New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-11-08

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sns Wiih Vigilance ti,r source OF popular power.
Nr. Blaine n h,a letter oi acceptance defined
thc position of the Republican party in the
present crois That patty stands to-day for
"a popular election, honestly conducted Ut
vote honestly east, honestly counted and hon
cstlv cpuyaS,cd-" the integrity of the ballOt.'
Republicans want what honestly belongs to
them. They do not want anything else II Mr.
Blaine has plurality, no matter how small. Of
the vote of this state, honestly cast and
honestly counted, they will insist upon his
having the benefit of it. II ne has not received
sucha plurality. they do not want the PrcSi
lcncy upon any dishonest terms. they demand
whatever rghtfully i Understanding, more
nothing less. They unite with their noble
leader in the declaration: 60 Il is a good land
(which the Lord our God doth give u.s. but We
"can maintain our heritage only by guarding
with vigilance the source of popular power"
The result of the election in this State is
close. The Democrats claim the State by Il
ncagre plurality of about GOO votes The
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openly charging frauds in Democratic strong
holds, also claim the State by plurality still
smaller. Each claim is supported by series
of unofficial reports of the vote actually cast.
II is apparent that neither series of returns
viii be accepted as conclusive in the present
state of political excitement. An official count
VIII be required before it can be asccrtaincd to
the satisfaction Of both parties who has been
elected President and who has been defeated.
This is time when patriotism rises above
palii>anship. 1t is the duty of Americans to
POSSESS their souls in patience and to wait until
the vote of New, York has been officially can
vas,cd. Every Sage Of that process should be-
vIglantly watched and every attempt that
may be made TO defeat the viii of the people
must be thwartcd. The present state of fever
ish excitement is Taught with elements of
danger Ii is a time for sober minded men to
assert themselves and TO counsel moderation.
Every one has exercised his supreme right of
citizenship at the ballot box, or has had the
opportunity of doing so. Now let Amer
leans recognize their common duty as patriotic
citizens Let them array themselves on the side
of public order and good government. Let
them set their faces sternly against any and
every conspiracy against constitutional liberty
A the vote was honestly east, so must It be
honestly counted, canvassed and recorded.
Remember tho words Of our leader, lie who