The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-08-09

them TO entruSt TO it the administration of
their Government, and when Iconsider, under
the influence of the stern reality which the
present surroundings create, that | have
been chosen TO represent the plans, the pur-
poses and the politics of the Democratic
party, / am profoundly impressed by the
solemnity of the occasion and by the
responsibility Of my position. Though /
greatly appreciate 1t, | do not at this
moment congratulate myself upon the
distinguished honor which has been con-
ferred upon me because my mind is full of
an anxious desire 10 perform well the part
which has been assigned me. Nor do | at
this moment forget that the rights and in
teTeSts of more than 50,000,000 of my fell
low citizens are involved in our efforts to
gain Democratic supremacy. This reilec-
ton presents to my mind the consideration
which more than all others gives to the ac-
ton of my party in convention assembled
its most sober and serious aspect The
party and its representatives which asks to
be intrusted at the hands of the people
with the keeping of all that concerns
their welfare and their safety should
only ask it with the full appreciation of
the sacredness of the trust. and with firm
resolve to administer it faithfully and well.
| am Democrat because l believe that this
truth lies at the foundation of true Dem
ocracy. l have kept the faith because | be-
lieve, If rightly and fairly administered and
applied Democratic doctrines and measures
will insure the happiness, contentment and
prosperity of the people. If in the contest
upon which we now enter we steadfaStly
hold to the underlying principles of our
party creed and at all times keep i'm view
the peoples good we shall be
strong because we are true to
ourselves, and because 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 consecra-
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 can
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 10 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, l
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 eXtempOraneOusly,
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-
monies were sincere and hearty. After
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
sence of Chairman Bamum, Hon. John S.
Barbour, of Virginia, was chosen Chairman,
pro TEN. All the States were represented
except Connecticut, Maryland, Kentucky,
Michigan, Nevada, Dakota, New Mexico,
Utah and Wyoming The proceedings of
the meeting of .'uly24 were approved. Mr..
Dawson, of Sol 4 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 allegiance with the chair
man and secretary, they to decide what por-
tons, 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 stenogga-
pher. The following We're announced as
the Executive Committee: VIM. II
Barnum, of Connecticut, ex officio; A. p
German. Maryland; NJ. w. Ransom, North
Carolina; b. f. Jones, Louisiana; Herbert
0. Thompson, New York; William A. Wal
lace, Pennsylvania; John a. Barbour, Vir-
ginia; William f. Villas, Wisconsin; Austin
II. Brown, Indiana; NJ. NJ. Hamm, Iowa;
II. ID. McIlenry, 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 Delevan 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 Committee
on Organization given to the newspapers,
but it was voted down. The Executive
Committee will meet at New York Thurs.
day.