Bisbee daily review., 1904-06-22

REPUBLICAN, PARTY.

REPUBLICAN PARTY.
 In the history of American politics the term Republican has been applied 10 political organizations representing the most diverse principles. During the years 1791-'92, under the leader ship of Jefferson, the opponents of cen tralization in the National Government were molded into an effective polilj- cal party, which assumed the official name Democratic Republican, though its members generally called them selves Republicans. Later this or ganiZation became known a sthe Dem. ocratic party. During the years 1895 1929 the followers of Clay and Adams were known as National Republicans IL ordinary usage, he term Republi- can is applied to the powerful party which was organized in 1S54-1S56. and which elected Lincoln in 1860.
 Out of the 303 delegates to the Ma nonal convention Lincoln received 1sO votes, and his plurality was 500. .OOO but his strength was exclusively in ,he North, and his vote fen short of 2 majority
 Republican rule began even before Lincoih's inauguration. From the clos ing mon:hs of the Thirueth congress the withdrawal of the Southern mem. be-s gave the Republicans a majority ln both houses of Congress. a fact promptly signallized by the admission Of Kansas, and by the passage Of Q protective tariff act
 Passing ever the period of the war. The party. in 1868 sanctioned the recon. struction policy of Congress. and Gen Grant receive dthe unanimous nomina ton for the Presidency.
 In 1872 as a result of the Credit Mobilier and other scandals, the feel ing became widespread that the Re publican paIty's long tenure of office had lowered the ethical tone of the party. and had given it into the hands Of self-seeking and over bearing lead. CTS. Moreover. the Republicans were held responsible for the panic of 1872 and hence defectiOns grew to such n extent that many of the Northern States were carried by the Democrats. who ir, 7G-E sacr,--aA a 10 no in the House
 The Democrats continued 10 gain in strength. and in 1876 they undoubtedly elected Samuel J. Tilden, their candi- date for President and the declaration nf Hayes as President remained in doubt for long time. The vote of the electoral college stood 1855 to 1Sa for Tilden
 The first two years of Hayes admin istration the Democrats controlled the House, and in the last two years, of both houses of Congress.
 In 1SsO the convention of the Repu1- lcan party was "stampeded" for Gar field, who was nominated or the thir- ty-sixth ballot To conciliate the Grant faction. Chester A Arthur. al that time New Yorks most powerful politician, and immediately party lines were blurred.
 In 1884 the Republican party took a most radical stand in regard to tho Iariff. and the ill-advised nomination Of Blaine made many "Mugwumps," :" who turned 10 Grover Cleveland and elected him, who not only carried the Solid South, but New York. New Jer- sey. Connecticut and Indiana.
 In 1896 the currency was the all i'm por7ant issue, and the Solid South was broken. and Mckinley received a ma 3ority over all candidates of 2s6, ,237. The appeal made to class animosity in that campaign reacted in favor of the Republicans. and in 1899 the party SC cured strong majority in the Senate, and passed a law unequivocally mak- ing the gold dollar the unit of value.
 In 1900 the issue became Imperial istic Expansion" Mckinley was again the candidate, and he increased bis vote over that of 1896. Outside Of the Southern States the Democrats received only thirteen electoral votes.