The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-12
CLAYTON SERVES NOTICE.
FORMALLY Calls Mr.. Bryan's Attention
to His Nomination.

TofhaHy SallS ME. Bryan'S Attention
to His Nomination.
Lincoln. Neb.. Aug. 12-Henry D.
clayton of Alabama, in notifying Mr.
6ryan OF his nomination for the presi-
dency, said:
Mr.. Bryan: The national Democratic
convention that assembled at Denver
on July was truly a representative
Dody of the people of the United States.
harmony characterized it's delibera-
tlons and all Of it's conclusions were
reached with unanimity. 1t stod for
the conservation Of government under
written constitution and for the ap-
plication of Democratic principles in
PUBIC affairs to meet the requirements
OF progressive American civilization
without the Intervention of COM
pleted ballot you were nominated for
the office of president of the United
states. A committee. composed of thu
permanent chairman and one delegate
from each state and territory, was ap-
pointed to inform you of your selectio.,
as the standard bearer of your party in
the pending campaign. Therefore in
pursuance of the conventions action
this committee here present, now
brings to you this message from a
united and aggressive Democracy Our
great party is confident of the right
eousness of its cause, and relying upon
the support of the people. is de-
termined to rescue the government of
the republic from the hands of the de-
spoilers who have exploited it for the
benefit of favorites and to the injury of
the masses of plain people.
We know that our party. platform
and candidate stand for the best inter-
est of all the people. We know THAI
success is deserved. We believe that
our party and candidate, animated by
the wisest and most patriotic pur-
poses. will achieve victory in Novem-
Der. On no political issue is the plat
form a straddle or evasion. and its
every declaration squares with the
principles of old-fashioned Democracy.
1t is essentially Democratic instru-
ment, preserving and applying the faith
of the fathers to existing conditions.
1T is hardly worth while to say, sir,
that in the judgment of your party
associates, and our countrymen gener-
ally. you. as our candidate. fit our
platform. And it is equally gratifying
that there is nothing in the platform
calling for apology. There is nothing
that you would avoid run away
from. There is nothing omitted that
you need supply by giving your in
dividual views In these respects you
have tremendous advantage of your
Republican opponent. Standing on
such platform, possessed of an abid-
ing conviction that our cause is just,
you will draw the keen blade of right
SouSIcSS III lTutIl, Throwing away IHo
scabbard, and fight for the principle of
equal rights to all and special privi-
leges to none. Your party has en-
phatically refused to form any al
liances with special interests that en-
joy special privileges under Repub-
lican administration. You have al
ways refused to compromise with those
who prostitute the functions of gov
eminent for the lust of greed. 1t was
your lofty craftsmanship. your unwav-
ering fidelity. your Jeffersonian stand
ard of Democracy that induced the
representatives of millions of Ameri-
can freemen unanimously to choose
you as their candidate Tor the highest
office in the world
1T would be inappropriate for me tn
detain this splendid audience that has
met here today to listen to your pa
triotic and eloquent words. Therefore,
1 now hand you an authenticated copy
of the platform adopted by the Demo-
cratic convention at Denver. and re-
quest the secretary to read the formal
letter of notification signed by the
committee"