The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-10
Mr.. ClARKS SPEECH.

Judge Parker-The most momentous
political performance known among men
IL the Quadrennial election OF an Amer
lean President The supreme executive
power of s0.000.000 free people changes
fands with siriple ceremony and most
perfect order. While the contest for
votes Is waged with earnsstness and en-
thusiasm-sometimes with much heat
and bitterness-the ready acceptance OF
the result by the defeated is the surest
augury OF the perpetuity Of our institu-
tons
Presidents come and Presidents go.
but the Great Republic--freishted with
the hopes of the human race for liberty
goes on forever.
All history proves that a government
bottomed on popular suffrage is a gov
ernment by party. Experience shows
that he serves his party best who serves
ly cherished are those OF men who de-
voted their time their energies. their
talents, their fortunes and their lives TO
the promotion OF the public veal
Stronger incentive TO high and patriotic
endeavor no men hath than the hope to
stand through oil the ages In that goodly
company.
out OF the mastery debates and pro-
found deliberations OF the St. Louis Con-
vention emerged reunited party which
goes forth conquerfng and to conquer
The flower Of the Democracy assembled
there to consult on the state OF the
country and to take measures for re-
storing the government TO the principles
enurciated by the fathers, from which IL
has drifted far in these latter days.
Every phase of Democratic opinion was
represented by brave, honest and able
champions In that great conclave OF free
and patriotic men
NO CUT sssSD DRIED. PROGRAM
The ST. Louis Convention carried out
no cut and dried program. Its delegates
were not mere automatons or marion
cites waving and talking when the
strings were pulled by one man Speedb
and action were absolutely free and the
great debates which took place there will
constitute part OF the permanent politi-
cal literature OF the country. No effort
was made 10 gag or bride any one. IL
. delegate had a pet idea which he was
anxious 10 exploit, he was given an ade-
quate and respectful hearing before
either the platform committee or the en-
tire conventioh.sSOut OF IL all grew such
OF pure government everywhere.
We entet upon this campaign with the
strength which grows out OF the union
or mighty party, with the enthusiasm
born or truth, with the courage that
emanates from a righteous cause. with
the confidence OF men animated by noble
purposes and lofty patriotism.
The principles OF Democracy. are
lated by the Father OF Democracy they
are not for a day but for all time and
are as applicable In this honr as when he
proclaimed them In his first inaugural
address which has become a classic The
necessity OF putting them into practice
" as pressing now as IL was then To
once more make them the basis OF our
political action Is the pleasant but ar
duous task assigned you by the Demo
cracy OF the land.
TO SERVE THE PEOPLE.
To serve the whole American people
without discrimination. faithfully and
well: 10 distribute the blessings OF the
Federal Government impartaliy among
all our cftixens: 90 tighten the burdens OF
government by reducing taxation 10 the
minimum and by rigid economy IN the
public service; TO administer the powers
conferred by the constitution Justly.
wisely. feariessly. vigorously and patri-
0ucally. without diminution and without
usnrpation. TO maintain freedom OF
theught freedom OF speech and freedom