The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-06-13
BLAINE AND LOGAN.

The nomination Of James G.. Blame for
President Ia the determination Of the issue
between the respective candidates by the
Supreme Council of the Republican Party,
and as such fairly and honorably contested
for, 1t will be accepted by those Republicans
who had other preferences, with as hearty
good will Is the nomination was made I'M
animous. Acquiescence In the will of the
majority il the foundation stone Of Republics,
and the principle Of cohesion In parties. II
Is this enables the psrpetuity Of govern
ment and the establishment Of principles.
Without 1t our National fabric would
crumble and cur political government disin-
tegrats, and resolve, and re-resolvs itself
into innumerable factions destitute OF cohe.
sion, power, or the ability for self.protsction.
And so, however violent our legislative or
political struggles, when majority Is assured
the minority scquiesce and the law or nomi-
nation is declared rs the will of all. In
the nomination of Blaine not only was this
principle eIemplltied, but with Wild huzza
the glad tidings spread with fash from the
Lakes to the uttermost shores OF the sea,
and was echoed back with ringing salvos of
artillery, aud the enthusiastic plaudits OF
the millions of Republicans. We add our
acclaim TO the man of Maine; not before but
now our first choice for President. The will OF
the party has declared 1t, and the nomina-
ton made will arouse unbounded enthusi-
asm, expand into All irresistible political
campaign and sweep the country like bur
rlcane. Thrice has he stood for the nomi-
nklisn, twice rallied about his colors for
midable strength of the most brilliant wing
of the party, and q. last they have swept the
field and placed In the hands Of the plumcd
xught the standards of the party. He Is no
dark horse, no unknown man. For quar-
ter Of century be has stood in the full glare
Of that fierce light which beats upon poll
tical leader. His record Is known by heart
throughout the land, and in full view Of
every word and deed, his strength has aug
mented with the years until leaping the
barriers of minority 1t has carried with II
the entire party. There will be no startling
disclosures to meet; no distorted record to
hrvs trumpsd up and harped upon. He has
been tried as by fire. Every page Of his life
has been searched with the microscopic care
inspired by bitterest snmity and every flaw
Haunted In the face Of the world for years.
He has come out the victor In tbs ordeal aud
with no line Of communication TO defend he
will sweep upon the enemy In an aggressive
campaign, audacious and overwhelmingly.
So far as Montana is concerned, no better
friend has been In Congress than Blaine.
He Is intimate and identified with many Of
her people and much of the favorable lsgis-
lation of the past twelve years has been due
to his kindly assistance of our Delegate. In
our timber troubles his intelligent and
earnest werk secured a recognition of our
rights when perhaps all other efforts would
have failed. His friendly feeling continues
and if he is elected Montana will have firm
and active friend In the President when she
asks admission as q STATE.
The nomination Of Logan for Vice-Pres-
dent was unexpected because IL was not an
ticipated he would take the second place on
the ticket. 1t gives 1t double strength.
Logan is not only power in the land, but q
statesman and sterling, patriotic man. His
record during the war was not surpassed by
that of any soldier In the army, and he has
maintained his integrity as unsulliei In the
Senate as he did In the field. His comrades
will rally to him as they did Of old, and
their confidence will not be misplaced. We
have strong admiration for the man. He
Is as sturdy and unfincbing In his integrity
No bettsr evidence need be Of this than his
steadfa't OPPOSITION to the Fitz.J ohm Porter
restoration, even when Grant, whom he es-
teens above all men, had declared for Por-
ter. His long experience in the Senate we'll
qualities him for presiding officer and should
he succeed TO the presidency, the country
will have one to be proud of. The platform
adopted Is without weak place or blem.
ish. First in importance to the Territories
Is that honorable recognition Of the rights
of their citizens, and the mandate, which he
is IN duty bound to respect, laid upon the
candidate. The Republican party has the
honor TO first TO do that which was beyond
the reach Of Congress, and we trust the
Democratic Convention will incorporate 1t
In Its platform. The tariff question Is
squarely met and declaration made, not
only of tariff for revenue but Of protection
to American products and industries. The
issue Is thus clearly made up and II the
Democratic party wants to 60 before the
country on any tariff vagaries like that they
have attempted in Congress, they have only TO
take up the gauntlet. In its attitude on the
money standard, on protection Of Adopted
Citizens and the principle Of international
Arbitration, in Its declaration on the Labor
Question, and regarding Public Lands, and
It's views on the Pension and Polygamy
Questions and Civil Rights. the platform is
prog essive, clear and conmendable, and
every Republican can heartily endorse 1t.
The action at Chicago was wise and the
country will ratify 1t In November.