Blaine

Last Fridaj' ifternoon amid the most enthusiastic approval of over ten thousnnd persons asscmbleil in Exposition Hall Chicago, the Republican National convention nominated James G. Blaine for the next presidency. He was not our iirst choice - not beca use of dislikc to liim but more because of a strong predilection for the present worthy occupanc of the White House. However, tlie true test of loyalty is to bury personal preference and to let rule what is for the bestgood of the party. There is no doubt that Mr. Blaine, like every otlier man of ability, lias some bitter enemies, yet on the otlier hand, it is also true that he was probably the iirst choice of the Kepublican voters. For that reason, if for no other, his noinination was far preferable to that of a "dark horse'' whoin the people do not know nor desire. So The Courier, as always heretofore, will sliow its loyalty to the party by warmly supporting the choice ot' the party. Mr. Blaine, of all the great leaders in the country is best kuown. He has by his distinguislied career in the House, the Senate and Cabinet shown his "right to be called a statesman. Hisexperience In public aftairs and with public men has been so large thatit guarantees frocn him a wise, intelligent and liberal use of executive power. Michigan having always been a strorg Blaine state is well pleased at last to rally for her chieftain. She will do so with an old time Republican majority.