New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-21
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ADDRESSING MR. STEVENSON.
This ended the formal part of the ceremonies
attendant upon the notification Of Mr. cleveland
and there was a rapid thinning out OF me crowd
in the rear of the hall Stcphen NJ White OF
California. who made the speech telling Mt
Stevenson formally of his nomination. ala 80 under
many difficulties People constantly NOV
ing about going from their boxes down TO the
main floor, but Lis powerful voice soon secured
for him considerable attention Mr. Stevens n
stood near him. looking pale and rather nervous
while he was speaking Here is what Mr. White
said:
The Democratic party recognizing your worth and
popularity has selected You IS candidate for Wee
President OF the United states and this Committee.
in obedience the instructions Of the National Con
NcntiOn by winch II wa :IptlnlcH u pl's'"b W ~
tfy YOU Of Your nomination
The Circumstance, attending the comforting ~ this
honor are such a, to augment the qualification
which, In any event. wouh accompany the disch1re"
Of the duty which We are herr T. PIiorm, Inc
great organization I'm who's, battles ipr the public wei
farr you have born" 20 conspicuous part. ha, ON
phatically manifested it, nnf'ierlnE appNya Of ~
enlightened and progressive Administration WIN
which YOU were Tor four years prominently llr"'l.i'
That period Of orr country, hstGre has been com
pared by the American people with Oh" record OF The
Presidential term which f. approaching completion.
r, the contrast thus appearing d." Democracy turns
Ills Is an intlhscnt and patriotic people. Intel
Uccncc and patriotism. guided by experience. must
cnae Us to learn the truth with reference 20 partisan
professions ana accurately determine the various
effects Of divergent political policies, Tine has
furnished ample opportunity t. study all pending
questions ~ Importance, and general sentiment r..
1ultng from more thorough education. protests against
@m of eice5n' Gemands governmcna reform
and lnsurcs democratic victory.
and craftsmanship Of our chosen leaders conscious of
the honesty and ability Of tho,s upon whose su''rasc,
the issue. We have nothing t. fear and can hnve
nothing to rcgrr
The unanimous expression Of the committee win
be presented by the Hon Nicholas VI. Bell Its sec
'' MR. STEVENSON REPLIES
Mr. Stevenson received almost as cordial vel
come as did Mr. Cleveland. He waited patiently
for the cheering 20 cease, and when sufficient
quiet had been secured for him 10 he hcari hc
spoke as follows
| cannot too earnestly express ms appreciation Of
the honor conferred upon me by The great defeated
been selected by the National Democrntic Convention
as IT'S candidate for high office Is distinction u Which
TO my own feelings. sir. should hil 70 express my
gratitude for the courteous terms IN which YOU have
advised me OF the result ~ the d nheaiipns ~ Inc
convention.
DISTRESSING my cnpadty fully to meet NE eeSpecta
dcncc accept the nomination generously ten
dercd should the acton Of the Chicago Convention
Of INV humble ABILITY. dl-clarcc With fidelity the
duties Of the important trust courdod to me.
10 the late Democratic Administration. Identified
in some measure In an important branch OF ~. public
service with that Administration. ! am crdtincd %
know that Il has In marked degree Received n"
Endorsement Of the Democratic party ~ - National
cusson II the issues Involved In IN" pending contest
for political supremacy, Will result IN victory 10 III"
economy in public cVprndlturc-. and lrcf 10 the
people from tho burdens Of unjust nNntion.
responsibilities which attach 10 the great aihce for
which have been named. ! may be- aprdoncd 70.
patriot, Thomas A. Hendricks. when officially Informed
that he had been designated by his party Tor the Wee
Presidency In l-ri lie said:
know that sometimes 1t Is understood that this par.
ucuar once docs involve much responsibility and,
general rule, that is But sometimes II comes "a
represent very great responsibilities and IL nay be IN
the future. The parties In the Senate being
nearly evenly decided the vce-Prodent have t.
decide questions Of law By the exercise q the csstnp
vote. The responsibility would very great
IL would not then be the responsibility Of representing
district or state II would be the responsibility Of
representing the whole country and the obi cation would b.
10 the judgment Of the whole country. wlcn
thus cast should be IN obedience just expectations
and requirements Of the people OF United States.
should II please my countrymcn to call me to this
Once me high appreciation Of It's dignity and Of It's
responsibilities rs expressed In the uttcranccs and
Illustrated in the public life Of the eminent statesman
whom ha'o mentioned, viii be light 10 my own
pathway
In the contest upon which We now enter we
judgment Of the people Ne b"cve that 70 the nS we sTorr
OF me tolng millions Of our countrymcn Is bound M
occurrences In ncghboring state have sadly empha
sized the fact that high protective tariff affords no
Of those who earn their bread by daily toll.
believing In the right OF every voter to cast his
steadily oppose all legislation which threatens to i'm
peril that right by the inlerposon OF Federal bayo-
In more formal manner. hereafter. Mr. Chnir.
man; Will indicate by letter my acceptance Of the
Convention and VIII give expression 10 nv views
touching the important questions cnunciatod In It's
platform.
THE SECOND FORMAL NOTICE
The hall about two-thirds full when Mr.
Stevenson had closed his reply to the speech of
Mr.. White informing lin OF his nomination. but
he was chcered literally. Then Mr.. Bell read
the formal notification Of the committee TO the
candidate for vice-Presdcnt, to which he listened
attentivey Ii was follows:
The National Democratic Convention which as
scmbicd in Chicago June II has directed us. the
member, Of the Notification Committee. 10 inform
you Of your nomination upon the first ballot by that
convention, for the vice Presidency Of the United
States.
We able 10 assure you that the honor has been
conferred because the Democratic party has recognized
In you a leader whose every public act has strength
enod the party In the respect of the people. As an
officer Of Democratic Administration. rs "A pcader
for Democratic principles, as statesman who has
sought 10 protect all the people In all their rights
you have long enjoyed the esteem o your immediate
constituents and the confidence Of the country Al
large. The declaration OF principles formulated by
the convention which has placed you In nomination. is
herewith. submitted and II vii. have every reason
10 believe, from Your public and private utlcranccs.
meet with your approval and invite your Jealous
advocacy. The mission which has been entrusted
to us has been made all the mor agreeable by the fact