It is because I believe that the administration of Blaine and Logan will give us such a policy, and that I know the Democratic party is not capable of it, that I invoke your aid and promise you mine to secure the election of the Republican ticket.
Sherman expresses his belief that the administration of Blaine and Logan will provide the necessary policy direction, contrasting it with the Democratic party's capabilities.
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