Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-04
THEDEMOCRACYAR0USED
CLOSING THE CAMPAIGN WITH
CHEERS FOR CLEVELAND.

Enthusiastic Rally at the Theatre Last
Nfght-Ringing Speeches by Atkinson,
Norwood and Falligant-A Grand
Demonstration OF Men Who Seek Re
form-The Outlook To-day.
The gallant Democracy OF chatham |
sounded the last note in the national cam |
psiEn at the Theatre last night. |
Il was significant gathering
and one Of the grandest demonstra-
tons that has ever been held in sa-
vannah. The people determined to show
their faith in the party Of right, and they
did il in a manner that told in a universal
voice in whose favor the votes will be
cast to-day. II was triumphant finale
Of the canvass and a glorious ratification
II the acts OF the Democracy. With il
the campaign Of 1884 ended. Be the re-
suit what il may-for the wisest man Is
the chariest Of his opinion and the longer
a mans experience the shorter his prOph-
ecv-this much is at least clear to any
man who turns back through the I'VE
stormy months which have witnessed the
struggle now at an end-the people who
stood by the DemOcracy's choice stand Oy
il now. The gathering last night.
composed Of business men and the best
citizens Of Savannah, plainly told the
sentiment here. II was gathering char
acterized BY dignity, and. yet was one Of
the most earnestly enthusiastic assem-
blages that has ever been known by those
whOswere present, IN the heat and ardOr
Of so exciting a contest.
Long before the opening Of the Theatre
the street was thrOnged with mass Of
people. As the doors were thrown open
the crowd surged in and filled every seat
from the stage 10 the wall and from the
parquette 10 the back row in the
gallery. 1t was a representative
Democratic audience composed Of
the best citizens Of the county. On the
stage was Hon. Rufus Z. Lester, Chair
man. and other members Of the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee, the speak
ers. Hon. Spencer r. Atkinson, Presi-
Dental electOr from the First district;
Hon. Thomas VI. Norwood. nominee for
Congress: Can't. Robert FallIgant. State
Senator elect, and other gentlemen.
Mayor Lester in opening the meeting an
n0unced its object and introduced Mr..
Atkinson. who made a ringing speech
in behalf Of Democratic rights.
The Democratic party. he said,
put its foot upon the proposition
that the government should be run IN
the interest Of the favored few, but ii
makes an open field and gives every man
an equal chance in the struggle for
| success. The Republican party charged
the Democracy with corruption and as
honesty: that il cannot be trusted with
the government, and that it is dangerous
/ 10 place the reins IN its hands. In New
York he said. the business men VINO are
engaged in stauuch business pursuits.
and not in stock jObbing and Wall street
gambling. compose the Democratic party,
/ Look on the other side. he added, and
| the men who have made their fortunes
/ in stocks and by corrupt means
mill d. found Eran1fnu hand in hand with
/ James q. Blaine. The danger TO contend
| with he did not believe to be the cOrrup-
ton of the public heart. That was all
right Politicians may exercise q corrupt
influence. bat when the corruption and
dirt Is dug through, the heart Is pure and
unsOiled. The mission of the Democratic
party he believed to be to clear away
this mass Of rubbish and filth, and he was
firm in the faith that to-day that mission
would be accomplished. IL was no use,
he said, 10 talk 10 a Georgian about Re
publican corruption. livery citizen Of the
State remembered when. be it said to the
shame and humiliation Of Georgia, the
virtue and intelligence that filled her
offices were turned away from their native
state and their places hlled with strangers.
Ii was time the Republican party should
20.
The speaker referred to Ben Butler and
his career of insinceTity. He charac-
terized him as a side issue-a sort Of side
show 10 the Blaine hIppOdrOme, and tackled
on to the Blaine and Logan ticket to
catch the labOring mans vote. He ar
raigned the Republican party for its cor
TuptiOn.
He reviewed the Congressional contest
in the First district. For the Democracy
10 win. he said It would require an honest
and earnest effort on the part of the
people al the polls to-day. To insure a
good government and a government TO
protect the rights of the people,
the people must bestir themselves TO
their duty. He charged it to be the duty
of every man 10 put his shoulder TO the
wheel and contribute his best efforts to
the success Of those who advocate and
represent his political principles. He had
heard II said that If Mr.. Norwood was de-
feated in the Congressional race 1t would
be because of the apathy Of The
people. He appealed that that should
not occur. In the nomination Which
had been accorded 10 Mr.. Norwood the
Office had sought the man and not the
man the office. When tue July cOnVen-
ton could not agree upon choice they
handed the nomination TO Mt. Norwood,
who mad years before nObly illustrated
the State in the National Councils. Per
NIT not your apathy he urged, ITO CON-
pass his defeat, but stand shoulder to
shoulder and make his election sure.
In sending Mr. Norwood to Congress We
send there a man who knows the tricks Cf
politicians and how TO reach their con-
/ sciences in the interests Of the people.
In concluding his speech he paid glow
iHg tribute To the life and character Of
Mr. Norwood, with an appeal 10 the peO-
pie tG roll up vote in his behalf that
would bury all opposition so deep that it
would forever be lost sight Of and forgot
zen.
Mr.. Atkinson retired to his seat amid
enthusiastic cheering. he was followed
hy Mr.. Norwood. who reviewed the situa-
ton in the district, which he had can
yassed in every county except two. He
had found the people apatheuic. not so
much for lack Of interest. but for a lack
OF information. In some localities
he sand il was not known that an election
was 70 be held. In others there was no
knowledge of its date; in others, still,
the people didn't know who the candi-
dates We're, or even in some instances fer
what purpose the election was to be held.
He placed this situation clearly be-
fore the people. and appealed to
them 10 come out 10 the polls to-day and
cast their votes for the candidates Of the
great parry of justice and right which
they represent.
Passing from the district canvass he
went or TO the national field, and took Up
SllGlE the issues al stake. tie reviewed
in a pointed. eloquent speech the candi-
dates for the sufTages OF the peo-
pie and their claims 10 recognition.
In Gov. Cleveland, the DamOcracy's can
didate. he found man who stands before
the people without a blot or stain upon
his character. He had been a public man
in three apacities-Sherif, Mayor and
GOyeruOr-aEd in each of these capacities
he discharged his work honestly
and uprigbtly, and in a manner
satisfactory 10 both parties.
He had been weighed in the balance and
had not been found wanting. 1t now
remained for the people TO bestOw upon
him the highest honor in their ability 10
bestOw upon any man. He aTTaigned
the leaders Of the great party of
corruption and fraud. and for
an hour held the audience with
mastery appeal in behalf of
Justice and right. He was interrupted
only with repeated cheers and applause.
and at the close Of his speech he was re-
,uctantly allowed 10 retire.
Immediately upon Mr.. NorwOOd's re-
tirement there were calls for Falligaut.
Capt. FalIigant did not desire 10 appear, I
but the cheers and calls were kept
I'D until he was forced 10
come 10 the front Of the stage. /
Owing 70 the lateness Of the hour he
moved TO adjourn 10 meet at the polls to
day. but the crowd continued calling for
a speech until he was obliged 10 respond. /
For half an hOnr he spoke upon the issues
Of the day, and in an eloquent manner
pointed out the features Of the campaign
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