Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-10
Bryan Second Place
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- TO dissuade him. e. T.. Meridfth
iowa also withdrew his name after
- had been placed before the con.
..ntion. Mr.. Davis appeared be-
tsre the convention shortly before
r.idnight after 1t had heard Governor
sIfred e. Smith voice his praise for
the selection finally made to head
he party ticket and promise un-
stinted support Tor his election.
The nominee began by an express
Ian Of gratitude and appreciation Of
he honor that had come to him.
sRut grateful as I am of this great
honor think even more of the
duties you have given me to per-
form. But / take comfort when I
ioou at the banners displayed
brougtout this hall and reflect that
thew are not the standards Of a
nhantom army but that they rep
resent an army of millions Of Demo-
rrats ready as they always have
been to battle for liberty and right
1--WE are a national party and it
must be, I believe, because we pro-
Tess a national creed. The great
principles of the Democratic party
honesty in government. that public
office is a public trust. equal taxa
zion. an open door of opportunity
m the humblest citizen in all the
land liberty at home and courage and
honor and helpfulness abroad-these
principles are as dear to the east
as to the west. and revered by the
north and by the south. =
and this great army is ready to
do battle again to any who chaI-
lenge any part of 1t. On this plat
form all progressives can stand. to
this banner all liberals can rally and
for this cause all Democrats can and
/ know will stand united.
II know this convention has had its
differences, but all things were but
the thunderstorm that cleared the
clouds away and left shining on us
the sun of coming victory and sue
cess.
when I am duly advised of the
nomination it will be my duty to
speak further on these and kindred
themes. l shall therefore do no
more at the moment than to express
my appreciation and to express my
confidence that / shall lead in this
campaign united a militant, and
a victorious party"
Amid great demonstration and
while thousands sang East Side,
West Side" Alfred E. Smith ap-
peared tonight before the conven-
ton.
The thousands who idolize the
New York governor all but burst
their threats and almost lifted the
roof Of the great garden when he
appeared on the speakers platform.
The great crowd cheered the gov
ernor so loud and so long that
Chairman Walsh almost despaired oil
getting the audience quiet enough
to hear him. but when the governor
himself held up his hand for silence
the crowd quickly. quoted down to
hear him.
Il want to make passing refer
ence to my own situation so far as
the nomination for the presidency
Is concerned" he said. eff / were
to tell anybody here that I am dis.
appointed 1t would not be true be.
cause I am not! I have gotten fur
Their in the public life of the countr,
and the state than I ever expected
to get l have no rancor or i'll will
In my heart: nothing but gratitude
Those who participated in the con
ference with Mr.. Davis after he ad.
dressed the convention in the Gar.
den were George Brennan of iii.
nois; Senator Walsh of Montana
Senator Harrison, of Mississippi,
Governor Smith: Former Governor
Stewart of Montana and Frank l.
Polk. former Under-Secretary oil
State