Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-01-17
MIR. CLEVLAND'S NAME
Creates Great Enthusiasm at the Re-
form Club Dinner.
SPRINGER, BRECKENRIDGE AND
Villas Address Most Enthusiastic Meeting on
Political Matters in New YOrk-Mr.
Springer'S Views on Possible Legis-
lation By This Congress.

was all that could be desired. When
the cloths were removed, Z. Ellery An
derson, the presiding officer, called the
members to order, and after brief ad-
| dresses of welcome, introduced Hon.
| William f. Villas, Senator from Wiscon-
sin. He responded to the toast OF the
presidency in 1892"
He said the subject was considered by
millions in the streets and the columns
OF the press. The speaker scored the
| Republicans for what he termed their
suspicious schemes. He recommended
organization, the use Of all proper
means, the enlistment Of all justifiable
| Influences. Mr.. Villas told of the many
ugly things for which the Republican
party was responsible, finally charging
them with flooding the country with
two-dollar bills.
The Democratic party would be false
to every principle Of life, If it be not
truly OF the people standing for the
common good, bending TO no man. The
way to win the National Government Is
the good old fashioned Democratic way;
| of honestly deserving that trust at the
hands of the people as their wisest
choice for their own good (applause),
and the unerring public Judgment will
best discover that deserving in faithful
adherence to the Democratic party. 1t
is for the Democratic party TO win 1T II
II will. Tariff reform and free silver
coinage are not twin brothers. pro
| longed cheers
1 feel we shall not lose. Patriotism
and determination will subdue differ
ences, repress ambitions, guide our OBJ
vious counsel, and we may justly hope
to see the Democratic party true to Its
name and origin, sincere in heart and
strength in purpose, wisely gathered in
| harmonious cooperation behind lead
er loved and trusted by the
people to go forward. Cries
Of name1 deliverance to labor,
the promotion OF our true prosperity,
the country's honor and glory by the
[ establishment Of justice and equal
rights for all. Cries OF Cleveland,
| Cleveland.
| At the conclusion of Mr.. Villas speech
there was great applause and continued
calls of "name, name," intermingled
with cries Of Cleveland" )" cleveland. !"
Three chrees were given at the sugges-
tion of the chairman and then the next
toast was given.
Mr.. Springer was then introduced.
In the course OF his remarks Mr..
Springer said: 81 have no authority to
speak for the other members Of the
| Ways and Means Committee, nor can
state what measures will be reported by
the committee hereafter. No definite
action has been taken by The majority
of the committee up to this time. They
will at an early day bring forward for
the consideration of the House such
measures In reference to the tariff as
will In their judgment best meet the
requirements Of the situation and res
pond to the country for q genuine re-
form of the tariff.
Any measure upon the tariff which
would pass the House OF Representatives
would in all probability fail in the SEN
ate, or If it should pass the Senate
would be vetoed by the President.
! A general revision OF the
tariff therefore by this Congress
is utterly impracticab!e. The position
| Of the Democratic party In reference
| to taaiff reform is scarcely subject Of
doubt. What the Democratic party
would do II the law making power were
In its control is well known. 1t will be
the duty Of every Democrat and tariff
reformer in the United States at the en-
suing election for President and repre-
sentatives in Congress to use every effort
to secure Democratic President and a
| Democratic Congress.
1t is my opinion, and l speak for my
self alone, that much good can be ac-
compllshed by the introduction and pas
sage through the House OF separate
bills, having for their object the enlarg-
Ing of the free list, the securing Of free
raw material and the cheapening of
many OF the necessaries Of life to the
great mass of the consumers OF the
country. Something should be proposed
also which would more clearly define
| the position OF the Democratic party on
| the subject Of reciprocity. Our party
is in favor Of that kind Of reciprocity
| which will bring reciprocal benefits.
Mr.. Breckenridge said in part:
The issues Of 1890 were extravaganza,
usurpation Of power in the House Of
| Representatives from elections and the
| Republican idea Of tariff. Upon all OF
| these propositions we triumphed over
our opponents by victory that will
| ever be remembered In our history.
The Speaker then referred 20 the
| elections OF 1891, and declared that the
only issue was the question Of the tariff
and though but State officers were to
! be elected, the question Of the tariff
| kept Democratic success up to the high
rank OF the year before.
In all things the Democratic party
must be safe place Of refuge for those
who want a moderate and good govern
ment but the tariff is the one current,
uniaded, vital and pressing matter that
! demands immediate attention and re-
| form.
Hon. NJ. d. Hsrter, of Ohio, spoke on
the silver question. His remarks were
very emphatic and accompanied by his
| torical facts which made them addition
ally impressive. Mr.. Harter said that
volume was the least important factor
Of any currency. II we keep our stand
ard Of money where IL should be, and
enforce absolute stability in 1t we can
never have too little money, for
then we are able TO draw as we need It
| from the worlds great stock. Unlimit-
ed coinage Of silver would contr set the
currency while it at the same time
would debase Ii.
Only Assault and Battery.
/ sp<zaI TSLecrdrs to TIE Sunday R>oist<y.