New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04


Do-NoTHING CONGRESS-
END FOR TIME OF
REPUBLICAN RULE.
The Presidential campaign OF 1884 saw four
parties in the field. The Republicans and the
Democrats were arrayed squarely against each
other on platforms devoted to important ques-
tons in public affairs. The Republicans nom-
mated James G. Blaine, their most brilliant and
popular leader, placing upon the ticket with him
General John A. Logan, a good soldier and
sturdy, able, uncompromsing Republican. Both
men were members Of the United States Senate.
The Democrats nominated Grover Cleveland.
once Mayor Of Buffalo, n. Y, and later Governor
of the State Of New-York, politician whose rise
into prominence had been phenomenaly rapid
The PrOhibitonists Of the country nominated
ticket and conducted campaign aided by
Democratic money, inspired with an acrimonious
desire to defeat the Republican party. to which
its members once belonged. and strangely bent
on placing in absolute power the party which
was the known champion of free rum. intemper-
ance and the saloons. The 1nfationists also
took the field, and supported General Benjamin
F.. Butler of Massachusetts,, for the Presidency
this movement, however, chiefly representing the
personal whims and ambitions Of General Butler
The following were the candidates and plat
forms:
REPUBLICAN.
For Presdent--James G. Blaine, Of Maine,
United States Senator from that state.
For Vice Presdent-Genera John A. Logan, Of
Illinois, United States Senator from that
State.
Convention held in Chicago, June 3 to q, 1854.
PLATFORM.
First-Congratulated the country on the legis-
lation Of the last six Administrations
Second-Lamented the death of President Car
field. , n
Third-Commended the Administration OF
President Arthur. ,u -
foreign imports duties he arranged as TO pro-
tect American labor. IT,.
Fifth-Protested against the economic pohcy
of the Democratic party, which had ianeu coHl-
pletcly TO relieve the people from the puiueh vi
unnecessary taxation.
Sixth-Pledged the Republican party to correct
the inequalities OF the tarih ana 10 reduce '"e
surplus. .,
Seventh Recognized the right OF the sheep
farmers Of the country TO better tarin protection
Ejghth-Crged that efforts be made Tor an IN
ternational agreement as 10 the Tdto VI '"iuc
between gold and silver.
Ninth and tenth-Decarcd for the regulation
OF interstate commerce, and for prevention oi
discrimination in charges for transportation
Eleventh-Favored the establishment OF bu-
reau OF Labor, enforcement of the EiGht-Hour
law. National aid to education wherever the
ca me Was actually needed, and international
arbitration.
Twelfth-opposed Chinese immigration. and
the importation of contract labor
acknowledgements the Civil Service law
and favored an exten sion Of its operations.
Fourteenth-Demandcd that public lands be
reserved thereafter for actual settlers, opposed
further grants OF land to corporations. and IA
vored forfeiture of all grants which had lapsed
by reason Of Noncompliance with acts OF IN
corporation.
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peal of the Arrears Act Of 1879.
Sixteenth-Favored the Monroe Iolicy, and
closer commercial relations with other coun-
tries on the American continents.
Observation-Disclosures stronger Navy and
removal Of the burdens which were depressing
American shipping.
Eighteenth-Favored the selection OF bona
6de citizens OF the Territories for Federal APP
continents to office therein
Observation-Disclosures the suppression OF
polygamy in the Territories.
Twentieth-Afirmed that the people OF the
United States in their organized capacity, con-
sttute a nation and not mere confederation
of States and demanded faithful regard for
the reserved rights OF the States.
Twenty first-Arragned the Democratic party
for fraud and violence in the South and for
being the guilty recipients OF the rewards
thereof
Of the South the cordial sympathy OF the party.
DEMOCRATIC.
For Presdent--Grover Cleveland. Governor OF
New-York State.
For Vice President-Thomas A. Hendricks OF
Indiana Ex-Governor OF that State.
Convention held in Chicago July to ii. 1854
PLATFORM.
First-Reaffirmed the fundamental principles
OF the party equality before the law. state rights
and local self government. and declared that II
was indispensable that the Government should
not always be controlled by one party.
Second-Declared that the Republican party.
so far as principle is concerned. is reminiscence