Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-03
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debt, "a II has full knowledge II can do
without increasing taxation"
Captain McKinnev said that upon the
passage Of the Riddleberger bill the pro-
clamation rang ont that the debt IA set
tied" and that for this great boon the Viz
ginia public were called upon To glorify
General Malone and his associates.
When Malone is in power 1t IS claimed
that the debt is settled when he is not IN
power he says. Let me in and we viii set
lie it for Won" o yea. he viii settle It,
but IL will be at a cost too great for us: 1t
will take ali the money out Of our pockets
Ilaughterl hut We are not going TO trust
Malone. We are standing by the Riddle
berger sentiment, amt we, Governor Mas
sey?
Malone SAYS his IS a party Of tho people,
for the people. II so, why doesn't be cen
fde his secret 10 thcmy
What plan has he for settling this debt?
l would like ~ know, Mr.. Massey would
like 90 know, and the people Of Virginia
would like to know; and the speaker chal-
lenged Malone 10 come out and cOntlde 20
the public the scheme he has for efIecting
new settlement Of the dcOt.
THE CONTEST.
The contest is not going 10 be an easy
one. said the Captain. that ~ 10 say, u IL n
battle not to be won by toTchlight pro-
cessions and public speaking alone. There
must be organization. II there ~ a poor
man aud he is unable 20 leave his home 70
go 20 the polls. pay him for his days Work.
if one is SICK, send him q wagon 10 ride 20
the polls III his wife or children are III, 90
10 their bedside and tend them O. ne would.
Get your lists and see that every man IS
registered and voted, and then you VIII
find the ticket is carried by such malor-
" as never before shook this Common
wealth.
GENERAL PAYNE.
In speaking Of cheering letters that had
come 10 him since the nomination the Cap
tain referred TO one he had received from
q friend whom he regarded as the brlgbteet
man in the Commonwealth gentleman
who was opposed 10 HIN in number OF
law cases, iut who said 10 him: " Let
those cases alone: 90 on with the canvass.
and if necessary | viii DO your work for
yOu.n The name Of the writer Of the let
ter, he said. he ought 20 montion. II was
General William II. Payne. lGrcct chcers.J
THE CLOSING.
The Captains pcroration was IN invoca-
ton 10 the people 90 DO their duty. God.
he said. is smiling upon our land, our wO-
men, our heroes Our climate. orr forests,
and our flowers. God is with rs, and we
have only toNlo our duty TO keep in peace
and happiness our beloved Old Dominion.
lGreat applausel.
Captain Mckinney spoke about an hour
and a hall, and shortly before g
O'Clock left the court-housc 20 take the
train at Virginia Midland Junction for
Covugton, where he speaks tomorrow.
MR.. Massey HEARD From.
Immediately al er Che close Of Captain
Mcknncy's speech loud calls were heard
for Massey. and tie MISUNDERSTANDING
took the stand amid great applause. Iie
opened boy thanking the people 81 Abe
marie for their Kindness b him iu tho past
and declared ho never expected agJn 10 DEE
q candidate for political Office, 20 that
nothing be- sr.d was intended TO promote
his personal interests.
He then reyieV,d his connection with
Malone, and compared Malone to- Bene-
diet Arnold ia attempting io b'tfay Wy
c.ni9 into the hands If her enemies. Iie
showed zap the latteT's duplclty, whiic pre-
tending ~ Doe Democrat, i'm bargaining
with the Gimcrons of PENNSYLVANIA q hand
Virginia over to the Republicans.
Sir. Massey closed by sayirg that he in
tended o. devote his efforts during the
canyass mainly 10 the Southwest, whirh
would bc the battle-ground, for the prc-
scryation of the State from Malone.
lie was at,cntiyely listened 90 by Che
large crowd present, and cl0sed amid trc-
mcndoua applause.
TIE cpuE'1iHsHp.
Hon. John s. Barbour. acting chairman
az Che State Committee, passed. through
Charlottesville on his way 20 Aiexaudra
soon after the speaking closed. aud num-
bcrs OF people who saw HIM allght from
the cars and go INTO the dining-rOom 10
get his dinner (Whlle waiting for the
Midland train gave him happy a
surance that Captain Mckinney had
made an auspicious beginning: had de-
lighted the people with flowers of rhetoric;
convinced them with his facts and ar-u-
ments. ard made q very agreeable imprcs-
sion 10y his personal intercourse with the
people
1t is understood that Mr.. Barbour viii
act rs chairman OF the State committees
until Mr.. Gordon is fully able 10 enter
upon his duties.
Nh Gordon is stll at Atlantic City. and
is o great sufferer, but ,he absces5, which D.
the immediate cause Of his Illness il now
rapidly coming 10 Il point, and viii soon ho
in - condition 80 be opened by the sur
icons, when IL is believed be- will expert
cnce great relief, and be able soon 10 get
upon his feet again and realize the darling
wish of his heart-to be able 10 render %
the Democratic party through its State
Committee the service of u loyal heart and
willing band. CHESTER.