The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-10

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before the Missourian finished.
Owing 20 the large number OF Vlsl-
tors it was found necessary to hold the
exercises on the lawn in front OF the
house. Mr. Clark was greeted with
loud applause as he arose to make the
notification speech and mis- remarks
were frequently cheered.
A still more rousing welcome was ac-
corded Judge Parker and he had to
wait several minutes to allow the en-
thusiasm to subside before beginning
his address. Throughout the address
the assemblage applauded and cheered
the salient features of the speech.
When the address was concluded there
was round of cheers for the candidate
and tnen Judge Parker and a half doZ-
en- Of the more notable guests posed
for the photographers. Before leaving
Rosemount the visitors We're entertain
ed at luncheon.
CIark's Speech.
Congressman Clark spoke as follows
Judge Parker. the most momentous
political performance known among
men is the uuadrennial election of the
American president. The supreme ex-
ecutive power of eighty millions of free
people changes hands with the simplest
ceremony and the most perfect order.
"All history proves that a govern
ment bottomed on popular suffrage is
government by party. Experience
shows that ne serves his party best
who serves his country best. Out of
strong debates and profound delibera-
tions the ST. Louis convention emerged
a reunited party, which goes forth con-
quering and to conquer. Every phase
of democratic opinion was represented
and advocated by brave, honest and
able champions in that great conclave
of free and patriotic men.
There was splendid array Of pres
idental candidates before the St.
Louis convention supported by loyal
friends and ardent admirers. You
We're chosen with such enthusiasm as
extravagant for entertainment that in
this campaign our candidates will have
h1 only nf a
crat in the land but also of every voter
who believes that the constitution
of the United States is Il reality and is
binding equally on high and lay great
and small. public officials and private
citizens. Into your hands the great
historic party of constitutional govern
ment has committed its standard with
abiding faith in your courage. integri-
ty, honor, capacity and patriotism, be-
lieving that under your leadership we
Will achieve Il signal victory. May
this nomination bear fruition in your
election. May God our Father guide,
protect and bless you both as candi-
date and as chief magistrate of this re-
public
There was a great outburst of APP
plause at the conclusion of Clark's
speech and the presentation of the Gre
dentials. There was prolonged cheer
ing when Judge Parker stepped to the
platform and began to speak. He was
greeted with applause at nearly every
period of his address. The latter part
he read. He spoke evenly, seldom
raising his voice above the conversa-
uonal tone. He finished at 2:54 amid
an outburst of applause and the way
ing of flags. His declaration not to
accept a denomination was almost
frantically cheered
Parker's Response.
Judge Parker said in reply:
L have resigned the office of chief
judge of the New York court of appeals
that l may accept the responsibility
put upon me without possible prejudice
to the court to which | had the honor
to belong. AT the threshold of this
response and before dealing with other
subjects l must express my profound
appreciation of the confidence reposed
IN me by the convention. After nomin-
atlng me and subsequently receiving a
communication declaring that regard