The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-27

mary convention aud finally voiced by the stats
convention intending, If possible, to popuiarize
the Senate OF the United States determined to
nominate candidate for seat In
that body for the consideration Of
the electors of the state while
choosing senators and representatives to the
next general assembly, and at the same time
imposed upon me the honorable duty of repre-
seating the party In the canvass now In progress
in the state.
.sThe duties to which I have alluded are Of
first importance. and will prevent me from &C
cepting the kind invitation which you have ex-
tended to me. need not say that 1t would
sfJrd me the sncerest pleasure TO visit state
| in which have interests of the most affecting
character, nor can find language to adequately
express tie feelings inspired by the conscious
ness Of my inability to make the visit you pro-
pose. am with very great respect
.JoHS M. PALMER"
HON. HENRY wATTERsoN.
CoERIER-JoURsAL OFFICE,
LOUISVILLE, July %, l690S
'My protracted absence from home, of which,
however, suppose you have been apprised,
will account for my failure TO personally re-
spona TO your very dattering invitation.
III wish it were possible for me to accept it
But engagements which circumscribe my move
ments AT all times. but very particularly at this
time, make that impossible. But assure you,
and beg to convey through you to the Central
Democratic Club the assurance that / appreci-
ate to the fullest extent the very high compli-
ment they do me.
"Pray thank them in my name, and believe
me regretfuliy but faithfully yours,
s'HKNsy wATTERsoN."
SENATOR JOHN g. CARLISLE.
''UNITED STATE SENATE,
WASHINGTON. D. c., June "a. 1907
"Your letters of recent dates have been re-
eeived- thank you people for the invitation
to visit Washington, and regret that am unable
to accept it My duties here will more than
likely demand my presence in Washington,
ID. c., and should they not, the demands upon
me from nearer home are so many and so urgent
that cannot properly take the time to go to the
far West. Very truly, ]. G. CARLISLE"
GOVERNOR SYLVESTER PENNoyER, OF OREGON.
STATE OF OREGON,
EXECUTIVE DEPT.
'Tn answer to your kind invitation to be pres
ent at the organization of the Washington State
Association of Democratic Societies to be holden
at some time in August at Tacoma, / regret
fully beg leave to state that feel compelled to
decline such invitation, my official responsible
ties being OF such character that / do not feel
at liberty to make any engagements whatever
outside of state limits. Very respectfully,
SYLVESTER PENNoYER."
GOVERNOR JOSEPH X. TooLE, OF MONTANA.
estate OF MONTANA EXECUTIVE OFFICE,1
HELENA Mont June 90 1890
"Your esteemed favor of the 18th inst. invif-
ing me to be present with you on the occasion
OF the organization of your State Democratic
Association in August, has just been received.
"The honor of participating in such an i'm
portant aud praiseworthy movement, aside
from being the recipient of the cnurtesies and
amenities of proverbially hospitable people
has teen strong temptation 10 accept your
kind invitation. Ny official duties, however,
will require my presence here in all probability
during the entire month of August at which
time the state board of equalization, of which
am ex-offieio member, will be in session. 1t
| is not therefore probable that can be present.
81 wish you great success in your endeavor
| to organize Democratic associations in WASH
ington, as believe it il the most effective
method of promulgating the principles upon
| which our government must endure.
with sincere thanks for your kind invita-
ton, have the honor 10 be your obedient
| servant, JOSEPH X. TooLE."
GOVERNOR D. R. FRANCIS, OF MISSOURI.
STATE OF MISSOURI. EXECUTIVE DEP'T.,l
JEFFERSON, August. 7, 1890.
| "Governor Francis has been i'll for several
| weeks. and is still confined to his room at his
home in St. Louis He directs me, however, to
| acknowledge receipt of your letter of the Sth
| ult, and to say that the same would have been
| answered sooner had 1t not been for the fact
| that q trip to the West, it was thought, might
| be extended sufficiently to enable the governor
| to accept your very courteous invitation. The
| governor took his family to Colorado the first
| week in July, but was himself compelled to re-
| turn by pressure of urgent business in matters
| at ST. Louis, and later fell i'll.
| "He would like to have gone to Washington
on the invitation OF your club and to participate
| in the proceedings of the meeting you refer to-
| The greatness of the West is theme he loves to
| discuss and set FORTH and the growing strength
| of the party among the young and progressive
and energetic of the country is a fact ne takes
| pride in pointing TO.
"Please convey to the members of your organ
| ization his sincere thanks for the honor paid
| him, and inform them that he is with them in
spirit, ii not in person. in all their efforts to
build up the party in the new State of Washing
| ton as in the farther West. Respectfully yours.
IN. A. TANNING, Private Secretary"
| ROGER Q. MILLS
"HoUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES, u s.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. IL, 1890
81 have your letter of July s. My absence in
| Texas accounts for the delay in answering.
| Il should be delighted TO make the visit to
| which you invite me, bat my engagements are
SO numerous this fal. that shalt be denied the
| pleasure. | hope on some other occasion NAV
be able to meet and mingle with the Democracy
| of Washington.
II wish you personally aud politically great
success Yours truly,
ROGER @ MILLS"
HON. WILLIAM F. Villas
MADISON, Wis, June Is. 1890
II have received. with qualification. your gen.
erous invitation to visi. Tacoma and address the
convention OF Democratic clubs which will as
| semble in August to form state organization.
Highly appreciating and valuing the honor. I
wish might better testify my feeling by accent
anee and partake the pleasures you offer and en-.
| JOY the privilege of meeting the genuine Demo-
| Gratis of the Pacific shore But upon consider
| ing carefully my engagements and obligations
j find myself denied SO long an absence from
duties here and, with sincere regret, must forego
the privileges for which can only render Won
my thanks.
att is an interesting period in our affairs. The
spirit OF faith in man. the beacon of true De-
mocracy rises In power throughout the world
and with US the lines are sharply drawing again
between the antagonisric forces the rights of
men struggling with might OF lordly classes
which have through centuries been in continual
conflict; the desperate misrule, with all its
perils, which present hands are infltctng on the
government they hold, is of such CRYING in
EQUITY; the advantages and the hope OF Demo-
cratic triumph stand so clearly before u.s. that we
may well lake counsel together for the COMING
contest, in the determination to win victory
which will deliver our country and advance the
fortunes OF mankind, The aims of Democracy
were never more distinct and splendidly usefui
ofa Fraa