New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-30
THE TICKET RATIFIED AT WASHINGTON.


LFAGUE-sRNAToR sHERMANs LETTER.
Washington June 29.-A Republican ratification
meeting was held at the headquarters OF the RepuD
lican National League tonight. Notwithstanding a
drilling rain, about 500 people gathered on the
lawn In front OF the club house, while several hun
drcd more assembled within doors. Speeches were
made by senator Hawley Representatives tombstone,
of Indiana: buchanan, OF NewJeIsey; llouk, OF Ten
nesscc, and Butterworth, of Ohio; W. W. Curry, Of
Indiana, and Others The speakers all commenced
the ticket as clean one and thoroughly representa-
tive Of Republicanlsm; declared that the campaign
this year would be one of principles and not OF men,
and asserted their belief that The Republican party
would triumph because of its position regarding the
tariff. Resolutions adopted indorslng the Re
publican Ticket commencing the platform adopted at
Chicago and appealing 10 the wage.earners OF the
United States to sustain its principles.
The following letter from Senator Sherman was
read and loudly spplauded:
General E. +. Beae, President Republican National
League:
Dear Sir: regret that engagement Will not
allow me to be with you to night, though join most
heartily in the support of the nominees of the Chicago
Convention.
/ have known General Harrison Intimately for many
years a gentleman OF high character, able lawyer
gallant solder and in every respect worthy citizen.
have also known Mr. Morton as a member of Con-
integrity, and tue Republican.
These candidates Will worthily represent the great
cause In which we are engaged The battle will be for
principle, not for men, protection to American labor
and security for equal rights.
Will no doubt at some future time have an oppor-
tunity TO express more at length my earnest desire
for the success OF the Republican party and confidence
In us triumph over party which in Its composition
and acts IS reproach 10 the patriotism Of country
United states Senate, Washington, june 20.
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UNALTERABLY OPPOSED TO CLEVELAND
Little Falls, N. Y, June 30 Specal). THE political
sensation of the hour Is the public declaration Of
George W. Smith, Of Herklmer, who for the last
twenty years has been the recognized leader OF the
Democracy in Hcrldmer County, that he will support
Harrison aud Morton. He made the following state
mcnt to your CORES pondcnt in regard to his position
al am unaltcrably opposed to Cleveland. do
not to give my views on the tariff question. ex-
cept to say that they have not changed. II take
any active part In the present campaign, my reasons
for supporting Harrison and Morton as against Clcvo
land and Thurman will be made to APPEAR
Mr.. Smith has been twice Democratic candidate
for Congress, and represented the Herkmer District In
the Assembly in 1883, where he made brilliant
record in debate. lie Is recognized the leading
member Of the bar of Hcfimcr County lie has had
large following In the Democratic party, especially
among the farmers, and tho Republicans highly
eated at his secession from the RAMS OF the Democracy.
DEATH OF A MEMBER OF HAkRlSONS REGIMENT
indianapolis, June 30 (speciaD.-Among tho letters
that General Harrison received this morning was one
informing him that John Leardarmire, a locomotive
engineer, who was a member OF the 10th Indiana Regi.
ment at the head OF which Harrison entered the late
war, died last evening, and that during tho closing
hour Of his life the engineer had talked much about
his old commander. Only few months before his
death he expressed the hope that he might live long
enough 10 sec the General President Of the United
States and to congratulate him. Tho funeral OF the
old soldier held this afternoon, and IN the
gathering OF friends az the humble little home where
the services were conducted was General Harrison.
DENIED BY EX-SENATOR MCDONALD
indianapolis, June 30 tspecIaD.-The Democrats are
making q persistent effort 10 weaken General Harri-
son among worhingmen, particularly among railroad
men by making the most out OF his connection with
the railroad strike I'm 1877. Ex-senator Mcdonald,
the Democratic leader, member OF the same
committee that Harrison on. In an interview this
evening he said:
Il was associated with General Harrison In the
conferences with the strikers and throughout he ad
vlsed q peaceful settlement OF the trouble have
recollection of his using any blood- thirsty Ian
guaso or 'nsJ,lis any eI'sohia'ivo oi mo strikers
during our conferences
OLD-TlME ENTHUSIASM IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Among the evidences OF the enthusiasm with which
the Harrison and Morton ticket has been received I'm
Massachusetts, tho following telegram TO Levi r. Nor
ton, from william Il. Lowering OF Taunton, is con-
spicuous:
good for an old. time Republican majority.