The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-07
cratic party TO stand Arm In the faith Of the
principles as laid down by that party.
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Every man in the room rose to his feet and
the widest cheers were heard.
A committee was appointed to notify the
Hon. George d.. Wise of his nomination.
While the committee were out Mr.. Joseph
M. Shelton was called on TO make a speech.
He courteously declined amid cheers and
laughter.
Judge William /. Clopton, of Manchester,
was then called upon, and made a very
happy speech. He said there were no
Third party people in Chesterfield or Man
chester.
Captain English presented Hon. George
ID. Wise and IN turn Chairman Parrish said
it was one Of the proudest duties of his life
90 present his esteemed and honored friend.
the Hon. George ID. Wise. Cheers rent the
mir for several minutes II was a perfect
ovation TO our Democratic standard bearer.
He said:
l appear before you to return my pro-
found thanks. We arc about to enter upon
the presidential canvass, and from this day
to the Sth of November. when the ballots
will be cast. it is the duty OF every Demo-
crat TO be active and earnest for the triumph
of our cause and principles. We are sur
rounded by different conditions than those
| four wears ago. We were then driving rap
idly to the end of the first Democratic
Presidents term since the war.
Grover Cleveland icheersl, it is con-
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pure and wise and conservative adminlstra-
ton, and especially had he been true, and,
we may say. generous TO the people OF the
South. He was the first man since the war
who had the courage to stamp his feet on
pension frauds and populations of the pub
lie treasury. We were at that time
considering the surplus in the treasury.
How ia u now The Republican party,
unfortunately. secured its election IN 1888
by the employment of money from those
who were the benehclaries of their policy.
The surplus has disappeared. and instead OF
lifting from the people some OF the burdens
of war taxation they have increased them.
Ii Is known III history as the billion dol
lar Congress. They passed acts last year
that render It necessary to make approprla-
tons beyond the ability OF these people to
meet them. When Cleveland surrendered
the Government there was q surplus.
To-day there is a spectre of a deficit.
THE FORCE BILL.
do not propose to speak in detail on the
Force bill. Sufficient is 1t TO say that it Is
a measure TO deprive the people OF the
Southern States of their right to control their
Own elections. The measure gives TO Fede-
raj officers the power 10 say what names
shall be on the registration lists. No citizen
Of the State can be r voter II the supervisor
shall determine that his name shall be
striker from the registration list.
That supervisor can determine who IS
elected. You know. fellow-cltizens. how the
people of the South trembled when this
matter was before Congress. If the Force
bill shall become the law, then the kepub-
licsn party will rule this country for all time
to come. We shall be bound like slaves
hand and foot.
Is there a freeman within the limits Of
this State willing 10 accept such degrade
tom The Minneapolis Convention IN
I lid th. E7D~oo lfl ~ ~ VofafaEalla farms
We know that bill will be passed if the Re-
publlcans succeed at the next election. ls
there one man in Virginia who. with such
an issue staring him IN his face, Will prove
recreant to his duty?
Il THIRD PARTY.
Who does the Third party represent Not
the farmers Of this State. kine-tenths are
in the Democratic ranks. Nlne-tenths OF
the farmers are more bitter in their OppOsl-
ton than any other people.
l am about TO read a platform promulga-
ted by the farmers Of Virginia. not the one
adopted at Omaha, nor the one used by a
man named Weaver, but the good old
farmers OF Virginia.
We have more than the representatives OF
the Third party admit. ! heard one OF
them say we had less than 50 per capita.
have received the official report lust issued
BY the Treasury Department that the per
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compare the per capita of the States, most
OF It Is in the manufacturing centres.
/ alluded To the platform to convince the
people that the trouble Is not the want or
sufficient currency. but a proper distribu-
ton.
have got a statement here and l believe
it TO be true. A thousand people own one
half of the wealth of our country.
know no better place 10 put the tax than
on the millionalres incomes of the country.
CERTAIN LEADERs
There are Icerts!n leaders and aspirants
who wish TO make division in our ranks, and
the only effect will be the reelection of
Benjamin Harrison as the President. Who
doubts that either Grover Cleveland or
BENJAMIN harrison will he the next Presl-
dent OF the United States.
With that fact staring them in the face.
Mr.. Grant mas been nominated. What
does be represent dare him to stand be-
fore the people and find fault with a single
vote / cast. Cheers Is lie in favor of the
Force bill 2 is be IN favor Of continuing WEI
taxes: VIII he dare appear before a Virginia
audience ana lndOrse tie acts OF the Reed
Congress. indorse President Harrison. or
viii lie dare hnd fault with a single vote |
cast as the representative Of the people OF
the Third congressional district
have nothing u say against him per-
sOnailY. i only denOunce his position a. a
wrong position. / say be can only divide
the Democratic vote and give the Republl-
cans the only chance 10 elect a nominee.
THE FREEMAN's CAUSE.
Mark my words. This is not my cause.
1t is the cause OF every freeman. IL is the
fight OF every patriotic son. 1t would be
more agreeable to me and to any other cltl-
zen 10 pursue the walks of private life. |
feel that in this impending contest lies my
duty as q son Of Virginia 10 expend all my
energies of mind and body 10 keep our
phalanX strong.
summon you not as supporters o. mine
but as sons of Virginia. to rally around the
Tag you have placed IN my hand. Let Us
resolve 10 win a glorious victory in NOyem-
Der next. The public's judgment Is en-
orally correct. Two years ago the people of
this country declared against monopoly and
outrages that were to be f~ostered on a sec
ton or the country.
Give the Democrats the power and oppor-
tunity. and we will bring the farmers that
relief for which they have cried in vain SO
long.
AN Effort TO WIN.
I will conclude by saying that our flag
shall not 90 down in defeat. so help me
God. | do 1t with q determination that
from this day until the polls snail be closed.
/ will exhaust ali my energies To win that
victory. urge you TO return to your homes
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