The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-30


The long straeeleat Chicago terminated
at noon on Monday in the nomination
of Gen. Benjamin Harrison. OF Indiana,
as the republican candidate for presi-
dent.
The nomination is one which win Sc
cure harmony and general satisfaction In
the party. While large numbers Of re-
publicans had other preferences, no one
will deny that Gen. Harrison is a fit and
worthy candidate. From the organi-
zation OF the party he has been an earn
est and consistent republican. He took
his place in it's ranks when it's fortunes
were doubtful, and il seemed to be in a
hopeless minority in his own state
When the rebellion broke out heprompt-
" enlisted among the defenders OF the
Union, and risked his life to uphold the
supremacy Of it's flag. He has had large
experience and training in public life. He
has made his way in the world. not by
the prestige OF an illustrius ancestry. but
by the force 81 his own superior talents
At the bar and i'm the senate, he has
given proof 81 distinguished ability. lie
ranks AIS the formost member Of his pro-
fession In Indiana. He is not barrel"
candidate. No apologies for, or elabor-
ate defences Of his past life will be re-
quired 81 his supporters. His record is
a clean and honorable one. There is mo-
stain upon has public or private charact-
er. With such n candidate, the republi-
canparty can make campaign based up
on principles OF public policy, and enter
upon IL with enthusiasm and the conf
dence OF victory.
The American people judge men by
what they are and not by what their
ancestors have done, but it will be no
objection to Gen. Harrison that he comes
OF a sturdy and honorable stock, and
that the blood Of the English republicans
OF the commonwealth period flow In his
veins. His grandfather was president OF
the United States, his great-grandfather
was a signer Of the Declaration OF indie
pendence, and IA yet remoter ancestor
was one OF those stern republican judges,
who sentenced Charles /. to the block,
teaching" as John Milton wrote, claw
less kings and all who so much adore
them, that not mortal man, or his i'm
perious will, but justice is the true SOW
ereign and supreme majesty on earth"
In Gen. Harrison we have candidate
who has not been identified in any OF the
serious factional fights within the party
in times past. He was neither "stal-
wart" nor a ''feather-head," but just
simply loyal republican. He resides in
one OF the states hitherto classed as
doubtful, but his nomination takes il
out OF the rank Of doubtful states, add
ing IL to those which win be certain for
the republican ticket. His nomination
silences faction, unites the party, and
gives assurance OF victory.
The convention concluded agood days
work on Monday by nominating the
Hon. l.. p. Morton, Of New York, for
vice-president and adjourned sine die.
Mr.. Morton is one of the most widely
known and respected citizens OF the EN-
pire state, a leading business man, n
gentleman and a man OF affairs. He has
served repeatedly as representative in
congress, and was United States minister
to France under President Arthur. He
has been consistent republican aud is n
public spirited and patriotic citizen. His
nomination will generally approved by
republicans, and will add TO the strength
of the ticket.