The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-07-21

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and earnest presentation Of our c. 49,, 20
sure a popular Endorsement of thy
the body you represent"
There was one more burst of con foiuo'ius .s
applause as Cover Cleveland took T. ~ ts' se''O'
and then came the speech of notifitR
made by Stephen NJ White of CalifCti nl"1
to Adlai E. Stevenson The voice of ouo
California orator was powerful, and eyey
syllable was distinctly heard throughpuO
the vast hall He said;
Mr.. Stevenson;
'1The Democratic Party. recognizing you
worth and popularity, has selected you as iUSl
candidate for Vice-President of the United
States and this Committee. in obedience to
the instructions of the National Convention
by which 1t was appointed is present to notify
you Of your appointment
"The circumstances attending the confer
ring of this honor are such as to augment the
gratifcation which, in any event, would ao-
company the discharge OF the duty which we
are here to perform. The great organization
in whose battles for the public welfare you
have borne so conspicuous part. has emphat-
ically manifested its unfaltering approval Of
the enlightened and progressive admtnistra-
ton with which you were for four years prom
inenty identified
Candid in our platform; rejoicing in the
character and craftsmanship of our chosen
leaders, conscious of the honesty of those upon
whose suffrages we must rely. we are prepared
and anxious to meet the issue. We have
nothing to fear and can have nothing to
regret
1.-THE unanimous expression of the commit
tee will be presented by Hon. Nicholas NJ.
Bell, its Secretary"
Adlai E. Stevenson listened closely to
the speech of Mr.. White and to the Off
eial notification read to him by Mr.. Bell
| He then stepped to the extreme edge of the
platform, and bowling to the thunderous
| applause which again belched forth, he
said, in clear, ringing tones;
| Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen:
II cannot too earnestly express ray appreoi-
| alton of the honor conferred upon me by the
| great delegated assembly which you officially
| represent. To have been selected by the
| National Democratic Convention as it's candi-
| date for high Office is a distinction of which
any citizen might well be proud. l would do
violence TO my own feelings, sir, should fail
| to express my gratitude for theoOurteous terms
| in which you have advised me Of the result Of
/ the deliberations of the Convention.
| Distrusting my capacity fully TO meet the
| expectations of those who have honored me
| by their confidence, | accept the nominations
| generously rendered Should the action of the
| Chicago Convention receive the approval of
the people, shall, to the best of my humble
ability, discharge with fidelity, the duties OF
| the importau1 trust contided to me-"
| Reference laa been made in terms of COM
incubation to the late Democratic administra-
| tion. Identified In some measure in an i'm
portant brauch Of the public service with that
fI..kF
| has in 80 Toarked degree received the in
| dorsement OF the Democratic party in its
| National Convention. / am persuaded that
| intelligent discussion of the issues involved
in the pending contest for political supremacy,
will result in victory to the party which stands
for honest methods in government economy
in public expenditures, and relief to the
people from the burdens of unjust taxation
"In the contest upon which we now enter
we make no appeal to the passions, but tc
the sober Judgment of the people. We be-
lieve that the welfare of the toiling millions OF
our countrymen is bound up in the success of
the Democratic party, Recent occurrences in
a neighboring state have sadly emphasized the
fact that high protective tariff affords nc
protection, and tends in no way to better the
condition of those who earn their bread by
daily toll.
believing in the right of every voter Il
cast his ballot unawed by power, the Demo
cratic party will steadily oppose all Legislation
, which threatens to imperil that right by thu
| interposition of Federal bayOnets at the polls
ain more formal manner; hereafter, Mr.
| | Chairman viii indicate by letter, my accept
{ aDce of the nomination rendered to me by tn
| National Democratic Convention, and it vii
, give expression TO my views touching the i'm
I portant questions enunciated IN its platf orm.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Stevenson
} speech, Chairman Wilson declared tn
meeting adjourned. While the crow
was dispensing, Mrs. Cleveland came il
for honors, which showed her great popu
larity, Several thousand persons gath
, cred around where she was seated anC
cheered her repeatedly. She looked mar
: vellously becoming in costume of gray
her face wreathed in smiles for the honor
paid her distinguished husband and heI
self
There was reception to the candidate
at the Manhattan Club, after the notifca
: tion meeting at the Garden.