The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1904-09-10
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Judge neaveurs, tho defeated candi-
date, was not present, but telegram
from him announcing his inability to be
present on account Of sickness, but say
Ing that he accepted the result in good
faith and would stand ready al all times
TO lend anYaid IN his pewe. 10 the cause
OF democracy.
On motion OF Judge ]. H. Neville n
committee Of three was appointed to
notify Nj. Bowers Of bis aomination
and to see, Judge Neville facetiouslv re-.
marked, ifMr. Bowers would second the
nominations
Judge Neville. chairman OF the Motif
cation committee, introduced Mr.. Bow
ers, paying a glowing tribute TO the
high character and ability of the nomi-
nee. saying that he measured up TO the
full and exalted character Of American
manhood,
In accepting the nomination Mr.. Bow
ers said;
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen: The
right OF the ppoPle TO choose their lead
ers is the highest achievement Of politi-
cal endeayor. Next Ia tho right 10 live
it is the NEST sacred, and lis sure and
firm existence is the only certain guar.
anty that we may possess our lives and
property In security and happiness. In
its fullest and amplest form II exists
only in the American republic, and, in
my Judgment, finds It's highest type in
the commonwealth Of Mississippi.
When the colonists first peopled Anne.
rica they were animated by varied hopes
and aspirations. Some, In whose breast.
The idea Of conquest was dominant, were
fired by the spirit Of adventure; som,
sought the fortunes which hope alwayi
promises in new and unknown land
some fied from religious persecution
that they might, unmolested, obey theil
consciences, while others IN the patriot
Ism and love Of their then government
sought the political ACKNOWLEDGEMENT o.
the mother country. But in all tner,
existed, though perhaps many failed !,
realize it, the wholesome germ of /
burning, increasing desire for a larger
measure Of selt-goyerlment, and a vide
and ireer field Of political thought ant
| action.
Fed on the free air and boundless ex
panse OF America and matured by tina
close communion with nature in ii
grandest form, that has always served t.
broaden those who seek her companion
ship, this germ grew and ilourished un
I'll it found fruition in the Declaration
of Independence and the achievement o
American liberty.
Human liberty, on American soil a
least, has never taken backward step
and recognizing that under the machin
cry OF our institutions all governments
ideas must be wrought out by an,
through the medium OF political parties
Mississippi has wisely decreed that al
party nominations and every choice o
party candidates shall be by the ballot
Of the people who compose the party.
To be selected in that manner by tn
splendid and Intelligent electorate .
this district to speak and aot for ther
in the National House Of Representa-
tives is an honor which cannot fail t
evoke the fullest measure Of pride an
gratitude and that bears with it re
sponsibility that can not be lightly 0
thoughtlessly assumed.
In this particular instance that selec
tion carries with il certain thoughts an
facts th.s:.ss vastly enhance its value
me, and that in my opinion are OF som
moment and value TO the district.
In it believe see an endorsement Z
MY course as your representative and
command to continue IN the path hay
heretofore pursued, believe it carrie
with il rebuke 70 certain methoo
which found place in this campaign,
which it is not necessary to further al
Jude, and that it conveys 70 the peopl
Of the district and the State the whole
some message that hereafter, in til
sixth District at least, politics must /
clean ead political battles fought out Q