New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-22

The expression o. merely personal feelings. Even my
natural and heartfelt OF gratitude for the conf
dencc shown and The high trust devovcd, seems In this
case too unimportan to those you represent for more
than a word.
The party which has guided this country on lis path
| Of unparalleled prosperity with but four years IN
tcryal since lsG0 gives official notice hroug, It's duly
authorized representatives. In fOrtyfour independent
states and five Territories of its choice for the second
chce within the gift Of sxy-fvo millions Of freemen
who cover continent and soon also 10 possess
more tho profound Of rcspOr sbility
and most earnest desire 10 discharge the trust YOU
have reposcd, 10 the satisfaction OF those you
represent and If successful for the best Interests Of
the country afterward, the Oveimastcring
emotions Of the hour
Not having sought the great honor you confer, ms
Won have Justly stated. am tine moro prompt In say
ing that citizen and Republican, shall not shrink
| from the duty you impose
There will be convenient opportunity FOR
| such expression of political convictions may be
thought appropriate TO the times and to the actual
issues. But having already carefully considered the
| statement OF party principles put forth by your
Convention may at once that accept ard adopt
them in full They the principles and the party
under the sway OF which the country has attained its
phenomenal growth and prosperity; under which the
plain people have ruled labor been freed hon0red
and better rewarded then elsewhere; the largest ex
ample OF equality before the law the world has yet
seen has been secured, and education. morality and
the general welfare have been promoted. TO reject
these principles and this party would be TO ndict the
glorious history Of the Nation for almost the pact third
Of century.
iou find natural leader IN the eminent public
| servant, the substantial results Of whose wise aud
faithful Administration furnish such respiration for
the canvass. l had expected to find associated with
him my distinguished friend who now adoms The
Office of Vice President. As the delegation Of my
St.fa tIa atySS nf al
large. have thought ii politically wise adhere here
to the doctrine sf rotation in Office IL gives me the
right to claim, not merely tbs earnest support oil
united party. OF which are sure. but the best
counsel and TIT most watchful personal assistance Of
all Its faithful and experienced leaders without ex
ception, to the end that this great Commonwealth may
again throw its decisive vote, rs it did tonr years ago
| and indisrutably can do again. the Republican
| side
cannot suppress this occasion, In which he
would have taken such cordial interest, word Of
| aHectionate recollection for my friend in so many
Presidential campaigns. the great statesman. whose
present cruel bereavement following hard upen two
similar blows has touched the tcnderest sympathy Of
ALL not merely of his political associates, but Of both
parties and of the whole country.
My State. and think may mny venture 10 add
| my profession will appreciate the manner In which
| this nomination has been made and announced-dc
| .ving an added grace It docs from the unanimous
vote, ana from the character o.
| auve from every section OF our country.
The political sky is bright with promise. seems
"a Republican year and invoking the favor Of Almighty
God upon which we profoundly believe just We
may couragcoush fce the contest with the confident
| hope of victory NJ the end.
Close attention was paid 10 the reply, and vigorous
hand-clappng followed each point in it, At it's close
some one proposed three cheers for Whteaw Reid,
the next Vice President Of the United States.
Ihay sry With
| Hail 10 the Chief, and the formal part OF the
| presentation was over. Then introductions fol
| lowed, and the members Of the committee, at
Mr Reds request wrote their names in an album
| An inspection of the house and grounds followed
c. g Bell Of Missouri, went ont , into r Ine
grounds and gathered ouncn OF whe ao',, i1e
r EoHe' he en-? round ndYy Mr Reid and said to him
Mr. Reid I always thought o ,ha; ;h your ;n ensI
istic field. but am glad TO see that you are
farmer pos well three cnr ysn
Luncheon followed: and happy hour was spent
at the table Mrs. Reid presided, the Rev Dr.
Bushnell, Of Rye, who offered grace before tae
| of her Mr. Reid and Senator Dubois had seats
at the other side of the table. Ex,Judge Robert
ing the luncheon the band played popular and
| patriotic airs While the Committeeman were
| waiting 70 return 10 the station photographefs
| took pictures of them, with MIR. and Mrs. Feld
| sitting in the centre of the group. aud Of The
| new-paprr men. with Mr.. Reid also in this group
| From where the picture was taken the white
| spire Of Connecticut church could he seen.
This is good omen, said one delegate, we
| are looking 10 Connecticut, and we will carry II
| Just before the visitors left the house three
cheers " re yiven first for Mr.. Reid and then for
| Mrs Reid The station was reached IN time 10
| catch the 4 22 o'clock train for the city, me
members Of the committee returned 70 the F1fth
| Avenue Hotel in time 10 attend the mass-meeting
| in the Carnegie Music Hall last night.
| The following letter was gent 20 Mr.. Dsrbin
by D w Little Editor Of THE Alma Enter
| nrise" Of Alma Kansas
| very much regret nv inability 20 be with You
.s n member OF The committee 10 noiify the hon:
| Whifolaw Reid OF his nomination. Please be aud
| eno,,cn 70 convey to hin my highest respects, and
| assure him In my name OF the electoral vote Of the
| SMnnover state. BY dong ~ you VIII confer a
Vrr ,,,,,y voajrs o. ". LITTLE.
| This letter came from William G Lyon, f|itor
| Of THE American, Of Newark, ONO:
| Owing 10 pressing business engagements am com
n.Ilcd 10 forego The pleasure and appreciated n0h0r
| r. meetIuc al the Tlnh Avcnne Hotel, New York,
-, Tnnsaev next for the purpose Of formally
no,ifyfng he I'm. Whjelaw Reid OF his qomioaton
| N the place Of Vice Presidential candidate on our
| ticket You will express my regrets at my inabIl,y
~ not bcng able be with you In this andahle w"rR
Tho ticket q, nominated is the strongest that c"uii
| rars heen selected and OHIO will roll up .Pchdld
| majority in November for the TWO ono men al 10
mead aid for protection and honest dollars: Yours
| very uuly. "iI"i"'i O' N''