The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1884-07-10
The Irish-American Vote,
TO THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NEW HAMPSHII

TO THE observation-disclosures OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
In the Concord Monitor of June 30 mention
is made of the fact that | had hOisted flag
bearing the names of Blaine and Logan, with
the motto "Protection and Plenty" Having
always heretofore voted the Democratic ticket
| feel it my duty to give to my fellow-country.
men the reasons that have impelled me to sup
port the Republican nominees in the campaign
of this year. 1t is known to many that was
Union soldier and Captain of Company X,
Tenth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers
have always entertained for Gen. Logan the
highest personal admiration, and am glad of an
opportunity to give my vote and influence to
so gallant defender of the Stars and Stripes
Again, believe in the principle of protec-
ton of American industries, as well as the
honor of American Nationality. and recognize
In Mr.. Blaine the ablest champion Of these
principles. Under his administration. Ameri-
can labor will be dignitied and American indus
tries protected and encouraged, and his we'll
known views in regard to the right of this
country to practically control the affairs Of the
American continent are such as commend
themselves to every patriotic IriShman. For
these reasons | give in my adhesion to the Re-
publican party-a party that is disposed to do
all IN It's power to elevate my countrymen and
| shall do all | can to defeat the no minees Of
the free trade Democratic party
Honestly believing that | am right In the
position now taken, | appeal to patriotic and
intelligent lri>h-Americans to Join me In the
GOOD WORK III winch have engaged.
JOHN Z. KEENAN,.
Concord. \. H.. July l. 1884.
We believe that Mr. Keenan, expresses the
sentiments Of many who have until now voted
the Democratic ticket. We hear Of them in
Maine. and in other States. In Troy, New
York, an Irish Blaine and Logan Brigade of
one hundred members has been formed every
man of whom had heretofore voted the Demo-
cratic ticket, and similar clubs have been and
will be organized in all parts of the country
In Portland Maine, there are said to be fifty or
more Irish Americans who have heretofore
called themselves Democrats who will vote
for Blaine. This movement is encouraged
BY leading members of Catholic societies
and bids fair to assume formidable pro-
portions. Ii will more than offset the de-
fection> Of dudes and alleged ndepend-
cnt>. There does indeed seem to be no reason
why our Irish American citizens should con
tlnne to vote the Democratic ticket. The Dem
ocratic party is committed to free trade pol
icy, which if carried into execution would
Close many of our manufactures. reduce the
wages OF the Iaborer and build up the trade of
England at the expense of this country. The
Republican platform and policy therefore up-
peal to the lriSh-American voter, Will the
Ticket also meets their approval. The cause Of
Mr.. Baine's popularity among the Irish is a
matter OF historical record. While the Repub-
lican leader in Congress. during the wears of
1867, 1865 and 1sG9. Blaine championed the
cause of several freshmen, citizens of America
then in British jails. 1t was in the case of Au-