks will only result IN making
Mr.. Blaine stronger With the people"
STRONG CLEAN CANDIDATE.
Isaac Townsend smith said: This is grand nomHa-
ton There only two candidates and the better
man OF tho two has won. / sincerely glad
OF the result and think Blaine will be elected
by enormous vote. We have had enough |
OF dark hOrses-men who are absolutely |
coloress and without characteristics NOW We have
candidate who ia strong man. an able and OF
clean record He has been battling in the public |
arena for a lifetime and must OF necessity show few
scratches. but sincerely thankful that our party !
mas such Blaine TO vote 10 victory IN |
November. file il the trst Eastern candidate we have