The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-08-25
THE SAME Old CHESTNUT.
Mr.. Thurman Talks About the
Tariff Being a High Tax,
In THE LANGUAGE OF Golden,
The Fayorilc Argument of All Free
Traders-iiis Reception During
the Swing Round the Circle.
He Reaches Chicago.

CHICAGO, August PAS the regular
train pulled through the suburbs OF Bat
tic Creek, it was evident that big
crowd was on hand, and the arrival al
the depot made it certain that the peo'
pie were trying to outdo all that had
been done before. Collector c. A. Ward
of Port Huron, introduced Judge Thur
man, and his reception was all that could
be desired, hearty and prolonged cheer
ing greeting his appearance. In sub
stance he said: ~ have been in many
political battles, but never before in one
SO strange us this. have heard a great
deal OF what is called humbug, but never
before did hear speakers arise and tell
the people it was well for them to be
taxed heavily. 1t is the first time
/ ever heard that u man could be
made rich by taxing him. The govern
ment collects more than it has need for,
and after paying the expenses OF the
government, after paying pensions
TO gallant men who fought through the
war, it has millions it don't know what
to do with, us useless as when it was
lying in the mine us an ore. It is hid in
the vaults and is no good to any, but is
depriving the people OF the use OF what
would do so much to contribute to their
comfort, usefulness and happiness. lu
answer to u question he started 10 speak
of the Mills bill, which he said only re-
duces the taxes and benefits labor, but
the train started.
Vicksburg and Gassopolis were ready
with crowds and greeted the special
with much applause.
AT SOUTH BEND
a crowd Of a couple OF thousand people
awaited the arrival OF the train, and
heartily with three times three cheers
welcomed the appearance of Judge
Thurman. Congressman d. F. Shivcly,
whose kome is at South Bend, intro
duced the Judge, who substantially said:
Four years ago had the privilege and
honor OF speaking many times in the
goodly State OF Indiana, and hope my
efforts then had something TO do with
the voting for Grover Cleveland. l Iam
glad to have the privilege of speaking
now, although but few minutes, aud |
hope before the election that l may have
the opportunity to speak many times to
the people OF this State, and that
Indiana will be found on the
side OF the people, that is, on the
side OF Democracy. II you do your
duty MS four yearsago, ! feel assured that
victory once more will be on our ban
ners and it will show that Democratic
government in America is for the benefit
OF mankind. There is no truth in the
story that the Democracy is opposed to
the manufacturing interests OF the coun-
try, rightly understood. All we ask is
fair play and equal rights-that none be
made a privileged class. The Democ-
racy are particular friends OF the labor
ing man, for out OF one hundred Demo
Gratis, ninety-nine are workingnen." "
The usual demonstrations of applause
were made US the train pulled out OF
South Bend.
The special train reached the depot in
this city at $3.50, but before that time
the people OF the city had started on the
welcome, which has proved to be most
hearty one.
At the depot an immense and en-
thusiastic crowd filled every foot Of
space room and jostled and crowded in
the effort to see the city's guest.
At the hotel the crowd demanded
speech and Judge Thurman kindly
spOke for q very few minutes, but begged
IN hn nYCuSed from further effort,