New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-13
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thinking unhecdms ma,ses,.is very good " Tcn
elements Which 6 are GUIDED ~ sah TIM mod
cation OF vanderbilts arrogant anathema Da ~,
ought no doubt to be duly grateful
Who composed the rhlrago Convention FROM
the state in which reside ne gentlemen from whom
have quoted the deleg lrion sent to that Convtn-
ton was composed of 'armers lawyers. doctors
the most conspicuousy successful business mcn In
the Mississippi Valey AmonE s snn.n rrS| of nc
United states Representatives In Congress and the
Treasurer and Governor 81 tho state Thd, der
cation was chosen by or" Of he greatest conven,
lions ever assembled I'm thlt State. representing al
classes Of the very best pe9Pc OF the ccmmJn
true Of al the States II these men could not spedh
for the Democratic party. who could? II these Inei'
do understand Democracy. who are its ex XII
ncnfs? But these are tho mon who are ridi-
culed as unthinking Inhecdng mob VINO can an,
bc trusted I'm the conduct Of public anans; n,,i
these the men WHO ,n1st give way 70 hnsns'i
oadss ana the n All The vrtue
and wisdom OF the world.
DEFETCE.
Sir the man who holds up TO opprobrium sucn
men az constituted the chicago Convention. VINO
denounccs them cranIs. Anarchists. or social
lists or who I'm any poet mpugns their intchi-
gcncc or patriotism docs himself most rank IN
Justice II ne he not knlvc. slanderer or fooi'
That Convention did indeed represent the masses
OF the pcople-thc great Industrial ana proluCl,hs
plough and plant who fatten herds. who toll IN
shops who fell forests AMI lelve in mines 3ut are
in terms Of contempt? Why sir these are the men
who feed and cothe the Nation; whose Produ.Gss s
make up the sum Of our Exports, VINO produce the
wealth Of the Republic vno bear the heaviest Dur r.
dens IN TIM OF peace or no Ser ARE coYntTy fas in
short these the men whose sturdy arms anu
faithful hands uphold TIE tupendous ap pr to on
est the truest and the neat These are the men
who spoke at chicago n zones tna' as 1g and d
not mean to be misunderstood. II was the 'pic,
Conviction &C spoken without fear. They demanded
what they want and they mean ,ho, To na,ncn, no
over the sea for their Inspiration Their principles
we're inherited from the fathers and their inspTa-
ton sprang from an unconqucrable love OF couhu!
For a leader they chose Of their own-a plain
tify him in sympathy and interest with those VINO
represent the great Industrial forces OF the country
Among them he was born and reared. and has lVed
and wrought all the days OF his life. To their cause
he has devoted all the splendid powers with which
God endowed him He has been their constant alo
fearless champion. They know him and they trust
him. Suave yet firm gentle yet dauntless' warm,
hearted yet deliberate, confident ana sel1-posen put
without vanity learned I'm books and statecrat tut
without podantry or pretence' superb ora yei
a man Of the greatest caution and method. eqlppen
with large experience In public affairs, true 10 ms
convictions true to himself. and false to no man,
William j. Bryan is a model American gentleman
and peerless leader OF the people.
This man is our leader. Under his banner, and
let us rally everywhere, on the htops and in the
valleys. and strike for homes and owed ones ana
native land. have no DOUBT OF Yic'ory' ~ rs
as sure to the rising Of the SUM- And 1t VIII
like "A sunhurst scattering the rnlstS, ana the
Nation. exultant and happy, Will leap forward IKE
giant refreshed to the high destiny II was designed
accomplish ,
This man will be President. His Administraton
will be a shining epoch in our history. Tor ne VIII
leave behind him a name made illustri)us by great
achievements By deeds that will embaim him for
ever I'm the hearts and memory Of his 'ountrymen.
THE OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION.
Mr. Bryan esteem it great honor as 1t is most
certainly pleasure. be made the instrument Ct
Informing YOU as do that you were nomi-
ma for the Office of President Of the United States
hv the Democratic National Contention, which as-
sembed in Chicago in July last hanl YOU this for
NAL notice of your nomination, accompanied by
COPY Of ,he platform adopted BY the Convention,
your acceptance of the nomination tendfrc You
are the candidate of the Demo cfiic party but YOU
are more than that-you are he can iidate of all the
people without regard to party. who believe In the
purposes your election il intended TO accomplish
The battle must be- fought upon ground high ehcye
the level OF partisanship | hope 10 see you unfurl
the flag i'm the ma me OF America AMI American man
hood In saying this but repeat the expressed
wish Of the Convention which nominated you. DO
this and. though you will not have millions Ct
money at your command. Won Will have millions ..
sturdy Americans at your back Lead on and We
wiii follow Who will not follow here Is unworthy
70 lead In any cause. Lead with unfaltcring
step and may Gods blessing attend YOU and His
omnpotent hand crown you with success