The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-07-21

.ance with 1t are inequtable ana unfair. Ours
Is not destructive party. We are not al enmity
with the rights of any OF our citizens. All are
our countrymen. We are not recklessly need
less of any American interests, nor
will we abandon our regard for them; but
invoking the love OF fairness and justice which
belongs TO true Ameiicanism. aud upon which
our constitution rests. we insist that no plan OF
tariff legislation shall be tolerated which has for
its obJccl and purpose forced contribution from
the earnings and income OF the mass of our citt-
10 swell directly the accumulations of q
favored few. Nor will we permit the pretended
eolicitude for American labor. or auy other
specious preIext 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 tailH laws, TO gain unearned aud un-
reasonable advantages al the expense OF their
fellows
PerpetuRtfon OF Power.
We have also assumed In our covenant with
those whose support we Invite the duties OF op-
posing 10 death another avowed scheme OF our
adgersaries which under the gulse of protecting
sunrsge covers but does not conceal a design
whereby TO perpetuale tile power OF a party
AFRAID 10 trust It's continuance TO the untram-
meled and Intelligent votes of the AmeI lean peO.
pie. We are pledged 10 resist legislation IN
tended 10 comllete this scheme because We
have not forgotten the saturnaIia OF
theft and brutal control which followed
another Federal regulation OF stale suffrage;
because We know the managers of party which
oid not scrupe 10 rob the people Of a President
would not hesitate 10 use the machinery created
by Such legislation 10 revive lis corrupt instru-
mentalities for partisan purposes; because the
attempt 10 enforce such legislation would re-
klndle snimosities aud replace prosperous
tlvlty viii encouragement aud dread through
out large section OF The country ana would
menace The rights reserved to the States and
people which undetlle the safeguards OF Amer-
True to It's history and creed" said Mr..
Cleveland, 'the Democratic party will respond
TO he wants oil The neople within safe lines aud
guided by enlightened craftsmanship. To the
troubled and impatient hiu our membership
We commend au answering allegiance to the
lowed by consummaion of the legislative
schsnes that our opponents contemplate and
accompanied by such other incidents Of their
success as might more firmly fix their power
wonid present most diScOuragmg outlook for
future Democratic supremacy and for the ac-
compiisnment OF the objects We have at
heart. Every sincere Democrat must believe
thai the Interests OF bis country are deeply
involved In The victory OF our party. Sue
cess can only be achieved by systematic and
Intelligent effort on the part Of all. Let tell
the PEOPLE plainly and honestly what we believe
entire country, and lben let u.s. after the manner
OF true Democracy, rely upOn the thong shlfulnesS
Of our felow-countrymen."
white Talks to Stevenson.
Immediately after Cleveland had resumed
his seat Stephen NJ. White of California
rose and, facing Adlai +. Stevenson of
Illinois, addressed him briefly upon his
nomination as the Nice-PreS idential can
didate He said in part:
The great organization In whose battles for the
puDlc welfare HUu have borne conspicuous
palt has manifested lis approval Of lie en-
lighteued and progressive administration with
which you Tor four years prominently
idenlih d. That period has been compared by
the people with The record Of the Presidential
term now snproacbing lis completion. To the
contrast The Democracy iuns proIdly and with
confidence. Time has furnished ample oppor-
tuuuy 10 study The pending questions of I'M
pOftance, and the general sentiment protests
against an eXIraYagant ana partial tarlff against
Federal control OF elections; demands govern
a q 1
tory.
The Official Notification.
The secretary then read the following
letter OF the committee notifying Stevenson
of his nomination. 1t says, in part:
We are able TO assure you that this honor has
been conferred because the Democratic party
has recognized In you a leader whose every
public act has strengthened lie party IN the
respect Of the people. AS an officer OF a Demo-
cfstlc administration. as pleader for Demo
cratic principles, as q statesman WHO has sought
10 protect the people in all their rights, you
have long enjoyed the esteem OF your Immediate
constituents aud the confidence OF the country
at large.
stevenson's Response.
When Stevenson arose he was greeted
with prolonged applause and when silence
was restored he spoke substantially as fol-
lows:
Dstrusting my capacity to fully meet the
expectations cf those who have honOred ME by
their confidence | accept the nomination 60
generously iendered Should the action Of the
Chicago convention receive the approval Of the
people. / snail 10 the best II my humble ability
discharge Will fidelity the dutirs of tie impor-
tanf trust coDhded in me. Reference has been
made IL terms Of eommendatt0n 10 Tie tate
Democratic administration. i identified in
some measure in au impOTtaut branch OF tile
public service with that administration j am
gTatted 10 know 1t has, IN so marked degree,
received the Endorsement of the Demo-
cratic party in lis national conyeu-
ticn. / am persuaded that an intelligent
discussion OF the issues Involved In the pending
contest viii result in victory for the party which
stands for honest methods In Government, econ
omy In public eXpendituTe and relief 10 TIE peo
pie from The burdens Of unjust taxation l am
not unmtB0ful. MT. Chairman. OF the grave re-
spoDSibillItes which at ach TO the gieat office
Tor which have ben named Should II please my
cOUntrymen 10 call me TO Ibis Office D gh ap-
pleeiatlon Of its dignity and its responsibilities
VIII be The light OF my own pathway. In the con-
test upon Which We are now 10 enter we make no
appeal 10 passions, but 10 the sober judgment OF
the people We believe that the welfare OF the toll
ing millions OF our e0untrymen is bound up in
the success OF tile Democratic party. Recent
occurrences In a nciEbDOring Stale have sadly
emphasized tile fact that a high protective laTlf
affOr1s no protection and tends In way TO
better the condition OF those Who their
bread by daily toll. lGTeat applause Believ-
Ing IN tie right OF every voter TO cast his ballot
unaw by power, the Democratic party will
steadily oppose all l. gislatinn which threatens 10
lmperii that right by the exposition OF Federal
bayoneis al the polls.
When Stevenson concluded his speech
the meeting adjourned.