New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-16
POPULAR OBSERVATIONS.
BLAINE AND HARRISON.
A MAN WHO WANTS THAT TICKET; or THE LAST
NAME en- 1T ANYWAY.

MAN WHO WANTS THAT TICKET; or THE LAST
NAME en- 1T ANYWAY.
To the Bdftor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The Republican party should DO restored 10
power at the coming election and II wise In the sciec
ton Of candidates, will be. The approaching Repuo-
licaD Convention has opportunity to consider calmly
the political situation and determine what Is for the
best Tho doubtful States should have most to say In
tho making OF the candidate Indeed. Il should DO
largely left to them New-York New-Jersey, Connect
cut and Indiana doubtful States and to these may
be added west Virginia The candidates that carry
these States, that have the best chances TO carry
them should be nominated
have been a lifelong Republican I earnestly do
sire the success OF he party In the coming election
Next to the election in 1860, the approaching one tho
most important 10 the history OF the Republican party
In 1860 the existence Of the Union was threatened
In 1888 the existence Of tho manufacturing and indus
trial interests of the country Is threatened II Mr.
Cleveland should be elected In 1883 protection to
American industries will receive fatal blow, and the
tariff DO fashioned and moulded In the interests Of free
trade from which 1t will take the country quarter OF
century to recover
Heretofore / have not been supporter OF MI
Blaine but looking over the situation to-day and tho
results that viii follow Republican defeat In Novenl-
ber and having regard to Mr. Baines great strength
as shown in the campaign Of 1884, and his being the
leading Protectonst OF the country. have concluded
to support him at this time, on the ground that no Is
stronger the country generally than any other can
dIdate, and particularly in tho doubtful States
1t is conceded by the Democrats that Mr. Blaine
gained In New York In 1854 from the Democratic
party $4,000 votes. He draw more in the coming
election. To-day he has moro chances to carry the
States of New York, NewJersey and Connecticut than
any other Republican.
Then again, Notwithstanding his letter of declinaon,
It is evident to all falrminded people that Mr. Blaine
Is the choice Of his party and that the party wants him
for It's leader. In tho face of the enemy, with the
battle lines already formed great party afford to
sot aside Its real leader, 1t allow him to set him
self aside The effect would be the same the With
drawal Of great general of army, In whom the rank
and file had confidence. the day before tho battle
Neither the enemies of the party Mr. Blaine him.
self should be permitted to cheat the party out OF his
being candidate.
am clearly of the opinion that General Harrison
should be the ticket, the ground that he comes
from doubtful state and carry It. He did 1t In
Democratic party IS without the leadership OF
Hendricks there can 10 doubt about the Republicans
carrying Indiana II Harrison Is on the ticket MY
idea would be to maze the ticket Blaine and Harrison
This would Insure success.
sherman, Allison, Ager Culom, and Lincoln all
come from States that Republican and can BIO car
red by any Republican candidate. Any one of these
last-named gentlemen would make able President
ana an are deserving but an election should not Oe III
perilled to crafty or reward great Republicans Can
didates should DO selected who can carry doubtful
states and insure success.
General IIarr son was general in tho war; IS broad
statesman an able lawyer fine orator, a bold ana
vigorous Republican, served in the Senate long enough
to become familiar with public affairs is sound on the
tariff question. descended from line Of good and Illus
rious ancestors and charge OF any kind be sue
cessfully made against him. lie carry his state
and Il should be borne In mind that with Indiana and
NewJeTscy, or West Virginia, the election can be won
without New York This Is time In which all
chances should DO taken 10 order TO insure success
II for any Mr.. Blaine should not be tho can
ddae, then the that call for Harrsons being
on the ticket Vice President with Blaine, should
make him the candidate. But TO make success GER
tain, Blaine should DO nominated A STALWART.
New York, Aprl IA, 1883.