The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-08-18
OPINIONS OF HARRISON.


f0sosss 10 their Fr@fsr.
Philadelphia Ledger: General Harri-
son il regarded I'm Indiana "A the repres-
entative republican OF the state; and,
while he is the grandson Of General
William Henry Harrison. ninth president
of the United States, and great great
grandson OF benjamin Harrison, Of Vir-
rinia, member OF the Revolutionary
Congress OF THAT'S, and signer OF the
Declaration OF Independence-he is "A fl1ly
equipped man in his own person and on
his own account. Denomination s one
entirely fit 10 he made, though we do not
think IL n the best that was within the
reach OF the convention. IL il one OF the
results that had 10 follow the logical
demands Of the situation.
Philadelphia Times: The nomination
of General Benjamin Harrison as the Re-
publican candidate for president In adj
United highly creditable to the party.
He ia not one Of the great leaders OF Re
publicanism, hut he is the equal in intel
iectual power. public experience and
creditable record in craftsmanship oil any
OF the Republican presidents since Lin
coin, and will be accepted as upon "a level
intellectual plan with President Cleve-
land his democratic competitor. He il
a man gilmore literary culture than Cleve-
land as he has had an average lifetime OF
active experience at the bar, including six
years Of very reputable service in the
senate.
Boston Herald: There is no reason
why any party man Of the Republicans
who is satisfied with it's platform should
not vote for Mr.. Harrison; he is "A pure
man he IL more than sound on the party
tenents he has ability beyond men who
A.. for lao
presidency. In the service OF his party
in his state he was decided success. IL
IL no small thing in "A state 40 carefully
contested AZ Indiana has been to be
given the acknowledged lead 81 the Re-
publican forces. This was readily ac-
corded 10 Mr.. Harrison.
New York Tribune: In his public life
General Harrison has been an unswerv-
ing and earnest Republican from the first.
and always on the side of the best and
worthiest elements in the Republican
party. Devoted TO the cause OF the
Union, he has been no less devoted 90 the
protection Of American rights and i'm
|dustries. With man SO strong and
worthy, the Republican party has right
TO look for a popular uprising not unlike
that which swept Martin Van Buren, from
power in 1910.
Philadelphia North American The Sc
lection of General Harrison 20 bear the
Republican standard WAS one eminently
lit to he made General Harrison il
more than ordinarily an able man, train
ed in public service, Of known rectitude,
nigh character and full deserving. The
nomination OF Mr. Levi II Morton to the
second place ON the ticket will be recog-
nized AZ wise. He has filled various high
offices with honor and distinction, and
he has a record which from every point
of view Is unimpeachable.
Hartford Courant: The convention
has given US candidate for the Presi-
dency every way worthy, every way
available; whose nomination leaves no
dangerous heart-burnings behind IL;
whose candidacy unites and solidifies the
party in the doubtful states aud the safe
ones alike, and whose election in Novem-
her will insure the country strong,
clean, business. like and thoroughly Am
erican administration.
Buffalo Commercial Advertisers A
splendid candida te has been selected. He
stands upon n sound platform. He has
n clear, good record on every public issue.
He has the prestige OF victory In state
where the Democracy is strong. With
Harrison at the head OF the ticket the
Republicans enter the campaign with
courage, confidence and an assurance of
"a glorious victory in "a glorious cause.
Utica Herald: Gen. Harrison is in ac-
cord with his party. lie stands firmly ON
it's platform, is in full sympathy with its
most advanced thought fnhim thelaws
will have faithful and firm executive,
the American citizen abroad "A watchful
protector, the American fisherman,
Il IN
of the flag, the factory and the home.
Detroit Tribune: Gen. Harrison IL
worthy OF IL, nm able statesman, claan
man, and WAS u gallant soldier. He IL n
Republican OF the highest and best type.
and when his record is fairly placed be-
fore the people il will compare favorably
with the best. The nominee for vice
president IL the right man i'm the right
place and halls from the right state.
Chicago Times: Gen. Harrison is a
gentleman al unstained reputation, and
the scaveneers of the party will vainly
seek Tor material against him with which
60 befoul the political atmosphere. Levi
Il. Morton, the candidate for vice pres
ident, il an ideal business man, and has
in great degree the confidence OF the
people Of this state.
SC. Louis Globe-Democrat Harrison
and Morton, the ticket, has a sonorous
and resonant sound. IL will undoubt-
edly prove strong and popular with the
country. Harrison represents the alert,
enterprising and aggressive west, and
Morton stands for all that is vigorous,
solid and rerolute in the east.
Boston Journal; In nominating Ben
iamin Harrison, OF Indiana, for the presi-
dency OF the United States the Chicago
convention has made "A selection which
viii be cordially approved by the Repub-