The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1896-09-18
the guest OF the County Democrats if
twas only for short time.

twas only for short time.
He referred to Wilson as being Mr.
i. A. Woodard's home and mentioned
especially his connection with that
gentleman in Congress.
81 also will remember this as the
birth place Of your States National
Committeeman, Josephus Daniels. !
appreciate his friendship and like his
name. There is no better name than
his. The name OF Daniel is taken from
the Scriptures and the character o.
aniel IS one strong and one which
young men should study. The name
of Daniel implies strength and the life
OF Daniel should excite emulaliou.
Daniel was a man true to conviction.
Daniei ~as man who had the cour-
age to stick to what he thought was
right, aac So heE3ual tle lions, thoy Il
dreaded BY cl', to lie harmless
He then !. 4u lesson from this
lircuD.sta4ye tddl one tlue to conyiU-
lions Invariably triumphed aad that it
was betterao go down in the fight with
consciences and convictions untram-
meiled, than 10 be VICTORIOUS thous-
and times otherwise.
He then continued II will ever
remember Daniel as one who always
prayed with his window open to Je-
rusalem. With a fixedness Of purpose
than Of that not of earth. he continued
to keep his window open and to pray
despite the opposition and at last won
a glorious triumph in the triumph of
his principles. And SO the Democratic
party in its deliberations at its con-
vention at Chicago had fixed pur-
pose. Notwithstanding the enormous
opposition, they did that which they
knew was necessary for the good of our
fair land and with Sprayerful hearts
kept their window open and faces turn
ed toward Monticello and the Hermi-
tage. (Applause.)
The best way to attain success is to
deserve it aud the Democratic party de-
serves the success they will have in No
vember because, by reason Of their fix
edness ofpurpose and their trueness to
convictions they,through their conven-
ton, have given platform to the
American people which restores the an
cient landmarks and makes plain their
position on the great questions which
will cause the downfall of their oppo-
nents.
BY its action at Chicago, the DEM
ocratic party secured the confidence of
the American people. BY a plain enun-
ciation of it's principles the Democratic
party secured the con fidence of mem
bers ofall classes; and now is willing to
suffer defeat if necessary rather than
sacrifice that confidence which has
brought to them hnpe where once was
despair
'Tis true this action drove away some
Of those who we could not keep on ac-
count of the differences of opinions, but
the Number will in no wise compare
with the recruits gathered in from all
sides, because in the Democratic con-
vention the people wrote the pla form
- !
am glad to note the interest inani
tested by you. This is time when all
must consider the issues. ThiA is a
of momentous importance.
Great principles are involved.
1t makes no difference what man is
President, but it does make sdhle differ
ence as to the opinioh rs held by this
man. Your demonsl lion is not in
tended for me indy iy1duaIly. | would
not be so conceited As to think that my
coHstrains this applause;
out becanga of the principles | hold,
you believe that my election will benefit
your commercial interests, your family
interests, your wives and your children.
Great applause
have never asked for vote on per.
'onal ground. | have too'hfgh an idea
# those With whom come in contact.
nave too hgh an idea of the sacredness
,f the ballot. | have no claim upon
your sdfrages other than that QS,aI1r-
want An Office holder is lN Z
,ant Of the people and IT
interests Of the people I'd
want.
n this co test ali as
Ills &iesistered. ca
your ~ sclcnces die