The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-08-10
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The COMMITTEES appointed TO formally
nod y Ron. Grover Cleveland. Governor
Of New York. Of his nominstion for
President by the Democratic National
Convention. called upon that gentleman
At the State capitol. Wednesday. and in
response to the address Of the commit
f<.. Mr.. Cleveland replied Il follow:
'.Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the
Committee: Your formal announcement
does not Of course convey to me the first
intimAtion OF the result Of the convention
held by the Democracy OF the nation.
and yet, As I listen TO your message and
see abou; me Representatives from all
parts Of the land Of the great party.
which. claiming TO be the party OF the
people. asks them 10 entrust to il the
administration Of the Government, and
when I consider, under the influence OF
the stern reality which the present sur
Eoundings create, that I have been chos-
en- 10 represent the plans, the purposes
and the policy Of the Democrats party.
I am profoundly impressed by the SOL
emnity OF the occasion and by the re-
sponsibility OF my position. Though 1
gratefully appreciate 1t. I do not at this
moment congratulate myself upon the
distinguished honor which, has been con-
isrred upon me. because my mind i. full.
OF an anxious desire to perform we'll the
part which has been assigned to ME; nor
do I. ut this moment, forget that the
rights and interests Of more than 5O,-
OOO. 900 OF my fellow citizens are inYolv-
ed in our efforts to gain Democratic
supremacy. This reflection presents to
my mind q consideration, which, more
than all others, gives to the at Of my
party in the convention assembled. a
most sober and serious aspect. The
party and its representatives that ask
to be entrusted at the hands of the reo-
pie with the keeping Of all that concerns
these people. and their safety. should
ask it with only the full appreciation Of
the sacredness OF the trust and the firm
resolve TO administer it faithfully aud
we'll. ! am q Democrat because / be-
! eve this truth lies at the foundation Of
Democracy. have kept fai. In. because
/ believe. If rightly and fairly admins
tered and applied, Democratic doctrines
and measures will insure the happiness,
c~ontentment aud prosperity OF the peo-
pie. II III the contest upon which we
now entsr, We steadfastly hold to the
underlying principles of our party and
at all times. keep in view the peoples's
good, We shalt be strong. because We
shal be true to ourselves, and because
the plain and independent voters of the
Land will seek by their SURFACES
70 compass their release from party
tyranny. where there should be
submission TO the popular will
aud their protection from party
corruption, where there should lie devo-
ton to the peoples interest. These
thoughts lend u consecrut.on to our
cause, and We 60 forth. not merely to
gain partisan advantage. but pledged to
give to those who trust US the utmos,
benefits Of al honest administration OF
national affairs. No higher purpose can
stimulate US to supreme effort or urge
us to continuous and earnest labor and
effective party organization. Let us moi
foil in this, and We may hope 4 REAP
the full reward OF patriotic services well
performed. l have thus called to mind
some simple truths, and, trite though
they are, 1t seems to me ] do Will &c
dwell upon them at this time. I shall
soon, l hope, signify, in the usual for,
NAL manner, my acceptance Of the nom
ination, which has been rendered NE
In the meantime. / gladly greet you al
as co-workers in II noble cause.