The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-06-18
Press Comments on the Nomination.
WITHIN THE STATE.

WITHIN THE STATE.
MIDDLEBURy REGISTER: This paper will
not support James g. Blaine for president"
WINDSOR JOURNAL: "The republican party
has gone In to win. Vermont will give the
ticket thirty thousand majority"
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION LANDMARK: The
late convention at Chicago has done noble
work. 1t has given the country ticket OF
which every man in 1t has reason to feel
proud"
PouLTNEY JOURNAL: :" But 1t Is possible that
man may be nominated not worthy of the
Office, and we think this Is precisely the case
with the nomination OF James G. Blaine for
president"
NoRrHFIELD NEWS: Z" 1t was victory Of
shout, and rush, and trade rather than Of
sober sense and good reason The ticket may
go up like rocket but seems all too likely to
come down like stick"
WEST RANDOLPH HERALD: "Whatever may
be said Of the personal character of Mr.. Blaine
or OF his political acts, he stands as the repre-
sentative of that portion of the party, which in
the past has brought reproach upon it,
MANCHESTER JOURNAL: at becomes our
duty as q good republican to support Mr..
Blaine unless his personal character is such as
to justify boiling the party ticket On this
point we hope he will be able to show himself
innocent Of all charges that have been or may
be brought against him."
OF. JOHNbBUk1 lNDEA' lHb
OF James G. Blaine and John Logan is a wet
blanket on the republican party as body in
this vicinity, and throughout the state of YER
mont. The opinion of large majority of the
party is that no more Objectionable and dan
gerous ticket could have been placed in nomi-
nation"
BRANDON UNION: "We see no overpower-
ing reason why any republican of the Green
Mountain state should now cast off his politi-
cal allegiance. The action Of the national con-
vention seems to be in response to demand Of
the party for an opportunity to vote for Mr.
Blaine And let no one forget that 1t is not
for Mr.. Blaine alone, but that he Is to stand
upon republican platform with the republican
party"
BELLOWS FALLS TIMES: 1--WE don't propose
to deny our disappointment. 1t is much greater
than we expected. We could have given up
Edmunds but did not expect the convention
would go 80 far toward throwing away what
we believed to be the chances in the pending
presidential election. We sincerely hope it
will prove we are mistaken, nor will we go
into lengthy circumlocution as to the cause
of the result"
CHRISTIAN MESSENGER: 1--WE do not recall
any time when the sentiment of discomfort
with political matters has been so current with
our republican friends in Vermont as since the
recent presidential nomination. A somewhat
significant fact in connection with this state of
affairs is that there is an openly declared pur-
pose to bolt the nomination and encourage
either an independent nomination, or desertion
to the other party.
VERGENNEs VERMoNTEB: 1--WE had hoped,
in common with majority of the republicans
of New England, that either Mr.. Edmunds or
President Arthur would have been selected for
the highest Office in the gift of the people, but
our representatives have, by a very large ma
jority, decided otherwise, and we trust that no
republican who has the welfare of the nation
and the salvation of the party at heart will
refuse to indorse their action
FAIR HAVEN ERA: The nomination of
James G. Blaine is satisfying to no one but the
office-holder and the INSCRIPTIONS politician,
the men to whom the end justifes every
means. The republican party Is worthy OF
better leaders than have been chosen to lead
them and they were easily to be found in the
ranks of the party and yet they were thrown
aside for piece of FURNISHED tinsel, an atom
of gided pinchbeck, skillful bareback rider
in the political arena, whose chief insignia was
white plume"
NEWPORT EXPRESS: We confess to good
deal OF personal disappointment at the result
of the convention. Neither would have been
our first, or second, or even third choice. We
think the nominations were genuine surprise
to all sections, as we'll as to the nominees them.
selves. There was much in the convention to
remind one of an old-fashioned town meeting,
and the thousands of spectators had much tc
do in raising tumult, a fictitious enthusiasm
that literally swept the vast assemblage and
controlled everything"
BENNINGTON BANNER: "' Blaine, pluck and
victory is one of the watch cries which has
been most frequently heard among the repub
Iicans throughout the West since the nomna
tions were made. The excitement at the East
has been gradually settling down to norma
heat, and the impression is gaining ground
that the ticket. as Senator Edmunds says, is 6
strong one.' 1t is admitted even by those who
dnt,h tfo intr i,noio afrn 9TH tbaN& la
is to be one OF enthusiasm, and that the coun
try has not seen so much interest in any cam
paign since the war as will be manifested THU
summer"
BURLINGTON CLIPPER: "The Chicago con
vention, Friday last, in placing in nomination
James G. Blaine and John A. Logan assured
democratic triumph in November il that party
does not make fool of itself at their nationa
convention. Let the democracy name as thei
standard bearer man like Governor Cleveland
of New York or Baysrd of Delaware with
clean man as second on their ticket, and the,
are assured OF success, and we will accept sucl
success gracefully The honest people of thi
country to-day do not endorse the action Of thu
republican national convention, and will not
unless the democracy persist in digging TO
themselves deeper ditch"
ST. JoHNsBURY CALIFORNIAN: "Withou
now considering Mr.. Blaine's merits or de
merits; laying aside the controverted points O
political integrity and brilliant craftsmanship
we think it most unfortunate for the republi
can party that some such man as Edmunds
or Hawley, or Lincoln was not nominated b.
the convention-men not only without mora
or political faint, but like Caesars wife, abov
suspicion Whether Mr.. Blaine can be electe
next November many republicans have grav
doubts. Whether he should be elected man
also doubt. By his nomination the republican
party have invited defeat 1t may be tina
nothing will purify it but defeat
DANvILLE NORTH STAR: "The conventio
voiced the demands of the people. James G
Blaine is a man known to the American peopl
and to national politics. For thirty years b
has been in active public service. His persona
honor has never been furnished and his privat
life never been challenged. He has for tn
past ten years been the most conspicuous an
honored champion of the great principles
his party. We believe the government undo
his administration will be carried on in a
honorable and conservative manner tn
strength shown in his nomination, will "
believe, be more fully revealed next Novemb
in his election. We predict for him gloriol
victory and shall be pleased to give him oil
support"
WOODSTOCK STANDARDS: "At the time
Blaines candidacy in 1876 he was unquestion
bly, the first choice of the state and If he hG
been nominated at that time the enthusiasts
would have been very hearty. Events of Il
last eight years, however, have compelled son
TO believe that there is a substantial found
ton for the charges against him. Among the
the nomination is received coldly and wi
ominous shaking Of the head, and with mo
or less of threatenings. Then there Is a lar
class who retain more or less OF their origin