New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-21
SIGNS OE PROMISE.

Yes, it is an intensely deliberate body,
anxious to do the right thing and the safe
thing, this Chicago Convention. So much
even the most ill-natured Democratic observers
report. That is good sign, and the more
patient and calm the deliberatiOn, the more
ground for confidence there will be in the
excellence of the harvest. Anxiety is in order
great anxiety not to throw away by any mis-
take the glorious results which are within the
reach of Republicans. Even disheaitenment
would be in order, if there were many men
governed by the temper which a few manifest
the temper to prefer nomination probably
fatal to one which does not suit their prejll-
dices or their local convenience. But hap
PLY, the men Of that temper do not appear
to be numerous inside the Convention, though
some may perhaps re found among dlsap-
pointed "boomers'' outside.
There arc some excellent signs. Perhaps the
very best is that lavish outlay of money in
display seems to be fatal to those who resort
to it, II would be q not unnatural outcome,
Judging from the earlier manifestations Of
feeling, if the Convention should 90 to the
opposite extreme and nominate the poorest OF
all the prominent candidates financially, or the
one whose friends seem to have the least money
TO invest. 1t would be wise, however, to select
the right man and the best man, whether
there seems to be much or little money behind
him. In cash campaign, the Republican
party would be beaten beyond doubt. Free
trade and foreign importers will put up more
money. hundred thousand office-holders, hun
CRY to keep their places, will put up more
money, than any National party has spent In
years. But the principles of the Republican
party, if rightly represented, will win more
votes than Democratic money can buy.
Another good sign is that the States in which
there is no freedom of election do not seem
disposed to assume responsibility for the shap-
ing of the campaign. The Southern Repub-
Leans have personal preferences, but infinitely
stronger than those preferences is their desire
to see the Republican party restored to power.
1t will do them no good to vote for leader
whom they like, if that vote means defeat for
the party. That they seem profoundly aware
of this, and anxious only to learn from the
delegates of the doubtful States what nOmipa-
ton is likely TO be surest of success Is good
omen. If the Southern delegations serve as
faithful jurors hearing the evidence on all
sides, and finally rendering verdict with dis
passionate impartiality of judgment, and gov
erned solely by a desire for the success of Re-
publican principles they will serve well and
wisely.
One other word is in order before the Con-
vention reaches a nomination. II would be
we'll for waiting Republicans in all parts of the
country not to be too hasty in their judgment
of any result which to them seems unexpected.
The Convention cannot suit everyb Ody. 1t
is a gathering of remarkably shrewd and ex-
perienced men, in which the reasons for and
against every course will be ably presented and
fully considered A great many people were
disappointed when Mr.. Lincoln was nominated
who thought better of it afterward. Whatever
this Convention may decide to do will merit
from Republicans some days of attentive con-
sideratiOn, if at first it does not suit their
preferences. For even in this Convention it
is not possible to satisfy the preferences of
absolutely all Republican voters. But it is
possible to win the gratitude Of all by nOmi-
nation which shall insure victory