Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-05
Harrison Officially Notified of His Nomi-
nation for the Prasidaucv

OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED.
Harrison Officially Notified of His Nomi-
nation for the Presidency.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 4th.-The Notifca-
tlon Committee repr esenting the late Re-
publican National Convention to-day Off
cialiy informed General Harrison of his
nomination as the candidate of the Repub-
lican party for President.
At 10 O'Clock this morning the delegates
comprising the Notification Committee met
IN the parlors of the new Denison Hotel
ior the purpose of arranging the details of
the ceremony and signing the official no.
tice. Hon. NJ. M. Estee of California.
Chairman of the Republican Convention,
presided, and Charles Thisbee acted as Sec
retary. Ex-Governor Foster of Ohio and
Hon. Logan Root of Arkansas were placed
in nomination for Vice-Chairman of the
committee, but both declined in favor of
I'll. A. Potter OF New Jersey, who was unan-
imousy chosen.
The address to General Harrison having
been signed by each member, the commit
tee placed itself at the disposal of the local
Committee OF Arrangements, Hon. ]. n.
Huston, Chairman. Before adiourning the
committee voted TO meetin New York CITY
at the Murray Hill Hotel at 10 o'clock next
Tuesday morning, for the purpose of ar.
ranging programme for the notification of
Hon. Levi ?. Morton.
AT 11:30 the delegation proceeded in car
riages TO the house of General Harrison.
Russell Harrison and Captain NJ. G. Nc
Lean met the delegates at the door, and es-
corted them through the hall into the par
lor, beng the center room between the
drawing-room and library In the latter
rooms and Railways were crowded the
friends and neighbors of General Harrison,
including many ladies. When the COM
mittee had all entered the room at II, Cen
eral Harrison and his wife came down
stairs. Just as Mrs. Harrison reached the
last step she tripped and fell on her knees,
but the General hastily assisted her to arise,
and with admirable composure the distin-
guished lady took the Generals arm and
entered the parlor amid respectful silence.
CHAIRMAN EsTEE's ADDRESS.
AS the ladies took their positions beside
General Harrison, Chairman Estee stepped
forward and, in splendid voice, said:
General Harrison: We are commissioned by
the National Republican Convention to offici-
ally notify you OF your nomination the Re-
publican candidate for President of the United
states. In doing this we may be permitted to
remind you that your selection met the hearty
approval of the whole Convention. IL LETT no
bitter feelings nor lukewarm supporters, and
its action voiced the average and best judg-
ment of the Convention. 1t is true distin-
guished gentlemen, well known to the people,
who were experienced in public affairs, Illus
trious in character, and worthy of the peoples
confidence and support were before the Con-
yention as candidates, and vet you were chosen.
Nor was your nomination due to accident or the
result of hasty or iuconsderate deliberation. 1t
indicated, rather, that
YOU POSSESSED IN AN EMINENT DEGREE
Those peculiar qualities which commend you to
the peoples favor. In the hour of our country's
peril you eheerfully accented an humble posi-
ton in the army, went where your country
most needed you, aud by long and faithful serv-
ice rose to a higher command, and assumed
graver responsibilities. Elected TO the United
States Senate, your enlightened and conserva-
tive statesmanshIp commanded the respect and
inspired the conhdenceo o. the American people
The platform adopted by the National Repuoli-
can Convention marks out with clearness and
precision the creed of the party An American
system of protection to American labor, and
American products in American markets;
sacredneSs and purity of the ballot; protection
OF American citizens native and adopted at
home or abroad, on land and on sea; prohibition
of Chinese immigration; building up of our
navy; the erection OF coast defenses, and the
especial care of the old soldiers and sailors of
the republic are questions which occupy a con
spicuOus place in our platform.
These and other subjects referred to in the
platform will doubtless rec, i've your careful
consideration. In conclusion we beg to express
our pc sonal satisfaction at your nomination
and we indulge the belief that your election is
already assured.
GENERAL HARRISON RESPONSE.
When Mr. Estee had concluded General
Harrison read bis reply from manuscript in
full rich voice as follows:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the Committee:
The official notice which you have brought of
the nomination conferred upon me by the Re
publican National Convention recently in ses-
sion at Chicago, eXcites emotions OF profound,
tn ugh somewhat conflicting character That
after full deliberation and rec consultation, the
representatives of the Republican party of the
United States should have concluded that the
great principles enunciateG in the platform
adopted by the Convention could be in some
measure safely cOnfided in nv care
is an honor of which l am deeply
sen,lble, and Tor which l am very
grateful. do not assume believe that this
choice implies that the Convention found in me
any pre-eminent fitness, or exceptional fidelity
TO the principles of government to which we
are mutually pledged. My satisfaction with
the result would be altogether spoiled if that
result had been reached by any unworthy
methods, or by a disparasement of the more
eminent men who divided with me the suffrages
of the Convention. / accept the nomination
with so deep a sense of the dignity of the Office
and of the gravity of its duties and responsible
III s. as to altogether exclude any feeling of ex-
ultation of pride. The principles of govern
ment and practices in administration,
upon which the issues are now
fortunately so clearly made, are so
important in their relations to national and in
div1dual prosperity, that we may expect an un-
usual popular interest in the campaign. Relying
wholly upon the considerate judgment of our
fellow citizens, and the graciou.ness of God, we
Will confidently submit our cause to the argtl-
ments of a ree ballot. The day you have
chosen for this visit suggests no thoughts that
arc not in harmony with the occasion. The Re-
publican party has walked in the light of the
Declaration of Independence. 1t has lifted the
shaft of patriotism upon the foundation laid at
Bunker Hill. 1t has made more perfect Union,
secured by making all men free. Washington
and Lincoln, orktown and Appomattox-the
eelaration of Independence aud Proclamation
OF Emancipation are naturally and worthily
associated IN our thoughts to-day. As soon as
may be possible shall by letter communicate
to your Chairman q more formal acceptance of
the nomination, but it is proper to say that
have already examined the platform with some
care, and that ITS declaratiOns-to some of
which your Chairman has alluded-are in har-
mony with my views 1t gives me pleasure
thank You fofthe cordial manner in which you
Conveyed your official message.
GOOD, SOCIAL TIME.
Long and hearty applause re-echoed
through the house as General Harrison con-
cluded his address, and reaching forth be
cordially grasped the extended hand of
Chairman Estee, who then presented him
with the official copy of his notification.
Secretary Thisbee then handed the Gen.
eral an engrossed official copy of the Re-
publican platform.
The formalities of the occasion having
been concluded, General Harrison instantly
became the genial host, while Chairman
Estee, acting as Master of Ceremonies, in
uoduced each gentleman as they passed the
ladies.
General Harrison invited the members of
the committee to remain and partake OF an
elegant lunch which was spread in the
spacious dining-room adjoining the library