The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-06-14
BLAINE AND LOGAN, THE
CHOICE OF THE PEOPLE.


party, and by an impulse Of true man.
illness, President Arthur, upon the re-
ceipt of the news of his defeat at Chi
Cago by Mr.. Blaine, telegraphed the
latter: ".is the candidate of the Re
publican party, you will have my earnest
and cordial support" And why should
not these noble and magnanimous words
express the sentiment of every true
Republican?
VIII any intelligent man pretend to
deny the fact that James G.. Blaine is
one of the ablest living opponents OF
progressive Republicanism?
Does he not represent, in the most
pronounced sense, the best ideas, tradi-
tons and sentiments of the great polit-
ical organization with which he has
been SO prominently identified, the his
toric achievements of which are, "a
united nation, restored Union, sound
currency, a purified civil service, and a
citizenship equal to all?"
And apart from all selfish and per-
sonal considerations, which too fire.
quently prove the real inspiration OF
individual preferences for candidates,
is not the fact equally patent, that OF
living Republicans, James G.. Blaine has
the largest popular following?
Whatever be the cause Of this popular
ity,whether admiration of his ability ORE
spect for his devotion to his principles,
whether gratitude for his public service
or affection for the genial qualities of
the man, certain 1t is that he has deep
hold upon the hearts Of the American
people.
This was demonstrated at Chicago.
His support there was marked by
more genuine spontaneity than that OF
any other candidate.
The mention of President Arthur
name excited grateful expressions from
his countrymen, because his pure and
able administration of the government,
under circumstances of the most trying
and delicate character, has commanded
the respect and admiration of all classes.
Tohn Sherman's record as a financier
shows bright and dazzling. But public
appreciation Of his services was voiced
only by the calm and cautious approval
of the conservative business classes.
Mr.. Edmund's pure and digrified
craftsmanship shone resplendent against
the dark background of senatorial par
tizanship, but his name evoked no pop
ular outburst, syliabled as it was, at
Chicago by the classic diction of George
William Curtis and apostrophizcd by
the mos: eruditc opponents of New
England culture.
1t was the name of James G.. Blaine,
of Maine, alone that stirred to their
profoundcst depths the feeling of the
masses, not only at Chicago, but every
where, and the banner wherein was
inscribed his name was the popular
heart, the grateful, signal of victory and
success.
But whatever the popularity of the
man, the question IS no longer one OF
men.
His personality has ceased to be a
matter for Republicans to debate over,
or his availability point to be argued.
He has been honored As the Prcsi-
dental Standard Bearer by apopular con
vention representing the best thought
and conscience of the American people
There can be no excuse for rejecting
the verdict of that body rendered in
tones SO emphatic and enthusiastic.
The obligation of every true Kepub-
lican is plain, whatever may have been
his views and preferences in the contest
just closed.
The nomination made at Chicago
and ratified by the authoritative voice
of the Republican party of the nation
should be received cordially by every
man who owes that party his allegiance
and with determined purpose to carry
the old flag again to victory.
Closing our ears to the base whisper
ings and outspokcn vaporings of petty
partizans, we pledge to James G.. Blaine
and John A. Logan, by every honorable
means at our command, a cordial ant
hearty support.
ABOUT KICKERS.