The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-13

Judgment upon q question which I pro-
founzly believe affects. as 10 ether cues
ton can. not only the present HAPPINESS
and prosperity of the people, but the
felicity or their children. the perpetulty OF
American institutions and tho well-heing
OF al mankind
.fMr Chairman. In all great move
raenfs. Ia all concerted efforts. when well
directed, there must be leadership.
leader should be a representative OF the
cause he champions. He should be
more than t1at-he should be In all os-
sentIaI quantities and in the highest de-
gree typical OF those VINO invest him with
the dignity and responsibility of leader
ship. The Chicago platform has been
denounced Is un-Democratic. and the
delegates opposing the convention have
been ssigm&tize9 as anarchists and social
lists. We have heard much OF this from
a certain class OF papers and individuals.
On Saturday last. IN my own state. an ex-
Democrat. an ex-suprene Judge. char
acfertzed the Chicago platform as a
bundle OF Populsstic notions, saturated
brfrnfui with socialism and anarchy and
az the same time an ex-Demoeratic cor
poration attorney of some distinction de-
clared that American citizenship meant
government not by the unthinking. un-
heecing masses. but by the elements
which are guided by judgment and rea-
son. Cnth!nking. unheedlng masses
is very good. The elements which are
guided by Judgment and reason is extra
good. II is at least slight modification
of Fanderbilts arrogant anathema,
Damn the people and for this small con-
cession We ought. no doubt, 10 be duly
grateful. Who composed the Chicago
convention7 From the state ia which
resides the gentleman from whom ! have
quoted, the delegation sent 10 that con-
ventlon was composed of farmers, law
yers. doctors. editors merchants. manu-
facturers. and several of the most con-
spicnously successful business men in
the Missouri valley. Among them also
were eminent Judges OF high courts. sem
ators OF the United States, representa-
tives In congress and the treasurer and
governor OF the state. That delegation
was chosen by one OF the greatest con-
gentions ever assembled in that state,
representing all classes OF the very best
people Of the commonwealth. What was
trac or Missouri was equally true OF all
the states. II these men couli not speak
for the Democratic party, who could?
II these men do not understand Democ-
rscy. who are It's opponents? But these
are the men who are ridiculed as an un-
thinking unheeding mob, who cannot De
trusted In the conduct of public affairs.
and these are the men who must give
way 10 English toadies and the pampered
ninions OF corporate rapacity. who AFRO
gate 10 themselves all the virtues and
wisdom OF the world.
For leader they chose one OF their
own--a plain man OF the people His whole
life and lifework identify him in sympa-
thy and interest with those who represent
the great 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 all
| the splendid powers with which God en-
| dowed him. lie has been their constant
| and fearless champion They know him
| and trust him. Suave. yet firm. gentle.
| yet dauntless: warm-hearted. yet deliber-
| ate: confident and If-poised. but with
| out vanity: learned In books and state
| craft. but without pedantry pretense:
| a superb orator. yet man of the great
est caution and method. equipped with
| large experience I'm public affairs. true 10
| his convictions. true 10 himself and false
| 10 no man. William Jennings Bryan Is
| model gentleman and peerless leader or
| the people This man Is our leader. Under
| his banner. and guided By his wisdom. we
| win go forth TO conquer. Let US rally
| everywhere. on the hiiltops and In the val
/ leys and strike for our homes and loved
/ os.es and our native lands. l have no doubt
4 OF victory. II is as sure 10 come the
| rising CT the sun. And it Will come like
/ a sunbursf, scattering the mists. snd the
| nation. exultant and happy. will leap for
| ward like a giant refreshed. 10 that high
| destiny IL was designed to accomplish.
| lstration viii be shining epoch in our
| history for he will leave behind him a
| name made nlustrious by great achieve
| naents and by deeds that will embalm him
forever in the hearts and memory OF his
| countryrlen.
| 'sAIr Bryan, I esteem Il a great honor.
| as IL Ia most certainly a pleasure TO be
| made the instrument OF informing you, as
| ! now do that YOU we're nominated for the
! oTlce Of president OF the United States
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| which assembled In July last. hand you
| this formal notice of your nomination.
| ancempaaieG by a copy OF the platform
| adopted by the convention and upon that
| platform have the honor 20 request your
| exstanCe Of the Nomination rendered You
are the candidate OF the Democratic party.
| hut you are more than that-~you are the
| candidate OF ali thu people without regard
20 party, who believe IN the purposes your
/ election s. intended 70 accomplish. This
hattla must be fought upon ground high
/ above the level OF paTtisanship. / hope
rs see you uufprl the tag IN the name OF
! America and American manhood. In say
| Ing shis ! bnt repeat she expressed wsh
a. the convention which nominated YOU
10 thss and theggh you viii not have mil
| lions OF money al your command, you Will
| lave millions OF sturdy Americans at your
| hack Lead on, and we viii follow Who
: VIII not follow here Il unworthy 70 lead
| In any cause Lead on with unfaltering
/ ster and may Gods blessing attend you
and Hts omniposent hard crown you with
i success.
Following Is the response of Dir. Bry-
an:
Mr.. Rrvan's Address.
''Afr. Chairman. Gentlemen OF the Com
/ rlfttee and Fellow Citizens: I SHAH az A
| fufars cay ard In formal letter seceps
| the nomination which Is COW rendered TO
/ me ~ the notification committee. and I
| sha9 ~ that time touch upon the issues
! presented by the PLATFORM. IL Is fitting
| however. that az ibis tire. in the pres
/ aaee cf those here assembled. I speak az
segne ieaxlh n regard TO the campaign
! upoa which ws are row entering We DO
! nos underestimate ire forces arraye9
/ against us ner are We uamindfu. Of The
| fanportauce OF th@ struggle n which ws
are engaged. bat, relying sor success upoa
/ the righteousness or our cause, re shag
6efenswftn al possible vlgor the POS tons
taken BY our party. We are not surprised
thar some OK cur opponents. n the an-
sence 81 better argument. resort 20 ebes-
/ i've en5thsts. bat they may rest assured
| that no language. however violent, or In
! xaetlves. however vehement. vii lad u.
! % depart = single hsirx5re8dfh from the
/ course marked alt BY the national con-
/ venarn. TIE citizen. either pahgie or r~s-
| vate. who Assaiix the character ana DUES
/ tioux the patriotism - the delexates as
se-abse1 n tse Chicago convention as
/ wst.s the character and Questions The patrf-
. ct8sn CO the mt.i 01s who have arrzysd
/ themselves uEGHr the banner raised there
/ "Ft has been charged by nsa standing
! high n business s1d Political clru.~s thz:
! esq psatfaru 20 a menace to private S.