Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-14
REPUBLICAN ORATORS.

Colonel Charles A. Russell and Hon.
Joseph L. Barbour Address a Large
Audience at the Tenth Ward Wig
wam-Governor Waller Advised to
study the Tarif=The Republican
Party's Splendid Record.
An immense audience was crowded into
the wigwarn on Sperry street last evening.
They were addressed by Colonel Charles A.
Russell, of Killingly, and the Hon. Joseph L..
Barbour, of Hartford. Colonel Russell, as
the Republican candidate for Secretary of
State, received warm welcome. He is a
young man and an impressive speaker. The
first part of his address dwelt largely with
figures which proved that Republican rule
had developed the various interests of the
country. He spoke of the increase of ex-
ports, imports, manufacturing interests and
farming interests; of the wealth of the coun-
try, due to the fostering care of the Republi-
can party. The record of its past is its
pledge of the future. Protection was alluded
to as necessary for the growth of our indus
tries and the happiness of our workingmen.
In reference to Governor Walters statement
that he knew comparatively nothing about
the tariff the speaker said: fEI am pleased
with his handsome presence and I esteem his
courage when there is Zacher in reserve.
But I am sad for Connecticut when
its chief executive says that he knows COM
paratively nothing about the tariff, matter
which directly interests 4, 4SS different manu-
factories, S12O, 480, 275 of invested capital,
112, 915 people and rs, 619 adult males in the
State which he governs. feel sad for this
good old State when its Governor says he
knows comparatively nothing about matter
which interests one third of the property
valuation of the State and more than one
quarter of the adult population. Iwould re-
speetfully advise His Excelleney to hasten
home from the Hooking Valley region, re-
sumo the official gubernatorial dignity of
which he has so much to say, and
study patiently and carefully the tariff
question, and think he will find the time
between now and the fourth Of November too
short to reconcile the free trade doctrine of
the Democracy with the protective tariff de-
| mand of the people of the State he presides
over o, yes, Governor Waller, gilt edge is
sparkling but it's the solid gold of Henry B.
Harrison that wins"
The speaker referred to the exploits of
Professor Summer before the tariff commits
sion, read the pro-slavery plank of the Dem
oeratic party in 1856 and used it to show
that the South then dictated the policy of
the party as it now dictates its action and
makes it free trade party.
The Hon. Joseph L. Barbour, of Hartford,
spoke for an hour and delivered one of the
most witty and telling addresses that have
| beeen delivered here. He showed that the
cry for change was senseless and called up
| on the records to prove that the Republican
party has been economical, honest and
shrewd in managing the government for the
best interests of the people. He paid his re
spects to the tariff and eulogized the Repub-
| lican candidates.
The Blaine and Logan Glee club sang
admirably Major William A. Lincoln
presided. Hon. H. B. Bigelow, Hon. Lynde
Harrison and other prominent gentlemen oc-
| cupied the stage, The meeting was very
enthusiastic