Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-10
ON THE TARIFF.
Judge Brannon Defines His Posi-,
ton.
A SPLENDID ADD RES S
The Seventh Ward Democratic Wigwam
Dedicated in a Magnificent Man
neS Last Night.
A GREAT CROWD PRESENT.

trict, addressed large assemblage on the
Island last night. 1t was a good speech. 1t
was eloquent and forcible to the last degree.
1t was a speech that woke up the sleepy
spirit of Island Republicanism as it was
never stirred before And it was speech
that had significant ending. In referring
to the Republican victory in Maine, he took
occasion to iken the coupling of that victo
| ry with prohibition to the tail that would
kill the snake. A German in the crowd
caught it up and called for more, and the
Judge gave it until the crowd caught up the
refrain and cheered it to the echo.
A Bad Lot.
1t is once more the disagreeable duty Of
the writer to certain ungentlemanly Repub-
licans who attempted to disturb the meet
ing. The Island drum corps passed near
by, and though requested to cease drum
ming refused to do it. and made more noise
than ever Another case was that of a man
who stood in the crowd and called for three
cheers for Blaine A gentleman who stood
near said his name was William Harvey, OF
the Riverside mill. He was standing be-
tween two gentlemen, both Republicans,
one q LAWYER and the other an iron man,
who were shocked and disgusted and got
away from him. 1t was said by members
of the Jefferson clnb that they intend max
ing an example, hereafter, Of any known
man who disturhs meeting, be he Repub-
lican or Democrat, and it is possible war
rant will be sworn out to-day This thing
must stop.
An Immense Crowd.
Last nights meeting was held at the
Island wigwam, corner Virginia and South
York streets and at that point an immense
crowd gathered The Jefferson and other
clubs with their drum corps, marched over
and had perfect triumpal march, with col
ored fires and illuminations, all the way.
The residences along Virginia street were
handsomely decorated and the immediate
scene of the meeting was quite beautiful.
| Ii was at once apparent that not one-tenth
| of the crowd could get into the wigwam,
and after some little preliminaries, it was
| adjourned to the outside, under the bright
stars,
The meeting was finally called to order
by Chairman Naylor, of the Executive Com
mittee who nominated Mr.. NJ T. Frame
for Chairman The choice being notified,
| Mr.. Frame assumed the duties with a few
remarks, in which he congratulated the
Democracy of the Island upon the large
and enthusiastic gathering, and upon the
auspicious occasion of the assemblase. he
ended BY presenting Judge Brannon, the
next Congressman from the First district.
| The Speech.
Judge Branuon tersely said, on appear.
ance, that he saw the evidences of the fact
that the truth liveth, and he was glad of
this the first opportunity since his candi
| dacy began, ofmeeting acres of Democracy
| And he bore from the mountains of the
district the assurance from the Democrats
to their brethren OF the same faith here
their assurance of resohte determination
| to rescue this district from the thralldom OF
| Republican control Cheers. Stay with
me- my friends, and we will do it, added
| the Judge; and the cheering was resumed
| In pleasing, but serious strain, he called
attention to the fact that the country, though
its people were quietly pursuing their usual
| avocations vet there was evident that deep
and sincere intention to keep the govern
| ment as our fathers made il, constitution.
| al and not personal government-a govern
ment by the people and not by the rulers
| To this the Democracy was pledged
and with this principle its history is ind-
| solubly connected. This was the Jetfer-
| Sonian principle and it must triumph in
spite of the Republican declaration that it
was waring and the Hamiltonian was wax
ing. Cheers.
The Tariff.
Without indulging in platitudes or gener
/ Il L.. IaI 70 b,t
important question, the tariff This, he
said, was the allabsorbing question among
workmen and it was right and it WIS ma
tural for there were engaged in a struggle
Tor existence and for the support Of their
wives and children. With hordes OF
pauper labor pouring in from
Europe, robbing honest men Of homes
work, no wonder the eyes Of workmen were
turned to the political parties, in search o.
their friends. "My position on the tariff
Their" said the Jud ge, al will tell you dis
tinclly, so there may be no mistake
have no public record on the subject but
say to you | stand sQuarely upon the
national platform adopted by the Demo
cratic party at Chicago. He then read
these principles as euunciated in the plat
|
The one principle was prominent. The
revenue demands of the Government are
large and the taft must meet the
demand, but it must not over
inert it and by taxing the people
pile up tremendous surplus. Now we
have to raise two hundred to three hundred
million dollars annually to support the gov
ernment and to raise that is adequate pro-
lection to every branch of industry in the
country. "lf am your representative, !
cannot be Indifferent or recreant to the in
terests Of your city and community. /
could never strike down the brawny arms
which work those industries which build up
YOUR city. Call me free trader If you can.
That is my position Cheers There must
be changes. Both parties are committed to
Il and the Inequalities of the tariff must
be corrected and the mode and manner
act your wishes, as your best Judgment may
demand -
This examination was so clear, forbible
and desirable thstit brought down the crowd
with round after round Of cheers,
The Revenue surplus.
Judge Brsnnon then turned his attention
to the immense surplus accumulated in the
treasury from oTer-taxation, which might be
turned into q corruption fund, and this he
handled in forcible and impressive style.
There was fact that he wanted to call at
tention to in relation to the tariff and which
deserved the closest study. On the
first day of last July there were
424 iron furnaces out Of blast
and only 2f9 in blast. Yet this was done
under high protective tariff and ShO#ei
there we're other causes at work. There
was over.production in Its worst form, aud
this was an evil which was most TO be
dreaded This, the Democracy proposed 20
correct by regulating the tariff ia flll iHs,
tice to ali concerned; not to injure any do
nestle industry BY 3 tariff reduction. bat
by the abolition Of that legislation By the
Federal government upon which the life OF
some industries depends The fostering
hand of the Federal govern neut has aided
in building up these giant monopolies and
this the Democratic party proposes to end
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