New-York tribune., 1908-08-13
Mr.. CLAYToN'S SPEECH.

He spoke as follows:
Mr. Bran. the Democratic National Conven-
- ma sSsesIlueo al Denver on Juiy was
ssIrpfeSeolaCVe oody OF the people OF Jhe United
States Harmony characterized its deliberations
hrity II stood for the conservation of government
1hoer a written constitution and for the appiica-
ton Of Democratic principles in public affairs 10
Eeet The requirements OF progressive American
Without the Intervention Of a completed ballot
you were nominated for the Office Of President OF
ne United States. A committee composed OF me
permanent chairman and delegate from each
Of your selection as the standard bearer OF your
party in f5e tending csmpafgn Therefore. in pur-
suance Of the convention, this committee here pres
eIt, now brings TO you this message from OhlIeu
ana aggressive Democracy Our great party is
confident Of the righteousness of its cause ana re-
lying upon support of the people is determined
10 rescue the government of the Republic from the
tne benefit Of favorites and to the injury Of the
We know f5af our party platform and candidate
ssnd for the best interests OF all me Pl PeGP tbst
kno~ that success is deserved nv me wseet
2nc most patriotic purposes Will scfsee srg
straddle or evasion, and its every declaration
squares with the principles OF old Iasnloneu
racy II is essentially Democratic instr Pi
serving and applying the faith OF the fathers 10
Il is hardly worth while TO say, sir, that in the
judgment Of your party associates and our country
form And II IS equally gratifying that there is
nothing in the platform calling for apology. t@LeLe @
There is nothing omitted that you need supply 9 oy
glng your Individual views In these rGSEeGIS ren
naFe Tremendous advantage OF your tlelubIIcalii
Opponent Standing on such platform, PosSeSsea S
0. abiding conviction that our cause Is just you
VIII draw the keen blade of Righteousness IN truth
throwing agay the sea bbard and fight for the prln-
eple ot equal rights 70 all ana speclaI ptlElIsses
70 Your party has emphaticaIly refused 20
ior-a alliances with special interests mat ENJOY
special privileges under Republican ADMIN nstratioii.
YOU have always refused to compromise with those
Inst OF greed II was your lofty statesIfanshp;
your unwavering fidelity, your JefeTson sLanosI9
% Democracy that induced the representatives OF
millions OF American freernen unan rnously 10
choose YOU as their candidate for the Eighest once
n the world.
Il would bA inappropriate for me 10 detain this
SPLENDID audience that has met here to-dgy 10
listen 20 your patriotic and eloquent words Inere-
'ors. now hand YOU an authenticated copy o. the
nittee
The letter OF notification was no less vigor-
Gus than MI Clayton's speech. Mr. Bryan re-
eeved It with full appreciation OF the impor-
lance Of ts meaning.
he letter follows:
LETTER OF NOTIFICATION.
11Sn- william J. Bryza:
ss.f-fCu Were unanimously nominated fcr Presl-
'.ei ConI Isnton that assembled al Denver on July
1ae convention directed US to convey 10 you this
INA hotlce OF your nomination
ne duties Of the delegates % THIS convention
made yala end easy by the fact that the peo-
- VINO them there desired the banner or De
-.s3cfaey 20 be ntrusted 20 your hands No federal
nolde-s conspirs3 % bring about your nofnl-
s.n, no. "a predatory wealth enG lis allied ~
sls cont-t5I:ta 20 that end. oU- selection came
Ponto2eoUsiy. from the hearts ~ your fellow c-i-
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