Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-26

the chairman, "a President who I. lncor-
ruptible, aud II he Il able and independent,
80 much the better; we have such man
near us--a man who holds office not Tor
personal ends. but rs trust for the people
whose servant he is" That man II Grover
Cleveland, OF New York. They appreciate
bis worth and merit. They can and viii
aid largely in securing his election 10 the
presidential chair.
BUSISEss-iTKE START.
Philadelphia Times, independently
The "dudcs, Pharsses, and Sunday
school young men" in the Independent
Republican movement do not Intend TO
rest upon their ears after making squirt
against Mr.. Blaine. For the purpose OF
giving their words effect In action they
have taken up the work OF organization in
all the States where sufficient clement
can be found as a basis. Their executive
committee H. comrosed Of men who have
been active in party management hereto
fore. while their financial committee COM
~pr.ses men who bave been accustomed To
contribute more or less literally to cam
Ia On funds when the business issue has
been raised. II Il much to be feared that
some difficulty will he experienced in
making the business community believe
that the country is doomed TO destruction
unless particular candidate is elected.
DIsISTEREsTED STAND.
baltimore Day
TIE stand taken by the Independent Re-
publicans at their conference yesterday is
one which will secure for them the respect
Of every fair-minded man and should win
the support OF all thinking Republicans.
Their position is dignified. consistent with
their past record, patriotic. They are not
traitors TO their party, but, on the contrary,
more devoted to the party and its
history than the followers OF Blaine. No
one can accuse them OF being trimmers
or time-servers, for not single over
ture to the Democracy il made. The indie
pendents attempt TO reform no new party,
as seli-seeking men would have done. They
declare simply and unequiyOcally for hon
osiy and integrity, and seize the most pra:-
teal means OF securing their ends. OF
course Democrats cannot be in full symps-
thv with the Independents. Whoever had
been tn" Republican candidates we should
have supported our ticket and for good and
sufficient reasons. But all Democrats can
respect the Independents and welcome
their aid in the great work OF giving the
country an honest government.
REASON FOR THEIR FAITH.
Springfield Republican, Republican,
The Independent Republican conference
at New York yesterday was a remarki-
bic gathering in the character OF those who
composed it, the clear moral purpose that
animated the delegates, and the sound action
taken. The Independents prefer Cleve-
land above Blaine, and tell why they do
so. They lingsr over nothing immateriaI,
and put the supreme issue with force,
dignity, and power that carries cOnvic-
ton II was rather remarkable that not =
discordant note was struck during that
conference, which wisely confined its ac-
ton to the essential point Of union, the
defeat Of the unworthy candidate.
UNEXPECTEDLY IMPOSING.
philadelphia Chronicle Herald, July 23.I
The Independent conference in New
York yesterday proved to be even a more
imposing demonstration than had been ex-
pected. The quiet dignity and earnestness
with which the 4GG delegates protested
against the sinuOus practices OF their party,
and asserted their determination to break
away from ii under the leadership OF such
a candidate as Mr.. Blaine, will make a pro-
found impression upon the country. Not
q voice was raised against the proposition
to endorse Cleveland a. d Hendricks. The
moral influence OF this uprising is likely to
be very great. Unlike most such diSaffec-
tions. 1t cannot be charged with the motive
OF disappointed ambition. Mr.. Schurz and
Mr.. Curtis could easily have made terms
with Blaine il they had desired to do so,
and great deal would have been Zone TO
appeaSe them. But the great majority OF
the cOnferrees are men who are not known
as politicians. and who have no petty per-
sonal grievances. 1t is conscientious con.
victiOns Of duty which animated this OK.
traordinary gathering OF merchants,
writer's, professors, and other classes OF
citizens who have the real welfare OF their
country at heart. We can hardly doubt, II
hey continue TO exhibit the same energy
md enthusiasm that they have already dis.
PLAYED. that they will influence not less
han fifty thousand Republican voters in
New York Stste.
NOTHING ELSE TO DO.
GB0ston Advertiser, Republican,
However it may have appeared earlier in
he season. hardly more than one course
vas finally open for the conference Of In
dependents and Republican opponents Of |
Dir. Blame who met in New York yester- |
lay. The contingency OF a Democratic |
nomination so bad that third nomination |
would be tho only means OF escape from |
voting for Blaine had not presented itself. |
On the other hand, the Democratic Con- |
gcntion had taken course uneXam- |
pied in the history Of that party. In |
!. long and bitter struggle it had resisted |
he efforts OF its most dangerous elements |
10 control its action, had CourageOuSly |
~ A e.. T.gfia
)r secession could do. and had nominated q
VINO had been urged and opposed |
alike on the one ground that. As the EXecu-
i've Of great State, the public service and |
not party interests bad been his standard
Of judgment. 1t is therefore without mis-
living, but with full sense OF the reSpon-
,ibility which the step implies. that we wei
come for once the prospect OF the election
n Democratic candidate rs preferable to
he success Of Blaine and Logan.
MOST FORMIDABLE.
baltimore SUM-
While thus severely arraigning the Re-
publican presidential candidate. the plat
'Orm declares that the Democratic party
presents a candidate whose name is she
synonym Of political courage and honesty
md Of administrative reform "a man
u who has discharged every official trust
with sole regard 10 the public welfare"
Desiring to make their votes effective rs
lar as possible "ior honest and pure and
wise administration" the platform urges
he Republicans Of the country 10 support |
Grover Cleveland for the presidency. The |
movement cOnstitu,es the most |
formidable detection in the history OF the |
Republican party, and must exercise a
arge influence on the result IN November. |
The ProhtbIfiOnis;s.