Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-03
GROVER I.
The President Sadly overworks the
First Personal Pronoun in All It's
Caaes-Cleveland's Speech of Accept


II cannot but be profoundly impressed
when see about NE messengers of the Ma
tional Democracy bearing its summons to
duty The political party to which owe al
legiance both honors and commands ME- IL
places in MY hands its proud standard and
bids Me bear it high in front in battle
which it wages bravely because conscious of
right, confidently because its trust is in the
people and soberly because it comprehends
the obligation which success imposes.
THE message which you bring awakens
within ME- the Gveliest sense of personal
gratitude and sal sfaction, and the honor which
You tender ME is in itself SO great that there
might well be no room for any other senti-
ment. And yet | cannot rid MYSELF of
grave and serious thoughts when l remember
that party supremacy is not alone involved in
the conflict which presses upon us, but that
we struggle to secure and save the cherished
institutions, the welfare and the happiness of
nation of freemen.
SiNot oihNS
hold has but added to MY apprehension of
It's sacred character and the conservation de-
manded OF him who holds its immense re-
sponsibilities. 1t is the repository of the
peoples will and power. Within its vision
should be the protection and welfare of the
humblest citizen, and with quick ear it should
catch from the remotest corner of the land
the plea of the people for justice and for
right.
..For the sake of the people, he who holds
this Office of theirs should resist every en-
croachment upon its legitimate functions,
and for the sake of the integrity and useful
ness of the Office it should be kept near to
the people and be administered in full SYM
pathy with their wants and needs.
This occasion reminds ME most wildly
of the scene when, four years ago, received
a message from MY party similar to that
which you now deliver. With all that has
passed since that day | can hereby say that
the feeling of awe with which / heard the
summons then has intensified many fold when
| it is repeated now. Four years ago | knew
that our chief executive office, if not care
fully guarded might drift little by little from
the people to whom it belonged, and become
a perverson of all it ought to be. But did
not know how much its moorings had already
been loosened.
81 knew four years ago how well devised
were the principles of true Democracy for
the successful operation of government by
the people for the people, but did not know
then was for the restoration to the people of
their safety and prosperity.
Il knew then that abuses and extrava-
gances had crept into the management OF
numerous forms nor the tenacty of thei,
grasp.
Il knew then something of the bitter ness
of partisan obstruction, but | did not know
how reckless and how shameless it could be
II knew, too, that the American people
were patriotic and just, but did not know
how bravely they loved their country ant
how generous they were.
~ shall not dwell upon the acts and policy
of the administration now drawing to a close
Its record is open to every citizen of the
land, and yet will not be denied the priv
lege of asserting at this time that in the ex
ercise of the functions of the high trust con
tled to ME have yielded obedience only tc
the Constitution and the solemn obligation OF
MY oath of Office.
Il have done those things which. in the ligh
of the understanding God has given ME
seemed most conducive to the good of MY
country, and for the promotion Of good gov
ernment. | would not If | could, for my
self nor for you, avoid single consequence
of fair Interpretation of MY course.
at but remains for Me to say to you, and
through you to the Democracy of the nation
that accept the nomination with which you
have honored ME-, and that will in due time
signify such acceptance in the usual forma
manner ~ T. Press