The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-09
THE TICKET AND PLATFORM.
How They Are Received by Newspapers
of Our Own and Other Countries.
Two Prominent Republican Papers Refuse
to Support the Ticket-An Almost Uni
versal Expression of Satisfaction.
The State Press.
NOT WEAK OR OBSCURE MEN.


NOT WEAK OR OBSCURE MEN.
Columbus Republican.
1t can not be said that the Republicans have
selected weak or obscure men this year to lead
their ticket Many conservative, clear headed
men did not believe it good policy to nominate
Blaine, but questions his ability, and
there can be no doubt that he is and has been
for years the most popular man in the party with
the masses of the people He made no effort
whatever to secure the nomination, yet the de-
mand for him was irrepressible; it came from
every State, from every city, town
and neighborhood, and would not be
denied, and the convention did right
in acceding to this overwhelming demand of the
voters. General Logan is not the polished gen
tleman that the dudeiSh element might desire,
but he is the most brilliant volunteer general
that the war produced, his name illumines every
page of war history, and he is the idol of the
old soldiers. His record as a statesmen is
scarcely less brilliant He has been prominently
connected with all the legislation since the
close of the war, always on the right side. There
is nothing weak vacillating about him; ro-
bust in body and mind, he is a typical American
character, as is also the head of the ticket and
together they will arouse more enthusiasm than
any ticket the party ever presented.
MEN WHO HAVE THE ooUNTRYs CONFIDENCE.
Kokomo Gazette-Tribune.
The work of the convention has been finished,
and it has been we'll done. The nominees have
the confidence of the people of the whole coun-
try. No man in the Republican party has as
many friends as staunch friends or as many
admirers as gallant, glorious James G. Blaine.
No man has been more conspicuous figure than
he. No man has shown more marvellous powers.
No man has ever been nearer the fore front in
the great political battles than he. Like the
head of the ticket, the nominee for Vice presi-
dent has a strong hold on the people, as was
shown by his nomination by reclamation. In
the war he was brilliant soldier; in peace, in
the Senate of the United States. he has always
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which he fought His nomination, like Blaine's,
was an inspiration, and it will be enthusiastic
ally received by the country. Both candidates
come from the people. Both have, by their own
exertions, worked their way up from humble
positions to the place for which they have now
been selected. the nominees of the grandest,
greatest, best party that has ever existed.
A MAN WHO NEVER EvADED DUTY.
Lafayette Journal.
Fearless yet prudent, brave yet not rash, firm
yet kindly, James G.. Blaine stood for the down
trodden and the oppressed for the honest pay
ment of the public debt-the man who never
evaded a duty, who never encouraged wrong,
who was weighed in the balances of loyalty and
patriotism and not found wanting. He stands
and for long years has stood, as the representa-
tive of that sort of Republicanism which rejoices
in the triumphs of American genius and indus
try, which desires the elevation of American
principles and which seeks their grandeur and
glory. The nomination of Mr.. Blaine was fifty
supplemented by that of the superb soldier and
true patriot, General John A. Logan, who never
suffered defeat on the battlefield, whose brill
liant record as a soldier and statesman has en-
deared him to every loyal heart in the Union. No
man has so thoroughly the affections of the
soldiers who wore the blue as has General Logan,
His stainless record, both military and civil his
long public services, entitle and fit him for the
high position to which grateful people will call
him next fall.
A TICKET OF GIANTS.
Frankfort Banner.
Blaine is the typical American of the day. He
has the fullest sympathy Of the labUrinS oloeoee,
and the business industries of the country and
he will be triumphantly elected All honor to
the delegates who gave us Blaine, whose match
less ability and vigorous campaign will organize
a victory from the start He is the candidate of
the farmers. mechanics, business men, capital
its. He is the candidate of the East, West,
North, South-in fact the peoples candidate,
who will march under the leadership of Blaine
by and through the battle of ballots to the White
House. Senator John A, Logan was nominated
for Vice-president, at Chicago by reclamation
His nomination will be especially pleasing to old
soldiers and Southern Republicans, while all over
the North it will arouse spirit of enthusiasm.
The ticket is one of giants and will sweep the
country
THE PARTYs GREATEST LEADER.
Greensburg Review,
SIT was famous victory"-not due to chance
or machine methods but due to the confidence
twenty years Blame has been one of the most
conspicuous figures in our political history.
Upon every important question that has come
before the American people, he has defined his
position; but the coming campaign promises to
be more conflict of parties than of platforms;
and the Republican party has never before had
a leader of such distinguished ability, expert
ence of affairs and national reputation. The
popular current that bore down all opposition at
Chicago may be safely counted on to have
much greater effect at the polls.
AN EXCELLENT TICKET.
Richmond Palladium
Blaine and Logan. That is the ticket 1t is
good one. 1t is more than good-itis excellent
The Republican party enters upon its eighth
campaign in splendid condition and with every
prospect of success. The selection of Blaine ard
Logan as the standard bearers is notice to all
concerned that the campaign, so far as the Re
publican party is concerned is to be an earnest
aggressive one from the start. Seldom has a
presidential contest opened with so much enthu-
siasm. This enthusiasm will not wane and die
out as the campaign progresses; it will increase
in volume and intensity as the weeks roll by
and will cease only when the ticket is elected in
November.
A GALLANT LEADER.
Shelbyville Republican.
The 'Plumed Knight" will always, as hereto
fore. be found among the thickest of the foe.
hurting Ibis shining lance full and fair against
the brazen foreheads of the defamers of his
country and the maligners of his honor" His
public achievements and dauntless personal
bearing will prove, as of old an invincible rally
ing point his speeches will constitute, as in
days gone by, the inspiring 'battle-cry of
freedom" Never was more gallant army led
by more gallant leader There will be no fears
of treachery, or of mistakes, or changing base,
or falling back for supplies. The motto will be
forward and onward, nor ever call for retreat
1T WILL RECEIVE UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
Terre Haute Express.
The nomination of James G. Blaine is one
which cannot fail to receive the unanimous ap-
proval of the country at large, irrespective of
political bias 1t is the more satisfactory mas
much as it demonstrates plainly that the
delegates representing the different States were
actuated by desire, not so much to choose
mere machine politician, a of broad
views, exceptional administrative ard executive
ability and of unimpeached and stainless record
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