Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-06-30
NOMINATING CLEVELAND.

"
Cleveland to the National Democratic
Convention.
In presenting the name of Grover
Cleveland to the national democratic
convention as the choice OF the masses
Of the democratic party for president
Gov. Albeit, of New Jersey, said:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the Con-
ventlon-In presenting name to this conven-
tioo speak for the united democracy OF the
state of New Jersey. whose loyalty 10 demo
cratic principles, faithful services TO the party
and whose contributions TO its success entlte
IL TO the respectful consideration OF the denoc-
racy OF the union It's electoral vote has always
been cast in support of democratic principles
and democratic candidates tCheers In
voicing the unanimous wish OF the delegation
from New Jersey present their candidate
for the suffrage of this convention the name OF
distinguished democratic statesman, born
upon its soil and for whom in two great presi-
Dental contests the state of New JERSEY has
given its electoral vote. Cheers
The supreme consideration in the
mind of the democracy OF New Jersey is the
success Of the democratic party and its prin-
ciples- We have been in the past and viii be in
the future ready at all times to sacrifice per-
sonal preferences in Difference to the clear ex-
pressions OF the will of the democracy Of the
union 1t is because this name will awaken
throughout our state the enthusiasm OF the de-
mocracy and insure success; it is because he
represents the great democratic principles and
policy upon which this convention is 4 unit; it
is because we believe that with him as candi-
date the democracy Of the union will sweep the
country and es Ia blsh its principles throughout
the length and breadth of the land that we Of
fer to the convention a nominee the choice
of the democracy Of New JERSEY, Grover Cleve-
land. [Applause]
II any doubt existed in the minds Of the DEM
ocrats 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 beyond their love and admira-
ton for any man. [CheerS
We feel certain that every democratic state,
though its preference may be for some other
distinguished democrat will give its warm, en-
thusiastic and earnest support to the nominee
of this convention The man whom we present
will rally to his party thousands ofindepenoent
] voters, whose choice is determined ~ their
personal conviction that the candidate viii rep
resent principles dear to them, and whose
public acts and policy give assurance that
! If chosen by the people they viii secure an
| honest, pure and conservative adminlst ira
! ton and that the great interests Of the coun-
| try will be encouraged and protected. The time
| will come when other distinguished democrats
| who have been mentioned in connection with
! this nomination will receive that consideration
| to which the great services they have rendered
| their party entities them, but we stand to-day
! in the presence of the fact that the majority of
| the democratic masses throughout the country
! the rank and file the millions of voters-de-
mand the nomination OF Grover Cleveland
! [Cheers.
This sentiment is so strong and oYerpowering
that it has affected and controlled the actions
! OF delega ties who would otherwise present the
name OF some distinguished leader Of their own
/ state. with whom they feel victory would be
assured, and in whom the entire country would
( feel confidence, but the people have spoken and
favorite sons and leaders are standing aside in
: obedience to their will. [Cheers-
Shall we listen TO the voice Of the democracy
of the union? Snail we place our banner the
man of our choice, the man in whom they be-
| ieYe, or shall for any consideration OF policy
| or expedency hesitate to obey their Will:
! [Cheers]
/ have sublime faith in the expression of the
people, which is clear and decisive. When the
! question before them has excited discussion
! and debate: when it appeals to their interests
! and feelings and calls for the exercise of their
! Judgment and they then say we want this man
/ and elect him, we, their representatives
must not disobey Or disappoint them 1t is in
/ cuInbent upon to obey their wishes and con-
! cur in their Judgment: then having given them
! the candidate of their choice they will give us
| their best. their most energetic efforts to Sc
! cure success Cheers
/ We confidently rely upon the loyal and sue
/ cessful work of the democratic leaders who
! have advocated other candidates We know in
! the great state across the river from New Jer-
! sey, now controlled by the democratic party.
/ there is no democrat who will shirk the duty of
making every effort to secure the success of the
| candidate of this convention, notwithStandin
| his Judgment may differ from that Of the major
! ity. The democracy of New York and its great
| leaders, whose efforts and splendid generalShip
| have given to US a democratic senator and gov
! ernor. will always be true to the great party
| they represent: they Will not waver, nor will
they rest in the coming canvass
They have achieved success
| Their grand victories of the past, their nat
I tural aid. honorable ambition their unQues-
/ toned democracy will make them arise and
! fight never before and with those that they
/ represent and lead they will marshal the great
Independents vote and we will again secure for
! US the democratic victory in New York The
! grand democrats under whose leadership the
! city and state of New York are now governed
will give to the cause the great weight of theil
| Organizations
The numbering echoes of this convention an
nouncing the nomination of Grover Cleveland
will not have died out over the hills and through
the valleys of this land before you will hear ant
see ell leaders ral1yiny to the support of oul
! candidate They will begin their efforts for OF
ganization and success, and continue their worl
until victory crowns their efforts. All demo
Gratis will fight for victory, and they will sue
! coed because the principles of the party enun
| ciated here are for the best interests of tt,
country at large, and because the people of thi
land have unques toned faith that Grover Cleve
land will give the country q pure honest ant
stable government and administration c
which the great business interest of the countF,
and the agricultural and laboring classes OF tn
masses will receive proper and due considera
ton.
the masses OF the party demand the nornna
ton Of Grover Cleveland: Why is it that thi
man who has no Offices to distribute. no wealt
to command, should have secured the Spontau
eous support of the great body of democracy
Why is it that with all that has been urge.
against him the people still cry ''Grover Cleve
and?' Why is Ii, although be has pronounce
! n honest clear and able language his view
upon questions upon which some of his part
may differ with him, that he IS still an
dear TO the masses?
! It IS because he has cryStalized into Twin
| issue the great principle upon which this BATH
| is to be fought out at the coming election.
| he did not create tariff reform he made it
| presidential issue: he vitalized and presente
| it to our party the issue for which coul
; fight and continue to battle until upon 1t Vi,
! tory is now assured There are few men in hi
| position who would have courage to bold
make the issue and present it clea
ly and forcibly he did il hi
| great message of 1898. believe that hi
would appeal to the Judgment Of the peopl
We might honor man who is honest enoug
and bold enough under such circumstances
proclaim that the success Of the party upo
principle is better than evasion shirlkin
of the national issues for temporary success
| When victory is obtained upon principl
it forms the solid founds ton of party success
in the future. It Is longer the queStic
! of q battle to be on the mistakes of OF
foes, but it Is victory TO be accomplish
| by g charge along the whole line under the bal
ner of principle. There is another reason VII