The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-08-27
CLEVELAND AND HENDRICKS.
Text of Their Letters of Ac-
ceptance.
Brief, Pointed and FOrcible Statements
Of the Issues Involved.


President OF the United States, is rs fol-
lows. a.
Gentlemen. I have received your commu-
nicanon dated July >, Issf. inforninT M ~
my nomination 20 the once o. President of
the United States by the National Democratic
Convention lately assembled az Chicago.
accept the nomination with . grateful appre-
citation Of the supreme honor conferred and a
solemn sense Of the responsibility, which, in
- accordance, ! assume have Carefully
considered the platform adopted by the con-
yenfiQn, and cordially approve the same.
- plain a statement OF Democratic
1Aith and the principles upon which
tha. party appeals % the SURFACES Of the peO-
PIE needs no supplement or explanation. IL
should be remeD bered that the Ofiice Of Pres
t1ent l. essentially executive IN its nature.
The laws enacted BY The legislative branch
OF the Government the Chief Executive Is
bound faithfully " enforce; and when the
wisdom Of the political party which selects
one Of is members as a nominee for that
once has outlined is policy and declared its
principles, i seems % me that nothing in
character Of the Officer % the necessities 81 the
CAS-, requires more from the caL didate accept
Ing sucn nomination than she suggestion Oh
vel known truths 80 absolutely vital 70 the
enforced.
We. proudly call ours a Government by the
people. IL + not such when class Is tOler-
a-ed which arrogates - itself the manage
meut Of public adairs- seeking 20 control the
people, instead Of representing them. Par
tutions, but government Is not by the pfO-
DIE when one party fAstens It's control upon
the c0urtry and perpetuates It's power by Ca
I1Aing aud betraying the people, instead of
serving them A government l. not by the
people when a result which should rep
and thinking men i or can be de-
teTmined BY the shameless disregard OF
Their sudragez- When an election % ONCE
their mum Der % assume for a time a public
trust instead of his dedication % tie pro-
tession OF politics, when the holders 0fthe
ballot qnickened BY a sense % deity, shall
broken, and when the suffrage shah De az |
together Tree and interrupted. the fun reali- |
AZ hand. aud Of The means % this end not |
one would, In my judgment. be more effect |
I've than an Amendment 10 the Constitution /
the President from ne election /
When we consider the patronage Of this /
great Office, the alluremens OF power the Il
temptation 10 retain public place once /
gained, and, more than ali. the availability a Il
party hnds in an incum bent whom a horde i
Of ofhceholdens- with a zeal born Of benefits
received and fosterei by the hope OF favOrs
inoney and trained political services. we
I'm the eligibility OF the President
Tor reelection moss serious danger % that
action which must charactertEe a govern
nent By the people.
TIE DIGNITY OF LABOR
A true American sentiment recognizes
he dignity OF labor and the fact
hat honor lies in honest ton.
Prosperity. Ability % work Constitutes the
'apitAl. and the wages OF labor the income Of
vast mum Der Of our Population; and this
are not asking unreasonable in
.ulgence, but a. intelligent and manly cifi- |
ems they seek the same consideration which
hose demand who have other interests at
take They should receive their full share |
Z me care and attention o. those who maze
nd execute the laws, 20 the end that the
lants and needs OF the employers and EN-
loyed shall alike be subscribed. and the
ige Of both, be advanced. c
As related 70 this subject. while we should |
o. discourage the emigration OF those who .
lme 20 acknOWledge allegiance % our Gov | 4
-nment and add 70 our citizen population,
p As a means OF protection 10 our working 1 4
zen, different rule should prevail concern
X those who. IN they come or are | A
-0Gsht 20 our land. DO not intend 70
riOulsy compete with those Justly en- c
Led % our field OF labor in z
ter accepting the nomination OF the Office .
governor nearly two years ago. I made the
Ihered.
The laboring classes constitute the main q
10 Of our population. They should be pro il
tied In their efforts % peaceab oily assert | q
ear rights when ENDANGERED BY The axxre- | +.
ted capital, and all the statutes on this sub :
. should rec gnize the care OF the state for .
NEST toll ana be framed with a view OF q
proving the eOnoitIon Of the We K ng- 7
an proper regard for the welfare o
the nottingham i inseparably con- | ri
cited with the integrity of our Institutions. u
lne Of our citizens are more interested than | y
e. 10 guarding against any OF the corrupt q
Z influences which seem 20 pervert the be- | 81
ncent purposes of our Government and | a.
me should be more wstchful OF the artful | n
Ac hinauons Of those ,vho lure them b ~
u inflicted injury. In q free country the | n
rtatiment Of The absolute rights OF the IN II
vidgsl should only be such as i essential n
tae peace and good order Of the | IT
~ munity: The limit between the proper | "a
hiects OF governmental control and those y
ltch can be more frungiy left 70 the moral 1 50
lse and self imposed restraint OF the citi- q
- unnecessarily interfering with the -
bits and customs Of any OF our people -
lich are not offensive % the moral senti- .
.nls OF the ciFlli2ed world. and which are u
lsistent with good citizenship and the pub di
welfare are unwise and vexatiOu& ul
COMMERCE. in
The commeree Of q nation % a great extent Is
,ermines its supremacy. Cheap and easy | pi
should therefore be literally | in
tered Within the limits Of the Constitri- | -,
n the General Government should 10 i'm us
,lye and protect its natural water ways As "
oh profitable market
The CIVIL SERVICE. oc
he people pay the wages Of the public en- fr'
yea and they are entitled 70 the fair and kI
lest work which the money thus Maid | nc
luld comma nd- 10 Is the duty OF those en-
stcd with the management OF their -.
lirs 90 see that such pubic service ne
nrthcoming-the selection aud retention Of l
lordinates In the Government employ Rf
.ess and The value Of their work and they | n,
Iuld be neither expected nor allowed 70 ~
Questionable party service. The interests
mate Of public labor and duty win De i'm
diAtely improved, the public Employment ~
Dc open 90 ali " no demOnsrrate their IT. De
Z 70 enter ~ The unseemly scramble for lo'
ce under the Government. with the cOnsa- To
mt tmportuntfy which embftrer Official | -,
, VIII cease and the public departmenrs -
not BE- allied with those who conceive IL lty
ch they owe their places. Instead OF | pfs
iering patient and honest return | az
The people believe that the 80
- Of the land are prepared 10 support VIII
party which gives the best promise oil al sui
isiellng the Government In the honest, the
PIE and plain manner which Il consistent
J rs character and purp0ses. They have a..
ned that mystery a1d CaiOiement ia the oe1
Ase ment Of their afiairs cover tricks and MI
heir betrayal. The states ularship they're
= consists IN honesty and frugality, a Sta
npt response % the needs Of the people as fv1s
arise. and the vigilant protection OF all -.
varied Interests. ct
I should be called % the Chief Maristra- bre
! the nation BY the SURFACES OF nv fellow
ems, VIII assume the duties Of that high for
E with a solemn Determination 90 dedi- ~
every effort TO the country's good -
with an humble reliance upon the favor De
support 81 the supreme Being who be- 9
MlI always bless honest human en- mir
~ ~ the conscientious discharge OF pub he !
Col VIM. W. Villas. Chairman. and III ~ pen
" ard Others. members OF the Notiaca- Z
Col1 mitsee OF the Democratic National Ste
euuon- IL 4
Fx-Gov. HESDRIcxs LETTER. pa
nuemens I have the honor 70 ac- Or,