New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-27
A TALK WITH MIR. MORTON.
VISITED AT HIS RTIINEBECK HOME.
TELEGRAMs OF CONCENTRATION FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE WORLD


PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Rhinebccl, n. Y, June 26.-This has been
busy day for the little Rhinebecx telegraph office.
Not since the wires were introduced into this old
and sedate town have they been kept so hot
Congratulatory messages fairly rained upon Levi
L. Morton. They came from all over the con-
tinent and they were flashed under the ocean. All
day long messenger boy was kept busy trottlng
between the telegraph office and the huntington
House Mills-st, where Mr.. Morton at present
lives Rhinebecl is proud to number among its
summer residents Vice-Presidential nominee
Rhinebeck likes Mr. Morton and Mr.. Morton likes
Rhinebcck 1t is case of mutual satisfaction.
Though the map credits Rhinebecll with being
on the Hudson as a matter Of fact the town proper
is some three miles distant from the river. But
il is "a pleasant drive from the station, nOtwlth-
standing the fact that the road is full of ups
and downs.
The house which Mr. Morton is building for
himself here is not yet ready for occupancy. III
will be in couple of weeks. 1t is handsome
house, and Rhinebeck is proud of IT.
Mills-st., in which Mr.. Morton and his family live
at present, is shaded by fine trees and the houses
stand well back and have ample lawns. The Hunt
ington house looks exceedingly cosey and pictu-
rescue hidden much of it is by trees and shrubs
The whole place suggests quiet and comfort.
broad gracefully curving carriage drive leads up
to the front entrance
TIE DOOR HOSPITALITY OPEN.
The front door stood Hospitality open, and when
q TRIBUNE reporter called he was not kept walt
ing minute before Mr.. Morton entered the room.
lie is man of medium height and rather spare
Frame but somehow his features, which are smooth
shaven and of an intellectual cast, make him APP
pear larger than he is People familiar with Sena-
Iva
Morton has q pleasant way of greeting a caller,
and the kindly smile that plays about his mouth
and eyes lends emf bass to the firm pressure OF
his hand. Yet the conversation did not open
auspicousy from a reporters point of view
IL am glad to see you, but 1 have nothing to
say for publication at present-nothing worth pub
lishng.'
All, if you had ever been newspaper man, Mr..
Morton you would not say that"
Possibly" replied Mr. Morton, smiling but
Vice Presidential nominee cannot unfortunately,
always take a newspaper mans view Of interviews,
as you may find out some day, who knows"
" But the issues -"
"Ah, the issues are very good, but cannot dis
cuss them just now"
"Of course" added Mr.. Morton, after pause,
and speaking with much emphasis am deeply
sensible of the honor which has been done me
by the Republican party in nominating me for the
Vice Presidency, and shall endeavor to be worthy
of that honor. / am also deeply gratiiied for the
CONGRATULATIONS and the pledges of support for the,
ticket which have been telegraphed me. am en-
tirely satisfied with the platform, and am proud
to be associated with so distinguished a states
man and soldier as General Harrison"
CONGRATULATIONS FROM Mr. BLAINE
A pile of kilograms lay on a table Among them
was telegram from Mr.. Blaine, dated Lin
ltbrow Scotland, June 2G7 in which Mr.. Blaine
sent his congratulations and expressed his convic-
ton that victory is assured" When reference
was made to this Mr. Morton said that undoubtedly
Mr. Blaine would work for the success of the
ticket and his assistance would be exceedingly
vaiust'c.
There was telegram from Mr.. Carnegie con-
veying his congratulations. General Harrison
had sent a message expressing his satisfaction in
having Mr. Morton associated with him.
". ii. /. Barnes, of San Francisco, tele-
graphed: Congratulations. California will
give the ticket hearty support"
From Chicago came the cheering mes
sage: "Tnc Republican League Of the
United States congratuates you and the
country upon your nomination and pledge,
the unanimous, enthusiastic and hearty support OF
the 800 GOO members of the League The Telegram
was signed By order of the Executive Com
mttce, Andrew 5. Humphrey, Secretary
Here are other specimens:
NcW-IiaVcu Conn., June 26.-Please accept my most
hcarty CONGRATULATIONS your nomination we are ali
ready rally round the flag and victory T. IN NE ar
w. ID. WASHBURN
Providence T. L, June 20.-we mos heartily congrau-
latc you upon nomination for the NcePfesidcncy
Rhode Island viii give you her u'ga, fPg9p2n c9 ' qTy
There were also congratulatory kilograms from
Mrs Logan Chauncey NJ Depew Murat llastead,
General l.. 4. Merritt, Governor PSburg; of Min
nesota: William Walter Phelps Allen Ihorndlke
Rice Congressman Mckinley and hosts OF others
Mrs Morton was in the room. 1t was evident
that her husbands nomination was source OF
much qualification to her The kilograms seemed
10 give her more satisfaction than they did him
at all events she showed it more plainly. Pleasing
features has Mrs Morton. sympathetic and intel
lectual and when Mr. Morton was turning over
the kilograms and she went up to him and rested
her hand upon his shoulder and looked at the dis
patches and then AT him, couldn't help thinking
that if Mr. Morton is defeated he will be able to
accept defeat with much composure and If elected
somebody viii rejoice in his victory more than he
will
With Mr. and Mrs Morton are two Of their
daughters. Three others are with their governesses
at Iichfeld Springs.
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