The Van Buren press., 1904-08-13

The weather was not auspicious, The
sky vas overcast and threatened a
downpOur, but in spite of these unfa-
vorable signs it was decided that the
ceremony should be held on the
grounds instead of on the steamboat
Sycamore, which brought the notilica
ton committee and its guests from
New York Before Representative
Champ Clark had concluded his formal
address, the rain began to fall fuully
but Judge Parker stood bareheaded in
the shower and received from Mr.,
Clark's hands the official letter which
informed him OF the action Of the st,
Louis convention.
There we're no waiting the ceremo-
MES. As soon as the little party
reached the improvised stand Mr..
Ozark began his speech He said in
part:
Judge Parker: The most momcntous
political performance known among men
Is the Qundrcnuial election Of an Amer
team president The supreme executive
poScr Of eighty million free people
changes hands with simplest ceremony
and most perfect order. While the con.
test for votes Is waEed with earnestness
and enthusiasm sometimes with much
heat and bitternesS-thc ready accept
ancp Of the result by the defeated Is the
surrst augury OF the perpctulty OF our
institutions
"presidcnts come and presidents go,
but the great RepubliC-frcightcd with
the hopes Of the human race for lib
orty-gocs on forever
IAN history proves that government
bottomod on popular suffrage Is gov
ernmcnt by party Experience shows
that he serves his party best who serves
his country best
"Out OF the mastery debates and pro-
found deliberations OF the St Louis con-
yention emerged reunited party which
goes forth COnQuIrlng and 10 conquer
The flower of the democracy AS
semblrd there 10 consult on the
state Of the country and 10 take moas-
uros for restoring the government TO the
principles onunciatcd by the fathers,
from which 1t has drifted far In these
latter days,
"Thc ST Louis convention carried out
no cul-Und-drIel programme, It's dele.
gates were not mere automotons or mar
lOuottos, waving and talking whom the
strings were pulled by one man speech
and action were absolutely free ANA the
great debates which took place there
political literature Of the country,
"We enter upon this campaign with
the strength which grows out ~ the
union Of n mighty party, with the on
thusiasm born Of truth, with the courage
that cmanatos from righteous cause,
with the confidence uf men animated by
noble purposes and lofty patriotism,
"rhorc was splendid array Of preIs
Dental candidates before the st. Louis
convention supported BY loyal friends
VhpNuu
with such enthusiasm IA fOrotollA sue.
cess Having on the only ballot, received
the twu.lhirds majority Indispensable by
democratic usage, your nomination was
made unanimous with the hcariloN ap.
prOyal of your illustrlouA competitors
THE hope In not too cStrayagint for
entertainment that In this campaign our
candidates viii have the support not only
OF every democrat IN the land, but also
of Cyory voter, by whatever political
nln. called who believes that The con.
sllullon of the United states X living
reality
into your hands the democracy has
committed its standard with abiding
falth IN your courage, your integrity
your honor, your capacity ana your pa
tflntlsm, believing that under your lead
ershlp We viii achieve signal victory
"Thr convention, according to lpmu-
cratic custom, appointed a committee
Of which II aid me the honor to mako
me ChAlrman-tu convoy iu you niNclhl
Information nl your Hhlrtlnn rs NV .urlns
oGrttlc candidate Tor prrHldont " the
United States.
"apetkng FOR the committee, with
pleasure ! hand you this formal hoiihs
cation NJ your nomination, together with
a copy " tina platform unanimously
ndnplpd by the convention
"In IT. name ana by ils authority
have the honor tu request you 10 Ncs
cent the nomination unanimously bee
slowed
MAY the nomination md frultlon IN
election, May the God ~ our fathers
snldp. protect ana bless you both US
cnhdldllo and na chief magistrate " the
Republic"
Al The conclusion Of his speech MIR
Clark handed Judge Parker the fol.
lowing
"Esopua n " Aug No. 1901,
"ffo Hon Alton H. pnfkof=Hlfi At the
sfu y" appointed ana dulN accredited
committee IT the national convention ot
the democratic party, held AZ the glty Of
" lous Mo- on the 9TH IN Sth ana
ah DAYS ~ July loot we, the UNDER
alsuo1 have the huUop and II IA our
pleasure, to convey tu you, ~ we now
DO the official announcement VI your