The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-07-07
The Republican Nomiaess.
what is said of Them in wase,ngten.

The Baltimore Suns Washington correspondent
says 1.-THE nomination creates no general enthusiasm
among the Republicans, Mr. Harrison IL entirely
an unrnagnetic man, unsympathetic and uninspir-
ing He is also charged with aristocratic feelings
and manners, and il is said that he has know
Nothing record which Will ALLEVIATE the foreign
horn vote In comparison with other prominent
candidates, he is regarded here as the weakest
There was a weak attempt TO give the nomination
a good sendoff in the House, and thirty -one Repub-
lican members stood up and waved small American
flags with the words American Industry" printed
them in black letters 1t was painful to observe
the look of disappointment that appeared upon the
faces of Republican Senators when requested 70 eA
press their opinion OF the nomination There is no
Disgusting the fact that Mr. Harrison is not popular
with Republican Congressman. Of course, they are
he has been selected their party leader but it was
apparently hard work for them TO do SO. Among
themselves they declare that the convention made
serious mistake, as sherman, Allison or Gresham
would have been preferable"
Senator Edmunds was one of the few Republicans
who displayed any enthusiasm over Harrison's sue
cess, and he actually wagered a hat with Senator
Berry of Arkansas, that the Chicago nominee would
be elected. When asked for an opinion, he said ::
| Gen Harrison has always commanded my admira
ton and respect, and, as he viii undoubtedly De
elected, he will ma Ike a tirst-rate President
Senator Mitchell, of Oregon 81 knew Harrison and
liked him while he was in the Senate, and while he
may not be social favorite he Is one Of the abest
men in the country, good soldier and his record is
unimpeachable. He will be all right on the Pacific
| coast"
when asked for their opinion of the nomination.
They not inclined to talk at first but they I'm
ally agreed that Harrison was strong man, with an
Democratic Senators seemed contented with the
nomination. Senator Faulkner, of West Virginia.
said "A very weak nomination. Mr.. Harrison has
only local reputation and he does not strengthen
the already weak platform, Cleveland ana Ihur-
man can defeat any such combination as that,
would have nominated Blaine but they carried the
Blaine business far that it disguised many of the
delegates who did not like the idea of being ried
with. With Blaine out of the way they turned 70
| Indiana with view of securing that STATE Harri-
son may poll the full strength OF his party but ne
Senator Bcrry-".weare better pleased with it than
our Republican friends across the way"
Senator Vest-"I regard 1t as the weakest nomina-
ton the Republicans could have made. Ben. Har.
rson is cold and unpopular; so much so that he left
feed everything with The hope Of carrying Indiana
can't beat anybody"
the candidate we could not be better pleased. Har-
rison has not one element of popularity in his COM
position"
Senator Reagan.-"They have simply put up q man
of straw for Cleveland to knock down."
Senator Wade Hampton.-'We Will beat him as we
would have beaten anybody else they named"
Senator Pugh.-"I regard him as the weakest
man in the Republican party In addition to his
vote on the Chinese question, he has more ways to
make people dislike him than any man ever met
In the House opinions were freely expressed,
Said Representative Bynum, of Indiana" Harrison
| is no stronger in Indiana than his party"
| Representative Hooker, of Mississppi.-"I thought
/ SHERMAN WOulQ nave DeeH " IeEHTu
him as the ablest statesman named in the conven-
ton. Harrison is, however, good enough for MS to
| beat"
Representative James Campbell, ohio.-"No Re-
| publican can win this year Honest Grover and the
| Old Bandana will capture the prize"
Representative Compton.-"They might have
made better nomination, for Harrison is cold
arlstDcrate and unpopular with the laboring men.
| He may however, render Indiana doubtful
| State"
| Representative MeComas, Republican.-'It Ia a
\ strong ticket Harrison has clean record, is an
able statesman, gallant soldier, and with Gov.
Porter at the head of the State ticket will carry
| Indiana back into the Republican fold"
| Representative Laird.-.It is a good nomination
and 1t will give the Republicans Indiana in view OF
the dissatisfaction growing out of Gov. Grays set
| back at st. Louis"