Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-10-17
Democratic Meetings.


The Democratic Congressional campaign
in this county was opened at Burnt Mills on
Friday of last week, and the large meeting
was presided over by Mr.. Edward Burton.
Gen. VIM. M. McKaig, candidate ior Con-
gress, addressed the audience, ably arguing
the defects of Republican rule, appealing to
| farmers to come forward and protect their
interests against the huge monopolies which
are now striving to rule the country. An
able address on national issues was also de-
livered by Philip d. Laird, Esq.
oLNEY
Olney, the "black district" of this coun-
tY, was invaded on Friday evening last by
Congress, and P. d. Laird, Esq, and they
were accorded an enthusiastic reception
The meeting, held at Mechanicsvlle, was
presided over by Mr.. Chas. f. Brooke, and
was attended by the best element in that
section. The speeches of both gentlemen
were vigorous and to the point, and were
listened to with marked attention.
ROCKVILLE.
Gen. VIM. M. McKaig, candidate for Con-
gress, and Mr.. Buchanan Schley, OF Hagers-
town, addressed large meeting of Demo
Gratis at this place on Saturday last The
meeting was organized at II o'clock by the
selection of w. Veirs Bouic, Jr, as Chair
man and g. W. Fields and A. j. Almoney
Secretaries. In opening the meeting Mr..
Bouic made some remarks on the issues of
the day and the prospects of Democratic
success, after which recess was takss- an
til 2 p. NJ, when Gen. McKaig was intro
the tariff, election bill, &C., at some length
and with great force, being frequently ap-
plauded. At the close of Gen. McKaigs
speech Mr.. Schley was introduced and made
ringing address, in which he arraigned the
Republican party for bad legislation in the
last session of Congress. The meeting was
a success in every particular.
POTOMAC.
On Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock, Gen.
McKaig addressed the voters at Potomac,
and was greeted by a large audience, in
cluding number of ladies. Col William
Kilgour presided over the meeting, and in
introducing the speaker made some appro.
pirate remarks. Gen. McKaig discussed the
issues of the campaign for some time, being
frequently cheered, and was followed by
Spencer G. Jones in stirring speech. A
novel feature of the occasion was the ap-
pearance of Mr.. George G. Bradley with a
four horse team gaily decked with bells.
cLARKsBURG.
A very enthusiastic gathering greeted the
Democratic nominee for Congress in this
District, Gen. w. M. McKaig, at this place,
Monday afternoon, to hear what he had to
the people.
His remarks were principally on the tar
if question, the noxious legislation by the
party in power at present, and the reasons
why farmers, as well as all thinking men,
in this district especially, should vote the
Democratic ticket
His speech was forcible and convincing,
and all who heard him must have felt his
sincerity and honest conviction that the
prosperity of the country, and the farmer in
particular would be promoted by the as
tendency of the party whom Cleveland and
McKaig so ably represent,
An especial feature of the Generals speech
was the absence Of all personal al@asfon
to his opponent 1t is true he is not com
PEELED to resort to that peculiar style of ar
gument, as he had facts of more importance
to communicate to his hearers, ana he is
too brainy a gentleman to belittle himself
by hurling mud when he has "facts and fig
ures" with which to confound the other
side
After lively tune by the band, Hon. p.
ID. Laird spoke to the audience in a very
concise manner and told them what he
thought of the Force Bill and its promoters.
He also ch eered the faithful present by stat
ing that the prospects are favorable for wip.
ing out the former Republican majorities in
the Sixth District,
A Cleveland and McKaig Tariff Reform
Club was also organized with the following
officers: M. r. Lewis, President; w. w.
Lewis, secretary, ana a membership OF sew
enty five.
There is good prospect for an increased
Democrat majority in this election district.
w. l..
GAITHERsBURG.
Notwithstanding the inclement weather,
large hall at Gaithersburg was densely
packed on Monday night to welcome Gen.
VIM. NJ. McKaig, Democratic candidate for
Congress. Mr. G. w. Crawford was chair
man of the meeting, and the presence of a
large number Of ladies added charm to the
occasion. The discussion of the political
questions of the day by Gen. McKaig was
listened to with attention, often interrupted
by cheers. Other speeches were made by
Of lat hpur the