Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-10
Judge Parker Notified.

candidate for President. The committee
appointed for the purpose appeared at
Rosemount about two o'clock. A large
number of democrats Of national repula-
tion, as well as many other lesser light.
had gathered. All evinced the greatest
interest in the proceedings.
Chairman Champ Clark in addressing
Judge Parker, among other things. said
'Out of the strong debates and prn-
found deliberations of the St. Louis con-
yention emerged are-united party. which
goes forth conquering and to conquer.
The flower Of the democracy assembled
there to consult on the state of the coun-
try and to take measures for restoring
the government to the principles enunci-
ated by the fathers, from which 1t has
driited far in these latter days. Every
phase of democratic opinion was repre-
sented and advocated by brave, honest
and atle champions In that great con
clave of free and patriotic men. The st.
Louis convention carried no cut-and-
dried programme. Its delegates were moi
mere aulOmatOns or marlOnettes, moving
and tilking when the strings were pull
ed by one man. Speech and action were
absolutely free, and the great debates
which took place there will constitute
part of the permanent political literature
of the country. No effort was made to
gag or bride any one. II delegate had
a pet idea which he wished TO exploit,
be was given an adequate AMI respectful
hearing before either the platform COM
mittee Or the entire convention. Every
man ha his say. To none WAS oppor-
tunity denied. Out of it all there grew
such unity as encourages lovers OF liberty
and of pure government everywhere
We enter this contest with the strength
which grows out Of the union OF mighty
party; with the enthusiasm born of truth;
with the courage that emanates from
righteous cause; with the confidence be-
fitting men animated by noble purposes
aud lofty patriotism. Democratic prin'
ciples are grounded in Eternal Truth.
AS formulated by the Father of Democ'
racy, they are not for day, but for all
time, and are as applicable at this hour
as when be proclaimed them in his first
| inaugural address, which has become
classic. The necessity Tor putting them
into practice is as pressing now as II
was then. To once more make them
the basis of our government policy Is
the pleasant but arduous task assign
ed you by the democracy of the land.
To serve the whole American people,
without discrimination, faithfully and
we'll; to distribute the benefits of the
| federal government impartially to all
our citizens; 10 Tighten the burdens OF
government by reducing taxation to the
minimum and by rigid economy in the
public service; to administer the powers
conferred by the constitution justly,
wisely, fearlessly, vigorously and patrl-
otically, without diminution or usurpa-
ton; to maintain freedom Of thought,
freedom of speech and freedom of the
press; to promote the sacred cause OF
human freedom everywhere by the whole
someness Of our example; to vindicate
and gloriiy the theory and the practice
of representative government; to secure
its blessings to our pOsterity for all time
these always have been, are, and for
ever must be the aims and purpose OF
democrats. There was a splendid array
of presidential candidates before the st.
Louis convention supported by loyal
friends and ardent admirers. An nm
usually large number of men were placed
in nomination for the greatly coveted
honor. You we're chosen with such en-
thusiam as foretells success. Having on
the only ballot received the two-thlrds
majority, indispensable by democratic
usage, your nomination was made unan,
imous with the beartiest approval Of al
your illustrious competitors. Absolute
acauiesance in the decisions Of the ma
ority, tho vital principle OF republics
has ever been a cardinal tenet OF demo
cracy, and the signs of the times indi
cate that you will be supported at thu
, polls oy the democratic hosts with thu
same unamimty with which you wer'
4; nominated Your long and consPicuou
: career as iurist in one Of the highes
courts in the world-the period which
you have spent in expounding consti
s tutions and statutes-causes your c0un
J trymen to believe that into tina
i more exalted position to which The.
are about to call you, you VII
carry with you that profound resrec
q for the constitution and the las
: which with you has become
confirmed mental habit and upon whlcl
e depends the perpetuity of our system O
/ goyernment-the best ever devised D
the wit of mana system whose beneh
o cent results have made Us the mos
!, puissant nation on the whole face OF tn
earth. To preserve in its integrity an
its full vigor this system which wa
X bought with great price IL the gram
t. mission of the democratic party who's
= head you have become. Into you
hands the great historic party OF constl
r. tutional government has committed II
n standard with abiding faith in you
courage, your integrity, your honor
= your capacity and your patriotism, bt
;. lieying that under your leadership "
" will achieve 4 signal victory; hoPln
- that YOUR administration will be such
fortunate, such happy epoch i'll our al
- nails as to mark the beginning OF Ion
era of democratic ascendency and that yC
will so discharge the duties OF your hig
!. Office as to rank in history with the create
and best beloved of American President
The convention, according to democrat
custom. appointed committee -