Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-08-20
TEE NOTIFICATION ADDRESSES
Uttersrces OF the Democratic Csndi-
try in the Present Campaign.

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notification OF his nomination for the .
presidency OF the United States as the
candidate % the Democratic party. and
IN accepting gave public expression
Tor tho first time OF his views on the IS
sues cf the campaign The notifica-
ton WAS brought TO him by Represen-
tativo Champ Clark. OF Missouri. as
chairman OF committee representing
every state and Terrty In the Union.
Nj Clark. fin brief speech informed
the candidate OF his nomination and
presented 90 him formal commvnica-
ton signcd by the committee.
Mt Clark said in part:
Judge parker.-Tho most moment
Gus political performance known
among men Is the Quadrennial election
OF an American President The SUI
preme executive power of 10000 900
free people changes hands with sim
piest ceremony and most perfect order
While the contest for votes is waged
with earnestness and enthusiasm
sometimes with much heat and bitter
ness-the ready acceptance OF the re-
suit hy the defeated Is the surest aug
ury az the perpctuity OF our institu-
tions
Presidents come and Presidents go.
but the great republic freightcd with
the hopes of The human race Tor liberty
goes on forever. an history proves
that government hott0med on popu-
lar suffrage is government by party.
Experience shows that he serves his
party best who serves his country
lest The names most fondly cher
ishei arc those of mon who devoted
their time their energies. their talents.
tAc.r fortunes and their lives TO the
promotion OF the public veal. Stronger
incentive 90 high and patriotic cnte1v-
or r. man hath than the hope 20 stand
Thorough an the ages in that goodiy
company
cont os the masteriy debates and pro-
found deliberations OF the St. Lous
convention emerged a reunited party
which goes forth conQuc.ing and 90
conquer. The flower of the Democracy
assembled there 10 consult the govern
ment CO. the principles cnuuc.atol by
She fathers from which 10 has driftet
Tor .u these latter days Every phase
OF Democratic opinion was represented
bv brave. honest and able champions
iu that crclt couclayc OF free and pa-
tri1tic men. The ST. Louis convention
carried out no cut and dried pro-
gramuc. lts Gceel0tcs We're not mere
autoulfous or marioncttes waving and
talking when the STRINGS We're pulled
by one man. Speech and action were
absolutely free and the great debates
which took place there viii constitut,
part of the permanent political lte-a
tUro OF tho country. so effort wa.
made 10 gag o- bride any one. II ,
delegate had pct idea which he was
anxious te exploit he was given az
adequate and respectful hearing betor'
either the platform committee or th
entire convention. Every man had ht
say. TO none was opportunity denied
Out 20 it an grew such unity as en-
courases lovers Of liberty and of pur
government everywhere. We ente
upon the campaign with the strcngt
which grows out of the union OF
mighty party. With the enthusiast
born Of truth. with the courage tina
emanates from "a righteous cause vii
the confidence OF men animated by mo
Die purposes and lofty patriotism.
THE hope is not too eNtravagant 10
entertaining that in this campaig
our candidates Will have the supper
not only OF every Democrat IN the Ian,
but also OF every voter, by whateve
political name called, who believe
that the constitution OF the Unite
States is a living reality and that
applies equally 20 high and low,
great and small; 70 public Official an
10 private citizen.
Into your hands the Democracy b,
committed its standard with abidir
faith in your courage. your integrit
your honor. your capacity and yoi
patriotism. believing that under yo'
leadership we Will achieve a signal vi
tory. that your administration Will
such a fortunate. such a happy era
our annals as TO mark the beginniI
OF a long period of Democratic asce
cancy. and that you viii so discharl
your duties as TO rank in history
one of the greatest and best beloved
American Presidents.
In accepting the nomination Jud
Parker spoke as follows.
JUDGE PARKER'S ACCEPTANC
"Mr Chairman and Gentlemen of L
Committee:
Il have resigned the Office of CHI
Judge Of the Court OF Appeals. OF II
State. in order that ! may accept I
responsibility that the great COW,
ton that you represent has put up
me. without possible prejudice TO I
court 10 which | had the honor 10
LONG. OF TO the eminent members
the judiciary of this State. OF whom
may now say as a private citizen 4
| am justly proud.
AT the very threshold OF this
Spouse and before dealing with oti
subjects, ] must, IN justice 10 mys'
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