The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-07

upon which we now enfs< We 5teadfsstiy
hold to the underlying principles OF our
party creed and at all zines keep in view
the peoples good we shall be
strong because we are tIue to
ourselves, and becat1ze the plain
and independent voters of the land will
seek by their suffrage to compass their re-
lease from party tyranny, where there should
be submission to the popular will and their
protection from party corruption, where
there should be devotion to the peoples in
terests. These thoughts lend cousecra-
ton to our cause and we go forth not merely
to gain partisan advantage but pledged to
give to those who trust US the utmost bene-
fits and honest administration of national
affairs. No higher purpose or motive IAN
stimulate us to supreme effort or urge
US to continuous and earnest labor
and effective party organization Let us
not fall in this and we may confidently hope
to reap the full reward of patriotic services
well performed. / have thus called to mind
some simple truths, and trite though they
are, it seems to me we do well to dwell
upon them at this time. / shall soon, /
hope, signify in the usual formal manner
my acceptance of the nomination which has
been rendered to me. In the meantime,
gladly greet you all as co-workers in noble
cause"
The Governor spoke eStamporaneously,
and not without evidence of deep earnest
ness and feeling. He seemed to realize the
weight of responsibility which rested on his
shoulders as the standard bearer Of the
party. The congratulations that were
showered on him by the many distinguished
leaders of the party at the close of the cere-
Sinaaro
some time spent in social interchangeS,
the doors Of the dining room were swung
open and refreshments partaken of.
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
The National Democratic Committee met
at the Delevan House. Tuesday. In the alb
senee of Chairman Banum. Hon. John s.
Barbour, Of Virginia, was chosen Chairman.
pro tem. All the States were represented
except Connecticut MARYLAND, Kentucky,
Michigan, Nevada, Dakota, New Mexico,
Utah and Wyoming. The proceedings Of
the meeting of July "a were approved. Mr..
Dawson, of South Carolina, in behalf of the
Committee on Organization, made report,
which was adopted, but the committee de-
cided not to publish it at present, the mat
ter being left in abeyance with the chair
man and secretary, they to decide what por-
tions, if any, shall be given to the newspa-
pers. Charles j. Canda, of New York, was
reelected treasurer, and Edward B. Dick
ersOn, of New York, reappointed stenogra-
pher. The following were announced as
the Executive Committee: VIM. II
Barnum, of Connecticut, ex officio; A. P.
German. Maryland; NJ. w. Ransom, North
Carolina; b. +. Jones, Louisiana; Herbert
o. Thompson, New York; William A. Wal
lace, Pennsylvania; John A. Barbour, Vir-
ginia; William F. Villas, Wisconsin; Austin
IL. Brown, Indiana; NJ. Nj. Hamnl, Iowa;
II. d. McHenry, Kentucky; j.. p, II.
Kelly, Minnesota; Bradley B. Small
ley, Vermont; J. A. w. Sullaway, New
Hampshire; f. W. Dawson, South Carolina;
w. W. Armstrong, Ohio; Miles Ross, New
jersey; II. Corning Judd. Illinois; j. b.
Barnaby, Rhode Island; John G. Prather,
Missouri. The committee adjourned
to meet at the Deleyan House at
three o'clock, when they accompanied
the notification committee to the executive
chamber. During the meeting an effort was
made to have the report of the COMMITTEES
on Organization given to the newspapers.
but it was voted down. The Executive
Committee will meet at New York ThurS
-day