Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-03

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gard to politics, which was heartily APP
plauded.
He again referred in eloquent terms TO
Hon. George ID. Wise and his record in
Congress. and remarked that when an
attack was made upon the record OF the
southern people and representation he
always came to the front as quick as a
cyclone in behalf of bis people. This
remark brought forth tremendous sp-
plause.
BLAINE AND THE TARIFF.
The speaker then paid his respects to
Messrs. Blaine and Carnegie, and re-
ferred to theirto through Scotland in
their coach and four, while the poor
laborer was made to believe that a pro-
tectiye tariff made high wages. He then
went into the discussion OF the tariff,
aud by facts and figures showed
the people how the passage by the Sen
ate Of the Mills bill would benefit the
country. He said the Republicans were
trying to make the poor worklngmen
believe that the Democrats we're in favor
Of free trade. when they knew it was IN
true and that they the Republicansl
chuckled in their sleeves when they
could make the poor laborer believe the
scheme which they had ConcOcted to de-
ceive them.
He then referred to the tobacco tax
and said that tine tobacco raisers we're IN
dustrious men and could live without
protection and the Republicans had put
q heavy tax upon them which the Demo
Gratis were trying to remove while the
| Republicans oppose It.
The speaker then referred 30 what
Harrison had said in regard 10 the Irish
citizens" the country would not need
/ half the penitentiaries if IL were not lOr
the Irish people He declared that a
certain United States senator said he
could produce men who would make aili-
davit TO the fact that Harrison did make
such a remark.
Mr. Stockdale closed his speech in elo-
quent allusions to Lee, Jackson, and
other YirQinsns upon whom the people
! looked rs being as near immortal as NOR
/ tai man can be, and urged the present
| generation to initiate their worthy eX-
ample and ever have the interest OF the
old Mother State az heart.
A BOUQUET.
Attho close Of his speech Mayor Ely
son, on behalf OF the Clay-Ward Actiyes,
presented the speaker with beautiful
bouquet.
Mr.. Stockdale in accepting it said that
he recognized in it tho handlwork OF
some fair and noble daughter of some
proud sire Of Virginia, and he esteemed
1t a great honor to he the recipient OF
such a handsome present
COLONEL ELLETT.
Mayor Ellyson then introduced one
who he said as chairman Of the City
Democratic Committee, and as private
worker, had rendered the party an In
valuable service. and who rs district
elector was now making tue welkin ring
for Cleveland, Thurman, and Wise.
| He presented Colonel TnZewcll Elicit,
who, on account OF the lGteness of the
hour and cool weather, only spoke fif
teen minutes, but made some fine points
upon the tariff and was heartily ap-
| plaudod.
During bis speech he called upon the
people 10 return their thanks TO the dis
| tingushel son Of Mississippi for his able
speech, and three cheers were given Will
Il vim.
MP. SANDS.
At the close Of Colonel Ellett's spcecl
Mayor Ellysou introduced Mr.. Conway
r. Sands. the nominee for the Senate
who made few minutes speech full oI
good points.
1t was past II o'clock when the meet
ing adjourned.
The Union Club had refreshments
served in room near by, and such o
the crowd as repaired thither were hand
somely entertained by members OF thC
club at the close OF the speaking.
1he City Committee.
The CITY Democratic Committee held
their weekly meeting last evening in thC
! CITY CircutCOurt room. After the
transaction # the business before them
the committee attended the demonstra
tion held by the Union Democratic Club
There were present Messrs. William
RYAN (chalrmanD, Farrar, OKeefe, Bry.
ant. Lytle, Wood, Cary, Jacob, Conner
Bigger Britain, Smith, and ID. 5. Gates
the secretary.
When the minutes had been reaC
Chairman Ryan introduced to the com
mittee Mr.. Lytle, the newly-electec
member from jefferson Ward, and thai
gentleman in acknowledging the comph
ment thanked the committee for tho
honor conferred on him, aud said that be
would in future, as ho had done IN the
past. do all IN his power for the success
of the Democratic party.
Dr. Jud. =. Wood, the treasurer, anc
| Chairman Ryan were made cr-4Uicic
members Of the Finance Committee.
Mr.. Ryan said the ward superntend-
ents had held meeting TO consider the
matter of estabishingward headquarters
but had decided 10 postpone action until
they ascertain more fully what Will be
the condition Of the finances.
Sundry routine matters we're attended
to, and committee consisting Of Messrs
Cary, Ryan, and Snellings was appoint
ed T. take into consideration the sub
lect Of holding a grand demonstration
on some night not exceeding five day
before the election. Tho meeting VII
probably be held at the Richmond Thea
tire. and some Of the most prOminen
speakers in the country will be invite
10 be present and address our people.
Adjourned abOut 8 o'clock.
Democratic Mess Meeting at Ola
marhet Halt Ts-Nfghf
There will be a grand Democratic
mass-meeting at Oid.Market Hall to
night under the auspices Of the Old DO
minion Club.
Governor Fitzhn0h Lee will dedicat
the Old Dominions banner, and Hon
James L. Gorion, Of Charlottesville, wil
make d ringing speech Sir. Gordon !
-ingularly eloquent, and although
young man be is one Of the most pOpu
lar stump.speakers in Virginia.
Iardella's Band will furnish the music
and a rousing time may be expected.
The City Democratic Committee WI
meet at the Circuit-Conrt room at IA
and proceed in a body to the Old Mar
ket hall