Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-08-10

men repaired 10 U1e IdWnA ne COll
nl.tteemen found the places ami seats
were reserved for them in front of the
flag draped stand. The seventh regi
ment band of New York began to play
national airs. Banners of different
states were painted about the platform
The sun came out and flooded the
scene with a brilliant hight. Judge
Parker's family were escorted from
the house to seats of honor by Champ
Clark and State Chairman Cord Mey.
er The same committee accompanied
the nominee who leaned on the arm of
Champ Clark, Senator Hill arrived at
1870 and was an interested spectator
to the proceedings. Most visitors
were from the nearby towns and filed
the lawn, There were over 1000 pres
ent
Champ Clark in notifying Judge
Parker said
the momentous political perform
ance known among men is the quad.
renn.al election of an American presi-
dent The supreme executive. with
power over sO,OO0,OOO free people,
changes hands with the simplest cere
mony and mat perfect order
"All history proves that a govern.
ment bottomed on popular suffrage
b a government by a party. Expert
ence also shows that he who serves
his party best serves his country
best Out of the strong debatu2 and
the profound deliberations of the st
Louis convention emerged. reunited
Democratic party which goes forth
conquerng and TO conquer Every
pha3e of democratic opinion was rep
resented and advocated by brave.
honest and able champions at that
great coaclave of free and patriotic
men.
There was a splendid array of
presidential candidates before the St.
Louis convention supported by loyal
fHend and ardent admirers. You
were chosen with such an enthusiasm
as foreteliS of success 1t is a hope
not too eXtravagant for entertain. |
ment that in thts campaign our cam
dldate win have the support no. only
OF every Democrat in the land but
also of every voter who believes in |
constitution being applied alike to the
great and smalh both public offician
and private citizens. Into your hands
lhe great historic party of constitu-
aonal government has committed its
Standard with an abiding faith in youri
integrity honor, capacity
IND patriotism. believing that under
your leadership we win achieve q
agnal victory. May your nomination N
ind fruhton in the election Nav II
rod, our father guider. protect and
'Oess You both as candidate and as
'haef magistrate Of this republic"
Judge Parker said; 81 have resigned
he otioe Of Chief Judge Of the count
Il appeals that | may accept the re-
ponzVoiIlty put upon me with out pos
lbLe prejudice to the court to which
had the honor to belong. Al tbe
hleshhold of this response and no.
ore dealing with other subjects
aust express my profound apprecia.
on OF the confidence repoeed in me
y the convention After nominating
le and subsequently receiving NV '
dec airing that To. .
arued the gold standard firmly ar1
TeVocably established. so that bera
Iter none could justly say that his
ippot had been secured through mis-. II
Ike the convention reiterated the 40.
animation thatI should be its stand.
nj bearer This mark Of tlurt and
'nndenoe shall ever esteem as the
ghesF honor that could be conferred
pon me The admirable platform nm
1 which the party appeals 10 tbaI
'um'fy clearly states the principals
htch are so well condensed in the
'st inaugural address OF President
'fferson
me spaker then referred TO the M.
nc destruction Of life and prona,,p
Colorado by dynamiters. exnraasirs
e conviction that the perpetrators
oud be vigorously punished.
He said; This crime led to the for
a'ao0 OF a committee OF citizens
pposted by the military power ans
9 deportation OF suspects and par
ns without trial These irustrations
esent some evidence Of the failure
me government TO protect a citizen
q has property which not only ppsti
d the action OF your convention. IN
regard but made is its duty 10
Z attention 10 the fact Of wbich
asaauIUonaa guarantees are violates
enever any citizen is denied ths
ht 20 AboG acquire and enjoy nr,n
n OFs rssszi,1sa N.ghsaaa IA. g-. III