The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09

proper efforts are made in the South, two or
three States rated as ''solid' may be captured.
The nomination Of General Logan for second
place is which will commend itself to gen
eral approval. 1t is a recognition of the soldier
element which will be fully approved and balance
the geographical claims of the two great sections
with satisfactory precision
THE MOST CAPABLE MAN IN THE PARTY.
Cincinnati Enquirer (Dem)
James G. Blaine was not born with a silver
spoon in his mouth AS boy he was compelled
to battle with poverty, and in the hand hand
struggle with life had to push aside the AFRO
gance which wealth invariably begets and
wears. As young man he was compelled to be
the tutor instead of the spoiled and pampered
pupil. When he dared to enter political life he
was met with that rascality which wealth is too
often the parent of. But Mr.. Blaine always
maintained steadfast course, and to-day he is
the most conspicuous figure and the strongest
man in his party 1t must be conceded that he is
the most capable man and the most thorough
master of politics that can be found within the
Republican hosts to-day. Blaine is a statesman,
while too many of his contemporaries are
merely politicians. Always the defender of
American interests, he will awaken an enthusi-
asm that no other man in his party possibly
could.
The nomination of Blaine may be understood
as an Endorsement of the short and sad admin
istration of Garfield. Northern Ohio, the home
of the murdered President, as we write, is
greeting the rising sun by the booming of cannon
is the nomination of Blaine regarded as an in
dorsement of the administration of their friend
and neghbor, who fell by the assassns bullet
In choosing Blaine the convention recognized the
Importance of the vote of Ohio at the October
election.
1t remains to be seen whether the Democrats
when they meet in convention next month will
accede to the wishes of the people, as the Repub-
licans have done. Will they put aside the
tricksters and choose man who is of the people
and for the people? The nomination of Blaine
and Logan yesterday makes it absolutely
necessary that they shall do this, or go down in
utter defeat.
THE STRONGEST CANDIDATE.
New York Tribune.
James G. Blaine has been nominated by the
people, and will be elected by the people. For
quarter of century other candidate has
been more clearly preferred by the voters Pat
ronage had part in his nomination. Even in
the hour of their defeat his opponents did not at
tribute this success to any unworthy influence
By them it was admitted, as it must be admitted
by all, that the people desired the nomination of
Mr.. Blaine.
Mr.. Blaine is the strongest candidate the Re
publican party could have nominated, because he
best represents its convictions Those who sup
ported President Arthur, Senator Edmunds and
other candidates with so much zeal and fidelity
deserve honor for their conscientious efforts, and
yet they will realize before many days, we feel
sure that the people were wiser than most of their
leaders.
The nomination of General Logan for Vice
president was also especially fortunate He has
great strength at the West, and with the soldiers
everywhere and his name will kindle the enthu-
siasm of Republicans at the South. The ticket
cannot be beaten. Blaine and Logan will carry
every Northern State and probably more than
one of the Southern States beside.
A QUESTION OF MEASURES
National Republican.
The question is not one of men, but of meas
ures; not personal issue. but of policy
1n1
of free speech, individual sovereignty protection
of home industry and the laboring man. govern
the nation from 1885 to 1885, or shall the Bour-
bon Democracy dominate the country, suppress
ing freedom and free utterances, trampling upon
individuals, submitting to the rule of a few
arrogant and Anticipated negro haters, and sac
rifcing the diversified occupations and the COM
fort and prosperity Of the American workmen to
give profits to the English, French and German
manufacturers who employ only pauper work
men and pay them only starvation wages9 Be-
fore this issue men are nothing, principles are
everything. President Arthur, known to be WISE
considerable, patr otto, sure of the electoral vote
of New York, would have been the best cand-
date. No doubt would for moment have heen
felt concerning his election. But James G.
Blaine has been fairly nominated. The supreme
duty of every patriot is to labor for his election.
Magnetism and enthusiasm will not do the work
But such loyalty to the party as President Ar
thur has manifested, followed by earnest and
cordial labor, will give success.
ONE OF THE FEW BELOVED LEADERS.
Baltimore American
Not since Grants first term has the Republican
party been so united as now. Not since Lincolns
second term has any leader been so beloved
The value ofhis personal popularity can hardly
be overrRted in the close States. New York.
Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Jersey have some
times suffered themselves to go Democratic, but
by default. This has always happened at periods
of discomfort with the Republican party man
agement But a full vote these States are
o1n1
a fuller party vote than could have been brought
out by any other leader. 1t has been given to
only few Americans to excite affection of this
sort. Andrew jackson, Henry Clay and Abra-
ham Lincoln are among the few who have en-
ioyed public esteem and love as James G. Blaine
does. The campaign of calumny and abuse has
already begun The ashes of old accusations
will be raked over in the hope of kndling anew
the fires of persecution and SANDER. But this
will avail nothing Envenomed SANDER did it's
worst against Garfield, but it did not hurt MIN.
1t cannot hurt Blaine.
REPUBLICAN PRINCIPLES WILL BE MAINTAINED
Milwaukee Sentinel.
With Mr.. Blaine in the White House, Repub-
lican principles and policy will be maintained in
the administration of the government; with his
defeat will come the rule of the Democratic
party, with no settled principles nor policy, but
disturbing all the financial and business inter
ests of the country by its subservency to the
schemes of reckless crankS and demagogues,
who wish to gain favor with the worst elements
of the population by pandering to their passions
and prejudices. President Arthur has set good
example to other Republicans by promptly send
ing his congratulations to Mr.. Blaine, and pledg
ing him his cordial support. The advocates of
his nomination, who maintained that his name
would kindle flame of enthusiasm that would
sweep over the country ana assure his election
by an unexampled majority, are especially
called upon to omit no possible exertions which
will contribute to his success.
NOT ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN OF VICTORY.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
No man in the Republican party stands so
near the hearts of a large majority of its mem
bers as James G. Blaine. He is in reality their
''Plumed Knight" SANDER and vituperation
seem only to attach them more closely and give
them greater eagerness to demonstrate their
loyalty and devotion. These men are of the