Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-27
GROWERS ACCEPTANCE.
Cleveland Formally Notified of His Nom
inafinIn

WASHINGTON June 26th.-The Demo-
cratic National Committee, accompanied
by the Democratic National Committee and
the Columbia Democratic Club. went to the
White House at , o'clock this afternoon TO
formally notify Cleveland of his nomina-
ton.
They were received in the East room bv
Cleveland. There were also present Mrs.
Cleveland, Rev. w. n. Cleveland the Pres
ident's brOther), members of the Cabinet
and their wives and Speaker Carlisle.
General Collins, of Massachusetts, deliv-
cred formal address of notification. The
President, in reply, said
" cannot be but profoundly impressed
when | see about me the messengers of the
National Convention of the Democracy,
bearing its summons to duty. The politi-
cal party to which | owe allegiance both
honors and commands me. 1t places in
my hands its proud standard and bids me
bear it high at the front in the battle which
1t wages bravely, because conscious OF the
right, and confidently, because its trust is
in the people, and soberly. because it COM
prehends the obligations which success
imposes.
The message which you bring awak-
ened within me the liveheSt sense of per
sonal gratitude and satisfaction, and the
honor which you tender me is in itself so
great that there might well be no room for
any other sentiment, and Yet | can't rid
myself OF grave and serious thoughts when
L remember that party supremacy is not
alone involved in the conflict which presses
so upon us, but that we struggle to secure
our cherished institutions at large and a
happiness of nation of free people. Fa-
miliarity with the great Office which | hold
has but added to my appreciation of its sa-
cred character and the conservatism de-
manded OF him who assumes its immense
responsibilities. 1t is the repository of the
peoples will, and the power within its
vision should be the protection and welfare
OF the humblest citizens. and with a quick
ear should catch from the remotest corner
of the land the plea of the people for Just
ice and right. For the sake of the people.
he who holds this great office of theirs
should resist every encroachment upon it's
legitimate functions. and for the sake of the
integrity and usefulness of the office it
should be kept near to the people and be
administered in full sympathy with their
wants and needs.
The occasion reminds me most vividly
OF when, four years ago, l received a mes
sage from my party similar to that which
you now deliver. Since that day | can truly
say that the feeling Of awe with which l
heard the summons then is intensified ten
fold when repeated now. Four years ago
knew that our Chief Executive Office, if
not carefully guarded, might drift, little by
little, away from the people to whom it
belongs and become a perversion of all it
ought to be. But | did not know how
much its moorings had already been
loosened. | knew four years ago bow well
devised were the principles OF true De-
mocracy for the successful operating of the
Governmen by the people and for the peo-
pie. But did not know how absolutely
necessary their application then was for
restoration 10 the people of their safety and
prosperity. ! knew then that abuses and
extravagancies had creDt into the manage
ment of public affairs, but did not know
then the numerous forms nor the tenacity
of their grasp. | knew then something of
the bitterness OF partisan Instructions, but
| did not know how bitter, how reckless
and how shameless it could be. l knew.
too, that the American people were patriotic
and just, but l did not know how grandlv
they loved their country nor how noble
and generous they were.
shall not dwell upon the acts and
policy of the Administration now drawing
to its close. Its record is open to every
citizen of the land, and yet | will not be
denied the privilege of asserting at this
time that in the exercise of the functions
OF the hlgh trust conhded to me- | have
yielded obedience only to the Constitution
and the solemn obligation of my oath of
office. l have done those things which, in
the light OF the understanding which God
has given me, seemed most conducive to
the welfare of my countryman and the
promotion of good government. | would
nor, if could, for myself nor for yours.
| avoid single consequence of fair inter-
pTetatiOn of my course.
1t but remains for me to say to you
and through you to the Democracy Of the
nation, that | accept the nomination with
which they have honored me, but that
will in due time signify such acceptance in
! the usual formal manner"
The Presidents remarks were made in
/ an earnest and emphatic manner, and fire.
ouently interrupted by applause.
This closed the speech making, and then
all present proceeded to the State dining
room and partook of light refreshments.
The committee will leave for Columbus
on Wednesday, and notify Thurman on
| Thursday.
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