Los Angeles herald., 1892-07-21
ton as the vice-presidential candidate.
He said. in mari.

de ssid, III part:
"fhe great organization in whose bat
ties for the public welfare you have
borne SO conspicuous party, has man
ifested its approval of the enlightened
and progressive administration with
which you were for four years promin-
emily identified. The period has been
compared by the people with the record
of the presidential term now approach
ing completion. To the contrast ap-
pearing, the Democracy turns proudly
and with confidence. Time has furnished
ample opportunity to study the pending
questions of Importance, and the general
sentiment protests against the extrava-
giant and partial tariff; against federal
control of elections; demands govern
mental reform and insures Democratic
victory.
The secretary then read the letter of
the committee notifying Mr.. Stevenson
of his nomination. 1t says, in part:
"We are able to assure you that the
honor has been conferred because the
Democratic party recognized in you a
leader whose every public act has
strengthened the party in the respect of
the people. AS the officer of a Demo-
cratic administration, as pleader for
Democratic principles, as statesman
who sought to protect the people in all
their rights, you have long enjoyed the
esteem of your immediate constituents
and the confidence OF the country at
large"
MR.. sTEvENsoN's RESPONSE.
When, Mr.. Stevenson arose he was
greeted with prolonged applause, and
when silence was restored he spoke as
follows:
"DistruHting my capacity fully to meet
the expectations OF those who have hon
ored me by their confidence, accept
the nomination 30 generously rendered.
Should the action OF the Chicago con-
vention receive the approval OF the peo-
pie, shall to the best Of my humble
ability discharge with fidelity the du.
ties Of the important trust confided in
me. Reference has been made in
terms of commendation to the late Dem
ocratic administration. Identified in
some measure in an important branch
of the public service with that adminis-
tration, am gratified to know it has in
so marked degree received tho en-
zdorsement of the Democratic party IN
its national convention. am persuaded
that an intelligent discussion OF the is-
sues involved in the pending contest,
will result in victory for the party
which stands for honest methods in gov
ernment, economy in public expendi-
ture and relief to the people from the
burdens Of unjust taxation.
Il am not uDmindful, Mr.. Chairman,
OF the grave responsibilities which at
tach to the great office for which have
been named. Should it please nv
| countrvmen to call me to this Office, the
high appreciation of its dignity and its
responsibilities will be a light to my
own pathway. In the contest which
we now enter, we make no APP
peal to the passions, but to the
sober judgment of the people. We
| believe the welfare of the toiling
| milliona of our countrymen Is bound up
in the success of the Democratic party.
Recent occurrences in neighboring
states have sadly emphasized the fact
that the high protective tariff affords no
protection, and tends in no way to better
the condition of those who earn their
bread by daily toll. [Great tapplause.
Believing in the right of every voter
to cast his ballot unawed by power, the
Democratic party will steadily oppose
all legislation which threatens to imperil
that right by the interposition of federal
bayonets at the POLLS"
When Mr.. Stevenson concluded his
speech the meeting adjourned.
The meeting of the national Demo
cratic committee this evening was very
brief, only few members were present,
and it was decided that no formal meet
ing would be held until tomorrow.