The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-08-11

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cLARK's ADDRESS.
Predicts D Democratic Success.
Letter Of Notification.
fr,y Associated Ptess.)
EsOPUs, August 10 ~ uuse 1miss.,s
family we're escorted TO me !,
sa,s III, tie lawn by National Chairman y y
~. s,,. - and New York State Chairman
I Mns.sr Nj, 1'aggart and Mr.. Meyer, az
- n3na,,ed by Represent tive Clark, icnai.-
.,t,r or siht Notification Commlttee, 4t ny
I ssa,,r, 81 ;J,1dre Parker from the house 70
EihsS stand. The candidate was g ,tS!ss.
Uifl cheers. There was no walt ~ W. W
ceremonies. AS soon as theJ2litlie pal -. ~
reached Gthe stand Represcn y
4 hepani his address. He SAID 52 3.
z Z s.i,ape Parker: The most momentou =
,n,it;caI rformance known among in ny !,
the quarennial election Oh an
president The supreme eSel'ul wv. pn"as5
~ 81, OID 900 free people changes Li Aus
81 AZ ceremony and most pc RECT
nrder' WHITE the contest Tor ,N ''te 1. -
N wared with carnestness and ~.
y sometimes with much neat am ~ p res,,it
IN, Tie defeated is the surest augury "
p 10 I,erpetuity of our institutions 49,
srI.es,dent s come and Presidents go' NV
The great NH r,. e,,s
hopes of the human rage Aot ii 1850 y $50
= Reunited Party.
..,,,sh,story proves that II government
i,,ottnned on popular suffrage IS ~ GOV on.
ernfnent by party. Experience SHOWS et ne
haHserves his party best VINO i Az,
country best. rhe names m NOS. n,,atas,
cberished are those of men VINO de ,.ao.a
4 tne,.s Tine their energies, tllelr talents,
s their fortunes and their lives to the pro
l motion Of the public veal. stronger ~,
centive to high and patriotic snaeavor ~
man hath than the hope TO stana u, .ntousi :
4 mi the ages in that goodly COMPANY.
1..Cut OF the mastery debates and pro-
Il fo,ndf deliberations of the ST. Louis co li
venton emerged q reunltea ~ nisst
goes forth conquering ana 70 cong VEL us,i
SiIhe flower Of the Democrat assem- oieu
there to consult on the state OF the 9cou 1i1
IS try and TO take measures for restoring ~! ~,
government TO he principles enunSitfte 81
u nv the fathers, from Whlcl II mas utAieeu
e far in these latter days.
il rITvery phase Of Democratic opinion was
represented by brave honest and md ape a,l
\ champions in that great cohciaHe OF ll'ee
y and patriotic men, I'D 81
Not Cut and Dried.
.sThe st. Louis convention carr e,i
no cut and dried programme. L. Is dcl e.
\ gates were not mere a \. ~ ~
n ii
n strings were pulled by one3man Speech
and action we're absolutely tree ara me
GREAT d debates which took place there Will
constitute part OF the permanent polillcai
literat llre OF the country no EFFORT WAS ,L
inadefto gag or bride any one. Il II a d ele-St
! ca te had i pet idea which he was anxious
to- exploit, lie was civ an any
respectful hearing before eit:er the ia y
u form Commit or the entire convention
Every man had his say. 10 none o! q s
IMPORTANTLY denied. Out of 1t all grew
such $unity8as &encOuraG es lovers OF merry
and sof pure government every mere;
3FS.syyeSe enter upon this ca lnpaign with the
!, & rengtl, which grows out of the union OF
la ghty party, wi tn me enthusiasm .p4lii5
sofl.truth, With thesc courage emanal -.
from righteous cause WI 2, the conn.
$dence of men amin ated ny nGple put POSES
q and lofty PATRIOTS s. Si a 5 as
ss.rhe principles OF Democracy are
grounded in eternal trtth AZ ~ w
by the Ia Their of Democracy 7 ley are 3llol
for al day, hut for al time and are e ST
applicahle ia this hour, as When pro-
claimed them in his first si'laugliral al
dress which has become q classic. y ne
necessity Of putting them into prac ti e.
once more m axe them the basis OF our
political action is the pleasant, but a rdu-s
Gus, task assigned you by the Democracy
of the land.
Democratic Principles.
ST serve the whole American 4, I, people
without discrimination, faithfully and
well; to distribute the blessings Of the
Federal government &,lmpartlaily,. among
all our citizens; TO tighten the burdens ies OF
government by reducing taxation to the
3 minimum and by rigid economy In the
public service; to administer the powers
4 conferred by the Constitution Justly. wise
lY.& fearlessly, Vigorously ana l,atriotically
without dimtnutlon and without usurpa-
Btion;&sto maintain freedom CT thought
freedom Of speech and freedom Of the
e sne saired eau wSoe
someness OF our example; TO pindicate and
glorlfy the theory and practice Of repre-
sentative FHfnent,,t to secure Its bless
ings to; ur..isosteflty 1or an stlme--these
always have BEEN are and forever must
be the aims and purposes of Democrats.
"rhese aims and purposes have been
carefully, clearly and coMprchnnsively
set forth in the declaration Of principles
which was unanimously reported to the
r ST.. Louis conventional July last By the
z Platform Committee after more than six
teen hours spent In its considerations. in
boldly and fully discussed, ana which was
4 unanimously and enthusiastically adopted
by that ton, composed of delegates
from every constituency under our flag.
III t'tThere was "A splendid array OF Presi-
Dental candidates before the st. Louis
"A convention, supported by loyal friends
Z and ardent admirers. An unusually large
number OF men We're placed In nomina ton
4 for the greatly coveted honor. Yon We're
chosen with such enthusiasm az foretclls
Z SUCCESS. Having. on the only ballot, re-
& ceived the two-thirds majority indispens-
able by Democratic. usage, your nominal
ton WAS made unanimous with the hearts
lest approyalsof your ilustrlous COMPETE
tors. j Absolute lacqucscence in the de-
cisions Of the majority. the vital princi-
ple Of republics has ever been !. cardinal
tenet OF Democracy; and the signs of the
&f times indicate that sou will be supported
4 Is at the polls by the Democratic hosts with