The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-05-14
Notes and Comments.


New YORK TIMES d" There is only one
way to find out all the tricks and vices of
horse, and that is to buy him. To get
at the whole story of MIR. Blaine's opera
tions it is evident that he must be nom-
mated at Chicago. The publication of
the tale would cost the republican party
pretty heavily, to be sure, but we have no
doubt that the tale itself would be found
remarkably interesting"
New YORK EVENING Posi-: "Our ad-
vice to the Tribune and Mr.. Phelps both
is to draw out of the Blaine enterprise as
early as possible. They have nothing to
gain and much to lose by sticking to it
too long. The whole story of Mr.. Blaine's
operations is not yet told, but is ready to
be told when the occasion calls for it, and
if the worst should come, they would be
very sorry they had not left sooner"
ST. JoHNsBURY INDEX: "The ques-
ton of who is to be the next governor
should not be considered settled by the
withdrawal of Nichols in favor of Pin.
gree, although it may have that effect.
Let the people keep up the canvass, and
be sure they have the very best man for
the place. The voters should decide this
matter for themselves, and not take what
ever George Nichols wills them. Will
they acquiesce in his decision in favor OF
Pingree2"
GENERAL GRANT, since his residence
in New York, has found himself daily the.
recipient of attentions from newspaper
men. The ex.president has come to be
regarded as sort of encyclopedia on all
matters of public interest. When
reporter wants to "write up" the SUBJ
jects of the silver dollar, national bank
ruptcy, the Star Route trials, the resources
of Mexico, or some important measure in
congress-, General Grants opinions are
sought and communicated with a freedom
and detail that reflect credit upon the old
soldier. General Grant, when in good
health, has never been known to turn
deaf ear to the interviewer. Seated at
his desk, he puffs vigorously at his cigar
and rolls out his sentences with surpris-
ing rapidity and intelligence.
BosToN TRANSCRIPT: 1t is not very
long time since George w. Curtis was
sneered at by practical politicians as a
dilettante, the mouther of fine phrases, the
'man milliner' in politics. of no sort of
account compared with the men who
packed caucuses and run conventions.
But we venture to say that Mr.. Blaine
would divide with him the profits of the
first million of his new history if he would
only speak dozen words in his behalf at
the Chicago convention. So much for
being steadfast to principle at the risk of
a little temporary unpopularity, and re-
tanning an unsullied reputation. Where
is Conkling now, with his malevolent
filings at the man whose public career has
been an elevating force in politics Alb
solutely stranded, so far as concerns polit-
ical affairs, while the election of Mr.. Cur
tbs as a delegate to the Chicago conven-
ton is hailed with satisfaction throughout
the country. Here's lesson for young
politicians to ponder"
The Albany Journal in an article emit
tied "The Man for the Hour" says: eff
the state of New York is to be the battle
ground in the coming campaign, the re-
publican party can do no better than to
nominate Senator Edmunds for the presi-
dency. The fear in which he is held by
the democratic party is clearly shown by
the venom with which the newspapers Of
that party are assailing him. Senator
Edmunds is proof against newspaper
attacks, whether made by republican oil
democratic papers. We do not say he il
the only candidate who would carry New
York state, but we do say that he is the
only man whose inherent strength in New
York is unquestioned and unquestionable
,, The friends of Senator Edmunds should
: hold aloof from any combination but thai
which will nominate their candidate. He
stands to-day at the head of the list OF
, eligible republicans: first, in his absolute
integrity which no one dares question
second, in his loyalty to republican prin'