The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-07-05
T|PPEClN(|E.
Harrison Notified of
His Nomination.
The Usual Formal Speeches
and Scenes.
A Visit from .Old Tippecanoe's
A Visit from -0ld Tippecsnoe's =
Compstriots-


IxnIssarnfas, July 4.---The nosisica,
tion committee representing the latt
Republican national convention TODAY
officially informed General Harrison
OF his nomination as candidate Of tbs
Republican party for the ossiee Of pres.
ident At 10 o'clock this naorning the
delegates comprising the notification
committee met in the parlors OF the
new Dennison hotel, for the purpose
Of arranging the details of the cerc-
mony and signing the official notice.
, ~ NJ. Esfee. of California, chairman
Of the Republican convention. pre-
sided. and Charles Ciishee acted as
secretary. Ex-Governor Foster of
Ohio and Hon. Logan Root OF Arkan-
sas were place in nomination for vice
chairman of the committee, but both
declined in favor OF II. A Potter OF
New Jersey, who was unanimously
chosen. The address TO Gen Harrison
having been signed by each member.
/ the committee placed itself at the dis
posal OF the local committee OF ar
rangement, Hon. J. \. Huston. chair
man. Before adsourning the commit
I tee voted 20 meet in New York city nj
the Murray Hill hotel at ioo'clock next
Saturday morning for the purpose of
arranging a programme for the noti-
fication of Hon. Levi p. Morton.
At II 30 the delegation proceeded in
carriages to the home o. Gen. Har-
rison.
RECEPTION or THE COMMITTEE.
Russell Harrison and Captain NJ q.
/ Mclean met the delegates AT the door
and escorted them through the hail in
to the parlor, being the center room
between the edrawing-room and library
In the latter rooms and Railways
were crowded friends aud neighbors oi
General Harrison, including many
ladies'. The members OF the commit
Tee formed theInselye. in seIiieireie
around the parlor. which WAS fastily
decorated With cut flowers, coaspicu-
Gus among which was flag o; red
geranian blossoms. white balsaaS,
and larkspnrs. surrounded by roses.
ferns and pansies. restiag upright on
the piano. Conspicuous above the
aantel hung very antique portrait of
'0l,i Tippecanoc. President William
Henry Harrison. while in the hallway
rested another portrait of the old war
rior.
When the committee had all entered
the room, at II, General Harrison and
his wife came downstairs. Just as
Mrs. Harrison reached the last step
she tripped and iell on her knees. but
the general hastily assisted her to
arise. and with admirable composure
4 the distinguished lady took the gem
erals arm ard entered the par.or at,aid
respectful silence. tienerai HaTri-
I son locked pale and eareworn, bis ex-
preston being one oi deep aefioasneSs
as he stood before the committee.
( Mrs. Harrison. on the contrary, looked
very happy and bright. She was at
tired in white India silk. trimmed in
gimp, with high neck, long sleeves
and no ornaments
THE HARRISON GUESTS.
On her left stool Mrs. X. y. Hus-
ton, beautiful brunette. attired in
black silk and diamond ornaments.
and next to her stood Mrs. Jshn C.
New, also in black silk, with din
moads. Mrs. MeKee. Gen. Harrison :
daughter, was indisposed and unable
10 leave her room. and Mrs. Russell
Harrison i visiting her father IN.
Omaha
As the ladies' took their positions be-
side Gen. Harrison. Chairman Essec
stepped forward, and in splendid
voice said
cHAtaNAs fsrrE's SPEECH
Seen. Harrison. we are commanded
by the national Republican cunyer-
ton to officially notify you OF yonr
nomination as the Republican candi-
date for president Of the [ nitei states.
In doing this, we may be permitted 20
remind yoa that yoaF selection met the
hearty approval os the whole conyesi-
ton. Ii left no elnaittered feeling or
inkewarnl sgpro, ,ers, and it, action
voiced the average and best jud gineht
of the CONVENTION. 1t Is true. 0isiiu-
gaished gentlemen well known 10 the
people. who were experienced in pub
Tic affairs. iilusiEious In character and
worthy OF the peopse's confidence aud
support, Were before the convention rs
candidates. and yrf You were chosen
Nor was your nomination due to an
arci dent or the result VI nasty or in
coisiaerate deli Grafton. Ii indicated
rather that sou posse IN al eminent
degree those peculiar qualities which
commend you 10 The peoples favor
I'm the hour oi our eonniry's s peril
yoa eheeriuily accepted humble Pc
sition in the army, vent where yosir
country most nee lei yoa and hg ieas
ass! faithful service ~ e 10 = higher
command ami assumed graver re pom
sibiIities. Elected 10 the nised States
senate. your enlightened ana ce.1 erva-
tive sfatcsmazsiDp commanded tie re-
spees and inspired the confidence Of
the American people.
"The platform adopted hy the ma
tionai Republican convention marks
ont with ciearaess and precision the
creed Of the party. The American
! system Of p.otectioa 10 American
/ lsItsr aasl American products in Amer
ican markets. the SacreCihess and pa
F rity OF the s.ailot, The p:o;eesi8n 81
American citizens. native and adopt
81 al home aud abroad. on land and
Of, sea. the prohibition OF Chinese i'm
migration. the building up of oar
navy. the erection of caast defenses
/ and the csr.cciAl care Of the old soldier
and siiors Of the rcpahl.e, are gl.e y
tiagss which occupy a conspicuous
pl.-ce ff our platform.
sKs. HAKRisos's s EEriy.
When M. t@ter n2u Csbs.ltlcst,
Gen. Harrison read his reply from
manuscript in faii, rich voice, - TO-
lows:
Mr.. Chairman and Ger tieIaeu 81 the
Committee: The official nofiee which
vsu have brought ol the nomination
conferred upon rne By the Republican
National convention. recently IN
essSon 81 Chseago. exeites emotions
II a tsyoiossria though conflicting char
ae,er. That after suii aeliheraiion aid
fire. consultation the representative
az the Republican party ef the ni;esi
states ss10alsd have coaeiuaes1 that sbe
great rsri-sriples esa'ssiafssi IN tie lsl4t,
form adopted by the convention could
=. Ia Snnlr measure safely confisfesi g
nv care, i an honor 81 which ! an
deet.!y sensilsle ard for which ] an
very grateful. | 90 not assume OF b
,sgye fhat flsls ttosre iraYlies that ID.
s.anve,,tioF so4ass IN nae ans pre-egsli
r,sat fssness or exceptional sssseslts i
.lss a iaesy'ies tsf Fsssstsi ;.ss.ss. - which
we are ra.staaily pledged. My .afis stze
slou wish the fessI. s.Ossid be Astosrtii