The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-21


need not base our attack upon questions OF con-
stitutional permission or Legislative power We
denounce this theory upon the highest possible
grounds when we contend that ia the present
condition its operation is unjust, and vat laws
enacted IN accordance with 1t are tneQuitaole and
unfair. Ours is not destructive party. We
not at enmity with the rights OF any citizens.
All are our countrymeA. We are not recklessly
needless OF any American interests, nor will We
abandon our regard for them; but invoking the
love of fairness and justice which belongs to
true Americanism, and upon which our eonsti-
tuition rests, we insst that no plan of tariff
legislation shall be tolerated which has for its
object and purpose forced contribution from
the earnings and incomes of the mass OF our
citizens to swell directly the accumulation OF
favored few; nor will We permit pretended So
citude for American labor or any other spe-
cious pretext of benevolent care for others to
blind the eyes of the people to the selfish
schemes OF those who seek through the aid of
unequal tariff laws TO gain unearned and un-
reasonable advantages at the expense OF their
fellows.
THE FoRCE BILL.
We have also assumed in our covenant with
those whose support we invite, the duty or op-
posing to the death another avowed scheme of
our adversaries which, under the guise Of pro-
tecting the suffrage, covers, but does not con-
osal, design thereby to perpetuate the power
of a party afraid to trust its continuance TO the
untrammeled and Intelligent votes of the
American people. We are pledged to resist leg
slation intended to complete this scheme, be-
cause we have not forg otten the saturnalia of
another federal regulation of the state
suffrage; because we know that the managers
Of the party which did not scruple to rob the
people OF q President would not hesitate to use
the machinery created by such legislation to
rSviVe corrupt instrumentalitieS for partisan
purposes; because an attempt to enforce legis
lation would rekindle animosities where peace
and hopefuness now prevail; because such an
attempt would replace prosperous
activity with discouragement and dread
throughout a large section OF our country
md HaPa in "a la md
rights reserved to the states and TO the people
which underlie the safeguards Of American
liberty. snail not sttempt to specify at this
time other objects and aims OK democratic en-
deavor which add inspiration to our mission.
True to It's history and its creed our party will
respond to the wants OF the people within safe
lines and guided by enlightened statesmanship.
To the troubled and impatient within our mem
bsrship we commend continued answering
allegiance to the party whose prln-
eiples IN all times past have been
wisdom and patriotism their experience teaches
can always be trusted In tone Of partisan
ship which befts the occasion, let me say to you
as equal partners in the campaign upon which
we to-day enter. that the personal fortunes OF
those to whom you have intrusted your ban
ners are only important as they are related to
the fate of the principles they represent and to
the party which they lead.
DrFEAr MEANS DISASTER.
cannot, therefore, forbear reminding you
and all those attached to the Democratic party
or supporting the principles which we profess
that defeat in the pending campaign followed
by the contamination of the legislative schemes
our opponents contemplate and accompanied
by such incidents Of their success might more
discouraging outlook for future democratic
supremacy and for the accomplishment of the
objects we have at heart, Moreover, every sin
cere democrat must believe that the
involved In the victory of our
party in the struggle that awaits us. Thus pa
triotic solicitude exalts the hope OF partisanshp
and should intensity our determination to win
success. This success can only be achieved by
systematic and int ligent effort on the part of
all enlisted in our cause. Let us tell the people
pla inly and honestly what we believe and how
we propose TO serve the interest of the entire
country, and then let US, after the manner of
true democracy, rely upon the thoughtfulness
and patriotism of our fellow countrymen. 1t
only remains for me to say to you in the ad-
vance of a more formal response 20 your mes.
sage that obey the command of my party and
anticipate that an intelligent and earnest pros
ecution of our cousc will insure popular in
dorsement of the action Of the body you repre-
sent.
CLEvELAND's EARNEsTNEss.
In delivering his arraignment Of the Re-
publican party Mr.. Cleveiand's tone grew
trifie hsrsher and his delivery more en-
phatio, which evidently found an echo In
the sentiment of the audience. When he
said: Let us tell the people what we be-
lieve" his voice rose even higher and he
lifted his hand in on impressive way above
his head. 1t was 9l0 o'clock when the ex-
President finished. He closed amid cheers
and cries OF ''Four, four, four years more"
sTEvENsoN's NOTIFICATION.
The next speaker, ex-Lieut. Gov. Steven
M. White of California, had more success
with his speech notifying Gen. Stevenson Of
his nomination than did Mr.. Wilson in his
effort. Mr.. Whites voice was most power
full. He quelled the disturbance by his very
louduess. Every word was heard, as the
Californian's lungs were stretched to their
utmost. During the delivery of Mr.
Whites speech Gen. Stevenson stood oppo-
site him, but on the other side Of the table
Mr.. White spoke as follows:
Mr.. STEVEN NsoN-The Democratic party, rec
ognlzing your worth and popularity, has select-
ed you as its candidate for Vice President Of
the United States, and this committee, in obe-
dence to the instructions of the national oonven-
ton. by which it was appointed. is present to
notify you of your nomination. The circum-
stances attending the conferrlng of this honor
are such as to augment the qualification which,
in any event, would accompany the discharge
great organization In whose battles for the
public welfare you have borne so
conspicuous part has emphaticaly
manifested Its unfailing approval of tho en-
llghtened and progressive administration with
which you were for four years prominently
identified That period OF our country's his
tOIy mas Ocoh COInphTcu Dy Lno american De0-
pie with the record of the presidential term
which is approaching completion. To the con-
trast thus appearing the democracy turns
proudly and with confidence This is an intell
gent and patriotic people. intelligence and
patriotism, guided by experience, must enable
us TO learn the truth with reference TO partisan
professions and to accurately determine the
various efforts of divergent political policies
Time has furnished ample opportunity 20
study all pending questions OF importance
and the general sentiment resulting from
more thorough education. Education protests
against an extravagant and partial tariff;
against federal control Of elections; dem ands
governmental reform and in sures democr
victory. Candid in our platform, rejoicing in
the character and craftsmanship of our chosen
leaders, conscious OF the honesty and ability of
those upon whose success we must rely we are
prepared and anxious TO meet the issue. We
have nothing to fear and can have nothing to
regret. The unanimous expression of the com
mittee will be presented by Hon. Nicholas Nd.
Bell, its secretary.
When he had finished Mr.. Bell again read
the notification.
THE LETTER TO STEVENSON.
The formal letter Of the committee no.
tifYing Mr.. Stevenson Of his nomination
reads:
The democratic national convention which as
sembed in Chicago June 81 has directed us,
members OF the notification committee, to in
form you OF your nomination upon the first bal
lot by that convention for the vice presidency
H-AE