The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-06-11

tereStS OF tne land are assured, and ap-
peal can be made to higher things, to
the mind and heart of the nation rath.
er than to its stomach.
THE flaming furnace, even though
1t may be surrounded by slums, was
once accepted by the leaders of a
stand pat party, as the surest index to
prosperous and happy people.
THE state no longer permits the un.
sanitary Workshop, and stamps out the
novels, and public opinion and science
approve. Surely that does not index
the decline Of our civilization.
For years, that political party leg.
islated for chattels first and the man
second. Now In nation and state, the
products Of dangerous occupations
have been prohibited, child life is in.
vestigated and protected and the gov.
efnment Joins hands with science in
the conservation of the race. This is
hardly the sign of decadent age.
"The trend OF government reform
Is everywhere, the same and the cause
of reform will gain inspiration from
the work Of this convention. The peo-
ple,of Ohio are now given assurance of
prompt compliance with their wish,
certain to be expressed in behalf of ev-
cry wholesome change submitted for
our constitution. Your martial note
is optimism. a belief in popular rule,
and firm confidence in the added
safety Of our Institutions as they are
brought closer to the people In short,
you give the citizenship of Ohio the
right of self government and they
will bless you for IT,
81 share with you the most sanguine
hope for the future. II there be any
danger In the peaceful thoughtful pro.
cess of the ballot, IN undoing any legis.
lative act which has provoked protect,
then republic is thing of theory
and not of fact. If the combined vigi.
lance Of every community for the pro.
lection of legislative bodies from the
tempting and sordid lobby, is not
bringing the element of purity into
our affairs, then the impulse of patriot.
ism Is at low ebb.
THE nearer you bring government
to the responsible human unit, the
more you benefit both, and this will
be demonstrated when every communi-
ty receives the right of home rule.
'Distrust Of courts will cease in
large degree, when It is no longer
necessary to amend our state charter
to remedy undesirable conditions.
Capital and labor will profit alike by
state provision for human disaster.
"On another occasion, formal &C.
ceptance Of your nomination and de-.
tailed discussion OF our platform Of
principles will be In order. Mention
has been made OF just enough to point
out this striking circumstance that
the Democracy of Ohio has carried the
basic religion of life into it's plan to
establish Justice. insure domestic tran
guilty, promote the general welfare,
and secure the blessings of liberty to
ourselves and our posterity.' Time
will emphasize your contribution to
progress.
"One Of the great poets OF long ago
whose talents were dedicated to the
emancl clpatiOn nf men. said that he
cared not when he was gone whether
u wreath was placed on his bier be-
cause poetry with him was a divine
plaything, but said he, lay upon my
casket a sword for ! was brave sol.
der In the Liberation war of humani-
ty.'
In days to come, II can be said of
every man In this convention that he
served his party and his state by plac.
ing In the hands of the great masses OF
Ohio, the means to work out a higher
destiny.
speaking for myself. the fight be-
gins from this hour. and II will be car.
rled into every community with the
earnestness. enthusiasm and fidelity
which every great cause inspires"