The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-21

selected yon % its candidate for Nice-fresl-
dent OF the United States, and this commit
tee. IN obedience 20 the instructions OF tho
National Convention by which it was ap-
pointed is present TO notify you ct your ap-
pointment.
The circumstances attending the confer
ring of this honor are such as 10 augment
the qualification which. in any event.
would accompany the discharge Of the duty
which we are here TO perform. The great
organization in whose battles Of the
pubic welfare you have borne so conspicu-
Gus a part has emphaticaly manifested its
untaltering approval Of the enlightened
and progressive administration with which
you were for four years prominently
identified. That period Of our countrY's
history has been compared by the American
people with the record of the presidential
term which Is approaching completion. 10
the contrast thus appearing. the Democracy
turns proudly and with confidence.
This Is an intelligent and patriotic peo-
pie Intelligence and patriotism guided BY
experience must enable Us 10 learn the
truth with reference to partisan professions
and 70 accurately determine the various ef-
fects OF divergent political policies. Tims
has furnished ample opportunity t.
study all pending questions of importance
and general sentiment resulting, from man
through education, protests against an ex-
trayagsnt and partial tariff, against Federal
control Of elections demands government
reform and insures Democratic victory.
Candid in our platform, rejoicing in tho
character and statesmanship of our chosen
leaders conscious Of the honesty Of those
upon whose sufrages we must rely, we
are prepared and anxious to meet the
issue. We have nothing 20 fear. and can
have nothing TO regret. The unanimous
expression OF the committee will bo pre-
sented by Hon. Nicholas IL Bell. its secre-
tary."
General Adlai Z. Stevenson listened
closely to the speech Of Mr.. White and to
the official notification read him by Mr.. Bel.
He then stepped to the extreme edge Of the
platforms and, bowling 70 the tremendous
applause which again belched forth, he said,
IN clear, ringing voice:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the
Committee: ! cannot too earnestly express
my appreciation Of the honor conferred
upon me by the great delegated assembly
which YOU officially represent. To have
been selected by the National Dem
ocratic Convention IS its candidate Tor
high Office is distinction OF which
any citizen might well be proud. l
would do violence 10 my own feelings. sir'
should ! fail 10 express my gratitude for the
courteous terms in which you have advised
convention Mistrustlng my capacity fully
TO meet the expectations Of those who have
honored me by their confidence, l accept
the nomination 80 generously rendered
Should the actiOn Of the Chicago Con-
vention receive the approval of the people,
! shall, to the best OF my humble ablllty,
discharge with fidelity the duties Of the inn
tant trust confded 10 me.
Reference has been made in terms OF
Il 60 ba la I1auunQraffp a a.
ministration Identified in some measure In
an important branch OF tho public service
with that administration. 1 am gratihed to
know that 10 has IN 30 marked
degree received the Endorsement Of
the Democratic party in It's
national convention. | am persuaded that
intelligent discussion of the issue involved
in the pending contest for political suprem-
acy. will result in victory TO the party
which stands for honest methods IN gov
ernment economy in public expenditures,
and reliet to the people. In the contest
which we now enter we make no appeal
TO the passions. but the sober judgment
of the people. We believe that the welfare
of the toiling millions of our countTymen is
bound up in the success OF the Democratic
party Recent occurrence In o neighboring
State have Padiy emphasized the fact that a
high protective tarih Affords no protection
of those who earn their bread by daily toll.
Believing in the right of every voter to
cast his ballot unawed by power. the Demo-
cratic party will steadily oppose all legisla-
tion which threatens TO imperii that right
by the incorporation Of Federal bayonets at
the polls.
In a more formal manner, hereafter. Mr..
Chairman. | will indicate by letter, my ac-
ceptance of the nomination rendered me by
the National Democratic Convention and
will give expression to my views touching
the important questions enunciated in its
platform"
At the conclusion of MT. Steyenson's
speech Chairman Wilson declared the meet
ing adjourned.
While the crowd was dispensing Mrs
Cleveland came in for some more hon0rs,
which showed her great popularity. Sew
eral thousand persons gathered and
found where she was seated and
cheered her repeatedly. She looked mar
velously becoming in q costume Of gray.
her face wreathed in smiles tor the honor
paid her distinguished husband and her
self.