Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-07-03
Political Notes.
philadelphia Press, RepJI

philadelphia Press, Rep.)I
The decisive action of New York State
might have gone far to settle the result at
Chicago. A half-hearted backing for
Cleveland, neutralized by the outspoken
opposition of paper like the New York
Sun and the bitter attack of Tammany
Hall. deprives New York State of leader
ship or influence at Chicago The nomina-
tion will be made as it was four years ago,
without the advice or assistance of New
York or New York politicians -r-
indianapolis Times (Rep.)l -a....
Taken as a whole, there never has been
stronger State ticket presented. 1t COM
bines many elements OF strength and pOpu-
larity. Its geographical distribution is
most excellent, giving every part of the
State q representative. The Democrats
can not put up a ticket to match it, and its
success is assured. There is not stain
upon the character or record of one of the
nominees. 1t is ticket emphatically of
young and vigorous manhood, and will
rally to its support the young men of the
State. There is not chronic Office-seeker
in the lot. The duty now remains for the
Republicans to pull off their coats and work
with a will, and Indiana will again take
her stand as a Republican State
Moritz A. jacob, Cincinnati Freie Presse.l
| am we'll acquainted with our German
American citizens Those who are Demo-
Gratis object, of course, to Blaine's nOmina-
ton, but have yet to hear the first Ger
man Republican say he will not vote for
Blaine and Logan. Sherman was the first
choice of many of the elder Germans, but
the younger element preferred Blaine and
now all acquiesce in the nomination. The
combination of Blaine and Logan is a mag
nificent one. Blaine is known among the
Germans as a stroDg-minded statesman,
and Logan is an idol among the old sol
diers. | can't imagine a ticket that the
Democrats can put up to beat it. Well
win again this time; of that l feel con-
vinced Carl Schurtz is man Of ability,
but he cannot array the German vote
against Blaine.
[Chicago Citizen Qrish-American).l
If the Republican party should succeed
in electing Blaine they will have placed in
the White House man who possesses a
great many qualities that distinguished
Andrew Jackson. Blaine, like Jackson, is
bold as the devil, and is not little of a
tyrant. If. with his other characteristics,
he possessed 'Old Hickory's" martial train
ing, he would be almost counterpart OF
that popular hero. He has, of course, diff
ferent views OF politics, and that alone
makes his election thing Of doubt James
G. Blaine ought to be a Jacksonian Demo-
crat. The Democratic party will commit
a great mistake if at the July convention
it picks some dullard to carry its stand
ard. Comparisons are OdiOus always.
Therefore, the Citizen will refrain from
naming any man. 1t is safe, however, in
saying that no Democrat who has shown
his teeth as "KnOw-nOthing' or free
trader" dare be placed in nomination. If
the Democratic party thinks otherwise the
verdict upon it at the November polls will
be- "Woe to the vanquishedw
Boston Journal (Rep.)l
1t is the fashion in some circles to sneer
at party ties as if they represented only
bondage, and as if the ideal political posi-
ton would be to have every man acting
independently of every other man. The
realization of this ideal would land US in
political chaos. Parties are simply volun-
tary organizations of men who believe in
certain principles and desire the promotion
of certain measures, and who, accordingly,
act together. But the basis of party or
ganization must always be the determina-
ton of specific policies by the will of the
greater number and the surrender of indi-
vidual preference to general opinion. If
ever party has a strong claim upon the
allegiance of its members, by virtue of its
splendid achievements, its representation
of progressive principles and its identified
ton with whatever was brightest and most
hopeful in the prospects of the country, the
Republican party has such claim. The
vast majority of the members Of the party
realize and gratefully acknowledge this
claim. ..... ... -...
[Georgetown (Cal.) Gazette, (Dem.).l
Some of our Democratic friends think
that we should have waited until after the
Democratic nomination before expressing
a choice, and that coming out for Blaine is
not consistant with our past record.
Please don't worry, gentlemen, about our
choice for President. We aim to respect
every honest mans opinion and hope every
man will be generous enough to respect
ours. Whoever, the Democratic standard
bearer may be- you are assured that we
shall treat him with high respect In
political as well as religious matters we are
a Tree InlukcI. we laNOr Dlalnt lOI IIcSl-.
dent because we believe his administration
would be for the best interests of America.
Blaine is for America We admire the
true ring Of his craftsmanship. He is for
American interests, and those interests he
will protect and advance even if we are
forced to fight for them. Intelligent Dem
ocrats know this, and they know it is right.
We say shame upon an American citizen
who will cringe to the insults and dicta-
tion of a foreign power, because he is too
cowardly to stand firm and fight for his
country. Strengthen the Notifications of
Home Protection should be the watchword
of every true American.
Presbyterian Council.
BELFAST, June 26.-The meeting OF the
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