The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-07-04

COlomDle, nave now come ~ tn0 eccte0iteO OtH11
q that convention TO stve You formal notice Of
the nomination and to request your acceptance
thereof. II IL, Of course, known to you that b.
side your own several other names among Tho
most honored In the councils Of the Republican
party were presented by their friends rs candl-
dates for this nomination. Between your friends
and the friends Of the gentlemen 20 Justly eqtt-
icsi associates, the contest was one Of senerou.
rivalry, free from any faint Of bitterness, and
free from reproach or injustice. Al carly stage
manifest that Republican states, whose aid must
be invoked at last to insure sucess to the ticket,
earnestly deetred your nomination. II was
equally manifest that the desire 20 easnsssiy 81.
but the fruitful reelection Of an irresistible pop:
ular demand. It was not thought nor pretended
that this demand had It's origin IN any ambi:
work Of your friends: but II was recognized to
be what It truthfully is-the spontaneous OK
preston by . free people Of the love and admir-
THEIR CHOSEN LEADER.
No nomination would have given satisfaction
to every member Of the party. This In not TO b
sxpected n country 60 extended In area and 20
In 1860 disappointed 30 many hopes and over.
threw 20 many cherished ambitions that for Q
short time disa6ecti0n threatened to rtpen into
open revolt. In 1872 the discomfort was SO pro-
nounced o. to impel large masses OF the party TO
organize In opposition TO Its nominees. For
many weeks after the nomination Of Garfield IN
the shock Of Disappointment was Followed
by sober second thought, and individual
preference gradually yielded to the conviction ..
Ssss Tss p s If snS a
mosities Of the hour. The party in every trisl
has grown STRONGER In the face OF danger. It
gives us pleasure TO remember those great meas.
uras which furnished causes for party conaratr
lation by the late convention at Chicago, and
which are now crystallixed into the legislation OF
the country; measures which have strengthened
elevated md advanced the people. have a. iii
times and on all proper occasions received your
earnest and valuable support. II was your good
fortune tS aid in protecting the nation asainst
and helped to unloose the shackels Of the slaves.
You assisted in placing . new guarantee Of free
dom in federal institutions. Your voice ives
false theories OF finance would have blasted M
tional and individual prosperity. We kindi.
remember y0u - the fast friend OF hone
to the security and reposs Of capital and tAe
EIIvATIos OF MANHOOD.
freedom Of the people, the right Of the oppressed
afford protection. Your public acts have re-
ceiyed the unqualified endorsement Of popular
approval, but we are not unmindful OF the fact
that parties, like individuals, cannot live cll-
ttreiy on the past. however splendid the record.
The present Is ever charged with immedia, .
cares, and the future presses in with its new
ties like individuals. however. that are free from
stain Of violated faith in the past fairly en-
titled to the presumption OF sincerity In their
promises for the future. Among the promises
Chicago, are economy In administrations; pro-
lection Of citizens, native and naturalixed, at
homo and abroad; prompt restoration Of the
navy; wise reduction Of surplus revenues. re-
lteving the taxpayer without injuring the
lsborer; the preservation OF the public lands for
actual settlers; import duties. when necessary
a ass a. ONLY but iei t not aoS S5
pose Of revenue and projection: regulation
Of interstate commerce: settlement Of interna-
ttonal differences by peaceful arbitration. but
Of the Monroe doctrine, as interpreted by the
fathers Of the republic: perseverance in the good
work of civil service reform TO the end that the
power Of ofiicial patronage be wisely and eject
lively avoided; honest currency based on coin of
intrinsic value, adding strength 70 the public
81 o9a sas aaa. S, to Sn
ing the last twenty-three years the Republican
party has bnilded . new republic, . republic far
more splendid than originally designed by our
they may vet be enlarged; its foundations may
yet be strengthened and its columns adorned
with beauty more respondent still To you, as
its architect I'm chief, will soon be assigned this
grateful work.
ME-. BLA1NE's RESPONSE
Blaine listened to Gen. Henderson's ad-
dress, standing under an elm tree with his
arms folded on his chest and his eyes usually
cast down, but at times wandering about
scanning the faces Of the audience. When
Mr.. Henderson Ind concluded speaking.
Walker, the candidates son, stepped forward
and handed his father the manuscript of the
address I'm reply to that of the committee
Mr.. Blaine then read a. follows:
M Nh~lv1navn k1o,,,.x, 80 A.. N.xs...,
C0mmtttee: receive not without deep sensi-
bility your Official notice of the action of the M.
t0nal convention, already brought to my knowl-
more profoundly than can express the honor
which ts implied in the nomination for the pres
sdency by the Republican party Of the nation.
socredited delegates. TO be selected as candi
date BY such sn sssenblaee from the
list Of eminent statesmen whose names
we're presented hlls me with EN-
tude for 80 signal an hoRor and my desire to
prove worthy Of tho great trust reposed In me.
IN accepting the nomination Is now do, am
the labor and responsibility which attaches to
my position: The burden Is hghtened. how.
ever. by the host Of earnest men who support
honorable committee. the cheer Of personal i
more formal acceptance will naturally be ex-
II ass be
this time to say that have mades careful study
of the principles announced by the ma
tional convention, and that in whole
snd detail they have my heartfelt sympathy
lnd meet my. unqualified approval Apart
from your official GRAND. gentleman, am ex-
tremely happy TO welcome you all to my house.
With many Of You have already shared the du-
ties Of public service aud have enjoyed most
cordial friendship. trust that your Journey
bun al parts OF the great republic has beei,
agreeable and that during your stay in Maine
you will feel that You are not among strangers,
but among friends: Invoking the bleastnes Of
God upon the great cause which We jointly rep
resent, let US turn TO the future without fear
and with manly heart.
At the concludon Of Mr.. Blaine's reply
the members Of the committee were intro
duced to him individually and an hour wa.
spent in social and informal converse. Ths
members Of the committee then repaired Il
the residence Of Col Osgood where they
were entertained ut lunch. At O'clocS
thay left for Portland