Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-11-23
nounced. Political platforms and political


plete presentation Of the facts is easier
today than it was years ago, with the use
OF the radio and the increasing interest Of
our young people in public affairs.
URGES SUPPORT Or Hoover
II must be remembered that while the
political party may seriously divide public
thought and public opinion throughout the
country during the progress of the cam
paisn. after the American people have
made their decision the man selected is
not President Of the Republican party but
the President Of the United States. He
is the President Of all the people. and as
such he is entitled to all the cooperation
Of every citizen in the development Of
program calculated to promote the welfare
and the best interest Of this country.
He is entitled to fair opportunity to
develop such program. Only when he
fails to accomplish it does his administra-
ton become the subject Of proper criticism
by the opposition party. Premature criti-
cism not only fails Of its purpose but often
results to the disadvantage Of the critic
himself
Party responsibility is not confined to its
handling Of governmental affairs. A polit-
ical patty must also be accountable IL the
people Of the United States for the man.
aeement Of its internal affairs, and no
political party can afford to accept the
support Of forces for which 1t refuses to
accept responsibility. 1t will not do to let
bitterness. rancor or indignation over the
result blind us to the one outstanding
fact, that above everything else we are
Americans No matter with what party
we aligned ourselves on election day, our
concern should be for the future welfare.
happiness. contentment and prosperity Of
the American people.
PLEDGES INCREASED INTEREST.
At this point desire to express my
gratitude from the bottom of my heart to
the millions who voted for me. to the mil
lions who worked for me, to the party
leaders throughout the United States who
rendered loyal service to the Democratic
party and to our country. want this to
include the men and women throughout
the country not members Of the Demo-
cratic party who took inspiration from the
progressive platform adopted at the Demo-
cratic convention. and supported by decla-
ration OF purpose with respect to those
purposes. Thousands OF letters and tele-
grams have come to me asking that not
lose interest in the Democratic party.
Let me take this modern means OF
making reply to them. by making the
definite statement that do not regard
the defeat Of the Democratic party as
impairing in the slightest degree the sound
ness Of the principles for which il stand
| am just as ANXIOUS to see them succeed
as when the party bonored me with the
nomination, and with all the vigOr that I
can command | will not only stand for
that will battle for it.
RECALLS LONG SERVICE.
1t would be unnatural for me not to be
disappointed at the result. Tonight, how
ever. as ! address these remarks to my
friends all over the country. look back
on my twenty-five years Of public service,
recall when for the first time the Demo-
cratic party selected me. a struggling
youth. for an elective Office as a member Of
the Legislature. | recall my first official
visit to the capitol at Albany. and never
shall forget the thoughts that ran through
my mind at that time. Many years later
felt that ! had achieved my greatest
ambition when the Democratic party made
me its standard bearer in the State.
To that party and to the people of this
State. who have four times elected me ss
their chief executive, shall always be
profoundly grateful. have in a measure
attempted to express that gratitude in the
form Of devotion to public service. In
return for the confidence reposed in me
by the people Of my State. | endeavord &c
administer the affairs of the State with an
eye single to the welfare and the Interest
Of her people.
GRATEFUL For SUPPORT.
The Democratic party this year con
ferred upon me the greatest honor 1t cor
offer to any Of its membership nomina
ton for the Presidency Of these United
States. Regardless of the outcome, in Z
spirit Of the deepest appreciation Of tn,
opportunities afforded me and of the loya
support given me by upward of fourteen
and half millions Of fellow-c citizens,
pledge my unceasins interest and concerI
with public affairs and the , ell-beine o
the American people. ...
America cannot be unmindful of Oh,
blessings that have been showered upor
her by an Almighty and Divine Providence
The history Of our country indicates thai
His sustaining hand has guided us sine,
the very hour Of our discovery. Nobod,
can read our history and be unmindful O
the proclamation of the President of tn,
United States. asking that on Thanksgiv
ing Day, in grateful appreciation. we offe
thanks by prayer and at the same tim,
pray for a continuance OF that benediction
Nor shall we ever fail. upon each recur
ring anniversary Of Thanksgiving. to invoke
the aid of the ruler Of the universe thai
we may never lose our faith In the funda.
mental principles upon which this countr,
was founded. and that must have beer
born of divine insniration