The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

States senate, your enlightened and con-
servative craftsmanship commanded the
respect and inspired the confidence of the
American people. Added to this the
purity of your past life and your exalted
as a candidate for president, the honor
of the republican party and glory of
cur country will be safe in your keeping.
The platform adopted by the national re-
publican convention marks with clearness
and precision the need of the party. The
American system of protection to Ameri-
can labor, and American products in
| American markets. the sacredness and
purity of the BALLOT The protection of
American citizens, native and adopted,
at home and abroad, on land or sea; the
prohibition of Chinese immigration; the
building mp of our navy; the erection of
coast defenses, and especially the care of
the old soldiers and sailors of the repub-
lie, are questions which occupy conspicu-
GUS places in our platform. These and
other subjects referred to in the platform
will doubtless receive your careful CON
sideration. In conclusion, we beg to ex-
press our personal satisfaction at your
nomination, and we indulge in the belief
that your election is already assured"
At the conclusion of Judge Estee's ad-
dress there was no applause, all present
seeming to partake of the gravity of the
occasion as reflected in the calm features
and dignifed manner of General Harrison,
who did not show the slightest symptom
of exaltation or qualification, which was
clearly depicted in the bright countenances
of the ladies. After moments. sLlence,
General Harrison adjusted his glasses and
read his reply in a full, rich voice and
with degree of seriousness and earnest
ness that vislbly impressed every one WHO
heard him.
GENERAL HARRIsoN's REPLY.
"Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the
committee The official notice which
you have brought of the nomination con-
ferred upon me by the republican national
convention, recently in session at Chicago,
excites emotions of a profound though of
a somewhat conflicting character; that,
after the full deliberation and the free
consultation of the representatives of the
republican party of the United States,
they should have concluded that the great
principles enunciated in the platform
adopted by the convention could be in
some measure confdedto my care, Is an
honor of which 1 am deeply sensible, and
for which 1 am very grateful. I do not
assume or believe that this choice implies
that the convention found in me
any eminent fitness or exceptional
fidelity to the principles of government
to which we are mutually pledged. Ny
satisfaction with the result would be alto
gether spoiled if that result had been
reached by any unworthy method, or by
the disparag ement of the more eminent
men who divided with me the suffrages of
the convention. accept the nomination
with so deep a 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
tices in the administration, upon which
issues are now, fortunately, so clearly made,
are SO important in their relations to ma
tional and individual prosperity, that we
may expect an unusual popular interest
in the campaign. Relying wholly upon
the considerate judgment of our fellow
citizens and the gracious favor of God,
we will confidently submit our cause to
the arbitration of a free ballot The day
You have chosen for this visit suggests no
thoughts not in harmony with the coca
sion. The republican party has walked
in the light of the declaration of indepenG-
ence. 1t has lifted the shaft of patriot
ism upon the foundation laid al
Bunker Hill. 1t has made the more
perfect union secure by making all
men free. Washington and Lin
coin, Yorktown and AID Appamattox, the
Declaration of Independence and the Proc
amat;on of Emancipation are naturally
and worthily associated in our thoughts
to-day. As soon Gs may be possible,
shall, by letter, communicate to your
chairman more formal acceptance of
the nomination, but it may be now proper
for me to say that 1 have already exam
ined the platform with some care, and that
its 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"
A long and hearty applause echoed
through the house as General Harrison
concluded his address, and reaching forth
cordially grasped the extended hand of
Chairman Estee, who then presented him
with an official copy of his notification.
Secretary Ulisbee then handed the general
an engrossed official copy of the repub-
lican platform. %.
The formalities of the occasion having
concluded, General Harrison instantly be-
came the genial host, while Chairman E5-
tee, acting as master of ceremonies, intro
duced each member of the COMMITTEES as
they passed before the general and the
ladies. Several of the committee were
accompanied by their wives, while Miss
Lula S. Joseph, of Nashville, accompanied
Delegate Dougherty, secretary of the
committee
AFTER THE RECEPTION
General and Mrs. Harrison circulated
separately ard promiscuously about the
room, chatting Familiarity with old friehds
and ospitably entertaining the strangers,
in which endeavors they we're assisted by
Mr.. Russell Harrison, Judge Miller, and
the generals charming daughters.
General Harrison invited the members
of the committee to remain and partake
of an elegant lunch which was spread IN