Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-07-30

| which. claiming to be the party Of ths
people. asks them TO entrust 20 il the
administr ation Of the Government. and
when consider, under the infiusucs of
/ the stern reality which the present snr-
rouudines create. that I have been
chosen to represent the plans, purposes
and the policy of tue Democrats party.
am profoundly impressed bv the
solemnity Of the occasion and rs the
responsibility of my position. Though
l gratefully appreciate it, do MT at
tsls mcment congratulate myself on
this distinguished honor " ich has
been conferred on me. because my mind
10 full OF sn anxious desire 30 perform
well the part which has been assigned to
me. nor do l al this moment forget that
the rights and interests Of more than
hD,OOO,OOOof my fellow citizens are in
volved IN our efforts TO gain Democratic
supremacy. This reheeiion presents to
my mind the consideration, which more
than ALL others, gives to the act of INV
party IN convention assembled a most
sober and serious aspect. The party,
and Its representatives, which ask TO be
entrusted at the hands of the people
with the keeping Of all that concerns
those people and their safety, should
only ask 1t with the full appreciation Of
the sacredness of the trust, and
with firm resolve to administer
1t faithfully and well. am a
Democrat because believe this
truth lies at the foundation of
Democracy. have kept the faith be
cause / believed that, II rightly and
fairly administered aud applied, Demo
cratic doctrines and measures will in-
sure the happiness, contentment and
prosperity OF the people. If, in the CON
test upon which We now enter, we stead.
lastly hold to the underlying principles
OF our party creed and al all times keep
IN view the peoples good. We shall be
strong, because We are troe TO ourselves,
and because the plain and Independent,
voters Of the land will seek by their suf
frages to compass their relief from
party tyranny where there should be
submission to the popular will, and
their pr election from party corruption
where there should be devotion to the
peoples interest. These thoughts lend
conservation to our cause, and we 90
forth not merely TO gain a partisan ad
vantage, bnt pledged to give to ALL those
who trust Us to the utmost the benefits
of an honest administration of National
affairs. No higher purpose or motive
Gan stimulate Us to supreme effort or
urge IA to continuous and earnes, labor
and effective party organization. Let
us not fail IN this. and we may conn
IDENTIFY hope to reap the full reward of
patriots services we'll performed. |
have thus called 10 mind some simple
truths and. trite thoughts, which seems
to me we'll not to dwell upon at this
time. | shall soon. | hope, signify in
the usual formal manner my acceptance
Of the nomination that has been ten
dered me. In the meantime, i gladly
greet you IN go workers ia the cause
The Governor spoke extemporsneous-
~ aud not without evidence OF deep
earnestness and feeling. The address
was not only mOdel of thought, but
Was delivered with rare grace and effect
The congratulations that were showered
upon him by the many distinguished
leaders of the party at the close of the
ceremonies were sincere and hearty.
After some timo spent in social ex
changes the doors of the dining room
were swung open and refreshments were
partaken Of.
Among those present besides the
members of the National and NOtifica
ton Committees, nearly all of whom
were in attendance. Stre ex-Speaker b. |
j. Randall of PENNSYLVANIA. Congress
man Perry Belmont, Judge Abbott and
l.. r. HIllsbury of Boston.