West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-08-23
DESTINY rnE rINAL JusrIrIoATIoN
onerod by the Republicans for the sItun-
ton in tho phIIinnlneH

ton in tho Philippines.
When our opponents are unable TO
defend their position by argument
they fall back upon the assertion that
it Is destiny ana insist that we must
submit 10 1t, no matter how much IL
violates moral prccepts and our prin-
clplcs OF government. This Is a com
placent philosophy. II obllterates the
distinction between right ana wrong
and makes individuals aud nations the
helpless victims of circumstances.
Destiny Is the subtcrfugc OF the In
vertebrate, who. lacking the courage
10 oppose error, seeks some plausible
excuse for supporting H. Washington
said that the destiny OF the Republican
form of government was deeply. lf
not finally, stallcd on the experiment
entrusted 90 tho American peoDle.
How different WnshIngton's definition
of destiny from the Republican dcini-
tlon. The Republicans say that this
nation Is IN the hands OF destiny;
Washington believed that not only tho
destiny OF our own nation hut the
destiny OF the Republican form OF gov
ernmcnt throughout the world was Ell
trusted to American hands. Washing
ton was right. The destiny OF this re-
public is in the hands OF lts own peO-
pie, upon the success Of the expert
ment here rests the hope Of humanity
No exterior force can disturb this re-
public and no foreign influence should
be permitted 20 change its course.
What the future has In store for this
nation no one has authority to de-
clare, but each individual has his own
Idea OF the nations mission and hc
owes II TO his country as we'll as to
himself 20 contribute as best he may
to the fulnllmcnt Of that mission.
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the
Committee: ! can never fully dis
charge the debt OF gratitude which 1
owe to my countrymcn for the honors
which they have so generously be-
slowed upon me; but, sirs, whether 1t
be my lot 60 occupy the high Office for
which the convention has named me
or 10 spend the remainder or my DAYS
In private life. 1t shall bc my constant
ambition and my controlling purpose
to aid IN realizing the high ideals of
those whose wisdom and courage and
sacrifices brought this republic into
existence.
can conceive OF national destiny
surprising the glorles OF thc present
and the pasf-a destiny which meets
the responsibilities of today ana meas-
ures up the possibilities of fhc future.
Behold "a republic, resting securely
upon the foundation stones quarried
by revolutionary patriots from tho
mountain Of eternal truth-a republic
applying in practice and pr0claimng
10 the world the selfevidcni PROPOSE
tiOn--that OIL men are created equal;
that they are endowed with ualicnahIe
rights: that governments are instituted
among men go secure these rights;
that governments derive their just
powers from the consent OF thc gOv-
orned. Behold a republic in which
civil and religious liberty stimulate an
10 earnest endeavOr and in which the
law restraius cvery hand uplifted for
ncighbOr's injury republic I'm
which every ciiilon ls "a sovereign but
in which no One cares to- wear % crown
Behold republic standing erect while
the weight Of their own armamonts-
a republic whose flag is loved while
other Gags are only feared Behold
republic increasing in population,
in wealth iu strength and ln anluoucc.
solving the problems OF civilization
and Fastening the coming OF ap uni
vcrsal brotherhood "a republic which
shakes thrones aud dissOlvcs aristOera-
cics by its silent example and gives
light and inspiration Go those who sic
in darkness. Behold % republic grad
ually hut surely becoming the supreme
moral factor in the worlds progress
and The accepted arbitcr OF the worlds
Disputes republic whose history.
Ike the path Of the just. "is MS tho
shining light That shincth more aud
more into the perfect day"