Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-17
PRESS COMMENTS.
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| A Reed club has been formed in Rhine.
| beck, the home of Governor Morton.
| This is much as if a Morton club were
formed in Portland. 1t is not very
large master but it is significant.
Solid for Reed.
(Senator Chandler in Cincinnati Gazette. J
1.-The friends Of Mr. Reed in New Eng
| land have succeeded by appealing to the
| good sense and political wisdom of the
| Republicans of that section in creating
| such sentiment that it may BE- affirmed
| without fear Of contradiction that the
New England delegations will be unani-
| nous for Mr.. Reed in the approaching
national convention.
The sentiment was overwhelmingly i'm
his favor without argument or persua-
sion, and has been made unanimous from
| the conviction that unanimity would be
| necessary in order to secure the nomina-
| ton for a son OF New England and be-
cause, moreover it is felt with such
unanimity, SUCCESS at the national con-
vention might be obtained and Mr. Heed
thereafter, beyond a doubt be placed in
the presidential office.
The feeling is prevalent that if New
England had united upon Mr.. Blaine
either in 1875, 1880 or 1884, he would
have been chosen President at one of the
elections. A solid New England delega-
tion In 1876 would have nominated him
and he would have been chosen. The
same result would have followed with a
united delegation in 1880. When his
nomination did come in 1884 1t was
achieved with nearly half the New Eng
land delegates against him, while if they
had been unanimous for him, the canvass
which ensued would have felt an impetus
that would have been worth more votes
IN the state Of New York than were nec-
essary to elect him.
New England Republicans see their
mistake concerning their beloved and
brilliant leader, Mr.. Blaine. They do not
mean to repeat that mistake at the pres
ent time.
Mr.. Reeds pre-eminent fitness for the
presidency seems to be easily apparent.
He is in possession Of the fullest possible
physical health. His mental culture,
historical and political knowledge and his
attainments in every direction are such as
to repel all criticism of him in any re-
spect. He has common sense and is level
headed, and his quick perceptions are
sure to prevent him from making serious
mistakes.
There is no element of weakness in his
composition.
He is strong, positive and coura geous:
yet he is sufficiently conservative to be
the President of q republic so wealthy
and powerful as ours, standing as 1t now
does with many critical questions on it's
hands. Mr.. Reeds friends believe that
the strength of his character and convic-
tons should be no obstacle to hts cleo.
ton. There Is nothing to indicate. at
this time, that weak or hesitatipg
President is either demanded by the Re-
publican masses or would be useful to the
country. On the contrary, there are
many indications that positive and de.
cided candidate with convictions Of his
own on most subjects, is exactly what is
desired by all ardent Republicans who are
eager for the opportunity to thrust out
OF power in November next the incom
petent Democracy, and who seek for a
victory that shall mean something when It
is attained and shall not be given away
when the new administration comes into
power
There is very little difference of opinion
within the Republican party on political
questions. the currency alone excepted.
Mr.. Reed, VIC think, believes in the
amendments to the constitution which
were the result of the war for the Union,
and established equality before the Law
Tor all voters; that these amendments