Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-22
RICHMOND COLLEGE.
PhiIoIogian Public Debate-An Interest
ing Programme.

sions among the boys at college and their
numerous friends. The Philologlan Socl-
etv was hostess. and furnished the refresh-
mems for the occasion.
AT the appointed hour the large chapel
was well filed with friends eagerly await
inc the commencement of the interesting
programme.
The music began and the speakers. ac,
companied bv DIR. George Cooper, marched
in and took their places upon the rOstrum.
The exercises were opened 10y prayer by
Dr. Cooper.
Mr.. G. T. TAYLOR, of Chesterfield county,
the president Of the society, then came
forward and in n few briof remarks re-
counted the occasions when the public
have been invited 10 attend lectures and
other exercises during the present session
and welcomed the audience TO the present
entertainment. n,
Mcssrs. Watkins and Leftwich, Rich,
mond's well known singers. then rendered
n duet. which was received with great en-
thusiasm.
Mr.. G. T. Kiucanon, Of Tennessee, was
then introduced as the declalmer, and rem
dered "The Marble Heart Ihls the
alumni poem which Professor Hamberlln
rendered at the commencement last year:
10 saw that Mr. klncanon's rendering OF
his selection was surpassed only by lts
author is to pay him deserved comph-
ment.
was then introduced and read in model
wav. "A Model Love-Letter." This gen
tleman has won reputation among ms
fellows a cOmical reader, ana he was
last night better than usual.
Mr.. Watkins now rendered charming
solo. "Ten Her Love Her So"
Then followed tho debate on the ques-
tion-" Resolved. That the present indlca-
tions point to the downfall OF the repub-
lic."
MIR. W. f. Farrar. Of Albemarle county,
opened the discussion and made n strong
speech emphasizing the evil tendencies OF
immigration, and urging that nation
composed Of so many classes with such dl-
verse opinions and purposes cannot
continue in its greatness. but has al-
ready passed the zenith of its glory. He
also showed the evils OF the difficult negro
problem. The time may come when tue
practical question will be, What Will the
negro do with us?" instead of What
shall we do with the negro"
Mr.. d. II. Rucker, of Fauquier county,
| then followed for the negative. We are 10
| look for the prophecy Of our nations des-
! tiny not on the stOrm-wayes OF emigration
and negro problems that rutiie her sea,
/ but on the ability to meet these and coun-
/ teract them. This ability rests in our re-
4 publican institutions and upon the funda-
/ mental idea of freedom underlying our
/ Government. We cannot claim n de-
/ generacv of our stock. for we are descend
[ ed from colonists from half dozen nations.
! Favorable indications are religion, tenl-
I perance reform, elevation OF woman.
! A beautiful solo by Dir. Lettwlch now
/ furnished pleasing variation IN the pro-
I grammc.
Mr.. W. 3. McGairity, Of Georgia, was
second Of the affirmative. =.
The tendency Of the day ls TO centrallZa-
tion in government TO the sacrlhce OF IN
/ divdual and local interests and rights.
/ The avariciOusness OF the political parties
and their disregard of the rights shd
wishes of the peopl lie If they can turtAer
/ their own interests Is an EVIL omen. =,
/ Capitalization of wealth Will transfer the
/ power OF government from the people 10
/ the wealthy. The question about candl-
/ dates is not, Are they worthy. but nave
/ they the money TO carry the campaign
The breaking down the middle class IN
our country must bring trouble. ms gen.
/ tleman speaks with great earnestness.
! Mr.. III. +. Williams, OF FAIRFAX county,
| closed the discussion. -
This gentleman occupied his time chiefly
/ in answering the arguments OF his oppO-
nents and showed himself close reasoher'
This was followed by an amusing ana en-
tertaining solo.
The President now made some. pleasln 9
remarks, and closed the interesting meet
| ing with the heaunouncement that the l4ofai
~ Hall was open and the audience lh'lIeu
TO pleasant promenade.