The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-10

hostile borders of intense spirit and activ-
tty. and even upon the south the migra-
ton 70 us across the waters OF the Ohio,
which occurs regularly In the presidential
year. Is usually Of such complexion rs
only to give aid and comfort to the enemy.
In state so nearly balanced that for
Years there has not been In a presidential
flcction a majority either way of le.00o
IN a total vote of 400 600 or 500 900. the con-
ditions require that our Democracy stand
always embattled. whether awaiting vic
tory or defeat, always prepared. We
submit to the delegations from the great
sta tes of Tennessee, of Georgia, OF Miss
fsSippi and others more certainly situated
ss 10 their political life and progress.
what would you give. what would You
not give. to make this state as certain
as your ownf How ana when shall you
help us TO send you the message in Mo-
vember next of victory? This Is the
place, the time is now, to write that mes
sage. You can write that message today
ready for transmission IL your favor
shall make the man OF our choice the
nominee of this convention. Survey the
field, examine its various positions. throw
the searchlight OF inspection upon the
situs OF the different candidates. and you
will find that Indiana is the strategic
point and pivot of this conflict. The
prestige. the power. the honor OF this
nomination are great, but not too great
cess.
let us not be risled by the feryid
predictions OF over-confidence, by the
contagious and stirring enthusiasm of
the passing hour. Remember. gentlemen,
that the returns of the election are not
yet received, and they will not begin to
arrive until many months hence. We
must overcome an enemy strongly fort
ressed against attack. reinforced by In
ntience today unnamed. unknown, flushed
with the shout OF recent triumph. We
may make an error which shall cost us
the whole stake, an error irretrievabse,
The opportunity for success Is here. but
also that OF defeat. Let every man so
act that he may not have TO say here
after, 'Ah. had not thought of that.
as has been done more than once before.
We may court defeat and disaster. ~
lover wooes his bride. By failing to put
the right man in the right place. Let
us, then. consult. reason. Let us calmly
weigh the probabilities and compute the
chances at such ratio as shall include
and cover all contingencies. Let us dis
pose the aid OF this prestige OF nominal
ton where it VIII be most highly srpre-
ciated, where II viii be most effective.
where IT Is most needed, and where 1t
must win.
.aOnr candidate had the good fortune
TO be born in the state OF Kentucky. was
reared TO manhood in one OF the old Ken
lucky homes, near Ia mansions IN
the skies as any habitations on this
planet He was educated and graduated
NJ Center college, Danvtlie. In It's palm
lest days of yore, from whose doors came
ncs,reary. Vest Blackburn. Stevenson
and others men OF national distinction
and renown He belongs by birth and
lineage to tho South The South has no
worfhlsr or more noble son. He married
early in life the daughter of one well
ce
ara Senator whitconlb. He commenced
life as a farmer II one OF the most fertile
sections OF the valley Of the Wabash.
Prosperity. we'll placed and Justly earned
has waited upon his footsteps. Protection
he needed rot. save that OF his pure heart
ard stalvrart arm. lie Is now. ard always
has been. q farmer. lie has walked four
wears in the furrow. he has stepped OF
the lands he = not only hearer. bgst a
aa0r OF the word ncfed IN the ola azage
He that by The pl0w would thrive.
Himself r1ust either hold or drive
"our candidate belongs 70 the largest.
the ynost ancient aa8 honorable business
ASSOCIATION OF che world. Mech is now
said about the business ana business in
tnrests os this country. The business Of
Of a country IS that vocation IA which the
largest number of Its inhabitants are err
gared Agriculture sr the United States
employs a greater number OF aorkmea
that ,f all Others combined. We ask the
dslegatss OF this convention deliberately
20 consider whether Il may not be wes!
worth the waIie 10 make a choice of one
vvhs s< N the closest natural al laance with
this MOS; numerous ard most Influential
body CT our fellow cssszsns. ore who has
he~n al his life member Of this grant
canfraternsty % sne aei1 ard farm II Is
ffty-sve years aimee = farmer appeared a.
the east front OF the eapiso! 20 take the
oasn as president upon Inauguration dag.
The INAUGURATION and service OF fnd5anz's
choice ~os4ld be a reminder OF the es&F.asr.
,he iaeal DAYS OF his republic. Rhtea. as
tradition rezfeS. Jefferson left his farm
A. Monticello. Travelled OF horseback 20
the SCAT OF government without ceremony.
took the constitutional onllgas.on aE4 waz
snsurss3 inss crtre-
etesax eA1dtksase in. ant has BEEN srorn Eis
yuata - 70 fAsx boar. after the ssrasghs-
est sset % our political school,. Dena0-
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