The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-15
SPEAKING at SEVEN PINES.
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING IN THE
COUNTRY.

Admirable speeches Made bv Mayor j.
Taylor EIiyson. Col. Meade Hashins.
Judge n. W. Fiournov, Hon. X. II. Card
we'll and Othcrs-Dinner served.
The lowering appearance of the clouds In
the early part OF the day caused many TO
think that the Democratic barbecue q,
Seven Pines under the auspices OF the fair-
field and Brookland Democratic Clubs
would be a failure, but even had not the
sun shown himself, this would not have
been the case, for the Democrats were too
much in earnest, and the day had been an
ticipated with too much pleasure for a mat
ter 90 insignificant as the weather TO keep
them at bone. AS II was, after few cloudy
hours the day was perfect success, ana
well corresponded with the manner IN
which the programme and all details con-
nccted with the barbecue were carried out.
Trains run from Richmond over the Rich
mond City and Seven Pines road every
hour during the day, and each arrived well
laden.
THIS CITY NOT ALONE.
But Richmond was not alone. Ii seemed
almost as II arrangements were being MADE
for another great battle on that historical
old spot. Horses. mules, wagons, car
riages, Jumpers, and even ox-carts were tied
in every conceivable place, and at all hours
of the day look at the road in either direc-
ton would show others coming. Men were
everywhere. The pavilion was full. The
grounds seemed to be alive, and even the
fences were lined. The first sight gave one
the idea of general confusion. They were
chatting, walking, joking and laughing.
sUPPLY OF DINNER.
Enough dinner was supplied 70 feed an
army but IL was soon swept away, ana
there was the bonanza for those fortunate
ones who had sandwiches and cakes Tor
sale. Although the first sight was contu'
sion, In reality perfect quiet reglned. Inc
verdict Of all was that they never had
more delightful day or listened to better
speeches.
= Splendid music was furnished by the
East Richmond, formerly the Fairfield
band. This is an amateur organization OF
about ten pieces, but few would imagine
that they were not professionals.
CALLED TO ORDER.
Mayor Elyson called the meeting to order
ayfye minutes past IL O'Clock. He expressed
his appreciation at the honor conferred on
him by the Committee Of Arrangements In
requesting him 10 preside over the meeting
He said that he knew the Democrats could
redeem the county, and could easily win
this fight as well as elect even county Of
dcers next spring.
MR.. CALDWELL SPEAKS.
In few choice words he presented
Speaker Il. II. Cariwell, who was received
with applause. Mr.. Cardwell said he was
happy that the Southwark winds had not
blown all the Democracy out of l1enric0
county. His text, he said, was "Republi-
canism and Its Deviltry," and that should
be the subject Of every Democratic speaker.
In speaking of Harrison, he said he was a
mere little pigmy with his grandpapa's hat
on, and that he was elected not by the voice
of the people, but by the millions OF dollars
which were hurled ito different states.
THE FORCE BILL.
lie dealt at much length upon what he
termed the Gospel OF Force" and his re-
marks were often interrupted by LOUD
cheers. lie compared the Force bill To the
time when Napoleon wanted 10 be empe-
ror of France. lie said that If a man voted
for him as emperor he was all right, but If
he failed to do so he was lucky 10 get away
from the poles without "a bayOnet through
him. This he said was what the Force
bill would do for our country. In speaking
of Waddill, who to-day held Wise's seat, he
said that he had branded the people of Viz
ginia as ball0t-boX suffers.
THE ALLIANCE.
The farmers, he said, are now on the
right track. Organize, farmers, he said, or
you can do nothing. "'The cause Of your
trouble is the Republican rule since the
war. and can prove it TO you" lie then
recalled the fact of how the farmers were
prospecting before the war. and gave Stats
ties TO substantiate his statement. The in-
crease Of the tariff, he insisted had done more
than any other one thing to depreciate the
value Of farming lands, and at this rate the
farms of this State will soon be turned out
as old fields.
Speaking of the Silver bill, he said a
more infamous fraud was never perpe-
trated upon the people of anv country and
he ridiculed the idea of the Silver bill rails.
ing the price OF wheat, as stated by Wad-
dill in his speech few days since at Hen
rico courthouse. Wheat did 20 up little
short while ago. he said, but that was on
account of the failure of the Western crop
and it helped the Virginia people none, for
they had no wheat TO SELL 'ld the words
OF old Tom Cams" he said, "when il rains
gravy our farms are all turned upside
down."
SUGAR AND THE LAW.
He said we are told that the Mckinley
bill has made sugar almost free. He said |
feel like saving that this is lie. 1t is true
that crude sugar is admitted free, but this
is not the sugar we put in our coffee or our
toddy, but il has 10 be taken TO the North
ern refneries before ii is used. Thus en-
riching the manufacturers and robbng the
farmer.
Under the Mckinley BILL he said, ottay
of roses is free, and castor oil is taxed
eighty-two per cent. Hlow's thaty "If
had dynamite enough, and had it in the
right place, would blow into eternity every
man who belongs TO a trust or combine of
any sort which raises the price OF the neces-
saries Of life" "lf you don't help us
sweep from power the Republicans you
deserve all the misery that will fall
upon you without fail lie said
all we want is an honest administration,
and we can only get that in the Democratic
party. Your remedy will not come, he said,
by only electing YOUR Congressman, but
YOU must sweep out the Republican party
at Washington stem and stern. al want
20 know, my friends, il there is a man Of
the AnglO-SaXOn race who is willing TO be
led by Langston and his lieutenant, John
Mitchell, Jr. II so, let him show himself"
Loud cries of no, no.
Amer Mr.. Cardwell had resumed his seat
selection was played by the band.
JUDGE FLoURNoY.
Mayor Elyson then introduced as the
next speaker Judge Henry W. Flourn0y,
who said he only arose TO endorse the elo-
Yuent and exclusive arguments Of Mr.. Card
well, and 10 give three cheers and hip,
hip and hurrah for George ID. Wise. He
said IL was the one purpose OF the Republi-
can party 10 destroy the Constitution which
our fathers gave US. and to rob us of our
rights. He held that the great car
dinal difference between the Repub-
lican and the Democratic parties was
that the Republicans are always endeayOr-
ing TO destroy the sovereignty of the States
and that the Democrats are doing and will
always do all in their power TO upholc the
sovereignty Of each State.
The Judge became unusually eloquent in
his comparison Of the two parties and ex-
coriated the Republicans In words that
made u deep impression upon the minds of
his hearers.
FORCE BILL.
lie spoke at length on the Force bill, and
held II up In a hldeous light. He said that
the man who could not see fraud in its very
face must either be veritable lunatic or
an Infamous fool. He showed how the bill