Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-06-19
DKmOCRATIC BOAsTINa.

The tone of the Democratic press is
jubilant over the prospect Of success, q
prospect built entirely upon the alleged
dement's of the Republicans. These
wissacres have discovered fatal Re-
publican mistake in the selestion of
Blaine and Logan, mistake that will
overflow their ranks with disaffected
Republicans who will be enthusiastic in
supporting the Democratic nominee,
The Democrats think it Is their time
to talk and their boastlng is in keeping
with their past braggardism. 1t Kever
occurs to these boosters that 1t is need
full to Democratic success to have Dems-
cratic merit, they only think it nsces-
sary to have had Republican mistake
in order to sweeping Democratic tri-
umph.
Republicans have done so we'll and
made so few mistakes that the foolish
miscalculations Of Democrats may be
justifable in them imagining strength
through the supposed mistake of the
Republican convention.
That their Ostentatious display is vain
and dangerous is apparent to the
thoughtful. In the first place Blaine
was nominated by Republicans to suit
those who have affiliated with that par
ty, and not to please Democrats. That
he was not the choice Of all Republicans
is true, and there might have bsen
better choice, but that he was the choice
Of the supreme council of the Republic
can party" and that he has for years
been the favorite of the party, and that
he is now genuinely supported by the
party and possesses every requisite for
probable success and every qualification
for good President is emphatically
true.
1t will take soma time for many who
were disappointed in the defeat Of their
choice to settle down to work for Blaine
but that they will do this is reasonable
to suppose, that they will not work
against Blaine and the Republican
party in favor Of Democratic frauds is
absolutely certain.
The Democrats are embarrassed On
every side. They cannot construct
platform that will not be offensive to
large portion of their party. The free
traders or protectionists will be dis
pleased on the tariff plank. They cannot
find man who combines every qualifi-
cation as popular leader of the Demo-
Gratis. 'Tilden is out of the way. Will
Butler be the man? If so we shall see
what we shall see, if Eot there will be
some startling revelations for Demo.
cracy.
The troubles Of the Democrats are rot
over, they have uRssated Republicans
honestly elected to Office, they have an
infamous record, they have betrayed their
best friends, advocated michievOus and
ruiRous doctrine, they have shown them
selves enemies to the country and to the
people, thev have not done anything 20
redeem them in the estimation of those
who subscribe to the solid principles
announced in the Republican platform
at Chicago. If they do not make two
grsvious plumbers at Chicago in July it
WILL be surprising to all.
Some who have voted with the party
will go to the Democratic party. This
occurs every year, Of their reasons the
public will judge while their number
and influence will in no-wise equal
those who will support Blaine and Lo-
gan who have previously worked with
Democracy.
There is no disposition in the Ropub-
lican party to antagonize and drive per-
sons from it. there is an utter absence Of
the spirit of censure and ostracism. The
party is harmonious. Blaine honestly
obtained the nomination and as wor-
thy, life long sterling Republican of
splendid endowments and accomplish
ments should receive the support of Re-
publicans. That he will do this is
settled beyond question. That he will
succeed is the opinion of wise, political
judges who have heretofore judged cor
rectly.
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