Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-27

Nxw YoRK, June 27.-The Sun says:
Harrison Is not great man or G great politi-
cal genius, but nobody need believe he is
an insignificant candidate. He is straight
Republican, yet involved in no factional
animosities, Everybody who ever be-
longed 70 the Republican party can sup.
port him-Stalwarts, Half-breeds and
Blaine men, Conkling men, all can have
Harrison without any sacrifice of feeling.
As a soldier, too, his record merits respect
II is q respectable ticket all through. We
warn the Democrats they will have 70 bring
forth their best efforts and bring out their
utmost strength. II is no sham battle that
IL opening before them.
The Times says: The republican party
deserves more credit than it will get, we
fear, for the nomination made by its con-
yention. Already there is disposition TO
divide the party for the ticket it has put
before the people, and the intensity of the
struggle through which the result was
reached. The unworthy plot to which the
convention so nearly succumbed, and pas
sions aroused and resentments engendered,
have deprived of its due prominence aha
attention the regenerating force which has
worked within and upon the party in Chi
cago. 1t is in truth, not an able step up
ward, TO rise from James G. Blaine to
Benjamin Harrison. 1t is creditable ex-
change, we think, 10 swap Stephen B.
Elkins for. John C. New as candidate
maker.
The Times pays Harrison glowing eulo-
gy. but adds that altogether It was an en-
tirely respectable nomination. 1t will not
inspire the party. 1t will not strike terror
tn the hearts Of the supporters Of Mr.. Cleye-
fanSs while on the contrary it will not
through any quality of the candidate,
quicken 10 an unwonted degree the Repub-
ican pDlse-beat. Plainly, there is no mag
netism in Harrison nor do We think that
MIR. Levi p. Morton, excellent, generous
confiding man that be Is, will bring out the
party vote, except in so far as bis ample
assessment may be applied to transporta-
ton of aged and infirm votes on election
day.
From all quarters Of the east, north and
northwest come dispatches telling of guns,
parades, fireworks speeches, etc, by Re
publicans over the nomination of Harrison
aud Morton.
The Post, of San Francisco, tRepublican)
says: Harrison was not the first choice OF
the people of California Gresham or Al
ger represent the attitude of the coast far
more closely than Harrison, especially on
the Chinese question, and California would
have been far better satisfied had either of
these men been chosen, but Harrison comes
from doubtful State, and that is of the
highest importance that the party should
carry In November. 1t is probable that his
supporters have given assurance that his
vote as Senator, six years ago, docs not rep
resent mis- present attitude on the Chinese
question, and that he Is sound ON the silver
question The California delegation voted
Tor him, snd it is hardly probable that they
would vote for him otherwise
The Republic of St. Louis says: The
country Is to be congratulated that the
make shift nominee, Benjamin Harrison,
has no individuality that will obscure the
platform on which he is nominated.
Tbs Globe-Democrat says: Harrison and
Morton, the ticket hasa sonorous and reso-
nant sound. 1t will undoubtedly prove
strong and popular with the country Har-
rison represents the alert, enterprising and
aggressive west and Norton stands for all
that is vigorous. solid and resolute in the
east Strategicaliy as well as sectonally, the
ticket is admirably chosen.
Mr.. Watters0n, in the CouTier-Journal,
says that the Republicans have missed the
one combination which was full of promise
10 them and menace to the Democrats The
son on the same ticket
The Tribune, of Chicago, (free trade Re
publicann says concerning the head of the
ticket: 1t would be sheer hypocracy on
the part of the Tribune to pretend that it
thinks the convention placed in nomina-
ton the strongest candidate before il, for its
readers would not believe such an opinion
sincere The general belief is that the con-
vention was not influenced by the question
OF availability TO any perceptible degree
What has been done is beyond recall, cor
rection or change. 1t must stand for this
election. and there is nothing left for
sfrQlglf trhn haA 1,Aa Grss
choices but 70 make the best Of II by sup
porting the nominee The candidate him
self will be found to possess much to
admire. He has belonged to the Republi-
can party ever since its organization He
has been true to the fundamental prfnci-
pies He has voted its tickets, stumped for
il represented 1t in the Senate chamber,
and risked his life on the battle field to
defend its principles. He is q man of char
acter, pious conduct, correct morals, and
intellectually an abler man than his COM
petit1r for the next term of the presidency.
The delegated Representatives es OF the party
having selected General Harrison from ali
the candidates, the Tribune bows to the
verdict of the convention and will give as
much support 10 the nominee as his record
shall justify. Further than this an honest
party journal Is not bound 10 do.
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Candidate.
RHINKBAcK, n. Y, June H.-Mr L. p.
Morton, Republican nominee for Vice
President, says that Hsrrison's nomination
is the strongest that could have been made
When asked if he would accept the Vice
Presidential nomination, he said he would
certainly not decline.
The Piumed knight Gables His Congratu-
INDIASAPoLIs, June 2-General Harri-
son last night received the following from
Mr.. Blaine:
LISLTrHGow, SCOTLAND, June Is, 1888.
TO General Harrison, Indianapolis, Ind:
congratulate you most heartily upon
the work Of the national convention. Your
candidacy will recall the triumphant en-
thusiasm and assure the victorious con-
clusien which followed your grandfathers
nomination in lS40. Your election will