Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
TOLD OF HIS GOOD LUCK.
Gen. Harrison Formally Notified 0
His Nomination-He Expresses
His Gratitude in a Brief
Speech.

Gen.. Harrison was waited upon at his
home in Indianapolis, Ind, July 1, by the
committee appointed for that purpose. and
formally notified of the action OF the Repub-
was not all present Connecticut. Florida,
Colorado, Delaware. Vermont Montana.
Washington. and New Mexico not being
represented. At the residence were Gen.
Harrison and immediate family and u few
friends. The General was pale, but displayed
no nervousness. Mrs. Harrison, leaning on
the arm Of her husband, locked pleasant ard
happy, her sunny smiles having pleasing
contrast to her abundant grey locks.
Chairman Estee read the announcement
of the action Of the convention. 1t was very
impressive. Atits conclusion General Har-
rison drew from his vest pocket a little slip
of manuscript When he began there was
slight trcmor in his voice. but after u word
or two had been uttered his tones became
firm. His concluding remarks were greeted
with hearty and continued applause. His
reply was as follows;
Mr. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE Conf
M1rTEE: The official notice which you have
brought Of the nomination conferred upon me by
the Republican National Convention recently in
session at Chicago, excites emotions OF a pro-
found though OF u somewhat conflicting charac-
ter. That, after full elaboration and free con-
sultntion, the representatives OF the Republican
party of the United States should have con-
Guided that the great principles enunciated in
the platform adopted by the convention could be
an honor of which am deeply sensible, and for
which am very grateful. l do not assume or
believe that this choice implies that the conven-
ton found in me any preeminent fitness or ex-
ceptionnl fidelity to the principles of government
to which we are mutually pledged. My satisfac.
tion with the result would be altogether spoiled
if that result had been reached by any unworthy
methods or by disparagement Of the more
eminent men who divided with me the suffrages
of the convention.
1 accept the nomination with 80 deep sense
of the dignity of the office and of the gravity OF
it's duties and responsibilities as alto ether to
exclude any feeling OF exultation or pride. The
principles of government and the practice in
administration, upon which issues are now for
tunately so clearly made, a. so important ip
their relations to the natio2.! ard t2 i... t!a!
prosperity, that we may expec an unusual pop
ular interest in the campaign. Relying wholly
upon the considerats Judgment of our fellow cit:
liens and the gracious favor OF God, we vii!
confidently submit our cause the arbitrament
of a free ballot. Tho day you have chosen for
this visit suggests no thoughts that are not in
harmony with tho OCCASION. The Republican
party has walked in the light OF tee declar
alton OF Independence. 1t has lifted the shaft
of patriotism upon the foundation laid ut Bunker
Hill. It has made the more perfect union secure
coln Yorktown and AppomattOx, the Declaration
of Independence aud the Proclamation OF Emnn.
eipation are naturally and worthily associated
Il our thoughts to-day.
AS soon as may be possible I shall by letter
communicate to your Chairman more formal
acceptance Of the nomination., but it may be
proper for me now to ssy that have already ex-
a1nined the platform with some care, and that
it's declarations to some OF which you have al
luded 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.
General and Mrs. Harrison were then pre-
sented to members of the committee. and a
social hour was succeeded by luncheon.
after which the committee retired.
In the afternoon the General was waited
upon by the Tippecanoe Club. 100 strong.