The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-08-15
THE ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
BRYAN FORMALLY ACCEPTS HI
NOMINATION.
Brilliant speech OF Acceptance OutIin.
ing the Principles He Defends
The Man of the HOnr.

New York. Aug. g.
Mr. Chairman, Gentlemen Of the Com
mittee and Fellow Citizens: ] shall At
future day, and in a formal letter, accept
the nomination which is now rendered me
by the notification committee. and ] shall
at that time touch upon the issues pre-
scented by the platform. 1t is fitting,
however. that at this time, in the pres
6nce Of the thousands here assembled, ]
speak al some length in regard to the
campaign upon which we are now enter
ing. We do not underestimate the forces
srrsyed against uE, nor are We unmind-
rul of the Importance OF the struggle in
which We are engaged; but relying for
success upon the righteousness OF our
cause, We shall defend with all possible
yigor the POSITIONS taken by our party.
We are not surprised that some of our
| opponents. in the absence Oh a better ar
gUmeni, resort 10 abusive epithets, but
| they may rest assured that no language,
however violent or inyective. however We
| hement, Will lead Us TO depart q single
| hairs breadth from the course marked
out by the national convention.
The citizen, public or private. who as
| sails the character and questions the
| patriotism of the delegates assembled in
| the Chicago convention. assails the char
| scter and questions the patriotism Of mill
| Ions who have srrayed themselves under
/ the banner raised there. II has been
4 charged by men standing high in bust
/ ness ana political circles that our plat
| form is a menace TO private security and
| public safety. and il has been asserted
| that those whom ! have the honor for
| the time being to represent. not only med
| itate an attack upon the rights Of prop
| erty, but are the foes OF social order and
national honor. Those who stand upon
the Chicago platform are prepared to
make known and TO defend every motive
which influences them, every purpose
which animates them, and every hope
which inspires them. They understand
the genius Of our institutions. They
are s,aunch supporters Of the form OF
government under which We live. and
they build their faith upon the founda-
tons laid by their fathers.
Andrew JReksOn'S Emphasis.
| Andrew jackson has stated with &C
mlrable clearness. and with an emphasis
/ which can not be surpassed. both tbs
| duty and the function OF this government
He said: Distinctions in society will al
ways exist under every just government
Equality OF talents. or education. or OF
wealth can not be produced by human in
siitutions. In the fun enjoyment Of th'
gifts Of heaven and the fruits OF superior
| Industry. economy and virtue, every mar
is equally entitled 10 protection by law.
We yield TO none In our devotion 10 'h'
doctrine just enunciaied. our campaigi
has not for Its object the reconstruction
OF society. We can not insure 10 the VIC
ious the fruits OF a yirtuous lie. W
would not invade the home OF the prov
I ident in order 10 transfer the fruits o
q their industry TO the lap OF Incidence
! Property is and will remain the stimuli
. to endeavoT and the compensation 10
6 toll. We believe. as asserted in the &c
. ciaraton Of independence, that all me-
y are created equal: but that does not rea
that all men are or can be equal IN pos
$ sessions, in ability, or in merits, II sim
q, | ply means that all shall stand equal bS
A fore the law. and that government of
Gals shall not. in making, constituting @
10 enforcing the law. discriminate betwee
citizens. ! assert that property right
;, as well as the rights OF persons, are SAT
in the hands OF the common people.
- u
"Abrai am Lincoln. In his message ser
10 congress In December. 1861, said. N
men living are more worthy 10 be truste
IL than those who toll up from pover;!
none less inclined to take or touch aug
'' which they have not honestly acquired
l. ! repeat his language with unqualified al
'' proval. and Join with him in the warniu
he which he added, namely Let them b
a. ware OF surrendering political pow
D" which they already possess, and which
surrendered. will surely be used TO clio
the doors OF advancement against su,
as they. and 10 fix new disabilities Al
burdens upon them. til all Of their u
sTty shall be lessened
Those who daily follow the .njuncao
Al In the sweat Of thy face shalt thou fl
NJ bread are now. as they ever have bee
Il the bulwark Of the law ana order
source Of our nations greatness in tar
-, | of peacc. and its surest defenders IN IN
lis Of war
n But have only read 8 part OF JAG
ID sons utterance Let me give You J
49, conclusion; But when the laws und'
take 10 add TO those natural and u
II, advantages artificial distinction-io gra
titles. gratuities and exclusive prIva
nv, benetits-to make the rich richer and |
81, potential more powerful, the hum'
members OF society. the farmers, n
.,, chanics and the day lsborers who ha
-, neither time nor the means OF secnri
49,, like favors for themselves, have MS
to complain OF the injustice OF their g
eminent
,s They Endorse Il All.
Those who indorse the Chicago u
form indorse all the quotations fr
jackson, the latter part as well as
:, former part. We are not surprised
- and arrayed against us those who are
benefciaries Of government favorit'
They have read our platform. Nor
VIC surprised TO learn that we must.
this campaign, face the hostility OF IN
who md a pecuniary advantage in
vocating the doctrine OF the rights OF
dividuals. We welcome such opposlt
-" 1t Is the highest Endorsement which &C
~. be bestowed upon us, We are conten
have the cooperation OF those who
sire TO have the government admin'st'
w without fear or favor. II Is not the v
OF the general public that trusts sh'
spring into existence and override
E"h weaker members OF society. II is
nen the wish OF the general public that tr
h'eu should drive out competition and
'sse' collect such tax as they will from Z
NED who are at their mercy, Nor Is 1t
wing fault OF the general public that the
out s.rumentalitv OF the government has
so often prostituted to the purpos
private gain.
Those who stand upon the Chi