The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-08
A NIGHT OF ENTHUSIASM.
TWELVE HUNDRED DEMOCRATS
RALLY AT The THEATER.

psign-Hon. alfred Harrington Tells
Amusing Stories and Tackles the
Republican and Third Parties as
Similar Combinations duBi9non,
Mercer and Morgan Predict Cleve-
lands Success To-Day.
If any one had any doubts about the en-
thusasm OF the democrats of Chatham
county in the great political contest which
will be decided to-day, those doubts were
dispelled last night.
Long before the hour appointed for the
democratic rally at the Eheater there was
regular jam of humanity in front Of the
building waiting for the doors to open.
When at $50 o'clock they were opened in
an incredibly short space OF tins every seat
in the orchestra was filed and the aisles
were packed with men who could not find
only standing room. The first gallery also
was crowded, but there was plenty Of room
at the top. In all, it was estimated that
there were 1000 people in the building, and
the enthusiasm with which they received
the speeches is a guarantee that a large vote
will be polled to-day.
One Of the features Of the meeting was
the marching of the Tammany Club In
body into the building. The club had about
$50 members out. and they marched from
their hall TO the theater headed by band
and all along the route frequent vent was
given to their enthusiasm for Cleveland aud
Stevenson.
Leon's orchestra furnished excellent music
before the speakers arrived, which served
to keep the crowd in good humor until the
addresses began. Elector James
failed to arrive, and Elector Harrington
got in after the speaking began, being de-
layed by late train. He was received with
loud applause and cheers when he made his
appearance on the stage.
Hon. w. g. Charlton presided and be-
sides him on the stage were Secretary G, A.
LaMotte. Congressman Lester, Col. George
A. Mercer, Maj. Schwarz. Frank McDer-
mott. John Juohter, Warning Russell. Sr.,
J. B. Newton, Alderman James MCGUIRE,
7. j. Sheftall, Edward Leonard, John r.
Young, J. R. Anderson, ESQ.,, Thomas S.
Morgan, Jr. Esq, T. D. Rockwell, ESQ. ,
Hon. F. G.. duBignon, J. r. Saussy, ESq.,
and others.
COL. TESTERS RECEPTION.
Promptly at $50 o'clock Chairman Charl-
ton raped the meeting to order amidst APP
plause. In accordance with a time-hon-
ored custom of the democracy of Chatham
y
convened for the purpose Of hearing dis
cussed the issues OF this campaign by your
accredited leaders. In Introducing to
you the first orator Of the evening
it ia idle for me to keep you waiting for his
words by introductory remarks of mine
Y gu have known him all your life. There
is no office or trust that you have honored
him with in which he has failed to perform
his duty oonsoientiousy and with ability.
l introduce our honored fellow citizen, Con-
gresham Rufus Z. Lester"
Col. Lester was received with great cheer
ing as he arose, bus as the audience knew
what to expect it soon settled down to lis
ten TO the words OF eloQuence and wisdom
as they fell from Col. Testers lips. He
spoke for about an hour, but so Interest,"
ing did be make his address that it seemed
but half that time. As he warmed up to
his subject, denounoing the usurpation OF
the Republi can party, and delineating in
burning words the glorious past of The Dem
ocratic party, and its future career of great
ness, he was frequently applauded.
Col. Lester commenced by saying that his
intention was to take only a small part in
| the proceedings. but he found that be was
the only candidate for office in Chatham
county TO come forward and declare that he
asked for tbs suffrages of the people. This
was before Mr.. Harrington had arrived }
He referred to the fact that he had been
twice nominated and elected aud had been
asked to take the banner again in hand.
THE ISSUES UNCHANGED.
ut depends upon you" he said, ito ratify
the action of your representatives or re-
turn me TO the shades Of private life. The
| issues before the people are the same to-day
that they were two years ago or four years
ago" The great issue, Col Lester CON
tended, Is whesher the principles of that
| artN pCh IRh hall fka I 4
be run under the constitution, simply con-
| strued so that the government may be
run by the people aud for the people, or by
some higher power assuming to act for
| them.
while clouds have at times obscured the
principles OF the Democratic party" said
Col. Lester, while they have at times been
| almost destroyed, the same sentiments that
animated Jefferson have now received new
life and the prospect Of their triumph grows
brighter and brighter until we are almost
in sight OF the time when democracy shall
control the two houses OF congress and the
presidency. Tomorrow will be great and
eventful occasion and the result will be
momentous. The spectacle OF 65, 600. 900
people choosing who will be their chief
magistrate for the next -four years is O sub
lime one-one that has never been known in
the history of the world. When the mag
nitude of the thing is considered the i'm
portance of doing ones duty can be better
appreciated"
Col. Lester next took up our government,
showing clearly that it is government es-
tablished for the individual man and this
should be the object and concern of the
government. sit is no trifing duty TO be
performed tomorrow said he, because
the safety of the individual and the people
collectively depends upon it. The people
are the guardians and protectors Of the gov
ernment. They are the kings in this land
and rule, and if so they are responsible for
the enjoyment OF their rights and liberties
THE DUTY OF THE CITIZEN.
III they pass this duty lightly by
and content themselves with the
thought that the sun will rise and
set, the crops will grow whether they vote
or not-when people speak thus there will
always be found Cesar to pick up the
reins they throw down The duty OF the
| individual man is to see, as the Roman ex-
| pressed it, that no harm come to the re-
public. If homo and family are to be pro-
tected, how can IL be done unless the gov
eminent which protects them is intelli-
I gently upheld"
In speaking Of the constitution, Col.
Lester said that it gave nothing to the gov
eminent except the power 20 perpetuate
ITSELF The idea When the government was
formed was that that government was best
which was least felt; the simpler the
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