The Forrest City times., 1896-07-10

The committee of notification, of
which Charles w. Fairbanks. of In
dianapolis, is chairman, arrived at
Paterson at II a. m. The members of
the committee were met by John r.
Beam, of Paterson, and Albert A. Will
cox. Mr. Hobart's private secretary.
The party drove at once to Mr.. Ho-
bart's house, where they were received
by Mr. and Mrs. Hobart. About TWEEN
ty Patersonians were present by invi-
tation.
A band stationed on the piazza struck
up a lively tune. Mr.. and Mrs. Hobart
stood in the hallway and received the
committee, headed by Chairman Fair
banks and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Hobart
were assisted by number of ladies
and gentlemen.
At l2 o'clock the band moved away
from the piazza and took up their POI
sition on the lawn. There were about
5000 persons in front of the house at
the time. At 1905 o'clock Mr. and
Mrs Hobart went out on the piazza.
and Mr.. Fairbanks came out and made
his address. He said:
Chairman Fairbanks speech.
Mr. HoBART-The Republican national con-
vention recently assembled at St Louis COM
mssioned to formally notify you OF your
nomination for the ONCE OF vice-president OF
the United States. We are met pursuant to
the direction OF the convention to perform the
agreeable duty assigned US.
In all the splendid history OF the great party
which holds our loyal allegiance. the necessity
was never more urgent for steadfast adherence
to those wholesome principles which have been
the sure foundation rock OF our national pros
perity. The demand was never greater for
men who hold principle above all else, and
who are unmoved either by the clamor of the
hour or the promises OF false teachers.
The convention at St. Louis in full measure
met the high demands of the times In its dec
laration OF party principles and In the nomina-
ton OF candidates for president and vice-presi-
dent
Sir, the ONCE for which you were nominated
is OF rare dignity. honor and power. 1t has
been graced oy the most prominent statesmen
who have contributed to the upbuilding OF the
strength and glory OF the republic.
Because Of your exalted personal character
and OF your intelligent and patriotic devotion
to the enduring principals OF protective tar
IN, which wisely discrlminates in favor of
American interests, and to a currency whose
soundness and integrity none can challenge,
and because OF your conspicuous fitness for the
exacting and important duties of the high
office, the Republican national convention.
with unanimity and enthusiasm rarely wit
messed, chose you as our candidate for vice.
president of the United States.
We know 1t to be gratifying to you personal
ly to be the associate OF William Mckinley In
the pending contest For you and your dis
tnguished associate we bespeak the en-
thusiastic and intelligent support OF all our
countrymen who desire that prosperity shall
again rule throughout the republic.
When Mr.. Fairbanks had concluded,
the people cheered and the band
played. Mr.. Hobart then made his re-
ply amid great cheering. He said;
Mr.. Hobart's Response.
Mr. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN or THE
ComMIrrEE-I beg to extend TO you my CRATE
tul Acknowledgements for the very kind and
nattering terms in which you convey the for
maj announcement of my nomination for vice.
president OF the United States by the Repub-
mean national convention at st. Louis. am
profoundly sensible of the honor which has
been done me, and through me to the state In
winch all my life has been spent, in my seleo-
uon as candidate for this high ONCE. l APP
preciate 1T the more because it asso-
oates me, in a contest which involves
the very gravest issues, with one who
represents in his private character and public
career the highest intelligence and best spirit
Oh MS party and with whom my personal rela-
aons are such as to afford q guarantee of per-