Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-08-22
THE ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
BRYAN FORMALLY ACCEPTS Ill >
NOMINATION..
Brilliant Speech Of Acceptance Outlln-
ing the Principles lie Defends
The Man of the Hour.
New York, Aug. y.


Following is w. j. Bryans acceptance
speech at Madison Square Garden, Neg
York, on Wednesday last, which was pre-
eeded by eloquent Introductory remark
by Governor Stone of Missouri
MIR. Chairman, Gentlemen OF the Com
mittee and Fellow Citizens: | shall at
future day, and in a formal letter, accep
The nomination which is now rendered ms
by the notification committee, and l shall
at that time touch upon the issues pre-
scented by the platform. 1t is fitting
however, that at this time, in the pres
ence of the thousands here assembled,
speak at some length IN regard to the
campaign upon which we are now enter
ing. We do not underestimate the forces
arrayed against US, nor are we unmind
ful of the Importance of the struggle II
which we are engaged; but relying foi
success upon the righteousness OF oui
cause We shall defend with all possible
vigor the positions taken by our party
I'VE are not surprised that some of oul
opponents, in the absence OF a better ar
gument, resort 10 abusive epithets, but
they may rest assured that no language
however violent or inVectiVe, however We
hement will lead US TO depart 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
acter and questions the patriotism of mill
ions who have arrayed themselves under
the banner raised there. 1t has been
hx, CT OH in l.
ness and political circles that our plat
form is menace to private security and
public safety, and it has been asserted
that those whom l 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
abe 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 staunch supporters of the form of
government under which we live, and
they build their faith upon the founda-
tons laid by their fathers.
Andrew JacksOn's Emphasis.
Andrew Jackson has stated with ad-
mirable clearness, and with an emphasis
which can not be surpassed, both the
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
situations. In the full enjoyment of the
gifts of heaven and the fruits or superior
industry, economy and virtue, every man
is equally entitled to protection by law.
I'VE yield to none in our devotion to the
doctrine just enunciated. Our campaign
has not for its object the reconstruction
of society. We can not insure to the vic
ious the fruits of a virtuous life; We
would not invade the home of the prov
ident in order to transfer the fruits OF
their industry to the lap of incidence
Property is and will remain the stimulus
TO endeavor and the compensation toI
toll. We believe, as asserted in the de
claration of independence, that all mer
are created equal; but that does not NEAR
that all men are or can be equal in pos
sessions, in ability, or in merits. 1t sim
ply means that all shall stand equal be
fore the law, and that government Off
Gals shall not, in making, constituting Oh
enforcing the law. discriminate between
citizens. l assert that property rights
as well as the rights Of persons, are saf'
in the hands of the common people.
Abraham Lincoln to Congress.
Abraham Lincoln, in his message sen
to congress in December, 1861, said: Nc
men living are more worthy to be trusted
than those who toll up from poverty
none less inclined to take or touch augh
which they have not honestly acquired.
repeat his language with unqualified ap
prevail and join with him in the warning
which he added, namely: Let them be
ware of surrendering a nolitical poMe