The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-09-13
STEVENSON'S WELCOME.
RALEIGH WILL DO HER PART
AND DO 1T WELL,
The Mass-Meeting at Metropolitan
Hall Last Night-Tbe
Speeches.

Speeches.
The mass meeting of the citizens WAS
largely attended last night and much
enthusiasm expressed At SIS the
house was called to order by the presi
dent of the Cleveland Carr club. Mr..
Frank Stronach, and the object
was explained to take final steps
towards the Stevenson reception
the occasion conceded to be one of
the largest and most interesting
ever held in North Carolina. The first
speaker of the evening, Mr.. r. II. Battle.
was introduced and spoke earnestly for
fifteen minutes on the occasion in aues-
tion, the distinguished guests to be in
our city, with an eulogy of Mr. Stevenson
and his colleague, Mr.. Ewing He spoke
of the high position. the second greatest
in the gift of the people, and of the re-
markable popularity of Mr.. Stevenson
before the Chicago convention and after.
He spoke Of the action of the North
Carolina delegation at Chicago as the
stimulus to the remarkable strength
that was developed for him on the
ballot for vice president. He re.
ferrcd to the connection of Mr.
Stevenson in North Carolina, a grand
son of the State, and earnestly urged the
people of Raleigh to do their part and do
it we'll
Maj. r. S. Tucker was glad to see
the representation at the meeting and
considered it hopeful sign of demo
cratic ascendency. He urged the neces
sity of hearing Mr.. Stevenson and of the
interest Raleigh and her people should
manifest in this "a truly great occasion
He said Raleigh should open wide her
gates and welcome these people. His
reference to Senator Vance in connection
with our visitors, being with us sin
heart if not in body" was loudly ap-
plauded. He spoke of the democratic
party as party Of the people-the only
party for the attainment of reforms &C
urgently hoped for by all. He felt as q
citizen, not as speaker, that Raleigh
was honored, greatly honored, in the visi
of these gentlemen, and should in turr
do her part well.
Mr.. A. A. Thompson said that on 1
beautiful shaft in Liverpool wa
inscribed these words, ENGLAND expect
everybody to do their duty to-day
He only hoped that Raleigh would dt
her duty, and he believed she would. H
urged the people to the necessity of thi
and every other movement. looking to tn
possibility of glorious democratic sue
cess in November.
! ss pr. R. 81. Lewis spoke of the dis
knowing that .f7' "" "sc'
success of the democratic party, that er
thusiasm and determination was ur
necessary, and he hoped that the cap
tai of the State would do this part
L honor as they honor us by the visit.
MrEd Chambers Smith said that Ra
t eigh must do her duty and do Stevenso
honor in the visit to the city on Frids
u next. He urged that the people of tt
city, the business men and the citizel
e generally, should do their part as tt
e capital of the State, and he hoped tn
:: everybody would be enthusiased al
y make this an occasion memorable
n North Carolina history.
l. Mr.. Josephus Daniels followed in
|, brief speech on the same line. 1t W
IL moved that the club request the Go
'e ernor's Guard to meet the Stevens,
party, and that merchants having cler
J. who are members of the company,
&c allowed to get off. 1t was further urg'
e that the merchants be requested to clio
!, their stores on Friday between the hou
10 of 10 and 3 o'clock. Mr.. A. ID. Jon
t3 er was loudly called for and he spoke e
" Enthusiastically of the strong democrat
nt feeling and interest in the county, and
the hearty outlook for democratic 6
premacy at the polls next Novemb'
He spoke of fhe tyrannical influences
40 force bill, and of the Mckinley b
~ - and others, but said none of these, as
~ ~ conceded it, would be as damaging
"A our county as the financial policies M
~ ~ held by the third party leaders.
Is said these policies were ruinous to evel
W W thing we hold dear, and that the peol
"a were in arms ready to meet them, a
=. would meet them. Mr. Jones spoke
an n length on the issues of the day and "
- - loudly applauded.
A The presence of several ladies v
10 noted in the galleries.