The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-08-15

subjects, we propose that the only alternativ,
is namely, to give them independence anc
guard them against moeststion from with
out. 20 '.....
their posi ton by argument they fall back up
on the assertion that IL is destiny, and insist
that We must submit 10 II, no matter now
much 1t violates moral precepts and our
principles Of Inis Is "a cGmPa
tion between right and wrong and makes in.
dividuals and nations the helpless victims OF
circumstance.
brate. who, lacking the courage TO oppose
supporting 1t. Washington said that the
destiny OF the republican form o. gov
wa WAS deeply pS 10 tSe
American people. How different Washing.
tom definition OF destiny from the Republf-
can definition The Republicans say that
the nation is In the hands Of destiny; Wash.
Ington believed that not only the destiny OF
our own nation, bnt the destiny OF the repuo-
lican form OF government throughout the
world was entrusted 10 American hands.
Washington was right. The destiny OF this
on tRe success sn Of the e8per%ent here
the hope OF humanity. No exterior force can
disturb this republic, and 20 foreign influence
should be permitted TO change It's course.
What the future has in store for this nation
no one has authority to declare. but each In
dividual has his own idea OF the nations, mis-.
sion and he owes It, to bis country as we'll as
TO himself 10 contribute as best he may TO the
fulf1llment OF that mission.
"Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Com.
mittee I can never fully discharge the debt
OF gratitude which owe TO my countrymen
for the honors which they have sn generously
my lot TO occupy the high office for which
the convention has named me, or to spend
the remainder of my days in private life.
1t snail be my constant ambition and my con.
ideals OF those whose wisdom and courage
and sacrifices brought this republic Into exis.
tence .H
"I can conceive of q national destiny sur.
passing the g9res OF sne ana the Hass
Of today and measures up to the possibilities
ofthe future. e.
"Behoid a republic resting securely up
the r1% the I
eternal truth--a republic applying In prac.
tice and proclaiming to the world the
proposition that all men are
created equal that they are endowed WILD
instituted among men TO secure these rights
that governments derive their just powers
from the consent OF the governed. Benold
republic In which civil Lar ana religious 6 nSeriy
which the law restraints every hand upliited
for neighbours iDjury-a republic In which
every citizen is q sovereign. but In which no
one cares 10 wear q crown.
"Behold a republic standing erect while
empires all around are bowed beneath the
weight OF their own armamentS-a republic
whose flag is loved while other flags are only
feared.
"Behold a republic increasing In population,
In wealth, 10 strength and In influence, solv-
Ing the problems Of civilization and hasten.
Ing the coming of an universal brotherhood-I
q republic which shakes thrones and dis
rfo ooto hty "a q
gives light and inspiration TO those who sit
In dark ness. -. Il
"Behold q republic gradually but surely
the supreme moral factor In the
worlds progress and the accepted arblter OF
the worlds disputes-a republic whose his
Tory, like the path of the just. sis as the shin.
Ing light that shineth more and more unto
the perfect day"