The San Francisco call., 1904-08-11
AIMS OF DEMOCRACY.

To serve the whole American people, with
out discrimination, faithfully and well; TO
distribute the blessings of the Federal Govern
ment impartially among all our citizens; to
tighten the burdens of government b. reduc-
ing taxation to the minimum and by rigid
economy in the public service to administer
the powers conferred by the constitution justly,
wisely fearlessly. vigorously and patriotic
ally without diminution and without usurpa-
tIon; to maintain freedom of thought, free
dom of speech and freedom of the press: to
nronnote tha sacred cause OF human liberty
everywhere by the wholesomeness of our ex-
ample; TO vindicate and glorify the theory and
practice OF representative government TO Sc
cure its blessings to our nosterity for all time
these always have been, are ana forever
must be the aims and purposes Of Democrats
These aims and purposes have been care
fully. clearly and comprehensvely set forth
in the declaration OF principles which was
venton in July last, by the platform com
venton in uJly last, by the Platform Com
mttee after more than sixteen hours spent
in its consideration, in which every great live
issue is frankly. boldly and fully discussed
and which was unanimously and enthusiasticc C.
ally adopted by that convention, composed OF
delegates from every constituency under our
flag.
candidates before the ST. Louis Convention.
supported by loyal friends and ardent ad-
mirers An unusually large number OF men
coveted honor You were chosen with such
enthusiasm foretells success. Having on
the only ballot, received the two-thirds ma
jority indispensable by Democratic usage, your
nomination was made unanimous with the
heartiest approval of your ilustrious COM
petitors Absolute acquescence in the de-
cIsjons Of the majority the vital principle OF
republics" has ever been cardinal tenet
OF Democracy, and the signs OF the times
polls by the Democratic hosts with the same
unanimity with which you were nominated.
SUPPORT OF ALL MEN.
Tn. hope is not too extravagant for enter
tanment that in this campaign our candidates
will have the support not only OF every Dem
ocrat in the land, but also Of every voter,
by whatever political name called, who believes
that the constitution of the United States Is a
living reality and that 1t apples e9uaiy h,tn 70
fetal and to private citizen.
They will also be supported, let US hope,
by ali men, without regard to political af-
djtations who favor maintaining the lines
OF demarcation between the legislative ju-
dicial and executive departments of the Gov
generally regarded the most salutary and
difficult achievement of the masterful states
men who framed the constitution. 1t is be-
Ieved and hoped that as President you will
use every legitimate influence at your COM
nnand To restore and preserve the healthfu
equilibriun1 among the departments established
The most marked characteristics of the bulk
OF the American people are reverence for the
constitution and obedience to law.
CAREER AS A JURIST.
Your long and conspicuous career as jurist
in one of the highest courts in the world-the
period which you have spent in studying and
expounding constitutions and statutes-causes
your countrymen to believe that into the ex-
slted executive office to which they are about
to call you you will carry that profound re-
spect for the constitution and the law which
with Won has become confirmed mental ha bit
and upon which depends the perpetuity of our
svstem of government-the best ever devised
hv the wit of mana system whose benehcent
results have made the most puissant
nation on the whole face of the earth, To
preserve It in its integrity and its full vigor
is the high mission of the Democratic party,
whose head YOU have now become.
Into your hands the Democracy has com
mItted its standard with abiding faith in your
courage your integrity your honor, your ca
pacity and your patriotism, believing that
iinler your leadership we Will achieve a signal
victor. that your administration will be such
fortunate such happy era in our annals
q 10 mark tie beginning of a long period of
Democratic ascendency, ana tnst you viii SO SO
one of the greatest and best beloved of Ameri-
can Presidents.
custom appointed a ccmmittee-of which 1t
did me the honor to make me chairman. for
which / am deeply grateful-to convey to you
offciai Information of your selection as the
Democratic candidate for President of the
United States.
7 hand ycu this formal notification OF your
nomination. together with a copy of the plat
form unanimously adopted by the convention.
In its name and by It's authority have the
honor 70 request you to accept the nomina-
ton unanimously bestowed
May the nomination md fruition in election.
Nav the God of our fathers guide protect and
hIess YOU both as candidate and chief magis-
trate OF the republic
At the conclusion of his speech,
Clark handed Judge Parker the fol-
lowing:
EsoPUs, N Y. Aug. TO- 19O4.--ro the Hon.
Alton b. ParlSer-Sir: As. the regularly ap-
rointed and duly accredited committee OF the
National Convention Of the Democratic party
held at the city Of ST. Louis, Mo-. on the
9Th. 7th. sth and 9th days Of July. 1904. we.
the undersigned. have the honor, and it Is
orr plea sure TO convey to you as we now do
the offcial announcement of your unanirnus
nomination by that great and historic party of
the people as Its candidate for the exalted
Once of President of the United States at the
election to be held on November 8. 1904, a
nomination 30 manifestly wise and appropriate
that already the country has indicated It's an
proval of it., and the most convincing augurfes
Of its formal Endorsement by the American
people at the polls rapidly increasing
Requesting your acceptance OF this nomina-