Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-07-16

were assisted by a number of ladies
and gentlemen.
At IL o'clock the band moved away
from the piazza and took up their po-
sition on the lawn. There were about
1000 persons in front of the house at
the time. At 1905 o'clock Mr.. and
Mrs. Hobart went out on the piazza,
and Mr.. Fairbanks came oct and made
his address. He said:
Chairman Fairbanks speech.
Mr. HoBART-The Republican national con-
vention recently assembled at 81. Louis COM
missioned US to formally notify you Of your
nomination for the ONCE OF vice president Of
the direction Of the convention TO rcgform the
agreeable duty assigned Us.
In all the splendid history of the great party
which holds our loyal allegiance, the necessity
was never more urgent for steadfast adherence
to those wholesome principles which have been
the sure foundation rock Of our national pros
perity. The derand was never greater for
men who hold principle above all else, and
who are unmoyed either by the clamor Of the
hour or the promises OF false teachers.
The convention at St. Louis in full measure
met the high demands OF the times Ia its dec
laration Of party principles and In the nomina-
ton Of candidates for president and vice-presi-
dent
SIR, the once Tor which you were nominated
is Of rare dignity, honor and power. Il has
been graced by the most prominent statesmen
who have contributed to the upbuilding Of the
strength and glory Of the republic.
Because Of your exalted personal character
and Of your int lligeut and patriotic devotion
to the enduring principals OF a protective tar
i'll. which wisely discrtmtnates In favor OF
American interests, and to a currency whose
soundness and integrity none can challenge
and because OF your conspicuous fitness for the
exacting and important duties Of the high
Office, the Republican national convention,
with a uuanimity and enthusiasm rarely wit
messed, chose you candidate for vice.
president of the United States.
We know it to be gratifying to you PERSONAL
~ to be the associate OF William Mckinley in
the pending contest. For you and your dis
tinguished associate we bespeak the en-
thusiastic and intelligent support OF all our
eountrymen. who desire that prosperity shall
again rule throughout the republic
When Mr. Fairbanks had concluded,
the people cheered and the band
played. Mr.. Hobart then made his re-
ply amid great cheering. He said:
Mr. Hobart's Response.
Mr. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE
Committed beg 20 extend TO you my CRATE
full Acknowledgements for the very kind and
Hatterfng terms in which you convey the for
NAL announcements Of my nomination for vice.
Iican national convention at St Louis. am
profoundly sensible Of the honor which has
been done me. and through me TO the state In
which all my life has been spent, in my selee-
ton as q candidate for this high once. I ap-
preciate Il the more because 1t asso-
ciates me, in q contest which involves
the very Rravest issues, with one who
represents IN his private character and public
career the highest intelligence and best spirit
of his party and with whom my personal rela-
tions are such as to afford a guarantee Of per-
feet accord in the work of the campaign which
lies before me. II is sufficient for me to say at
this time that, eoncuTrfng without reserve IN
all the declarations Of principle and policy en-
rolled in the St Louis platform, accept the
nomination rendered me. with full apprecia-
ton Of its responsibilities. and with an honest
purpose. in the event that the people shall
rarify the choice made by the national eonven-
ton. TO discharge any duties which may de-
voIve upon me with sole reference TO the pub
lie good
Let me add that it viii be my earnest effort
in the coming campaign to contribute in every
way possible to the success OF the party which
we represent. and which. as to the important
issues OF the time, stands fer the best interests
of the people
Uncertainty or instability as TO the money
question involves most serious consequence 70
every interest and 10 every citizen OF the coua-
Try
The gravity Of this question can not be over
estimated. There can be no financial security.
no business stability, no real prosperity, where
the policy Of the government TO that qges-
ton Is at ali matter OF doubt. Gold IS the one
standard of value among all enlightened
commercial nations. All financial transactions
Of whatever character, ali business enterprise,
all Individual or corporate investments are
adjusted 10 it. An honest dollar. worth 100
cents everywhere. can not be coined out Of 50
cents worth OF silver. plus legislative naa
Such . cebasement Of our currency would in
evttSBly produce incafcuz4bie loss, appalling
disaster and national dishoaoF.
his . fundamental principle in coinage, rec
oguGzed and followed By al the statesmen OF
America, and never jet departed FROM THAI
there can be only one basis on which gold and
silver may be conenFrenfIy coined "a
moneg. and that basis Ia equality.
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