Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-07-11
TOLD OF HIS LUCK,

of it's duties by officially informing General
Harrison of his nomination for the Presi-
dency. Thirty three members of the CON-
mittee were present, as follows:
THE COMMITTEE.
Ala. IA. H. Hendricks n. H....... Gov. Cheney
Cal Paris Kiibour II: ~. obed Wheeler i
III. =. Thomas w: Scott Ohio. :. Ex.Gov. Foster
iowa. .Thos. Ipdegran Pa. -. q. F. Reeder
Kan. $50: H. L. Alden r. ~. B. NJ Bosworth
f. nsnegTT faEs s@Rs,4z
Mass. l. Burden Te1as.: @ E R HsTssreiI
Nd ......W. NJ Marine Va HarrysSibbey
en MGPnesson w w. Va.G Smith
Miss. .Dr. F. Stringer|D!st. Col. P. H Carson
Mo.......A. w. Mullins lArizons George Christ
Neb.......R S. Norval
Before proceeding to the residence OF
General Harrison the committee held a
preliminary meeting ald voted to meet
at the Murray Hill Hotel, New York City,
at 10 O'Clock next Saturday morning. for
the purpose Of arranging the programme
for the notification of Hon. Levi
r. Morton. Each member of the CON-
mlttee then signed the address to General
Harrison, and, escorted by the local COM
mittee, at 80 took carriages and were
driven to the plain two-story residence Of
General Harrison on Delaware street
When the committee had all entered the !
room General Harrison and his wife came
down the stairs and entered the parlor
amid respectful silence, Chairman Estee :
stepped forward and in splendid voice and
emphasis said:
GENERAL HARRISON: We are commissioned
by the National Republican convention to Of
ficially notify you OF your nomination as the
Republican candidate for President Of the
United States. In doing this may be per-
voift o6 tn oip1v
the he arty approval OF the whole convention;
1t left no embittered feeling for lukewarm sup
p0rters, and its action voiced the average ant
best judgment OF the convention.
tits true distinguished gentlemen well know
to the people, who were experienced in public
anairs, lllustriOus in character and worthy OF
the peoples confidence and support, were be-
fore the convention as candidates, and yet you
were chosen. Nor was your nomination due to
accident, or the result of hasty inconsiderate
dellberation. 1t indicated rather that you pos
sessed in more eminent degree those peculiar
qualities which commend you to the peoples
favor. In the hour OF our country's peril you
cheerfully accepted a humble position in the
army, went where your country most needed
you. and by long and faithful service rose to
higher commands and assumed graver respon-
sibilities. Elected to the United States Sen
ate, your enlightened and conservative states
manship commanded the respect and inspired
the confidence OF the American people. ADDED
to this, the purity OF your past life and your
exalted private virtues are earnest that as
candidate for President the Republican party
and the glory of our country will be safe in
your keeping. The platform adopted by
| the National Republican convention marks
| out with clearness and precision the
creed OF the party. The American sys-
tenn OF protection to American labor and
American products in American markets, the
sacredness and purity of the ballot the protec-
tS1ya N$
at home and abroad. on land and sea, the pro-
hibition of Chinese immigration the building
up OF our navy, the erection OF coast defenses,
| and the especial care Of the old soldiers AID
sailors OF the Republic are questions which oc-
cupy conspicuous places in our platform. These
and other subjects referred to in the platform
will doubtless receive your careful considera-
ton. In conclusion we beg to express our per-
sonal satisfaction at your nomination, and We
indulge the belief that your election is already
assured.
After brief silence General Harrison
adjusted his nose-glass, and, drawing his
manuscript from his bosom, read his reply
in full, rich voice and with degree of
seriousness and earnestness that visibly
impressed every one who heard him. He.
said:
MIR. CHAIRMAN AND. GENTLEMEN OF THE
COMMITTEE: The Official notice which you have
brought of the nomination conferred upon me-
by the Republican National convention, re-
Gently in session at Chicago, excites emotions
OF profound though OF a somewhat conflicting
character That after full deliberation and free,
consultation the representatives OF the kepub-
Ecan party Of the United States should have
concluded that the great principles enunciated
in the platform adopted by the convention
could be in some measure safely confided to
my care is an honor of which am deely sess:-
bic and for which I am grateful 1 do not
assume or believe that this choice implies that
the convention found in me any pre-eminent fit
ness or exceptional fidelity to the principles Of
government to which We are mutually pledged.
My satisfaction with the result would be alto
gether spoiled il that result had been reached
by any unworthy methods or by disparage-
ment OF the more eminent men who divided
with NE the SURFACES Of the convention. ac-
cept the nomination with so deep sense of the
dignity Of the Office and of the gravity Of
its duties and responsibilities as altogether
to exclude any feeling OF exultation or pride.
The principles Of government and the prac-
tees in administration upon which issues ar6
now fortunately 500 clearly made are so i'm
portant in their relations to National and to
individual prosperity that we may expect an
unusual popular interest IN the campaign. Re
lying wholly upon the considerate judgment OF
our fellow-citizens and the gracious favor Of
God, we will confidently submit our cause to
the arbitrament Of free ballot. The day You
have chosen for this visit suggests nc
thoughts tQ8L are not IN harmony Win the OCC1e
SION. The Republican party has walked in
the light OF the,Declaration of Independence.
1t has lifted the shaft of patriotism up on the
foundation laid at Bunker Hill. 1t has MAIDS
the more perfect Union secure by making all
men free. Washington and Lincoln, Yorktown
and Appomattox, the Declaration Of Indepen-
dence and the Proclamation OF Emancipation
are naturally and worthily associated in our
thoughts to-day.
AS soon as may be possible shall by letter
communicate to your chairman q more formal
acceptance of the nomination, but it may be
but proper to say that have already exam
ined the platform with some care, and that it's
declarations, to some Of which your chairman
has alluded, are in harmony with my views.
1t gives me pleasure, gentlemen to receive
you in my home, and to thank you for the
cordial manner in which you have conveyed
your Official message. -..-'
Long and hearty applause echoed through
the house as General Harrison concluded
his address, and reaching forth cordially
he grasped the extended hand Of Chairman
Estee, who then presented him with the,
official copy Of his notification. Sec
rotary Clisbee then handed the gen.,
tleman an engrossed official copy of"
the Republican platform The for