The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-30
COZ. GLENN',S SPEECH.

being introduced TO the Dcoy, ne spoho
briefly as follows.
"Gentlemen OF the Convention You
are too fatigued by your night yigils
and l am too weary and worn fer me
to make YOU q sneech at six O'Clock in
the morning, but T must say that
words are Inadequate; language can
not convey the gratitude that I feel to
this great Democratic convention for
the high honor it has conferred on me
by making me rs nominee for the po-
sition Of chief magistrate OF our below
ed State.
The t.o conflicting emotions Of JOY
ar(: Iear contend together in my
breast. Joy because I have reached
the height OF my ambition, the goal
Ter which / have striyen. an1 lear lest
having attained, I cannot perform the
great responsibilities and duties OF my
high office. can only promise that l
will do all In my power to promote the
Interests and foster the resources that
will add rev dignity and glory to our
State, and do nothing that will bring
shame and dishonor on her fair name.
VIII give my deepest thought and
most serious consideration to all mat
tiers that may come before me for con-
sideration, getting all ADVICE and whole
some aid by consulting with those ca
pable to advise.
"In matters appertaining to agricult-
IRE will seek wisdom from the skilled
farnar In considering those things
10 benefit our industrial pursuits l will
learn Of those trained in manufacture
Ing. OF the miner and geologist I will
learn OF the treasures hidden in the
bowels OF the earth, furnishing untold
wealth as to matters connected with
orr railroad interests | will not be
road men, SO as to decide whether it
may be best to sell, lease or conduct on
business methods. From those who
know the most on given subjects I will
try to gather the best Of their judg-
rnent and then with light and facts be.
fore me, and asking above all the guild
ance OF the God OF wisdom, who will
always give his humble servant even
more than he asks, [ Will do what to
me seems best and right for the on
ward progress and future development
Of our people and the State.
In ali things will strive faithfully
| to promote the material, educstlora
and moral interests OF North Carolina
both in the State and abroad, even tt
| foreign shores 7 will tell CT orr fertile
| soil and our iaden resources, cur POW
erful water power, our balmy hreeze
and life giving waters, and last, but no
least, our patriotic and generous mer
and beauetous and pure women, Undue
ing all kinds Ct immigration to oul
midst to the end that diversiie inter
ests may spring up, furnishing a mark
ct for cur farmers, fruitful employment
for our iaborers, aud a source of invest
ment for those who have money to pu
in business.
"But, gentlemen of the convention
with my JOY to-day also come regrets
for l sorrow while I enjoy the reward
that the great ard good men who wer,
my competitors are necessarily com
re!lad to endure defeat. To my friends
General Theodore F. Davidson and Ma
jor G. NJ. Stedmar, great old soldier
OF the past, able lawyers, generous clti
zans and Christian gentlemen of to
day, l greet you and offer you m,
triendsnlp, with the assurance that
will do anything for your comfort ant
pleasure.
''To my frieEd w. D. Turner, stur
dy oak in the Democratic forest, who's
ability Is only equalled by his Integrity
| likewise extend my good wishes an.
hope l can some day serve you Ant
now to those who were my friends il
The contest, who held up my hand
and won success : I assure you my ap
probation will be co-extensive will
thy life, and my recollection of you
goodness will only fade as memor,
dies. To those who in an honorable
way fought me, striving Tor thei
friends, my competitors, l have NJ
word Of anger. | honor you for you
stand, and what higher tribute can
pay you than to say You were faith
full to your trust.
"To the few, and am glad the,
we're very few, who, practicing dirt,
politics, tried in three months to de
s.roy,a character that it has taken M
fifty years to build up, I can onl
say, hope God will give me Christian
grace sufficient to rise high enough t.
say: will forget and forgive. This i
no time for political speaking. Late