Omaha daily bee., 1892-06-20
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS,

The republicans OF New York are
manifesting an interest and enthusiasm
which are an augury of victory. They
are preparing betimes for vigorous
and aggressive campaign. A ratifica-
tion meeting is to take place in New
York City this evening and it is ex-
pected to be a not lble one. The state
convention of the republican league is
to be held June 2S aud 30, and tho
league clubs are preparing to make it
the largest convention they have ever
held.
There is no evidence OF any disaffec-
tion in the ranks of the party in the
Empire state. 1t is true that some OF
the men who opposed the denomination
of President Harrison have not publicly
expressed their acquiescence in the re-
suits OF the Minneapolis convention, but
it is not believed that any of them in
tend to disturb the harmony Of the
party, and that in due time all OF them
will fall into line and do effective work
for the ticket. The nomination Of
Whitelaw Reid for the vice presidency
it is beginning to be apparent will exert
a wholesome influence upon the dissatis-
fed element of the party In New York.
But that which will carry the greatest
weight is the fact, recognized and can
didly admitted by the democratic and
mugwump press, that President Harri-
son is the strongest candidate for New
York the republicans could have found.
Those who opposed him may be reluc-
tant to admit this, but they will GER
tainly be compelled to see it, and when
they do so they will hasten to avoid
political ostracsm by giving a hearty
and energetic support to the candidates.
No republican who in the present
political exigency permits personal dis
appointment to control his conduct, and
by his example or influence creates and
encourages disaffection, can hope for
any consideration from the party in the
future. With the urgent necessity that
exists for maintaining republican poll
ries and principles, the demand upon
republicans to remain faithful to the
party was never more pressing.
The spirit that is being shown by the
republicans OF New York will have an
invigorating effect upon the party gen.
orally. most important task devolves
upon the republicans OF the Empire
state, and the fact that they manifest an
earnest purpose to enter upon the work
before them vigorously and aggressively
evidences confidence in their ability to
win, and the influence of this in the re-
publicans OF other states will be very
great. The activity, enthusiasm and
confidence of the republicans OF New
York is always contagious in national
campaign.
There are excellent reasons for be-
lieving that New York should not be re-
garded as doubtful state this year, and
that Benjamin Harrison and Whitelaw
Reid will carry the state by a much
larger plurality than was given the re-
publican presidential ticket in 1888
Leaving out OF consideration tho fac
tional fight in the den ocratic party, the
fact that the vast financial and
commercial interests OF the state
are entirely satisfied with the
present administration, that the repub-
ilcan policy OF reciprocity Is acceptable
to the farmers, ana that there is we'll
founded apprehension that change OF
political parties in control Of the govern
me1t at this time would be inimical 70
the general welfare, warrants u feeling
oi confidence that with proper effort the