Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-13
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
who could?
Sir. the man who holds up to oppro-
blum such men as constituted the chi
cago convention. does himself most
rank injustice if he be not a knaYe, Il
s,2nda-er or a fool. That convention
did indeed represent the great indus
trial and producing masses OF the peo-
pie. They did not go to Wall Street for
their principles, nor over the sea for
their inspiration. Their principles were
inherited from the fathers, and their
inspiration sprang from an uncon-
querab,e love Of country and OF home.
For O leader they chose one of their
Own-a plain man Of the people. His
who,e life and life work identify him,
in sympathy and interest with those
who represent the grea, industrial
forces of the country. Among them he
was born and reared. and has lived and
wrought all the days OF his life. To
their cause he has devoted al
THE SPLENDID POWERS
with which God endowed him. He has
been their constant and fearless cham
pion. They know him and they trus,
him. Suave yet firm; gentle, yet
GaunUess: warm-hearted. yet dei.ber-
ate: confident and se,f-possessed, but
without vanity; learned in books and
sta.ecraft, but without nedantry or pre-
tense: a superb orator, yet man OF the
creates. caution and method: equipped
with large experience n public affairs,
true 10 his convictions. true 10 himself,
and false to no man. VIM. J. Bryan IS .
model American gentleman, and peer
less leader cf the people This man is
our leader Under his banner and
guided by his wisdom, we viii 90 forth
10 conquer. have no G5uD, of victory.
J. is as sure 10 come rs tAe rising sun.
And +. vii, come Ike 4 sUn0urst, scat
tcrtcg The mists. and The nation, eXuit-
ant and happy. VII leap forward Ike
a giant refreshed to that high destiny
Il was designed 10 accomplished. HIS
administration Will be Z shining epoch
IN our history. for he viii leave behind
him a name made iilUs:r.ous by great
achievements. and b. deeds that WI
embalm him forever in the hearts and
memcry Of his countrymer.
Mr.. Bryan. I esteem it q great honor,
as + is most certainly q pleasure, to
he made the instrument OF informing
you. as now do. that You were noml-
mated fer the Office of President OF The
United States by the Democratic Ma
t;o1al convention. hand you this for
nal notice Of your nomination accom-
panied hy copy of the platform adopt
cd by the convention, and upon that
platform ! have the honor 10 request
your acceptance OF the nomination ten
dered. YCu are the candidate
or THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY,
hu. YOU are more than that-you are
the candidate Of az the people without
regard to party, who believe IN the
Durposes your election 5 Intended 10
accomplish. This battle mus, be fought
mon ground high above the Level OF
nar.isanship. / hope to see you unfurl
The flag in the name of America and
American manhood. In saying this I
bu- repeat the expressed wish OF The
convention which nominated you. Do
this and thought you will not have mil
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have millions os sturdy Americans st
vour back. Lead on. and we WI fol-
low. Who will no; follow here is not
worthy to lead in any cause. Lead On
with unfal,er.ng step. and may Gods
Messing attend you and His omnipo-
tent hand crown you with success.