The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-18

White Sulphur Springs. w. Va. Aug.
II. Henry G. Davis today was for
mally notified OF and formally accepted
the nomination Of the democratic party
for vice. president Of the United States
The ceremonies took place In the open
air In the grounds Of Green Brier,
white sulphur Springs hotel. and were
marked by the greatest simplicity.
Mr.. Davis was escorted TO the flag
draped platform at 1880 o'clock, by
Representative John Sharp Williams
Of Mississippi, who delivered an ad-
dress Mr. Williams occupied an hour
in speaking.
II took Mr., Davis 10 minutes 10 read
his formal acceptance but he perfaced
this with heart TO heart talk Of like
duration TO several thousands of his
friends and neighbors. who were gath
cred under the trees.
Senator Daniel Of Virginia. was
forced to acknowledge the demand for
4 speech. but declined and at Q 25
o'clock the ceremony ended.
Earlier IN the day the formal letter
OF notification was handed Mr.. Davis
In the parlors OF the hotel.
A reception and cotillion in the par
lors Of the hotel took place In the even
ing. Mr.. Davis excellent health and
evidences OF physical strength We're
subjects OF congratulations on the part
OF his friends.
Senator Davis makes no pre:ences
at oratory. His delivery IL of conver-
satlonal style, and his emphasis is ef-
fected by pauses rather than by ges-
ture or voice infection. His speech IS
earnest and matter of fact. When 1t
came his time to respond to the notifi-
cation address. he was kept standing
some minutes while the audience ex-
pressed itself in applause II affected
Mr.. Davis reply. He did not follow his
closely. though he held 1t
In his hand. He did not miss a para
graph. but expressed the substance OF
each paragraph more briefly and in
some cases in full. He mentioned the
name of Judge Parker. and the re-
sponse was instantaneous, He spoke
of the platform and the contention
between him and Mr.. Bryan over its
provisions. Immediately Bryan's name
was taken up and cheered.
well" said Mr.. Davis, with a
smile when quiet was restored,
II was member Of the platform COM
mittee and between those two gentle
men, but the platform was unanimous
ly passed by the convention. and l am
here today to stand upon It, and in
to go to victory"
Substance Of the Speech.
The speech was in substance as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
The official notification
which you bring of my nomination for
the vice presidency of the United
States by the national democracy gives
me a feeling of slncerest gratitude to
my party for the honor conferred. At
The same time. 1t brings to me a deep
sense of my responsibility to my party
rs a candidate and to my country, in
,ase of my election,
A spirit Of determination to sue
,eed In the campaign before us appears
o pervade the rank and file Of our par
" in all sections of the country. OF
hat rank and file have for many years |
been a member and have at all times |
devoted my humble powers to party |
success. believing that success to be
or the country's good. Unexpectedly |
,alled as am now to the forefront. l
I'm impelled to an acceptance of the
obligation by sense of gratitude to
ny fellow workers and the hope that
may be able the better to assist In
estoring to power that party whose
principles and past history guarantees
safe, wise, economical and constitu-
lonal administration of the govern
nent.
find it therefore great pleasure,