The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-07-04

/ thought best TO come 10 New York for the
/ second man on its ticket. Mr.. Levi 2. Nor
ton is well known in this city and in this
State He has long been conspicuous among
/ the Republicans o. New York; yet, having
I been absent as Minister 10 France during the
/ whole period of Garfield and Arthurs ad-
/ ministration, he is not involved in the bitter
factional fights of that time. and there is
nothing in his nomination TO interfere with
I the conciliatory qualities Of General Harri-
( SON Ii is 4 respectable ticket all through.
{ New York Herald Mr. Morton istoo well
I and fayorably known 10 New Workers to
need many words from us. He is a wealthy
I banker, who entered political life when he
was past 50. and has made a remarkably sue
. cessftll career. He proved himself an active,
useful and intelligent Representative in Con-
gress, was prominent enough in the party 5
/ councils TO be offered the Vice Presidency in
| 1850 and Cabinet place in 1881, and was for
some years an excellent and popular Minis
I ter to France Like his chief he is high
protectionisi. and thus in harmony with the
spirit Of his party. If he were elected lie
would preside with dignity and intelligence
/ over the Senate.
Omaha Republican The nomination of
Benjamin Harrison strengthens the party
where strength is most vital, and weakens it
at no point He is as true as steel to princi-
! pie, to party, and to duty. As President he
will enforce obedience to the law with q
l firm but mercifnl hand Under his admin
I istration, with the cooperation of Congress,
Z he will give the Republican party in the
{ South "A free ballot and an honest count,
and he will reform the civil service by a
strict compliance with the laws that have
I been enacted for that purpose. No stronger
nomination could be made from New York
( Mr. Morton has the confidence of the finan-
cial and commercial classes, and the respect
of all classes
/ Topeka Commonwealth The nomination
of Mr.. Harrison may be said to be party
/ triumph. Ii is a triumph of the Republican
party over the pot-house politicians. 1t
4 shows that the party is stronger than they.
1t has thrown them off, washed its hands of
/ them and will start out clean and pure TO
/ win grand Republican victory. The most
damaging cry raised against the party in
/ 1881 was that against Elkins and the stripe
which managed the Blaine canvass. The
signal defeat of Elkins will do more TO re-
store confidence in the party, as the party Of
honesty and principles, than anything that
could have happened Verify and tru-
ly. June ., lsss. was a great day for the
Republican party.
Cleveland Lender He is a strong friend of
/ protection aud, as President, would use his
great influence to protect the working mill
ions Of this country against the cheap labor
of the Old world. He has never been an
office seeker and never entered the public ser
vice at his own prompting but once, and
that was when he took his place in the
/ Union armies. The political scandal mon
gers Of the opposition will seek in vain for a
blot on his record. His career has been so
spoiless and honest, so completly devoted to
his country that campaign mud viii not
stick to him. The greatest mass of the peo-
pie will rally to his standard as they did 10
Lincoln and Garfield and he viii be the next
President Levi. F. Morton is well known
10 the country as business man of ability.
honor, and integrity.
Kansas City Journal His candidacy will
appeal in the strongest manner 10 the very
best interests of American society He
stands as the exponent of Republicanism in
the highest sense of the word. The only
/ thing that has ever been urged against him
was his vote against the first prohibtive CHI
nese immigration bill, but this was not an
act TO be censured. for the reason that the
bin was in direct opposition TO the terms Of
the treaty then existing between this coun-
try and China The dignity OF this position
and the honor of his country demanded this
action. He. however, labored earnestly in
1 the support OF the present BILL and the clos
est possible scrutiny of his record fails to dis
close single instance wherein he was not
Z the steadfast friend of American labor and
! American interests generally. The selection
I of the Hon. Levi J.. Morton. of New York,
+ for the Wee Presidential nominee. was
/ most wise and fortunate one He stands as
I a leading representative of the great business
I interests of this country, which are vitally
concerned in the issues of this campaign.
/ Detroit Tribune: The choice has fallen
! upon man TO whom the Republicans of
/ Michigan will give their united and enthus-
/ iastic support. Gen. Harrison is worthy of
/ it. He is an able statesman, a clean man and
was gallant soldier. He is a Republican of
the highest and best type, and when his re-
cord is fairly placed before the people it will
/ compare favorably with the best. He halls
/ from State which went Democratic four
| wears ago. and has been labeled doubtful -
since. The Republicans of Indiana have
/ promised 70 tear off that label and make il
J Republican. We believe the will keep their
/ pledge The nominee for Vice President is
the night man in the right place, and he
halls from the right State. The record of his
private and public life is all the Endorsement
he needs. !, is the record Of an honorable,
successful business man, and a slpendidly
equipped statesman. At times he has been
chosen 10 represent the government in posi-
tions which require the highest intelligence
the soundest Judgment, and the striciest in
tegrity to fill acceptably, and in each instance
has he proven his capacity and fidelity
New York Tribune In his whole career
as soldier and statesman Benjamin Harrison
has displayed sound judgment, well-bal-
aneed mind, and character of the highest
merit He has led no faction, gained no step
by denying TO any Of the honors they had
earned, relied not at all npon the arts of the
denagogue, and sought no preferment save
through the triumph of genuine Repnbli-
can principles. Not by sndden or sensation
al surprises. not by startling brilliancy of
achievements or false professions of zeal for
reform, but by steady force of intellectual
and moral superiority, he has won the pro-
found regard OF the people In private life
lac is the sort of person reputable people
would be glad to see in the White House A
gentleman in the best sense, pure in personal