The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-05
HARRISON'S CRUEL FATE.
OFFICIALLY TOLD THAT HE'S PUT
UP TO BE SLAUGHTERED.

1AArIy AnrSo MSIuOSrS OF Inc SOLu-
mittee at the Ceremony-The Candi-
date Bows to the Inevitable.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 4.-The notification
committee representing the late republi-
can national convention today officially
informed Gen. Harrison of his nomination
as the candidate of the republican party for
the office of President At 10 o'clock this
morning the delegates composing the notl-
fication committee met for the purpose of
arranging the details of the ceremony and
signing the official notice
M. NJ. Estee, of California, late chairman
of the republican convention, presided, and
Charles w. Clisbee acted as secretary of the
committee. Thirty y-three members of the
committee were present, as follows: Ala
bama, A. II. Hendricks; Arkansas, Logan
H. Rook; California, Paris Kilbour; Geor-
gia, w. w. Brown; Illinois. Thomas w.
Scott; Indiana, J. N. Huston; Iowa,
Thomas Updegraff; Kansas, H. L. Alden;
Kentucky, George Denny, Jr. !; Maine, Sam
uel H. Allen; Massachusetts, T. L.
Burden; Maryland, William Marine;
Michigan, w. Mcpherson; Minnesota,
A. B. LangdQn; Mississippi, DR.. F. w.
Stringer; Missouri, A. w Mullins; Ne
braska, r. S. Norvai; New Hampshire, Gov.
P. c. Cheney; New Jersey, A. A. Peter;
New York, Obed Wheeler; North Carolina,
D. c. Pearson Ohio. Ex-Gov. CharlesFoster
Oregon, Gen. BARN; Pennsylvania, Gen.
Frank Reeders; Rhode Island, b. NJ Bos-
worth; South Carolina, Peter simpkins;
Tennessee, ]. G. Dougherty; Texas, E. H.
Terrell Virginia, Harry Libbey; West
Virginia, c. B. Smith; Wisconsin, II, c.
Payne; District of Columbia, Perry II.
Carson; Arizona, L. T. Eggers.
READY TO DO ITS WORK.
The address to Gen. Harrison having
been signed by each member, the COMMITTEES
placed itself at the disposal of the local COM
mittee of arrangements, J. N. Huston, chair
man.
Before adjourning the committee voted
to meet in New \ ork city at the Murray
Hill hotel at 10 O'Clock next Saturday morn
ing, for the purpose of arranging the pro-
gramme for the notification of MIR. Morton.
Chairman Estee and nearly all of the
members of the committee have signiied
their intention of being present at Mr..
Morton's notification.
AT II 80 o'clock, escorted by the local
committee of arrangements, the notification
committee took carriages and were driven
up to Gen. Harrison's house.
When the committee had gathered in the
pdIlOT deu. I1drTlsoIl entered, accompanied
by his wife. Thereon was filled wi ! friends
OF the nominee. Gen. Harrison looked pale
and careworn, his expression being one of
deep seriousness as he stood facing the com
mittee, attired in a close-fitting Prince AL
bert. Mrs. Harrison, on the contrary,
looked very happy and bright. Her spark
ling eyes and winsome manner were in
charming contrast with her abundant gray
hair.
THE NOTIFICATION.
AS the ladies took their positions beside
Gen. Harrison, Chairman Estee stepped for
ward, and in splendid voice and emphasis,
said:
GEN. HARRIsoN-We are commissioned by the
national republican convention to officially
notify you of your nomination the republi-
can 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. 1t left no
embittered feeling of lukewarm supporters, and
its action voiced the average and best Judgment
of the convention, 1t is true that distinguished
gentlemen, well known to the people. who were
experienced in public affairs, illustrious in
character and worthy of the peoples confidence
and support were before the convention as can
didates, and yet you were chosen.
NOT THE RESULT OF ACCIDENT.
Nor was your nomination due to accident or
the result OF hasty or inconsiderate delibera-
tion. 1t indicated rather that you possessed in
q more eminent degree those peculiar qualities
which commended you to the peoples favor.
In the hour of our country's peril you cheer
fully accepted humble position in the army,
went where your country most needed you, and
by long and faithful service rose to
higher commands and assumed graver
responsible ties Elected to the United
States senate, your enlightened and
conservative craftsmanship commanded the re-
spect and inspired the confidence of the Ameri-
can people. Added to this the purity of your
INST life and awaited uirt IL
earnest that as candidate for president the
honor OF the republican party and glory of our
country will be safe in your keeping.
THE PLATFORM.
The platform adopted by the national repub-
lcan convention marks out with clearness and
precision the creed of the party The American
system of protection to American labor and
American products in American markets.: the
sacredness and purity of the ballot; the protec-
tion of American citizens, native and adopted at
home and abroad. on land and sea prohibition Of
Chinese immigration; the building of our navy;
the erection Of coast defenses and special care
of the old soldiers and sailors of the republic
are questions which occupy conspicuous places
in our platform. These and other subjects re-
ferred to In the platform will doubtless receive
your careful consideration. In conclusion we
beg to express our personal satisfaction at your
nomination and we indulge the belief that your
election is already assured.
MUCH LIKE A FUNERAL.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Estees address
there was no applause, all present seeming
to partake of the gravity of the occasion as
in the calm features and dignifled
manner Of Gen. Harrison, who did not
evince the slightest symptoms of exultation
or qualification, which was clearly depicted
in the bright countenances of the ladies.
After a moments silence Gen. Harrison,
drawing his manuscript from his bosom,
read his reply in a full rich voice, and with
u degree Of seriousness and earnestness that
visibly impressed every one who heard him.
GEN. .HARRIsoN's ACCEPTANCE.
He said:
Mr. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE Con-
sITTEE-The official notice which you have
brought OF the nomination conferred upon me
by the republican national convention, recently
I'm session at Chicago, excites emotions of pro
found, though Of n somewhat conflicting char
acter That after full deliberation and free
the representatives of the republi-
can party Of the United States should have
concluded that the great principles enunciated
in the platform adopted by the convention could
be in some measure safely confded TO my care
Is an honor of which am deeply sensible, and
for which am very grateful ! do not assume
or believe that this choice implies that the con
vention found in mo any prominent fitness
or exceptional fidelity to the principles OF gov
ernment TO which we are mutually pledged
My satisfaction with the result would be alto
gether spoiled II that result had been reached
by any unworthy methods or By disparagement
OF the more eminent men who divided with me
the sufIrages Of the convention. accept the
nomination with so deep sense OF the dignity
Of the Office aud OF the gravity Of It's duties and
altogether to exclude any
feeling OF exultation or pride.