The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1892-07-15
SPEECH OF GOVERNOR ALBEIT
MADE AT THE CHICAGO CONVENTION.
We Nominates Grover Cleveland for Pres.
ident of the United states.

Governor Albeit said
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the Conventions
In placing a name before this conven-
ton | speak for the united Democracy of
the State of New Jersey, whose loyalty to
Democratic principles, faithful service to
the party, and whose contributions to its
success entitle it to the consideration of
the Democracy of the country. Its cleo
toral vote has always been east in support
of Democratic principles and Democratic
candidates.
In voicing the unanimous wish of the
delegation of New Jersey present as their
candidate for the suffrage of this conven-
ton the name of distinguished Demo
cratic statesman born upon its soil, for
whom, in two Presidential contests, the
State of New Jersey has given its elect
oral vote.
The supreme consideration in the mind
of the Democracy of New Jersey is the
success Of the Democratic party and its
principles, Wehave been in the past and
will be in the future ready to sacrifice all
personal preferences to the clear express
sion of the will of the Democratic par
ty. 1t is because this name will awaken
throughout our own State the enthusiasm
of the Democracy and insure success; it
is because ne represents the great Demo-
cratic principles and policy upon which
this convention is a unit it is because we
believe that with him 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 we offer to the convention as
nominee of the choice of the Democracy
of New Jersey, Grover Cleveland.
If any doubt existed in the minds of the
Democracy OF New Jersey of his ability to
lead the great Democratic hosts to victory,
they would not present his name to-day ;
with them the success Of the party and
the establishment of its principles are be-
yond their love or admiration for any man.
We feel certain that every Democratic
State, though its preference may be for
some other distinguished Democrat, will
give its warm, enthusiastic, and earnest
support to the nominee of this convention.
The man whom we represent will rally to
his party thousands of independent vot-
ers, whose choice is determined by theil
personal conviction that the candidate
will represent principles dear to them
and whose public life and policy give as
suranCe that if chosen by the people they
will secure an honest, pure, and conserv
alive administration, and the great inter
ests of the country Will be encouraged anC
protected. The time Will come whel
other distinguished Democrats who hav,
been mentioned in connection with thi
nomination will receive that reconsideration
towhich the great services they have rem
dered their party entitle them. But w
stand to-day in the presence of the fac
that the majority of the Democratic mass
es throughout the country, rank and file
the millions of its voters, demand tn
nomination of Grover Cleveland.
This sentiment is so strong and over
towering that it has affected and control
led the actions Of delegates who woul
otherwise present the name Of some dis
tinguished leader Of their own State wit
whom they feel victory would be assured
and in whom the entire country wonl
feel confidence, but the people have spoR
en-, and favorite sons and leaders are no,
standing aside in obedience to their vii
Shall we listen to the voice of the De
mocracy Of the Union shall we place 0
our banner the man of their choice, tn
man in whom they believe, or shall W
for any consideration of policy or expC
diency hesitate to obey their will?
/ have sublime faith in the expressio
OF the people, which Is clear ana DECISIVE
When the question before themis one thi
has excited discussion and debate whe
it appeals to their interests and their fee
ings, and calls for the exercise of the
judgment, and they then say we want tn
man and we can elect him, we, their re-
resentatives, must not disobey or disal
point them. 1t is incumbent upon us
obey their wishes and concur in the
judgment. Then, having given them tt
candidate of their choice, they will gil
us their best, their most energetic effor
to secure success.
We confidently rely upon the loyal al
successful work OF the Democratic lea
ers who have advocated other candidate
We know in the great State across Il
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