Wichita eagle., 1888-11-10
RATIFICATION.
WEDNESDAY EVENING THE TINE
FOR THE JUBILEE.
Congratulations to Gen. Harrison---
Echoes Of Past Enthusi-
asm---IncidentS.


cans to reconsider the matter of holding a
ratification meeting tonight. While to-
night would have been the time most de-
sirable for the grand demonstration in the
absence of adverse circumstance, most Of
them conceded that it would be impossi-
bic to do the thing justice. and the Repub-
licans. under such disadvantages. could
not do themselves justice. The
horrible condition OF the streets
would make it very unpleasant for al and
probably prevent many from coming out
Who would regret very much their in
ability to partake Of the enthusiasm.
After thorough consideration of the
matter it was decided that it should be
PIT off until Wednesday night next. Some
favored Tuesday night, but it was recalled
that the new court house corner stone
ceremonies were dated for Wednesday and
many visitors would be in the city
on that occasion, and by making
1t Wednesday night it would prove able
to cause many moreto come to the city
aud assist the Sedgwick Republicans
in the demonstration This date seemed
TO be, Oh consideration, most acceptable to
all. With average Kansas weather it is
though the streets will be in good condi
ton aud everything will be in harmony
with Che occasion.
nuIhser of the business men are very
well pleased at the change. Saturday
night is busy time with them. as they
keep open on that evening, which
would to great extent prevent
many from Ginning ont and also forbid as
extensive decorations and illuminations as
On any other ereuing. II Is thought most
Of the business houses viii join IN in max
ing the evening long TO be remembered.
Mr.. Cole. of Cole g Jones, the pronounced
Democrat Of the firm. stated Yesterday
that they intenCed 90 come out with
good showing in Tie way Of decorations
and iIIuminations. \ number of other
Democrats were herd stating that they
intended to come ouUiu flying colors and
with a variety OF lfEhs aud IN entire keep
ing with the occasion.
The central committee has not fully
made out the progtam Tor the occasion.
There will of course b marching, fire
works on an exhaustive yale and speak
ing. The speaking will be participated in
by the local Republican orators 1t is
thought the committee will have
out the brass bands of TIE city and
the famous quarTette who Will
doubtless have some music in keeping with
the great victory won. There viii be some
novel features setting forth the distin-
gushing features in q vivid manne of the
campaign. This department will be care
fully attended to by competent parties. It
seems safe to say that tie meeting VIII be
the largest and most enthusiastic ever Wit
messed in the southwest The Republicans
are talking about making it ratification
resulting not only from a national victory,
but in view of the wild assertions of some
weeks ago, will pay some attention to
the magnificent showing Of the state and
county. The sharp peal of the cannon viii
be brought into use 10 echo the enthusi
asm of the evening, while the tin horn
brigade will be given temporary control OF
whatever territory they may select. 1t
will probably be more musical, to
the Republicans than to some
of the more bitter Democrats whose bank
accounts silently tell OF badly misplaced
confidence.
The county commissioners were hard at
work yesterday canvassing the vote OF the
county. The county clerk safe contains
the retained tally sheets and ballots,
making quite bunch, as seen piled up
together The board succeeded i'll exam
lining about half the returns yesterday
and report no irregularities and everything
all right. They will probably complete the
work today, which viii end the official
counting.
CONCENTRATIONS.
ID -
church, yesterday sent General Harrison
the following message:
''In behalf of the loyal ministers of the
NJ L. church We send our congratulate
tons"
The following was also sent:
General Ben jamin Harrison. indianapolis, Ind:
As old soldiers who, like YOU, have
borne our full share of the sacrifices made
to save and perpetuate government Of
the people, by the people. and for the peo-
pie. we most fraternally congratulate you
upon your election TO the highest honor in
the gift of the people of this republic, F.
J. Arnold, B. II. Downing. I. l. Noble, II.
n Harmon. j. II. Knapp, NJ. 5. Rochelle,
J. 4. Dutton, II. Owen, d. L. Dunbar,
Henry Schad.
J. ". Adams, president OF the young
mems Republican club, in behalf of the
young Republicans sent a message of con-
graduation to Gen. Harrison,
The heavy snow of yesterday was trans
lated by the Republicans as an omen of
coming pure administration. This idea
prevalent and caused them 10 complain
very little of the inconvenience. Some Of
the Democrats insisted. however, that the
heavens were weaping' and it might
have been added, remarked one, along
with the Democrats"
The election excitement had abated to
extent yesterday. Occasion
ally one would hear weak echo of the
past few days. The result was set down
IS great victory and while
he Republicans would shake each
other by the hands and look exceedingly
happy they would not give vent 20 their
feelings in d boisterous manner. 1t was
quiet except perhaps at the
court house where occasionally there would
occur slight reminder OF recent scenes.
A prominent Republican and Democrat
we're dilatlng on the matter yesterday COM
pairing the enthusiasm shown four years
ago and that of recent days. Ii was agreed
hat when the Republicans thought they
1ad it then they showed much less en-
.husiasm over the news than this time,
ana when the Cleveland news came the
Democrats were so taken with surprise
hat they did not make the ado that the
have over the recent victory.
Il seemed TO be the belief of both that the
recent exhibition of enthusiasm by far
,xcelled that OF any other year and that it
vas in keeping with tie interest shown in