Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-20
RALLY In ROCKETS.
THE DEMOCRATS HAVE A SPLENDID
MEETING AT HOGAN'S HALL.
Speeches by Messrs. sfnnfsrd. Meredith.
Ei'yson, smith,, and wise-Fsiiows to
speak Herewith Not Nominate.

Tho msssmcctlng held Mt Hogans Han last
night under the auspices Of the Rocketts Demo
cratic Club was quite an imposing affair. The
hall itself being too small 10 accommodate iho
crowd, q stand was erected outside the building,
and this was ;astefully decorated with bunting
and lanterns. which presented an animated ap-
pearance. Tho Blues Band discourssd somo
nne music, while the frequent booms OF cannon
made things lively for tho big crowd that ma
assembled to hear the political issues discussed.
The Committee on Arrangements was COM
posed Of Messrs. Merit. Hogan, james q. WEIGH,
n. VI. Gibson, John WEIGH, and james hunand,
and right well did they make success oil tho
entire programme.
AN IMPORTANT CANVASS.
Mr.. John A. Curtis, the chairman ell the meet
ing, In a brief and appropriate speech. SAID that
the Approaching contest was not battle TO be
fought with arms, but one TO DO declded Dy tno
balot-box, as to whether We should nave our
rights as freemen ut the poiis, o. De groun'
down bonoath the oppression OF Unsuitable ONCE
seekers.
Mr. Curtis closed by introducing a. tho first
speaker ar. b. Is. Munford, who discussed the
tariff and force bill in clear ana iorciple man
ner. lie laid bare the impostions placed upon
tho people by the former OF these measures,
pronounced It LOCALIZED tyranny, and called
special attention 70 the disadvantages under
which the laborlng man was sunerin ",
relating an amusing nnecdote, which took the
people in the region Of the risioies.
Ia tho speakers treatment OF the force bill he
pictured graphically the horrors TO which ths
southern people would DC subjected II this ini-
duitous measure, concocted by unpriacipied
scheners aud nourished under the protection OF
greedy Republcanisni, should become Jaw
The speaker went into the details OF the nchin-
ley bill which he declared was opposed 70 the
demands OF tho people, explained the relation
between taxation and labor, cited examples
from the English government and concluded
aIVala N
round the flag and uphold the rights oil the
grand old Democratic pnrty." He took bis seat
amid loud applause from the crowd In 'front.' OF
the stand, including many colorcd people, VINO
Listened with close attention 10 the entire
speech.
The next orator was Mr.. W. X Meredith. He
opened his speech by saying he believed thnt' IN
consequence Of tho meetings now being neld al
over the country, the general populace, and par
ticularly tho people OF Virginia, would rise iu
body and mako the 9Th day OF November the
Waterloo of tho Republican party, lie iurtner
believed that the eight which the Democratic
party was engaged in was not nght for feT'
or for the rich man, but for the rights and no
erty OF the poor man. The speaker then ABLY
explained how the government was iorhed'
what was its object, and how IL was maintained.
His appeals TO the welfare Of the laborer we're
well-aimed and produced magic enoct ON
the hundreds Of laboring-men present
Tho speaker then talked the subject oil TAXA
ton proving by forciDle argument that the
present Federal system was utterly corrupt ana
greatly oppressive 10 the poorer classes, who were
not "in 1t" 80 long as the present system ,, pre-
out gloves. His illustrations were weil-drawn
aud went straight 10 the hearts OF bis hearers.
OTHER SPEECHES.
When the Hon J. Taylor Ellyson arose there
was loud outDurst of applause from tho entire
assembly. Mr.. Ellyson said he thought II un-
necessary for him to speak after his distin-
guished predecessors, but he simply wished 70
testify TO their remarks. He believed that New
York, Indiana, New Jersey, Wisconsin, ana
other northern and western States, together
with the solid South, would all ale In line for
Cleveland when tho great day came.
The speaker concluded amid cries 70 continue,
and Hon. George ID. Wise and DIR. ii. NJ. smith,
Jr., made brief talks, the latter oil which AZ
tackled the Third party in criticism as scsthlng
as IL was humorous. and when ne nnlsheu theIe
was nothing left OF the organization but the hAH'
hide, and boots scattered over the stand.
The meeting then adjourned and reireshments
we're served In the hall
Speaking at Bakers.
At Bakers Precinct, Henrico county, last
night there was a good old-fashioned Demo-
cratic meeting, and Hon. George ID. wise,
Messrs. X. X. Fauntleroy, Harry smith, and X.
l.. Montague made rousing speeches, after
which refreshments we're served, and everybody
left delighted with the proceedings.
Fellows to speak ut Old Market.
Colonel John r. Fellows, who has the reputa-
ton OF being one OF the finest orators IN the
United States, will speak at the Old Market Hall
next Monday night under the auspices OF the
old Dominion Democratic Club. That there viii
be n grand outpourine OF the people on that oc.
castor, there 10 not the least doubt. The Old
Dominion Club will meet tonight TO perfect ar
rangements for the meeting aud the presence OF
every member Is desired.
During the last session Of Congress Colonel
Fellows promised Hon. Geoege ID. Wise TO make
a speech for him in Richmond during this can
yass. Mr.. Wise received letter from tue New
Yorker on Tuesday saying Colonel Fellows
would be here on Monday night the oath. Mr..
Wise at once informed the officers OF the Old
Dominion Club. All the Democratic clubs Will
be invited TO attend. IL Is expected that the
Colonel will arrive on the fast mail on Monday.
Colonel Fellows is a native OF Arkansas ana
served in the Confederate army. Soon after the
war be went TO New York and for long time
was the leader Of the County Democracy. For
several years past he has been Identified with
Tammany. He was district attorney oil New
York for few years and Is now member OF
Congress-
VIII Not Nominate.
Tho Republican District Committee held an
other meeting last night, and after discussing
the political situation for an hour or two decided
not 10 make nomination tor Congress. They
adopted the usual resolution declaring that they
cannot get fair count, and urging all kepubll-
cans 10 see that they are properly registered
and to vote for Harrison and Reid. Tho second
section OF the resolution reads: THAT an ad-
dress be hereafter Issued by this committee adj
yieing RepU blicans OF their duty IN the coming
election" The 1hrd-party people may nave
some interest in the question OF what the proper