New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-05
IMPRESSIONS or BLAINE'S LETTER.
A WHOLESOME EXAMPLE TO OTHERS.
rom Tho LcaYenwOrth Times.

1t is at once the inspired utorance which points
the way to victor, and the battle cry WHICH n,'
THAT letter not only uniies as one man the Repub-
lcan party, but II puts the whole mass ~ battle
array. In IL Is the inspiration which VIII insure
iiui above all, the letter should be a lesson to
themselves and their ambitions, however petty, be-
fore the public good and the welfare OF helr pay
letter as their morning and evening political prayer,
and mplore the spirit which pervadcs tho heart Oh
this matches leader.
1T WILL NOT APPEAsE THE GROwLERs.
From The Washington Star.
The man who shifts susplciously at all the cplsles
" James G. Blaine will be around presently, com
planning that he has not declined the Presidential nom
sons cause Of grumbllng would doubtless be found
II the Maine statesman should take solemn oath
Identla nomination in 1888, would not run II put IN
the field without his consent, and would not serve II
elected
NOW LET US HAVE HARMONY. ,
From Tho Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.
IIo has acted as man Of honor and dignity would
act And now let 1t be the object OF those who con-
troll the Republican press, and OF those who have
pe n sSr% The sppnr Of mned ReSUcan
party for tho nominee of the Republican National Con-
candidate or Of that candidac at the expense Of any
other candidate. Consideration can be paid to tho
merits of any good Republican who Is deemed worthy
OF the partys support
From The Philadelphia Ledger.
Fortunately tho Republican party happens at this
time to be opuent In men who have not only been
talked of for President, but who are fit to be Pres
don't.
FRESHLY REVEALING HIS PRE- EiINENCE
From The Buffalo Express
His latest letter regarding the nomination. the
party and its tariff policy kewIse must remove the
last doubt In the mind OF any one that the writer Is
the greatest living Republican and American.
HE HAD A MAJORITY OF THE CONVENTION
ANYHOW.
From The Cincinnati CommerclalGazctte.
MI; Blaine's friends so long and intimately asso so
because their leader stepped aside They not to
be left naked to their enemies; They rallied and
arc known as Blane's friends, and they have the
power to force his nomination.
THE CHOICE OF A SUCCESSOR DIFFICULT
From Tho Syracuse Journal.
The great body Of the Republican party hooked TO
confidence that he would lead to victory There was
reliance In his name and strength that is not felt in
Blaine President. and firmly convinced that he
would THIS year Dc chosen That the purpose of making
While VIII the Republican party has many abe compe
arlbcarers iii to lead the party, the particular
for this occasion Is not yet prominent as to
commend the pariy's cal to the front.e
GROWING IN ESTIMATION IN ILLINOIS.
GATH In The Chicago Tribune
many even among the business mon of Chicago. His
retirement however has allowed these friends TO feel
and express their triumph over Mr. Blancs bclitters
They remark: Il told you what kind of a man that
was. He Is too big for that office He has soul
too big for such fellows you to understand him.
HOW sTIERMAN's FRIENDS TALK.
From The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
Blaine is moro Of a leader now than he was I'm 1880
o" 1854. OF his original supporters he has lost nonc
OF Republicans who honestly opposed him from inside
me party be has made friends first by his Florence
latter was an unselnsh declaration. 1t was
the declnatiOn of denomination with
in his reach, and this was done in Justice 10 the
other candidates who, bv Of tho Florence letter
II Is shown by these letters that Blaine places honor
above Office, and the OF the great principles
OF his party above the claims OF men.
clicked FOR WHAT IT THINKS.
From The Lowell Mass.) Courier.
Tho Republican party wanted Blaine even n II
couldn't got him, The NeW-YOr Tines says and
therefore Il must be punished Just as though It had
nominated him. The Dutchman whipped his boy, who
showed some signs of sullen unreTentancc.
Vat You dinks now. Hans - eskcd the old man.
81 dnbS rOdding. fadcr.' the answer
yah. yon does. You dlnks Got tam, and vhips
you for dat"
NOT YET READY TO LET HIM OFF.
From Tho Richmond state
IT seems clear that Reprhcans who want nalno
nominated VIII not rcllnqnlsh their claims upoa him
In response to either of his two letters.
NOT SUCH A RISKY FORECAST
From Tho Chicago News
Wo predict that a good many newspapers Will sud-
denly discover that Mr. BlaIno's health is much i'm
proved.