The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
Rain Gould Not Danpen the Enthusiasm Shown by Dem-
 Ocfats at EsOpus
PROMINENT PARTY MEN
 ATTEND THE CEREMONIES
Pledge Not to Accept Second Term If Elected Causes Great Demonstra- ton Among His
 Hearers.

Esopus N. Y. August io.-Judge Alton B. Parker today received formal notih- cation of his nomination for President by the democratic convention and his address gave expression to his views of the cam paign
 The notification was brought to him by Representative Champ Clark of Mis- souri, a chairman of committee repre- senting every state and territory in the union. MT. Clark in brief speech in- formed the candidate of his nomination.
 Standing bareheaded during brief Hull In the rainstorm which had lasted since soon after daylight, Judge Parker ac- repted the nomination and set forth his views in d speech that evoked frequent and hearty applause. He spoke for a little more than half an hour.
 The ceremony was held on the lawn at Rosemount under the trees at the north of the house, and was attended by up- wards of 600 people, the larger number of whom came from New York city with the notification committee on the steamer sagamore The company included many democrats of national prominence as well as a large and representative delegation from Tammany hall
 Rain Heavy and Continuous.
 There would have been a galaxy from Kingston and vicinity where the judge is best known, but the rain had been so heavy and continuous that few local peo- pie ventured forth.
 ad fo hnl 10 monies on the Sagamore owing to the storm, but the protest of those who want ed Judge Parker notified at his own house was so vigorous that at the last moment the little platform erected on the Parker lawn was hastily decorated with flags and the ceremonies were held there according to the original plan. 4During most of the time occupied by Chairman Clark's speech the rain was falling in a steady drizzle but 1t stopped entirely just as Judge Parker began his address and held off until he finished, Representative Clark was speaking and Judge Parker was standing bareheaded without shelter when a man in the crowd called Somebody hold umbrella over Judge Parker"
 } A number were immediately offered but 'the Jude refused them with courteous wave of the hand.
 Justice for all; special privileges for none" said MT. Clark, and the spectators showed their appreciation by shout of laughter.
 While Judge Parker was speaking the rain stopped and not breath of air stir red In the stiffness Judge Parker could be heard distinctly all over the yard
 Heard With Keen Interest.
 It had been some time since Judge Par ker was heard in a political speech and to most of his hearers he was entirely new in this capacity. They heard him with keen interest, not unmixed with curiosity. The address was delivered in the dearest tones, in a voice seldom raised above the conversational pitch but perfectly audible nevertheless. His enun- citation was distinct and his delivery ex- ceedngly deliberate. He used few ges- lures. making his emphasis almost en- tirely with his voice.
 He adhered to the text of his written speech with the wording of which he appeared perfectly familiar, though he held copy in his hand and followed 1t somewhat closely with his eye while speaking The candidates audience awoke to a high pitch of enthusiasm when he spoke of mfltarism and imperialism.
 Ours Is a world power" said he, and as such it must be maintained but l deny that it is at all recently that the United States has attained to that emi- nence."
 Great Burst of Cheers.
 When he had ended his speech there came burst of cheers that lasted several minutes. His pledge not to accept sec ond term If he was elected aroused in- stant interest which increased to marked enthusiasm when the speaker went on to explain his position.
 Then the. crowd seemed to realize the full force of his reasoning, and at the end of particularly telling period to- ward the close of the speech it gave the candidate the greatest demonstration of the afternoon. It looked as though every man. woman and child in the throng sur- rounding the platform had small Amer ican flag and as they cheered the waving flags almost concealed the occupants of the stand.
 The speaker waited for the applause to subside and then made his few concluding remarks, finishing his .lddress at s.< Tn utes before three. He began his address at 2:1S
 As Judge Parker spoke his closing words the band struck up The Star Spangled Banner" and from the yacht appearing in the river number of bombs were fired in salute These bursting in the air re- leased parachutes from which were sus- pended the national colors
 After the ceremony all crowded eagerly to shake the candidates hand and to congratulate him upon his speech The reception was continued on the veranda until after o'clock when the company broke up and the visitors returned to their boats and trains.