The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-29
ALBEIT NAMES CLEVELAND.
Eloquent sp.soh by the Jsrsoyman for the
Ex-PrssidsnG

Arkansas yielded her place to New
Jersey and Governor Albeit of that state
came forward to the platform, sccompan-
led by enthusiastic cheers from the
Cleveland wing of the convention, it being
understood that Mr.. Albeit was to NOM
mate ex-President Cleveland. When
quiet was restored. the governor addressed
the body as follows:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE
CONVENT oN--In presenting a name TO this
convention / speak for the united democracy
of the state of New Jersey whose LOYALTY to
democratic principles, faithful services to the
party, and whose contributions 10 LIS success
entitle Il 10 the respectful consideration OF the
democracy Of tie union Its electoral vote has
always been cast In support OF democratic
principles and democratic candidates.
3 In vOioing the unanimous wish OF the dele
CATION from New Jersey present as their can
didate for the suffrage of this convention, the
name OF distinguished democratic statesman,
bern upon it, soil for whom, in two great
presidential contests, the state OF New Jersey
has given its entire electoral vote.
The supreme consideration in the mind Of
the democracy Of New Jersey Is the success of
the demOc ratio party and Its principles. We
have been IN the past and will be In the future
ready AT all times to sacrifice personal prefer
ence IN Difference to the clear expressions of
the will OF the democracy OF the union. IL is
because that this name will awaken throughout
our state the enthusiasm Of the democracy and
insure success; il Is because ne represents the
great democratic principles and policy upon
which this entire convention IS unit; II IS be-
cause believe that with MIN as a candidate
the democracy OF the union will sweep the
country and establish its principles throughout
the length and breadth of the land that
offer to the convention as the nominee the
choice Of the democracy of New Jersey
Leu nd AuraI
IL any doubt existed in the minds of the
democrats of New Jersey of bis ability to lead
the great democratic hosts 20 victory, they
would not present MS name today; with them
the success OF the party aud the establishment
of ts principles are beyond their love and sd-
miration Tor any man.
We feel certain that every democratic state,
though its preferences may be for soma other
distinguished democrat, will give its warm.
enthusiastic and earnest support 10 the NOM
ines of this convention. The whom
present viii rally 10 his party thousands Of in
dependent voters whose choice is determined
by their personal conviction that the candidate
will represent principles dear to tEem, and
whose public and private life gives assurance
that If chosen by the poop e they will secure
N honest and pure and conservative admins
iration and the great interests of the country
sili De encouraged and protected.
The time will come when other distinguished
democrats who have been mentioned in con-
consideration TO which the great services they
have rendered their party entitle them. but we
stand today IN the presence Of the fac. shat the
majority OF tine democratic masses throughout
country, the rank and file. the millions OF its
rioters, demand the nomination OF Grover
Cleveland This sentiment Is so strong and
pverpO1ering that il has affected and con-
rolled the actions OF delegates who would
otherwise present the name of some
distinguished leader of their own state with
uhor fhauf 81 vfaf vtrnr A haa al I'D
whom the entire country would feel con-
idenee. But the people have spOkea and
Rvorite sons and leaders are standing aside ia
obedience 10 their will. Shall we listen to the
FOice Of the democracy of the Union? Shall
Ee place on our banner the man of their
choice, the man IN whom they believe, or shall
We, for any consideration Of policy or expedi-
ency hesitate 20 obey their will2
/ have sublime faith in the expression OF the
people when il is clear and decisive. When
the question before them - one that has ex-
cited discussion and debate; when il appeals TO
their interest and their feelings and calls for
the exercise OF their judgment and they then
say I'VE want this man and We can cleo, him"
We, their representatives. must not dsobey nor
dlsapDOlnt them. 1t Is incumbent upon to
obey their wishes and concur in their judy
menL Then. having given them the candidate
of their choice they will give their best, their
most energetic efforts to secure success.
We confidently rely upon the loyal and sue
have advocated other candidates. We know
that IN the great state across the river from
New Jersey, now controlled by the democratic
party. there 10 nO.demOcrat who will shlrk the
duty OF making every effort 10 secure the sue
cess Of the candidate of this convention, not
withdrawing his Judgment may diaer from
that OF the majority. The democracy of New
York and its great leaders whose efforts
and splendid generaIship have given
to US democratic senator and
be N he
they represent; they will not WaEeT, nor will
they rest IN the coming canvass They have
achieved succrss. Their grand victories of the
past. their natural and honorable ambition,
their unquestioned democracy " j! make them
arise and fight as never before, aud with those
that they represent and lead they will marshal
the great independent vote, and We will again
secure for the democratic victory in New
York. The grand democrats under whose
leadership the city aud slate OF New York are
now governed will give to the cause the great
weight of their organizations.
The Numbering echoes of this convention,
announcing the nomination OF Grover Cleve-
land. will not have died out over the hills and
through the valleys of this land before you will
bear and see all our leaders rallying TO the
support of candidate They will begin
their efforts for organization and success and
continue their work unul victory crowns their
efforts All democrats will tight for victory
and they viii succeed. because the principles
of the party enunciated here are for the best
interests Of the country at large and because
the people Of this land have unqusstioned
faith that Grover Cleveland will give the coun-
try q pure, honest and stable governments and
&C administration OF which the great business
interests Of the country aud the agricultural
and laboriDR interests OF the masses will re-
ceiye proper and due consideration.
The question has been asked why il is that
the masses OF the party demand the nomination
of Grover Cleveland? Why is 10 that this man
who has no Offices TO distribute, no wealth TO
command, should have secured the spontane-
Gus support of the great body of democracy?
Why IL 10 that with ali that has been urged
against him the people still cry "Grover Clevs-
lsDd7" Why Is il that. although he has pro-
nounced, in honest, clear and able Language
his views upon questions upon which some OF
his party may diner with him. that be is still
near and dear TO the masses?
1t Is because he has capitalized into living
Issue the great principle upon which this BATHS
- TO be fought out at the coming election III
he did not create tariff reform he made il q
presidential issue; he vi,alized and presented
it 70 our party as the issue for which We could
fight and continue to battle until upon IL VIC
tory Is now assured. There are few men In his
position who would have courage 10 boldly
make the issue and present il 81 clearly and
forcIbly as ne did in his great message of
1857. / believe that his policy then was 70
force national issue which would appeal