The advocate., 1891-07-22

GREAT ALlIANCE MEETING IN GEORGIA.
Dispatches from Georgia indicate
an enthusiasm in that state not sur
passed by that Of Kansas during the
campaign last year. We give our
readers only few extracts from the
reports:
ATLANTA, Ga, July l.-No such reception
has been vOuchSafed 10 any public man for years
as has been given to Congressman Jerry Simpson
OF Kansas, and General j. B. Weaver OF Iowa,
by the people Of Georgia this week,
For weeks before their arrival here the.twO
gentlemen have been advertised In every town
In the state. Five grest Alliance rallies were ar
ranged for them, at Americus on the 18th, at
Atlanta on the 10th, Athens the 18th, HOganS-
vile on the 18th, Rome on the Goth. Special rates
were made by all the railroads, one fare for the
round trip.
Jerry Simpson and General Weaver are housed
In the private car Of Manager McBee Of the
Georgia Central railroad, and are the recipients
OF OvatiOns at every stopping point. The first
rally at the little old town Of Amerlcus was be-
y0nd the greatest expectations Of the Alliance
managers. Fully fifteen thousand people were
present Jerry and General Weaver were re-
celved with every demonstration Of regard Il not
to say affection. The general had SOldlered In
this country and knew good deal about it. He
met any number Of old cOnfederates with whom
he fraternlZed In the most cordial manner. Some
Of them had fought his command at COrinth and
other places over o quarter of q century ago.
Jerry Simpson Is one Of those hapy.gO.lueky In.
dlHdualS; nothing seems to perplex or annoy
him at all. He takes life very lelsurely and ac-
cepts situations just as he finds them. IT'S
good team OF campaignerS, Weaver and Jerry.
General Weaver made the first address and
dwelt principally upon the currency, his speech
being constantly interrupted with applause.
There was music and then came Jerry-the
picturesque Jerry, clad in black, glasses on nose,
a black tic, smile on his face For two hours
the GeOrglans had sweltered In the sun under
the resplratlOns OF General Weaver, but his
welcome was nothing In comparison to that
waiting for Jerry. Three cheers went up for
the 0cala platform and Jerry was introduced.
lie began by saying Kansas man was always
sure OF warm reception In Georgia, no matter
whether It be In 1852 or 1891. He was glad good
feeling prevailed between the states.
"Eumanlty is the same in every age. This
movement has met with nothing but rldIcule.
You are very good people as long aS you stay In
the old parties, and vote the politicians into
power, but as soon as yon see wealth begin to
steal away fIOm you and you demand q new deal
and new system Of society, they begin to sneer
at you and say you must leave this to the old
party.
I'VE are here TO inquire what the old parties
have done for us In the past, and SEQ II there is
an excuse for this great uprising Of the people" "
In conclusion Mr.. Simpson said: "T now go
back TO Kansas pleased. Can carry news that
Georgia Is with us?"
AT ATLANTA.
The Alliance gathering at Atlanta yesterday
was monster outpOuring, 25OOO 10 10000 people
being packed around the speakers stand In an
effort TO hear the sOckIess statesman from Kan
saS, whose fame had preceded him. Col, l.. II.
Livingstone also made an address.
Yesterdays scenes were repeated at Athens
to-day.
Yet the Capital says that Jerry
and Gen. Weaver are in danger Of
being ku kluxed IN Georgia. RATS!