The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-10-10

by the state democratic convention has IN
structed me on its behalf TO tender to you
the unanimous nomination that was made
you by the convention at Saratoga on the
26th Of last month. Your nomination has
aroused in the country a spirit of demo-
cratic revival and democratic hope, which
form the chief plank in the bridge over
which the democratic hosts will pass to
victory on election day. This is a time
when every man in our ranks must come
to the front. As in time of war the wOm-
en- and children manned the ramparts,
now the democrats of the state demand
that you shall lead once more TO success
that democratic party of which you are a
member and which stands now upon the
same principles that it has represented for
the past one hundred years. We appeal
to you now TO come forward and lead us
in our hour of difficulty and danger as you
led us in our hour Of victory We ask
you to heed us once more and inspire the
enthusiasm which has before led us TO
victory before the first blow has been
struck"
Senator Hill Accepts.
Senator Hill. in accepting the nominal
ton. said:
"Nr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
Commttee-For the courteous manner in
which YOU have formally notified me Of
the recent action Of the democratic con-
vcntiOn / can only express my sincere
thanks. 1t is unnecessary for me to re-
iterate to you, who were present at that
gathering, that the nomination was as
unexpected by me as it was unsought
and undeSired.
Seven Of the best years Of my life
We're devoted TO the service of the state
In he discharge of the high and Tespon-
sible duties Of the great office of its chief
executive, and 1 had never expected nor
intended 70 resume its tremendous bur
dens again. While keen,y approaching
the high honor conferred in being nOmi-
mated for third time by ones party for
so important a position, yet / cannot but
feel that personally | have everything to
lose and nothing to gain by the contest
to which you summon me. The guberna-
toria. Office has no longer any attractions
for me. ana personally | preferred To re-
main in the senate, where the duties
were gradually becoming more congenial
to my tastes and where l believed | could
more acceptabiy serve the interests Of
this great state.
But personal cOnsiderati tons must hive
no weight where public duty is concerned.
The democratic party. especially ii this
state, is confronted with a great crisis
which substantially Involves its existence
as a political organization. Our Op.
ponents, taking advantage of then
temporary and accidental supremacy In
the legislature and in the constitutional
convention. are seeking to fasten upon
the people of the state = system of apDrr-
tionment or representation which virtually
gives the republicans control of the legis-
lative department of sSlte for t,vsuty
years to CONE system based upon terri
tOrial area rather than populations; found
ed upon injustice and inequality and de-
signed to enable the minority rather than
the majority IF the people to control the
state. The very life of our party Is at
stake. Besides the control Of the next
house Of representatives. may depend upon
tho election here.
1.-THE democratic convention having.
against nv protest. selected me TO lead
i'm such a crisis, and although l exceed
ingly regret its action. and especially re
greet that my advice was not adopted in
regard 10 presentation in the conven-
ton itself. and while / have sought dur
ing the past week as personal and in
innate political friends well know. not
only TO heal and h3rmonize political and
factiOnal differences, but to secure some
other candidate wholly acceptable TO
everyone u assume my place in this
great struggle. in whose favor I would
gladly retire. but which has not proved
feasible and recOliec,ing that the demo-
cratic party Of this state has honored me
in the past when l solicited its flVOrS
in the days of its sunshine and prosper
ity. | cannot desert il now in the hour
Of its danger and in this great emes-
g5ncy.
1T is a time when personal sacrifices
are demanded. when Individual prefer
ences must be subordinated to the gen
eral good, and when there must be eX-
hibited lofty patriotism. If we win this
contest it will be the party's victory. not
mine; if we lose, it viii be the party's de-
feat. which will be involved in my own
Personally, l am largely Indifferent to
the consequences of the struggle. \
duty confr0nts me and | shall perform Il
as God gives me the light TO SEE ii, let
the result be what il may.
Il shall confidently appeal to the plain
people Of the state who have always suS-
tanned me in the past when 1 have es-
poused their cause. shall pres nj to
them The issue Of democracy versus piu-
tocracy: the issue of no public taxation
except for public purposes; the issue OF
opposition 10 the Capitalization of all
powers In the general government: tn
issue OF personal liberty against religious
Intolerance; the issue of good govern
ment liberal and just excise laws,
economy in public expenditures. the pro
motion of the dignity of labor and pro-
lection for its rights, municipal home rule
and the upr0Oting of corruption and tie
correction of abuses everywhere whether
in republican or democratic localities.
Gentlemen, l accept the nomination
which you. I'm behalf Of the democratic
party of New York. have rendered me-
and relying upon the undaunted coura &c
Of the democratic masses. their fOrtitude
under adverse circumstances. their loyalty
to their principles. which truly represent
the peoples cause, ] enter upon this con-
test with the determination that no honor
able effort on my part shall be spared to
achieve success, and with that confidence
which is an earnest of assured victory"
MIR. LOckwOOd's Reply.
To the complimentary speech of Mr.
Cochran Mr.. Lockwood replied as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Chairmln-I assure you that /
fully appreciate the compliment paid me
by the democratic state convention at
Saratoga in placing me in nomlna ton for
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. For the kind words
you have expressed in conveying to me
the action of the convention | thank you
The nomination was unsolicited and I'M
expected. Should ] consult my own per-
sOnal wish l would most unhesitatingiy de-
cline the honor, but as a citizen Of the
great state of New York and a firm be-
lever in the principles of democracy, !
am ready 20 accept the generous and
unanimous action Of our convention: and
/ now assure you and the people of the
state that If elected TO the position Of
lieutenant-gOvernor l will discharge the
duties Of the office fully fearlessly and
to the best Of my ability in the interests
of all the people of the state of New
York"
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