New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-27
AT THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB
ALL AGREE THAT THE TICKET Is A STRONG ONE
AND SIRE TO WIN

AND SURE TO WIN
There was a large attendance at the Union League
Club last night and the nomination of Harrison ana
Morton was of course the chief topic OF discussion
There was no formal meeting, but the gathering might
almost be called an informal ratification meeting
The nominations were discussed with everincreasing
satisfaction and enthusiasm. When Mr.. Dcpew drops
into the clubhouse tonight II he returns to-day, lie
Will find an enthusiastic body of men to meet him
though they might have preferred Mr. Blaine or
Mr. Depew On Saturday there VIII be hag-raislng8
though perhaps, not formal. The members OF the
club were quick to rout the rcd bandanna idea, by
choosing the Stars and Stripes with the names Of
Harrison and Morton printed in rcd letters.
good opinion given last night was that OF
Sgourncy W. Fay, chairman Of the House COMMITTEE
He said I have yet TO find a member OF the club
who is not delighted with the nomination. 1t Is
growing ticket 1t carries me back to Mr. Lincoln's
first campaign. We NEWCOMERS wanted Seward
but Lincoln grew and will Harrison. Harrison
blends all factions in the country and Morton does In
this state"
Here arc some other opinions obtained:
Ex-Asslstant Treasurer Thomas c. Acton-It is
good ticket and one that can win with. There
is no reason why It should be supported heartily.
NJ ". Coopcr-So far as have heard every men,
Der of the club satisfied with the ticket. 1t is a
good one and will command the support of all Re
publicans.
Ex-Judge Hawes secretary of the club-The club is
unanimous in its appreciation Of the ticket. of
course, the members as whole would have liked 10
see Mr.. Dcpew nominated as the head of the ticket
But they are well satisfied with the ticket as 1t Is
1t is one that commends itself to all combining
elements that will insure success I'm November.
have not heard a single member say word against
It,
General Horace Porter-I not surprised at
Harrison's nomination; It has looked that way some
time l am not personally acquainted with the
l. TOM Tin nm
paign will now begin I'm earnest and there Will be no
slilkers on the Republican side 1t VIII be an az
gressve contest from the beginning ana nave no
Haucduct Commissioner Hamilton Fish, 1r:-The
nomination of Harrison Is splendid ana VIII DO re-
ccived with great enthusiasm. Every day from now
until the election he will increase In strength. l
have no doubt of his election.
ROUsING MEETING IN THE lid DISTRICT.
The enrolled Republicans Of the lid Assembly
District and the members OF the Lincoln League held
enthusiastic ratification meeting last evening, at
No 81 FOurh-ave, in support Of the candidates nom-
| natCd at the Chicago Convention. Charles ii. Muir
ray presided and delivered eloquent address. Our
battle cry' he said will be protection TO American
labor good government and free ballot and fair
count in every State OF the Union. (Applause.)
ticket combining the qualities of a lawyer, soldier
and a statesman with an able fnancier, Is bound to
win" prolonged applause.)
Edward Bartlett was the next speaker. /" II there
ever was a convention free and uncontrolled,n said
he the that has Just closed Its abO at Chicago
was such convention After complimenting tho
head of the ticket for his sterling worth and his
abilities as a statesman, he spoke Of Levi p. Morton
In enthusiastic terms, referring especially to his
munfcence in behalf Of suffering Ireland In having
freighed the ship Constellation I'm 1880 with provi
sions for the relief Of the people of that oppressed
and downtrodden country.
EX-Judge Angel also spoke On the motion OF
George W. Wagner resolutions were passed lndorsng
| Nm tba ,atfDn of Thn n IlaEe 40
chairman appointed the following committee 10 rep
resent the League at the reception to be given TO James
ray, Howell c. Rees, John +. Baker, Hamilton Fish,
william J. Morris, Dr. d. Brown and Peter TiGhc.
MT VERNON REPUBLICANS LOSE NO TINE
The Republicans of Mount Vernon lost no time to
give expressions of qualification the Chicago ticket.
| They held a rousing and enthusiastic meeting in
the rooms Of the Republican Club I'm Fourth ave-.
around the walls Of which and the platform were
numerous embcms OF American patriotism They
were of tie size and shape of the Cleveland Mills
Carlisle Golden ClubFree Trade banner, the ban
| danna but they Of the unmlstakable American
colors the rcd white and blue stripes with this anti
English motto upon them Protection for American
Industries" They were presented by Mr. Avery. one
| Of the speakers.
The speakers required no effort TO speak words OF
cheer and approval and arouse enthusiasm for the
Republican ticket There were individual preferences
| for James G. Blaine, and the mention Of his name
started spontaneous cheer but the speakers declared
that 10 was Republican ticket which had been put
into tho field that would start fires throughout the
entire camp and that they would burn until they
consumed all of the dross in the White House and In
| the House of Representatives, There would come
| a new dawn, upon the horizon Of which would
| be American goods for American people. The
| American workshop for honest American labor pro
tected against foreign goods made by pauper labor.
| Homes and not aims houses for worhingmen' Among