Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-06-28
OUR TrcKET.-THE TICKET.

The national republican convention
concluded its deliberations on Monday
evening by placing in nomination Gen.
Benz. Harrison, of Indiana, for Presi-
dent, and Levi p. Morton of New York,
for Vice President. The convention
did not arrive at this conclusion hastily,
but thoroughly canvassed the field,
basing its action on knowledge of the
men and their relative positions upon
questions involved in the campaign. 1t
was found that both met the require
meats exacted, and they were made the
unanimous choice of those delegated to
act for the republican party in the con-
ventiOn. 1t requires no argument or
reference to facts to convince the rank
and file of the party that the nomina-
lions are the best that could have been
made. The apparent wisdom of the
choice causes all to forget preferences
and unite harmoniously for the ticket.
1t is a winning ticket. Harrison
started out in life with a mascot
from the fact of his having first seen
the light of day in the State of Ohio
the mother of presidents. The grand
son of President Harrison, he is of good
stock, and even after forty-eight years
friends of the family will attest appre-
citation by their anxiety to support the
worthy descendant of the illustrious
grandsire. AS young man his life
was exemplary and characterized by an
energy that has attended him through
life, but in his young manhood caused
him to delve in legal and general litera-
ture, until he rose to the first rank in
the legal fraternity. Ability was recog-
niZed by the good people of the HoOsier
state, and he was elected to the honor
able and responsible position of supreme
court reporter. While yet in this office
he voluntarily replied in person to the
call of his country, and in military life
honorably won the title of distinction
above and which will only be
when the electors in No
vember next shall declare that by the
popular vote he shall prefix the title of
president. AS United States senator
from Indiana he made clear record, |
which was thoroughly examined by
delegations from all sections of the |
country and by all factions, and in all
represented at Chicago, there was not
voice. On the question
which is generally accepted as the lead
ing issue of this campaign he is sound
and i'll hearty sympathy with the plat
form. The principal of protection has
long been supported by him, and al.
ready speeches which he made years
ago are being quoted, showing that ne
was in advance of the people on this
great question of public policy. The
state Of Indiana has many times at
tested his worth as a citizen and public |
officer. Only by gerrymander Of con-
greSsional districts was he defeated for
reelection to the senate.
Personally Gen. Harrison is broad
generous and magnanimous.
The demonstration NJ his ll0u6 In In |
when the news of his nomi- |
nation was received was participated |
knew no partisanship in paving honor
and respect to a deserving fellow citi-
zen. lie numbers all among his friends.
The same dignity and Independence of |
thought which has maintained friends |
among opponents in his own state has
answered the same good purpose in po-
litical life. While his political career
has been uncompromiSing he knows no
such political divisions rs factions. I'm
fortunate entanglemants have not been
made, and on all occasions he has &C
copied results as final. Upon the day
md previous to the hour of his nomi- |
nation he was interviewed by the
reporter, and when asked if
he would accept the second place, re-
piled that he would not, neither did he
want cabinet position; he never had
to be placated and whether nominated
or not his zeal for the success of the
ticket would be in no degree diminished.
1t is this spirit which has ever appeared
prominently in Gen. Harrison's record
that will make 1t pleasure for every
republican to work arduOuSly for him,
for the whole ticket and the most ex-
cellent platform.
The candidate for vice president has
represented his district in the lower
house of congress with ability and
honor to himself and his constituents.
Personally man whom every republi-
can can heartily support. In the En-
pire State he Is strong and will greatly
assist the ticket.
Altogether republicans have cause
for great rejoicing. Appealing to the
patriotism and intelligence of a people
among whom these qualifications CON
splcuOusly predOminate, we have the
brightest promise of success in Novem-
Der. The standard bearer represents so
much of the past that is so dear to the
hearts of the American people that his
individuality is tower of strength in the
canvass. The party is IN its full strength
and stature by the presence and power
of harmony. 1t is melted to effort by
the spectacle of public Office prostituted
to partisan purposes, and the highest
office in the land degraded by an I'M
worthy occupant, who in no wise COM
prehends its responsibilities, and who
by the aid of fraud and a horde of sal
aired pals, is trying to again defeat the
will of the people. The prospect is en-
viting and reassuring, and with har-
mony, which is everywhere promised,