New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-03
MR.. MORTON GREETED.
HIS OFFICE CROWDED WITH FRIENDS.
A PLEASANT RESPONSE TO THE HEARTY INCEPTION
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Levi p Morton, the candidate Tor the Vice
Presidency Of the United States, came down from
his country house at Rhinebeck yesterday and
spent the afternoon at his offices In Nassau-st.
Only few people knew that he was coming, but
the news of his arrival spread rapidly, and In
short time after he camc-about 1 o'clock-his
private office was filed with
crowd OF business acquaintances and friends
They congratulated him warmly and assured him
Of their heartiest support and their utmost conf
dencc in the success of the ticket
Mr.. Morton, who was in the best Of health and
spirits, received all the complimentary speeches
with becoming modesty, but refrained from max
ing any formal address in reply, except TO ex-
press bis thanks for the kindly wishes and his
satisfaction at the political situation, which, he
thinks, is daily becoming more favorable to the
Republican ticket Later in the afternoon Gen.
cral Washburn, Mr. Lowery and Mr.. Langdon, OF
the delegation that represented Minnesota in tho
Chicago Convention, called in company with Mr..
Kilburn and Mr. Ilartwel of the California dele
CATION. General Washburn assured Mr..
Morton that Minnesota would give him her
old-time majority, despite all the efforts that
have been made TO lead the people of that State
after Frce-Tradc idols. The Pacific Coast would
be found true TO It's Republican principles, Mr.
klburn declared, AS IL Is aDuncantly satlsned
with the candidates named at Chicago. ,
The train that brought Mr.. Morton to tho
city passed through Poughkeepse about o'clock
in the morning. great crowd OF people was at
the station As the cars stopped, q rush was
made toward Mr. MOrton's coach. he was cor
daily greeted by every one, and, IN response TO
numerous calls for speech, stepped out on tho
platform and made "a few remarks that were well
received. Here is what he said:
Fellow Citizens You have taken me quite by SURPRISE
A few days ago 1 received a telegram Of your
citizens asking when intended to go to NcwYork.
gave him the desired information. and the result infer
your approval OF the done By the Chicago conyen
ton In selecting representative Of Duchess County for
one Of the standard OF party in the approach
the light OF day in your beautiful city. but may claim
1t as the birthplace Of the mother OF my children ZAP
plause.)
noticed day or two since that friend Of the gen.
tleman with whom 1 have the be associated on
the National ticket wrote him letter. saying, Dons
make any speeches don't any letters: don't be In
tervewed" Qadghter) 1 hope you will allow mo 70
avail myself of this advice (I.aughter) thank you.
my friends most heartily welcome you have
extended to OF Duchess County and now
/ will my journey New-York. a voice, "we
will send you to WashngtOn")
There was great cheering as the train moved
away. number Of friends had collected at the
Grand Central Station to welcome him, but as
the train was an hour late they went away before
for day or two, returning TO Rhinebcck In time
to receive the committee appointed TO INFORM nlm
officially OF his nomination. They will probably
call on him tomorrow Thursday