Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-26
THE pRoH1B1r1oNIsTs.
St. John and Daniel Notified of Their Nomination Which They Accept In Shnrf SnaanInos

Sts John and Daniel Notified of Their Nomination Which They Accept In Short Speeches.
 CUBA, N. Y., Aug. 25.-Ex- Governor St.
 John and Mir. Daniel were to-day officially notified of their nomination for the presi- dentlal offices by the Prohibition party. During the day these gentlemen were guests of the Cuba House and the ceremony was { witnessed by five thousand people in the open air. The notification committee, which consisted of prominent members of the party, sat on the platform. Professor Dicky, chairman of this committee, opened the pro- ceedings with 8 few we'll chosen remarks in- forming both gentlemen that they were the choice of the Prohibitionists. Ex-Governor St. John then responded in these words: MT. Chairman and gentlemen of the com m1ttee-In receiving this formal notification of my nomination for the highest office with in the gift of the people by the national con vention of the Prohibition party, permit me, despite the fact that the distinction was neither sought nor desired by me, to assure you, in view of the unanimity with which it was given, of my high appreciation of the very great political parties in the field to-day than there are political issues. Upon the great question as to what should be done with the traffic in Intoxicating liquors both the Democratic and Republican parties are in favor of mak- ing the traffic permanent, while the Prohibi- tion party demands that it be placed under the consideration of the law There is an issue clearly made, and think it safe to say it is the only one to-day that reaches the heart and conscience of the citizen. Upon this issue we go to the people, the source of all prohibition power. Let us appeal to req son rather than to prejudice. Let those re- sort to personal abuse and scandal who have nothing better to uphold their cause. The Prohibition party not organized a mere threat or menace. It is the outgrowth of rapidly increasing sentiment against the iqnor evil, an evil that the old parties dare not attack, but against which this young party of the people in defense of the homes of the nation has entered upon war fare that shall not cease so long as the flag of our country waves it's protecting folds over 8 legalized dramshop. In the struggle let us ever remember that we are accountable to God; that our duty to him is paramount to our duty to any political party; that po- litical ties will never in his sight excuse ballot for any party that does not stand up fearlessly for the right. Gentlemen, I accept the nomination.
 |. After the ex-Governor had ceased speaking Mir. Daniel stepped forward and delivered the following reply:
 Mr. Chairman and members of the com mittee-I am profoundly gratifed for the honor conferred by selecting me as one of the standard bearers of the great reform move ment I accept the nomination for the office of vice president and expect to do so more formally by letter hereafter, knowing well it is one of great responsibilities and no little of private sacrifice appreciate this honor not only personal one, but as token of appreciation by the convention of the earnest prohibition work that has been ac- complished in the State of Mary land. I also appreciate it an evidence of our brethren of the North and West to obliterate sectional party lines and to build up grand union party com posed of the best clements on both sides of the line arrayed against the worst elements, the representatives of homes against the sa- looms. This is evident from the fact that am the first southerner since the war to re- ceive the nomination for a national position. I hope this action may be the hamburger of & reign of harmony and good will in the land. Whatever may be the result of this effort as to the number of votes cast, I believe the agitation will be of immense advantage to the cause of the country. believe the result will be to so rivet the attention of the American people upon the liquor traffic as to cause the adoption of such measures as will overthrow it. have but to say in con clusion that I shall do all in my power now and hereafter to bear on this prohibition standard
 Much cheering was elicited from the vast audience, both during the delivery of these speeches and at the conclusion.