Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-08

protector, tho Ame11c11 nSnernnan- tTsceS-
man and workmGman an upholder of the
flag and the fac1ary md the home
Detroit Tribune: Gen. Harrison IS
worthy of it, an able statesman. clean
man. and was q gallant soldier. Ee Is 8
Republican Of the highest aIS best type,
and when his record is fairly placed be-
fore the people 1t VIII compare favorabiy
with the best The nominee for vice
president Is the right man In the right
place and halls from the right state.
Chicago Times: Gen. Harrison is gen.
tlenan of unstainsd reputation. and the
scavengers OF the party viii v@inly seek
for material against him with which 10
befoul the political atmosphere Levi r
Morton. the candidate for vice president.
is an ideal business rian. and has in $
great degree the confidence Of the people
OF his state
Boston Journal: In nominating Benja-
min Harrison. of Indiana for the presi-
dency Of the United States the Chicago
convention has made selection which
viii be cordially approved by the Republi-
can party n all states and sections, and
will be ratified we are confident, by the
country II NoFem Der
Albany Express: benjamin Harrison,
of Indiana, for president. and Levi P
Morton. of New York, fer vice president,
make the strongest ticket that WIS within
the reach of tho eonven+ion-the ticket
for which Republicans have been crFing
and praying ever since the convention
began.
boston Advertiser: He viii be 4 splea-
did candidate. not Wanting himself, not
disturbed He viii be the leader OF the
canvass. rs ne has led the Republicans Of
Indiana in many q hard fight TO their en-
tire satisfaction
New York Press: While BENJAMIN Har-
rison was winning heaps OF laIlreIs IN the
civil war. Grover Cleveland was quietly
practicing law in Buffalo. The famous
apostle of free trade had in those days a
well developed idea OF the kind Of protec-
ton which saves the individual, whatever
becomes Of the cause.
Trenton Gazette. Harrison s nomination
Will give unusual and unalloyed satisfac-
tion throughout New Jersey. He was the
favorite here from the first and we fcel
every confidence that he viii carry the
state
Boston Transcript: The nominee IS not
dependent on his ancestors for his fame,
for his achievements have been honor
ably accomplished b. his own services in
the army, in the court room and n the
senate chamber Of the United St&test.
New York Sun: He is straight Repub-
ncan, yet involved in no fractional AMI
nlosities Every body who has ever be-
longed TO the Republican party can sup
port him. Stalwarts. Half Breeds, Blaine
men, Conkling men. all can take Harrison
without any sacrifice Of feeling.
St. Louis Globe Democrat: Harrison
and Morton, the ticket, hss a sonorous
and resonant sound. It viii undoubtedly
prove strong and popular with the coun'
try. Harrison represents the alert, en-
terprisinC and aggressive west, and Nor
ton STANDS for all that Is vigorous, solid
! and resolate IN the east.
/ New York Herald: Mr. Harrison Ia;
served a term in the United States senate
lie showed himself there. as in the poll
ties OF his state n vigilant and keen, aDc
indeed rather bitter partisan. q therougf
going high tariff protectionist; man q
strong viii clear headed, but somewhat
narrow.
+ New York Press: II is doubtful if n bet
ter ticket could have been nominated i
is strong at both ends. Strong II patriot
iSEn. strong in stateenanship, strong II
legal and business attachments. scld Ions
( before election il viii be so strong l. th'
hearts Of all true Americans that it VII
be elected by al overwhelming majorit.
next November.
Troy Telegram: It NAV safely be saiC
that New Yorks electoral vote IS assured
for the Republican national candidate.
this wear Mr.. Harrison not only bring
an historic name, bat the record of dis
tinguished services in the field and N TIT
halls of congress.
New York Mail and Express: Gen. Har
rison owes little of his Prominence or 20
litical success to his ancestry. 10 he
won at every step OF his career, bccausi
he has been g true, Dobly ambitious
patriotic, courageous, capable and grow
ing man. Whether as lawyer, or soldier
or statesman. lie has always acquitted
himself nobly, always done his duty, an'
always been true TO his character anC
convictions IS a Christian gentleman
The best record Of his career is to b
found in his Published expressions as q
the questions that have tested his ade
quacy 10 the high positions he has occ7
pied. In the halls OF national legislstio.
and in the political campaign where groa
issues were decided. OF ar. Morton an
his long and honorable career 1t Is reed
less TO speak in this community, where b
( has been known in sl Ways and by al
men. His nomination should insure tn
electoral votes of New YORK beyond quos
ton
And Torkingmen WIN Decide IT,
This political contest VIII decid
whether American rorAIGETnen wage
are TO be reduced 70 the level OF those G
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