, 1892-11-08
CLOSING MEETINGS.
A Big Republican Rally at the
Theatre.
The Peoples Party at the Rink and
the Democrats in Columbia
HaII-An Three Parties Were
nOnFfdenf of Succass

NH0 DehoCNdbs IN COAnmDAA
HaII-An Three Parties Were
Confident of Success.
There was a general roundup of repubi-
can forces at the theater last night The
open air demonstration before the meeting
was the largest and most enthusiastic of
the campaign. Headed by the Capital
City band, the 6ambeau club paraded Main
and Fourth streets. Following the club were
members Of the republican party carrying
old-fashioned torch lights Sky rockets and
red fire were used with startling effect at
regular intervals along the route The side
walks and streets were thronged with
crowds of enthusiastic people, who cheered
with great frequency.
AT the theater the stage was thronged
with county candidates and state officials
Geo. G. Mills introduced Secretary Weir
as the presiding officer of the evening, Gov
ernOr Ferry having been detained from the
meeting on account of sickness.
The glee club sang "Rally Round the
Flag, Boys" and was cheered vOciferOusly.
The singers were accompanied on the or
gan by Prof. w. H. Roberts
Mr.. Weir made a short address referring
at the outset to the honor he felt at being
asked to preside at such a meeting He
said that this campaign was the most
important political contest that had taken
place in 30 years. The near approach of
the election was mentioned and Mr. Weir
declared that in spite of the efforts of third
parties the real issue was between the re-
publican and democratic parties. During
his address, he incidentally referred to the
importance OF the tariff question. He
paused long enough, however to say that
an era of free trade always brought about
financial depression. Honor and glory
were ascribed to President Harrison and
his reelection predicted. A large portion
OF Mr.: Weir's address was devoted to a
general summary of the leading political
issues of the United States for the past 80
years. He deprecated the personalities
that had been INDUCED in during the cam
paign. He didn't believe in that kind of
politics. Passing reference was made to
the peoples party vagaries, after which
the glee club was again introduced.
The club sang Listen to Their Wall of
Woe" and were encored so vigorously that
they were compelled to respond.
The theater was packed, and everybody
present was ready to laugh and cheer at
the slightest pretext.
M. j. Gordon was introduced. He came
forward arrayed in all the glory of a nice
black suit and a beautiful button hole
bouquet. He spoke of the prosperity of
the United States, calling particular atten-
ton to the superior advantages in this
country. The difference in political par
ties was ascrlbed to an honest desire on
the part of many people of many minds
trying to reach the same results. He urged
liberation in dealing with men of different
views. comparison was drawn between
the forms of government in Europe of the
past and present. He dwelt impressively
upon the sacredness of the ballot as the
sovereign right and privilege of Americans
He declined for reasons Of his own to make
any political talk. Gracefully bidding the
audience good night" he retired
Once more the glee club was announced
and sang "Oh What Difference in the
Morning" 1t was a burlesque on the
efforts of the different political parties to
gain votes.
The piece was composed by DR.. Gentle,
who sang the air and was supported in the
chorus by the members of the club.
M. A. Root was introduced and told about
the bright prospects for republican success
in the outlying precincts. Hecomplimented
the county committee for the admiral BILE
way in which the county campaign had
been managed and explained that it had
been conducted solely on principle
All the orators han taken the cue and
made their addresses in accordance with
the views thus outlined. He said, in referring
to the peoples party that he believed that
its tendency was toward evil because if
the principles of that party were adopted
the burdens of the people would be great
ly increased. He considered capital the
great need of this country Capitalists
would hardly be inclined to invest their
money in Washington if the peoples
party were in power.
The glee club sang another verse of ooh,
What Difference in the Morning"
]. Q. Horr madea short address in which
he said that he would work to the best in
tpr9gtg of W as ghiDufnn
county. Mr.. Horr caused considerable
merriment by referring to the way in
which he had been "pulVerized" on the
same stage on which he was then speaking.
After telling about his accom- plishments as
farmer, he dwelt at considerable length
upon the need of a state house and the ad-
visibility of adopting the constitutional
amendment to secure that end
L. r. Mentzer spoke of the sacredness of
the right of suffrage. He did not believe
the peoples party had any show of success
in spite of fusion with democrats in certain
states. Reciprocity and the currency ques-
tlons were mentioned as leading issues be-
tween the democratic and republican par
ties. He discuss ed the merits OF tariff, set
ting forth that protective tariff had been
adopted almost immediately after the franz
ing of the constitution. Protective tariff
as advocated from republican standpoint,
was intelligently presented to the audience.
The speaker demonstrated conclusively
that the provisions of the Mckinley law
were highly beneficial to the people at
large. He reviewed the general benefits
accruing from protection to American in
dustries. The currency system of the
United States and the constitutional
amendment were discussed in closing.
K. A. Ford promised that he would rem.
der faithful service if elected. He said he
was willing to rest his case with the voters
j. S. DObbins expressed thanks to his
friends for the support they had given him
and said that whether elected or not he
would always remember them.
Thomas Prather made a vigorous ad-
dress, saying that he believed Harrison,
McGraw and the state ticket from bottom
to top would be elected. He aroused
storm of applause by saying that if a man
didn't like this country there was not any
law to keep him here. The eccentric man
ner of Mr.. Prather furnished considerable
amusement. The glee club sang a song en-
titled, "EverybOdy's Going to Vote the
Good Old Way"
Mr.. Weir closed with short address pre-
dieting republican success from Maine to
Washington. The meeting closed with
three cheers for Harrison and McGraw and
the entire ticket.
The Democratic Meeting.
The democrats ended their oamp mpaign