Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-06-30

wisese and best party policy to nominate again
the man whose policy made these successes pos
sible: The people believe that these victories.
sensatives In 1890 and Democratic eovernoss
and senators in Republican and doubtful
states. are due to the COURAGE and wisdom OF
Gse s shs aaa sa Believing they
In presenting his name in nomination to the
convention it is NO reflection upon any of the
masteriul leaders OF the party. The victories
heritage OF these states. they belong to the
whole party. feel that every Democratic
state. and that every individual Democrat has
.hess splendid successes. p The candidaaey Of
Grover Cleveland is not arefection upon Others.
It is not antagonistic to any great Democratic
the candidate of any one state. He is the
choics of the great majority OF Democratic
voters. The Democracy OF New Jersey. there
plain, blunt honest citizen. the idol OF the Dem
ocraric masses-Grover Cleveland.
Cleveland's nomination was second
ed by A. W. Green OF Chicago,
and ". B. English of Indiana.
HILL NAMED
When New York was reached in the call
William c. Dewitt took the platform and
said:
MIR. President and fellow delegates: By, the
favor of my colleagues, have now the high
honor to speak the voice OF the State OF New
York in this council OF the Democracy OF the
nation. Our majestic commonwealth needs no
both from the ocean and IRON the
lakes-vast arsenal OF thought through
whose press the intellisence OF the
the land: Joined to the agricultural region by
the fertile valleys OF the Hudson, the Mohawk
aud the Genesee the State OF New York is none
national affairs. Her great city is the lfe-civing
heart OF the Democratic party. Her electoral
vote is the keystone of the federal arch upon
tons with the Democratic party of the nation
what was said OF the Roman umphtheater
While Stands the coliseum. Rome shall stand;
When falls the coliseum. Rome shall fall;
And when Rome falls-the world"
Our people want a leader filled with the aspi-
rations. sacredness sagacity. hopes. fears, joys
and sorrows when crowd their struggle for lie
and happiness We therefore present ioc your
sutiraessp the name OF him who, having enjoyed
all the honors OF our state still finds his highest
boast i'll the sentiment, II am Democrat" Do
You ask for his credentials? We point you to
the uubroken series OF victories by which he has
rendered New YORK q veritabe Gibraltar to the
Democracy OF the Union. Wheu with all the
power and patronage Of the federal government
ut bis command, the distinguished ex-president
lost the State OF New York by minority OF
$4,000,
GOV. HILL CARRIED 1T
by a majority OF over $4,000 votes. and at ey
cry election during the past ten years he and his
friends have met with constantly increasing sue
cess. No sane man can reject the force OF those
statistics 1t must outweigh all theory. prom
ises and dreams.
Mr. Hill never had ali alliance with malcon-
tents nor any favor i'll the Republican party.
Beginning public life as all associate OF Samuel
]. Tilden i'll the legislature. he has been mayor
of the city of his home, he was elected lieuten-
ant governor by the largest vote ever given to
the candidate OF any party III the State OF New
York. He has been twice elected its governor
and repre- sents it i'll the senate OF the United
States. 1t is not essential that should en-
bark in fusome eulogv. HIS signally successful
his capacity, and you will pardon the liberties
OF friend when state that he is poor man.
July and absolute devoted to the service OF
his party. bu. do him justice. He is cav
alier rather than ronndhead
In opposition to sumptuary laws, III persist.
ent advocacy OF the bill granting freedom OF re-
days. labor days aud half holidays i'll support
ing outdoor sports and pastimes. be has done
more than any public man OF his time to foster
modern civilization. For these Services be Gu
counters the hostility OF the blgot and the hypo-
critic. He Is a firm adherent TO the principles OF
frugality and
ECONOMY IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS
80 long characteristic OF his party. During his
administration as governor our state debt of
$1,000. 900 was reduced virtually to nothing.
were adequately maintained and improved.
There things speak in tones of thunder against
the viliifcation OF his enemies.
We present David B. Hill as the candidate OF
all unterrified and aggressive Dem ocracy. Ills
experience teaches us that such is the way to
succeed. We love him not merely for the en-
ernies be has MADE but for the enemies be has
conquered. He has never been defeated and
having just entered upon the high Office OF sen
a,or OF the United States: if he entertained the
slightest doubt OF his ability to carry his state
he would not suffer his name to be connected
with the nomination. Besides the delegation
from New York is not itself, nnmindfui OF it.
truth and candor it owes to this body.
We appreciate the responsibility OF our position.
aud would speak to you like men whose blood
flows i'll their words. The common enemy is
strongly entrenched in the capitol. You are the
generals OF the army OF invasion; grand council
assembled. we hail from Waterloo; and. we fear
lessly proclaim that Hill Is the Butcher who
can drive the Republican chi-ftaill to 81. Helena
III November.
Hills nomination was seconded by Mr..
Fellows of New York.
DolEs NAMED.
When the State of Iowa was called, Mr..
Duncomb presented the name of Gov.
Boies Of Iowa in very able speech.
Mr.. Watterson seconded the nomination
of Gov. Boies.
with the following result:
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