Milford chronicle., 1888-06-15

And now stand on the edge OF another and
perhaps a greater contest with relation to the
electors that we have not held for n generation
that of responsibility for the great trust Of gov
eminent. We are no longer auditors. but ac
couutants. M longer critics, hut the criticised
The responsibility is ours, and if we have not
taken all the power necessary to make that rs-
sponsibty good the fault is ours, not that of the
people. We ar confronted by willy. unscrupu.
lous and de.p rate foe. There will be no speck
on the record that they will not magnify into
blot, no circumstance that they will not
torture and misrepresent, no disappointment
that they will not eXaggerate into a revolt, NJ
class or creed that they will not seek to iniiame.
no passion that they will not attempt TO rouse,
no fraud that they will not willingly perpetrate.
They fancy, indeed, that there is mo imposture
too monstrous for the popular credulity" no
crime that win not be condoued. But we stand
at guard full armed at every point 70 meet them.
Our appeal is not to passion or to prejudice, tc
class or faction, TO race or creed, but to tho
sound common sense, the interest, the intelli-
gence and patriotism Of the American people.
The administration of President Cleveland has
triumphantly justified his election. It clmpes
the respect confidence and approval of the c0un.
try. The prophets of evil and disaster are dumb.
What the people see is the government Of the
Union restored to its ancient footing of Justice,
peace, honesty and impartial enforcement OF
law They see the demands Of labor and agri-
by Legislative pnactments for their encourage
ment aud protection. They see the veterans Of
the civil war granted pensions long due them, TO
the amount of more than twice in number and
nearly three times in value of those granted
under any previous administration. They see
more than thrty-two millions acres Of land, reck-
lessy and Illegally held by the grantees Of the
corrupt Republican regime, restored TO the pub
lie domain for the benefit of honest settlers.
They see the negroes, whose fears Of Demo-
cratic rule were played upon by demagogues
four years ago, not only more fully
protected than by his prete 4led friends, but
h0nOred as his race was never hOnOred before.
They see a financial policy under which reckless
speculation has practically ceased, and capital
hreed from distrust. They see for the first time
an honest observance Of the law governing tho
civil establishment and the employees Of the peO-
Pile rid at last Of the political highwayman with
demand Tor tribute in one hand and letter Of dis
missal ia the other. They see useless Offices
abolished and expenses OF administration re-
due d. while improve methods have lifted the
public service to high efficiency. They see tran
quillity. Order security aud equal justice restored
in the land Z watchful, steady, snfe aud patriotic
administration. the solemn promise made by tha
Democracy faithfully kept 1t is "an honest
government By an honest man
To the patriotic, Independent citizens who fout
years ago fOrsook their old allegiance and came
to our support, who since that time have nObly
sustained the administration, the Democratic
party owes deep debt OF gratitude. That they
have been revile and inSuted by their former
associates is not only signal compliment t. their
character and influence. hit another evidence OF
the dee tdencr OF the Republican party Bind
worshiS # the machine--the political juggernaut
- is exacted from every man who will take even
standing room in the party. The Democratic
temple is open To all, aud il ia council We cannot
agree in all things, our motto is: In essentials
unity; in non-esSentials, liberty; in all things
charity" To all good men We say Come in.
Good will ne'er halted at the door ston =" AS
foufs years ago You voted with us 70
reform the administration, to conserve our
institutions for the well heing Of oar common
country. SO join with Us again IN approval Of the
work we'll accomplished, to compete what
Bemains undOue We ask you remember that
II is fatal error to weaken the bonds II a politi
eal Organization by which great reforms have
hren achieved and risk them in the hands OF
their known adversarirs. -Four years ago you
trusted tentatively tine Democratic pa y anu
supported, with zeal and vigor, its candidate foi
president. You thought lin strong in all Ihe
sturdy qualities requisite for the great task oi
reform Behold your splendid Justification.
No president in time Of peaee had 50 difhculi
and labor0us a duty 10 perform. His party had
been out Of power for twenty four years EFeIy
member Of it had been almost venomousiy ex.
ciuded from the smallest past where admins
tration could be studied.
Every place vas filled by men whose interest
Nyas TO thwart inquiry aud belitte the new adj
minilga ton. But the master h4nd came 70 the
-heiln anal the true course has been kept from the
beginning. We need not wax for tine to do justice
TO the character ahd service of President Cleve
land. Honest, clear sighted. patient, grounded
in respect for law and justice; with thor rugl
grasp OF principles and situations with marveloui
aud conscientious industry: the very incarnation
of lrmness-he has nobly fulfilled the promise
Of his party. nobly met the expectations Of hi;
country, and written his name high on the scroll
where future Americans will read only the name
. Of men who have teen supremely useful 70 th'
Republic.
Fellow Democrats, this Is but the initial me +
ing in a political campaign destined t' be menr
orabe. It will be a clashing OF nearly even
forces. Let no man here or elsewhere beiittle OF
underestimate the strength or resources OF thf
opposition. But, great as they are, the old Dem
spcratic party, in conscious strength ami perfect
union, faces the issue fearlesslY.
The mention Of President Cleveland's name
by Chairman Collins was greeted with en-
tihusiastic cheering and waving Of canes and
kafs. At ll:45 o'clock motion was made
for the roll call on nomination Hensel, OF
Pennsylvania offered a substitute that nc
baliot on nominations be taken until the plat
form was adopted This was carried Al
aHsS4 O'Clock the roll call for nominations
began. Alabama gave way to New York,
and Daniel Dougherty took the platform and
began his speech nominating Cleveland. He
spoke as follows;
CLEVELAND DOMINATED.