The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-10
Notification Speech Today
at ESOpus.
PRAISES CONVENTIONS WORK
Declares Principles Of Democracy Are
Grounded in Eternal Truth-TTib-
ute to the Candidate.


ker OF his nominal ton as candidate FOR
the Presidency by the Democratic Ma
tional Convention. said:
Judge Parker:
"The most momentous political per
Torrance known among men Is the
quadrennial election OF an American
President.
II ho supreme executive power OF
S0.0io.000 free people changes hands with
simplest ceremony and most perfect or
Ger. While the contest Tor votes Is
Waged with -earnestness and enthusiasm
some times with much heat and with
much bitterness-the ready acceptance
of the result bv the defeated IS the sur
est uugury OF the perpetulty OF our IN
EtitutinnS.
but the Great Republic-frelghted with
Inc hopes CT the human race Tor liberty
goes on forever.
an history proves that a govern
ment bottomed on popular suffrage Is
government by party. TX Derience shows
that he serves his party best VINO
most fondjy cherished are those OF men
who unsClfshly devoted their time their
energies. their talent. their fortunes, ana
their lives 10 the promotion OF the pub
lie veal Stronger incentive TO high and
patriotic endeavor no man hath than 70
stand through ali the ages in that good
y company.
A Party Reunited.
"Out OF the strong debates and pro-
found deliberations Of the St Louis con-
vention emerged a reunited party, which
goes forth conquering and TO conquer.
ssThe flower OF the Democracy assembl-
ed there 10 consult on the state Of the
country and 10 take measures for re-
storing the Government to the princf-
pies enunciated by the fathers, from
which it has drifted far In these latter
every phase Of Democratic opinion
was represented and advocated by
brave, honest, and able champions In
that great cOnclaVe Of free and PATRIOTIC
men. The ST. Louis convention carried
10 cut and dried program Its delegates
were not mere autOmatOns or marion
cites. moving and talking when the
strings were pulled by one man
Speech and action were absolutely
free. and the great debates Whuch TOOK
place there Will constitute PaH OF me ths
permanent political literature or the
country. No effort was madeI 10 gag
or bride anyone
Every Man. Heard.
IF a delegate had pet idea which
he wished 70 exploit. he was given an
adequate and respectful hearing. before
either the platform committee OF the
entire convention Every man had his
say. To none was opportunity denied.
Out Of II all there grew such unity rs
encourages lovers OF liberty and of'Pure
government everywhere.
I'VE 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 a righteous cause; with
the confidence BETTING men animated
by noble purposes and lofty patriotism.
Democratic principles are grounded
in eternal truth. AS formulated by
the Father OF democracy, they are not
for day, but for all time. and are as
applicable at this hour as when he
proclaimed them IN his first inaugural
address, which has become a classic.
THE necessity for putting them INTO
practice is as pressing now as Il W. .
then. To once more make them the
basis OF our governmental policy il the
pleasant but arduous task s,signed you
by the Democracy OF the land.
Aims of Democracy
To serve the whole American people.
without discrimination. faithfully Cand
well: 10 distribute the benefits OF Z .
Federal Government impart1aIly to all
our citizens: 10 tighten the burdens OF
government by reducing taxation to the
minimum and by rigid economy IN the
public service; 70 administer the powers
conferred by the Constitution justly,
wisely, feariessly. vigorously. and patri-
otically, without dtminution or usurpa-
ton: 10 maintain freedom OF thought,
freedom OF speech, and freedom of the
press; 10 promote the sacred cause OF
human freedom everywhere by the
wholesomeness Of our example; 10 vim
dicate and gloPtfy the theory and the
practice Of representative government;
to secure It's blessings 70 our prosperity
Ter all tlme-these always have been,
are. and forever must be the aims and
purposes Of Democrats,
These aims and purposes OF the
Democracy have been carefully. clearly
and COMPLIMENTARY set forth in the
declaration OF principles which was
unanimously reported to the ST Louis
convention In July last by the platform
hours spent in It's consideration, ia
which every great live issue is frankly,
boldly, and fully discussed, and which
was unanimously and enthusiastically
OF delegates from every constituency
under our flag.
Splendid Array Of Men.
There was a splendid array OF Presi-
Dental candidates before the 81. Louis
convention supported by loyal friends
and ardent admirers. An unusually
large number OF men were placed IN
nomination for the greatly coveted
honor.
You were chosen with such enthus-
iasm as foretells success. Having. on
the only ballot, received the two-thirds
majority. Indispensable by Democratic
usage. your nomination. was made
unanimous with the heartiest approval
OF all your illustrioua competitors. Alb
solute acquiescence in the decisions OF
the majority. the vital principle Of re-
publics.' has ever been a cardinal tenet
OF Democracy. and the signs OF the
times indicate that you viii be sup
ported ct the polls by the Democratic
hosts with the same unanlmity with
which you were nominated.
The hope Is not too extravagant for
entertainment that in this campaign our
candidates will have the support 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 United States
is a living reality and that Il Is binding
equally on high and low, great and
small, public official and private citi-
zen
The Old Ideals.
They win also be supported. let US
hope, by ell men. without regard 20 po-
htical Affiliations. who favor maintain
ing the lines Of demarkation between
the legislative, judicial and executive
! departments OF the Government. the