Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09
Delegate From Georgia Seconds Nomi-
nation of Parker.


ST. LOUIS. July 9--The following is the
address of Mr.. Wright of Georgia, second
ing the nomination of Judge Parker:
Mr.. Chairman: 1t WAS claimed in re-
cent national convention that Georgia blood
coursed in the veins of the nominee of the
republican party. This may be true but
with Georgians democracy is thicker than
blood We bring you today the message
that from among the old red hills of Geor-
gia there will come later tfdinSs of demo-
cratic victory for 1901 surprising all its
glorious achievements in the past.
I'm striking contrast with the solemn
occa sion when our republican friends met
and stood pat is the genuine enthusiasm
of this great gathering. The spirit which
gives birth to this enthusiasm IS the spirit
of victory. The smiles of contentment
which wear today are IN contemplation
of the political harvest which we expect
to reap in the fall AS for our republican
friends. the frost seemed to fall in their
early summer convention, and their prcph-
eces were blighted ere the autumn hours.
I'VE shall demonstrate to those who have
predicted diScord that ours will be Il United
party, joined in harmonious fight against
the enemy.
I'VE shall present to the American people
a platform which declares the will of the
party fearlessly and with uncer tainty,
which boldly attacks the injustice and I'M
fairness of the republican policy and offers
remedy therefor. A platform we offer
which strikes a blow to the unlawful trusts
and to the unjust tariff which fosters and
protects them. We greet the people with
a policy which knows no discrimination.
north, south, east or west, but is tender in
its consideration of the rights in every Sec
ton under the American flag.
Realizing the bright prospects of victory
in 1904, the south began early the solution
of the problem of selecting the strongest
leader for democracy's standard bearer We
cd nd
well. We look for a leader with clean life,
possessed of a wise conservatism and a
broad craftsmanship.
One who stood by democracy in sunshine
and shadow was equally loyal to the party
in stormy hours of defeat and In the
brighter days of victory
I'VE found such a leader. Georgia claims
the honor The empire state of the north
with her favorite son Shall reap the re-
suit of this convention, but it was the
county of Lincoln, in the state of Georgia.
which first instructed a delegate to vote
first, last and all the time for Alton B.
Parker of New York. This instructed Geor-
gia delegate was the beginning Of the tidal
wave which has swept the states and in
sures today the nomination of the great
New Yorker.
Georgia is glad today to second the NOM
inatfon of one whose strength of character
and simplicity of life have endearad him to
the American people. a learned jurst who
glor1eS In the creation of his rural home
where, on his farm, he finds delight in
honest pursuits, followed by the great mass
OF the American people man whose
name has become the synonym of victory;
one whom the people have tried and ap-
proved whose honesty, ability and states
manship have stood the test and who seems
10 meet the emergency of the hour to fill
all the requirements of an ideal leader of
great party.
mo one can doubht that the vast major-
ity of the people will turn from the rest
iessness ana uncertainty of the present
administration toward Alton B. Parker
with feeling of restfulness and hope.
Let us remember today that We are
gathered together to carry out the will of
the people; that their voice is sovereign
that they are the final tribunal. What is
the Will OF the people? Certainly IL dele
gates ever knew the man whom the rank
and file of the democratic party wanted
them TO nominate, they know today. No
organized movement was ever behind the
candldacy OF Judge Parker. The people,
having learned of him, trusted him and felt
an unbounded confidence in him.
Across the continent, from the woods
OF Maine to the peach-covered hills of
georgia, where the ripening Elbertas are
neing Kissed into golden color by the sun
Hght, there Is trusting, coniding people
confidently awaiting the tidings, of Judge
Parker's nomination
Let us meet In spirit of fraternity end
carry out the will of the people. Let US
pace again in favor the democratic party
IN which we have planted our faith.
cha dne empire phoon ate of the south, Mr.
Thurman, seconSs the nomination of the
faVorite son of the empire state of the
north and prophesies victory in Novem-
bearer"