The sun., 1896-10-08
pokrER roRMAbDY ACCEPTS.
NE Rants About Monopoiies and Recon-
mite HIuseir TO tho Chicago Platform.


mits HInseir TO the Chicago Plntrorm.
Chairman Elliot Danforth has received from
Wilbur F. Porter. the Popocratic candidate for
Governor. his formal acceptance of the nomina-
tion. Judge Porter's letter was received yestor-
day. After some changes as to grammar and
expression, It was given out for publication as
follows:
Having on receipt OF your notification that
had been unanimously chosen by the Demo-
cratic State Committee as the candidate of the
Democratic party OF the State OF New York for
Governor. briefly wired my acceptance. l deem
It proper that should signify my acceptance in
n more formal way. This promotion, coming to
me without seeking. by tho unanimous consent
OF your committed is an honor / fully realize
and appreciate, and is nm expression of conf
dence by great party in an humble citizen for
the highest honor the people OF this state can
bcstow.
Illustrating in regard to my ability to fill the
exalted station your nomination seeks To- giro
me, II consulted my own feelings, should de-
cline the honor; but rs n loyal Democrat in the
ranks OF my party. under existing conditions,
yielding to your command, accept the nOml-
nation so generously given me. repeating what
have already said, that | am in full accord
with the platform adopted at Buffalo and tho
Chicago platform. and shall. in every honorable
way, help to carry forward the banner OF
ITO secure this nomination. | have made no
pledges of any kind nature TO any party or
Individual, and have made no promises OF re.
any one; aud if your nomination meets
the approval of the electors Of this great
the duties thus imposed with but one pur-
pose: 10 give to all the people OF the state an
lightly upon its people as possible. That no per-
on may east his vote for nn
myself in favor Of bimetallsm. and
for the restoration by proper legislation. Of sill.
yer to its monetary condition. rs 1t existed prior
to 1873; believing, that in so doing, the great
est good to the greatest number VIII be accom-; ON;
result ,herefroni and that this country is strong
enough in and of itself. TO take the advanced
step toward restoring silver as one OF the
standards OF our financial system, which VIII
result, in my opinion. in bringing about an IN
ternational conference with reference to th1
status Of silver, as money, in all the principal
countries of the world.
Il fully endorse the declarations enunctated
first and above all. the maintaining the purity
of the ballot, free from intimidation and bride
ry. believing that tho success of party whose
victory has been purchased by Intimidation nr
bribery will not long endure. The doctrine of
home rule. the Cardinal principle Of Democracy;
nn discrimination in laws governing municipal
tiles by reason OF their political faith, and oppn-
sttion to Capitalization OF power will he strictly
adhered to.
Il luwn no stock in any corporation, nor am
interested in any trust or monopoly. am op-
posed to the granting by legislation OF fran
chiSes without proper compensation to the state
and without proper safeguards Tor the protec-
tion OF its people | am opposed to th" creation
wealth in Kindred enterprises destroys compc-
titOn and affords the Opportunity ot eNncting
from the people unjust demands. and should
any such exist, contrary TO law, | should
favor aud urge by every means possible. the
prosecution and destruction OF such Illegal
trusts. should oppose the passage OF partisan
legislation. tn" creation of unnecessary and eN-
pensive commissions for political favoritism; in
short. my purpose and aim would be to carry
out the declarations OF the Buffalo platform,
and extend IN every way possible rigid economy
in every department OF state Government
If elected, shall not forget that am the
Chief Executive OF the Empire State and Of all
its people. from the highest To the most humble
citizen, and shall require n strict observance OF
the laws. that good order, personal liberty OF
the people, and the protection OF property may
be sacredly upheld and maintained. holding to
the faith that lie strength of our government
depends upon the lu>tueSS of its laws and the
impartial manner OF their execution.
"WILuUR +. PORTER"
Sergcant-at-ArmsL Len. Wager went TO a hnny
last night to file the certificate of the nominal
tion Of Nudge Porter and ErederICk Q. SCnrAnh.