Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-12

'.N h"'t''n'Hb itsttt ana It's fcetere1
giants must, and shall, be minirnized the
dignity ard the rights Of the individyai
must be exalted.
We believe u TO be or- duty 70 bursf
the bands ard tear loose the fct,srs NAT
bind Us wore than tyrdnts ctains; 20
resist with ali our might policy that
mas weii-nigh belted the globe IN mourn
ING ana is fast putting the world M
tears We want 10 drive away the clouds
that Garhcn the toiler's home. and pat
sunshine and Brightness there. as weil
as In the abode Of the rich. and LET him
feel that what he mas IL IA
Politics. a lofty and noble science.
touching The people and involving most
momenious issues. has heen left TOO long
10 the manipuiations u . Few. The great
object-lesson we have had OF the boast,d
use OF millions as campaign funds NAY
prove blessing In disguise. and may We
not hope that this peryersi0n q the grl-
pies Will. by such means. may arouse
every man 10 feel. as never before that
the privilege OF the ballot Is sacred
trust 20 be used as q freeman doves and
not as money wills. Thank God. we a.s
beginning 20 see evidences that the pe0-
pie are becoming aroused 10 their danger.
that they are determined 20 take tho
reins IN their own hands. and look AFTER
heir own affairs They are beginning to
speak for themselves. and woe be- the
party that dares 10 trine with their in-
terest-
Let us hope that we can educate ocr
people to a high and proper appreciation
OF tn privilege Of American citizenship.
and show TO them that thc ballot can
be used as a weapon OF protection ana
defence. or turned against them IS aD
engine Of destruction. This I'm brief. Is
true Democracy This was The objec,
and aim Of the immortal founder OF our
party. when De breathei into IL the spirit
OF liberty. These are the principles. as
1 understand tnCm. contcnded fol by tho
great modern apostle OF human rights.
William Jennings Bryan.
But / ann not going % discuss or
elaborate any subject that properly be-
longs 10 the hustings We may not an
be agreed on national questions but
there are subjects about witch there
should De no division. and or which We
can all unite There are grave and re-
sponsible duties resting upon us IN the
proper management OF our State Govern
ment. We must unite as one man in
striving TO adjust matters 20 suit the
times, and the changed condition ~ az
fairs soon we will have % meet an
increase OF nearly 10000 PCT annum Boo
interest on our public debt. orr criminal
expenses. already unbesrable. are in-
creasug. and our public institutions are
crying for greater facilities 20 care for
inmates. our dear old comrades who
fought and blcd by our SIDE who drag
along with sad and weary step 10 the
final 'drum-beat" whose wants have
been increased by the hard times. are
calling for more and better attention.
And as long as we have crust 0f bread.
who would hesitate 90 divide with these
heroic spirits. who braved and dared and
lost all save honor. In a struggle for our
land and homes. God bless these old
comrades, we viii never forget them.
INFRINGEMENT AND ECONOMY.
While all these things must and VIII
receive our attention. yet We must bear
i'm mind that the burdens OF our people
are great and oppressive. Retrenchment
and economy must be the Watchword q
those entrusted with the management OF
public affairs. We must use plain. prac-
teal commOn-sense methods.
Virginia. not only for her own sake. bft
rs an example TO other States. should
teach the great lesson that the taxing
power mast De Tie servant gul not tn1
master o. the people. Let Us an 60 Tor
ward with united hearts and minds tc
fight the battle for our grand Old mother
State Let us Try TO build her up. and
rehabliitate her with her ancient glory,
and make her again. as Of Old tne bright
and shining star IN the gaiaXy of states
IL Is TO this work we are sacro1y
pledged, and in which we must an Join
and l rejoice that so many OF all parties
have given me their voluntary oner Oh
support IL is for this purpose 1 accept
the nomination you have SO graciolsly
rendered me- II Is around this STANDARD
we call upon all 10 rally. and on the broad
principles of this platform we invite all
TO stand. and with O. fegyent prayer 70
God to bless tho right, we can confidently
anticipate a glorious Victory.
But. my friends. the battle Will not
be won. unless every man buckles on
his amor and resolves % DO his duty
Take nothing FOR granted. Every man
should hght TO the end. as u all de-
pended on his own exertions. We car
point with pride TO the gories n III
past. Tho inspiring breezes OF hopeful
can fan our up-turned faces
az we look 90 the future; but the liyiui
present demands our earnest thought ang
best endeayor. our state affairs have
been handled with clean hands, free
from jobbery ana pecuatiOns n al
kinds: and our splendid free school sy5-
TEN. tie pride and boast ~ the state,
is widening and extending its usefulness
and blessings / repeat. let every man
do his duty L feel that / can confident
ly rely on the cordial cooperation ana
support Of all My worthy competitors
will give me the same hearty and Loyal
aid il has ever been my pleasure 10
give my opponents. and ! am sure ]
can call on none with more certainty Il
favorable response than our worthy
chairman, who has devoted 50 much %
his time. his energies. and his talent Is
the service OF our party. To DO selecie.
from among such worthy men, ans
above all 10 be chosen as a leader Of
such a. people. is indeed. the pr0udcsi
priv exc 10 which man can aspire.
But pardon me for speaking 20 Ions
/ did not intend IL. j would rather ms
should have been "a lOye-maklng than
occasion. want 70
grasp the hand Of every delegate on ina
9oor i'm sincere appreciation OF The honor
You have done me. 4 wish 90 'nsnrire
The memory of all in this convention
in my heart, in grateful remembrance.
" your valuable gift or this 70 ms
suspicious, happy. natal day
The speech Of Major Tyler was Ifo
1uently interrupted WIKI applause. -
pccially was this the case when The Gov
crnor-Cloct cnuncia.ed his political view
On the frec-siiyCr and other issues. a
lbs close there was prolonged outDurS
Of applause, ana Major Tyler TOOK hH
s1at.
ECnOLs FOR LIEUT-G0YERNOh.