New-York tribune., 1904-08-11

on. man. Speech and action were absolu1eiy
free and the great debates which TOOK Piacee
there will constitute part or the perinaai@iel.~ @
political literature Of the country NO sIagets had
a pet idea which he was anxious 10 eAplolS ns
was given an adequate and respecttui heatHs tt
Convention. Every man had his say. 10 none
was opportunity denied Out of IT all grew sucn
unity as encourages lovers or liberty ana oA pure
We enter upon this campaign with the strength
which grows out of the union of a mighty paIIy,
with the enthusiasm born OF truth, WIN tne
courage that emanates from righteous cause
with the confidence of men animated by noble
purposes and lofty patriotism The principles OF
Democracv are grounded in eternal truth As
formulated by the father OF Democracy, they are
not for day. but for all time, and are as appli-
cable in this hour as when he proclaimed them
In his first inaugural address. which has become
a classic. The necessity Of putting them into
once more make them the basis of our political
action is the pleasant but arduouS task assigned
you by the Democracy of the land.
To serve the whole American people. without
discrimination, faithfully and well; TO distribute
the blessings OF the federal government Impair
TALLY among all our citizens; TO tighten the bur
dens of government by reducing taxation 70 the
minimum and by rigid economy in the pubic
service; to administer the powers conferred by
the Constitution justly, wisely. fearlesSy, Vigor
ously and patrio.ically. without dininution and
without usurpation; TO maintain freedom OF
thought. freedom Of speech and freedom or the
press; to promote the sacred cause OF human
liberty everywhere by the wholesomeneSs or our
example; TO vindicate and glorify the theory and
practice Of representative government; to secure
it's blessings to our posterity for ali tme-these
always have been, and forever must be the
aims and purposes of Democrats
These aims and purposes have been carefully,
clearly and comprehensively set forth in the
declaration of principles which unanimously
reported to the ST. Louis convention IN July
last by the platform committee after more tnah
sixteen hours spent in its consideration, IN
which every great live issue Is frankly. boldly
and fully discussed. and which was unanimously
ITx- adn hyr hat
composed OF delegates from every constituency
under our flag.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS.
There was a splendid array Of Presidential
candidates before the St Louis convention, sup
ported by loyal friends and ardent admirers
An unusually large number OF men were PLaoTu Sn,.
In nomination for the greatly coveted honor
You were chosen with such enthusiasm as fore
tells success. Having on the only ballot re-
Ceived the two-thirds majority indlspensaole oy
Democratic usage. your nomination was made
unanimous, with the heartiest approval OF your
iIIus+rIous competitors Absolute acquiescence
In the decisions of the majority. the vital prln-
ciple Of republics" has ever been cardinal
tenet Of Democracy: and the signs of the times
ty the Democratic hosts with the same unaniTfl-
fly with which you were nominated The nope
is not too extravagant for entertainment that IN
this campaign our candidates VIII have the sup
port not only of every Democrat in the land, but
also OF every voter by whatever political name
called. who believes that the Constitution OF the
plies equally to high and low, TO great ana
small, TO public official and to private citizen
They viii also be supported, Iet us nope, Dy an
men, without regard TO political affiliation' VINO
favor maintaining the lines OF demarkation be-
tween the legislative, judicial and executive de-
partments OF the government. the separation OF
which has been generally regarded as the most
salutary and difficult achievement or the
masterful statesmen who framed the Constltu-
tion. II is believed and hoped that as President
YOU will use every legitimate influence at your
command to restore and preserve the healthful
equilibrium among the departments established
The most marked characteristics Of the bulk
OF the American people are reverence for the
Constitution and obedience to Law. Your long
and conspicuous career as turist In one OF the
highest courts in the wOrld-the period which
you have spent in studying and expoundinS con-
stitutiouS and StatuteS-CduSeS your COuntTylnen
to believe that into the exalted executive ofhce
10 which they are about to call you, you viii
carry that profound respect for the CONSTITUTION
and the law which with You has become a con-
hrmed mental habit. and upon which depends
the perpetufty of our system OF government-the
best ever devised by the wit OF mana system
whose benehcent results have made us the most
pussant nation on the whole face OF the earth-
To preserve it in its integrity and its full vgor
is the high mission OF the Democratic party
whose head you have now become.
Into your hands the Democracy has committed
its standard with abiding faith In your courage
your integrity your honor, your capacitY ana
your PATRIOTISM believing that under your lead
ership we will achieve signal victory, that
your administration VIII be such fortunate
such happy era in our annals as to mark the
beginning OF a long period Of Democratic as
| tendency. and that you will so discharge your
duties as 20 rank in history one of the great
| est and best beloved of American Presidents
The convention, according to Democratic Gus
/ tom. appointed a COmmtttee-Of which II did me
| the honor to make me chairman. for which am
| deeply grateful-tO convey to you official in
| formation Of your selection the Democratic
| candidate for President Of the United States.
| Speaking for the committee, with pleasure
| hand YOU this formal notification Of your nom
| nation together with copy OF the platform
unanimously adopted by the convention. In It's
| name and by its authority have the honor TO
request YOU to ACCEPT the nomination unani-
| mously bestowed. May the nomination find
fruition in election. May the God Of our fathers
guide protect and bless YOU both candidate
| and as Chief Magistrate Of the Republic