Milford chronicle., 1924-08-15
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED
OF HIS NOMINATION
CONTINUED from first parsl


ly expressed in the manner approy
ed by law and custom, in every
quarter of the Republic.
"The choice thus made by the
people was cOnsummated with en-.
thusiasm in a convention which will
long be remembered for the splendid
character of its membership, the
fine spirit of patriotic purpose which
perVaded its sessions, the pleasing
atmosphere of cordiality and gooC
will which marked its deliberations
and the sincere harmony and perfect
decOrum which characterized its
proceedings.
In such a gathering of patriotic
men and women, cOnsecrated to the
highest ideals of public service, free
from the selfish rivalry of personal
ambition, the clash of conflicting
opinions, you were given your COM
mission of leadership, under condi-
tiOns that left no wounds to heal or
differences to compromise, that held
no taint of self-seeking or of ques-
tionable endorsement and support.
"The platform adopted at Cleve-
in frank and courageous fashion de-
clares the party faith and outlines
the party purpose, and we anticipate
With pleas Ire and confidence you"
Interpretation Of that faith and pur-
pose as applied to present problems
and conditions.
"The country awaits with lively in
teTest your charting of the party
course, for you speak by authority
on behalf of a great party with a
matchless record of faithful adher-
ence to sound principles and of
prompt and honest fulfllment of
platform pledges. Armed with this
high and honorable commission you
speak from the wide experience of
long and honorable participation in
important public affairs and per-
sonal record of unwaivering adher-
ence to the highest ideals of party
faith and public service. These are
the elements which justify faith and
confidence in political announce
ments and lacking which, declara-
tions, pledges and promises have
slight claim to acceptance or con-
sideratiOn.
your nomination and election as
Vice President fout years ago was
in recognition of public services of
the highest character and value, and
the modesty, fairness and good judg- |
ment with which you discharged the |
important duties of thac office won
wide and general cOmmendation and |
approval. Called suddenly to the |
Presidential office you were soon
confronted with problems calculated |
to test to the utmost your courage,
fidelity and judgment. You brought |
to the consideration Of these impor
tant questions the splendid qualities
of mind and heart and conscience
which have ever guided and control
led your private life and public sell
vice, and in their settlement streng-
thened and confirmed the public
faith in your eminent fitness for the
vast responsibilities of the Presi-
dency.
"Mr. President, the call to contin-
ued leadership and service which we
bring has come to you from the Off
cial representatives of the party un-
der whose standards you have so
long rendered ideal public service.
We believe it has the approval and
will receive the support of vast num-
bers of right-thinking people, with
out regard to party, who, recognlz-
ing your unselfish devotion to the
public welfare, your steadfast cour-
age and unquestioned honesty of
purpose, have given you their conf
dence, in a measure rare if not un- ,
precedented in our recent history.
"The American people know that ,
this confidence is well deserved. 1t :
has the sound and substantial basis
of your faith in American principles \
and institutions, your confidence in 7
the will and capacity of the Ameri- +
can people to solve all their prob Q
lens in harmony with our Constl- |
tutional scheme and plan Of gov \
It rests upon your lively t
interest in and your sympathetic at t
titude toward every question and {
problem of the day and your desire a
to be helpful in securing their per t
manent and satisfactory settlement, b
but most of all it is based upon the /
knowledge that in all things your Y
single purpose is that of serving the re-
public interest, unmindful of the ef- Il
feet upon your personal or political Il |,
fortune. g
Eve recall with pride and grati1 :,
tude our great party leaders of the Il
past, and we glory in the national h
and worldwide recognition Of their 81
yirBues and their craftsmanship. We @,
in you, Mr.. President, a is
worthy success of these great lead-V r,
srs-an heir to all their high quail W
les. Under your leadership we look LII
confidently forward to a continued Il,
for service to the honor
If the Republic and the progress and 81
of its people" B