The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-07-12

1885, defeat seemed inevitable. In each case the
shock Of disappointment was followed by the
sober second thought" Individual prefer
ences gradually yielded to convictions Of public
duty. TIE promptings of patriotism finally
rose superior to the irritations and animosi-
ties of the hour. The party in every
trial has grown stronger In the face of
threatened danger In rendering You the
nomination. 1t gives us pleasure to remember
those great measures which furnished cause for
party congratulations by the late convention at
Chicago, and which are now crystalized into the
legislation of the country-measures which have
strengthened and dignihed the nation, and,
while they elevated and advanced the people,
have at all times and on a proper occasions
received your earnest and valuable support. 1t
was your good fortune to aid in protecting the
nation against the assaults OF armed treason;
you were present and helped TO unloose the
shackles of the slave; you ass sted in placing
new guarantee OF freedom IN the Federal Con-
stitution; your voice was potent IN preserving
the national faith when false theories of finance
would have blasted the national and individual
prosperity. We kindly remember you as a fast
friend of honest money, of commercial integrity
in all that pertains to the security and repose OF
capital, the dignity OF labor the manhood,
elevation and freedom of the people, the right OF
the oppressed to demand, and the duty of the
Government TO afford protection, your public
acts have received unqualified Endorsement and
popular approval. But we not unmindful
Of the fact that parties, like individuals,
ever ao splendid the the record. .0 The Pres
ent. is ever charged with immediate
cares, and the future presses on with its new
Parties, like individuals, however, that are
free from stain of violated faith in the past,
are fairly entitled TO the presumption OF sin
certify in their promises for the future.
Among the promises made by the party, in its
late convention at Chicago, are: Economy in the
party administration; protection of citizens, ma
tive and naturaliZed, at home and abroad;
prompt restoration of the navy; wise reduction
of the surplus revenues, relieving the taxpayer
without mjuring the laborer; the preservation
of the public lands for actual settlers; export
when
for revenue only, but for the double purpose OF
revenue and protection; the regulation of inter
nal commerce; the settlement of international
differences by peaceful al bitration, but coupled
with the reassersion and maintenance of the
Monroe doctrine as interpreted by the fathers of
the republic, perseverance OF the good work OF
civil service reform, To the end that dangers to
free institutions which turk in the power of Off
cial patronage be wisely and effectively avoided;
and an honest currency based coin of in
trinsic value, adding strength to the public
credit and giving renewed vitality to every
branch of American industry. During the last
twenty three years the Republican party has
builded a new republic. republic far more
splendid than that originally designed by our
fathers. As its proportions are already grand,
they may yet be enlarged; its foundati 0ns may
be strengthened, and its column adorned with
beauty more Respondent still To you, as its
architect-in- chief, Will soon be assigned this
grateful work.
Mr.. Blaine listened 20 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 ana
scanning the faces OF the audience. When Gen.
Henderson had concluded speaking, Mr.. Walker
Blaine, the candidates son, stepped forward
and handed his father the manuscript OF the adj
dress in reply to that of the committee.
Mr.. Blaine then read follows:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE Ma
TIONAL COMMITTEE: / receive, not without deep
sensibility, your official notice OF the action of
the national convention already brought to my
knowledge through the public press. l appre-
ciate more profoundly than can express the
honor which = lmnlipl
the Presidency by the Republican party of the
nation. spelkingi through the authoritative
voice OF its duly accredited delegates. To be
selected a candidate by such assemblage,
from the list OF eminent statesmen whose names
were presented, fills me with embarrassment.
| can only express my gratitude for so signal an
honor, and my desire to prove worthy of the
great trust reposed in me. In accepting the
nomination, as L now do, am impressed and |
am oppressed with q sense of the labor and re
sponsiblity which attaches to my position The
burden is lightened however, by the host of
earnest men who support my candidacy, many of
whom add. as does your honorable committee,
the cheer of personal friendship to the pledge
of political fealty. more formal acceptance
will naturally be expected, and will in due
season be communicated. 1t may, however, not
be inappropriate at this time to say that have
already made a careful study of the principles
announced by the national convention, and in
whole and in detail they have my heartiest sym
pathy and meet my unqualified approval. Apart
from your official errand, gentlemen, am ex-
tr amely happy TO welcome you all to my house.
With many of you | have already shared the
duties of public service. and have enjoyed most
cordial friendship. 1 trust your journey from
all parts of the great republic has been agreea-
bic. and during your stay in Maine you will feel
that you are not among strangers, but among
friends Invoking the blessing of God upon the
great cause which we jointly represent let us
turn to the future without fear and with manly
hearts"
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Blaine's reply, the
members of the committee introduced to
him individually, and an hour was spent in
social and informal converse. The members Of
the committee then repaired to the residence Of
Col Osgood. where they were entertained at
lunch