New Britain herald., 1924-09-18
Democratic State Conven- ton Also Hears Sound Advice on Party Activity and Hints of Disappoint- ment That . Smith Was Not Nominated.

Nolstead act and asking a definite stand on 1t. censuring the bigotry of the K. K. K. and at the same time warning the democrats not to over look their own faults in their drives against the republicans, Congress- man O,Sullivan delivered the key note address before the democratic state convention in Hartford last night. In his talk the congressman intimated the possibility of new liberal party and warned against 1t and also brought into his speech references to the national conven- tion which indicated that an error possibly was made in not nominat- ing Governor Al Smith of New York. His speech in full:
 Text of Address
 Mr., Chairman and Delegates to this convention:
 Not only my greeting, but like wise my gratitude is extended for the bestowal of this extraordinary privilege. Reluctantly, yet frankly, I confess feeling of apprehension, lest one as humble in talent should succumb to the weight of my pres ent responsibility. The difficulty for him who would strike the chord to marshal the hosts of democracy lies not in the reception of his ut terances by those of sympathetic bent, such as you, but rather in the task of declaiming in the poverty of language whose ideals and ambi- tions over which the independent has already pondered but the ex- pressing of which he' has left to another. With this in mind, and at the threshold, may l not say that this address embraces my concep- tion of the musing of others. Strictly personal in its conclusions, 1t purposely refraips from follow ing that steretoyped endeavor of the keynoter who indulges, In a monotonous repetition of achieve ments of his party, as though any administration could be 50 dumb that in the course of four years it could not be expected to accomplish some progressive legislation.
 However, my burden is frightened considerably by your welcome. The sight of snow- white hair tells that some grace this assembly who were democrats in days when the espou- sal of democracy branded men as social outcasts. To the purity Of their metal, I doff my hat. Like wise is my confidence strengthened by the enthusiasm of the women of which their presence tonight gives evidence,
 may be pardoned for personal remembrance. My love for him cofnpels a reference to one stalwart, golden disciple of Jefferson over whom Time, the great destroyer, has dawn the veil. The passing of that rugged personality. beloved Tom Reilly, leaves gap that no one can fill.
 A pessimist has been likened 10 a DllUu SIOPlllb III u udl n tioHtt, in the night time, for black hat, which isn't there. Usually a pes sinlist is a garrulous nuisance, and fear, of falling within that class somewhat terrifies me. Yet frank ness compels a personal admission of disquietude lest the Democratic party retreat from the vantage ground of liberalism upon which it's banners have always been planted, Of what avail are the honeyed words of our sages, if our actions belle them? Of what value are the wonderful achievements of Democ- racy's history, if we, her sons and daughters. live. not in anticipation of the future, but solely In the mem ory of the past? On the hide of the Elephant, there may be great, big, dripping spots of oozing oil, and disgusting sores, which cannot be cured even by the admitted per sonal integrity of President Cool idge, the pictorial faUmer candidate, or screened behind mountains of smoke that alternately are emitted, first from the famous pipe and then from the red-hot language of the gentleman of profane fame. Yet in the natural desire to indulge in criticism of others, 1t i'll behooves Democracy to neglect the condition of her own house. If blots there be upon her escutcheon, to remove them, is the part of wisdom and courage.
 If I sound the tocsin Of party campaign, sound it as an alarm for the defense and preservation of the political philosophy of our founder. Not the least in impor- tance of his aXioms of wisdom upon which was successively constructed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of this govern ment was that of equality and free dom. What magnificent words with which to conjure! What castles cannot man build' when his thoughts, his actions and his speech are free. To give man this free dom. the blood of American colo nists was shed in generous meas ure: to preserve it>a new type of government was established; 10 sus- tain it, a lamentable civil war was waged for four weary years. Were the ringing words of Wilson a mock cry that equality and freedom must be made safe for the world? Does equality imply an assumption of ob- ligations, even to that last full measure of devotion, but limited participation in constitutional rights. and is freedom circumscribed by the shackles of intolerance?
 No. my friends. a nation is great, not as 1t Is powerful but as 1t is free. The Magma Charta, the Dec laration Of Independence, the Eman- cipation. Proclamation advanced mankind farther than all the glories Of Caesars and Cars.
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