The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-22
POLITICS AT PELHAM.
PLENTY OF SPEECH rs AND a BIG
BARBECUE

Hon. Ben Russell, Hon. w. NJ. Ham
mond, Hon. W. N. Spence, DR.. I. H.
Hand, j. A. Pope and Mum erous
Others Made Speeches-The Third
Party Men Badly Worsted In the
Speaking.
PELHAM, GA, July 21.-A political bar
becue for the joint discussion Of the polit-
ical issues of the day was held at Pelham to-
day. Among the distinguished orators of
the day, there was present Hon. Benjamin
Russell Hon. W NJ. Hammond, Hon, W.
N. Spence, DIR. |. H. Hand, J. A. Pope and
numerous Others,
Hon. Benjamin Russell was the first to
take the stand. After being introduced by
Hon. j. L, Hand of Pelham as the repre-
sentative of pure democracy. he made an
address, setting forth the issues of the day
racy. 1t is needless to say the ad-
dress was eloquent and effective,
and met with numerous rounds Of applause.
When in bis discussion the name Of ex-
President Cleveland was mentioned the
great throng Of democrats present yelled
themselves hoarse Mr.. Russell closed after
one hour by appealing 60 southern people
to stand together and vote one ticket, which
is our only salvation.
THE THIRD PARTY's CHAMPION.
Next DR.. Hand was introduced by Israel
Naples as the Peoples party representative.
DIR. Hand made an address that suited the
third party. people present jam up. He
made numerous assaults upon she democ
Facy and supported his argument by the
acts of Tepu blican administration.
His hobby was that congress would
not enact into law the demands Of the
Ocala platform. Dr. Hand did not mention
the name Of the third party's presidential
aspirant, J. B. Weaver. His third party
following supported him with several rounds
of applause After one hour he retired and
dinner was announced.
FREE FEED.
The great throng Of 1900 repaired to the
table, which was beautifully supplied with
barbecued meats and other edibles prepared
by the ladies of Pelham and vicinity. While
at dinner shower of rain poured down with
out notice, wetting everybody and causing
most of the ladies to go home. At 2 o'clock
Mr.. Spence was conducted to the stand to
fill the fifteen minutes allotted to Hon. W.
III. Hammond. Col. Spence had but short
time, but he went rigat at it, and made ar
guments that must have shown the third
party that they we're accusing democracy
of what il is not guilty of, and that they
are following strange gods. Col Spence
took his seat amid ringing applause.
sILvER-ToN9UED HAMMOND.
At this moment Mr.. Hammond, the silver
tongued orator, came on the stage and was
introduced amid enthusiasm. He made an
address that would do credit 70 any states
man and convince any thinking man south
of Mason and Dixon's line that he betrays
the blood-bought trust Of his father when
he dumps democracy at this critical time
His address was intersected by hearty rounds
of applause.
Mr.. Pope, the mogul Of the third party,
was the next speaker. He accused the
Democratic party OF donating to the Pacific
Railway Company 100, 900, 900 acres Of
land valued at $50, 900, 600. Upon
being met with congressional records,
he said Congressman Watson said 30 and IL
was so. be cared nothing for the records.
He advocated the force bill. He was
cheered all the time. but by the other side.
Next Mr.. Cumby appealed 70 the third
party for few minutes 70 open their eyes,
leave the moss-backed democracy and fol-
low Weaver, Peek and Watson. Last but
not least, Hon. J. L. Hand addeased the
crowd in the interest Of democracy, urging
upon them the necessity OF a solid south and
explaining some:of .the vague dslusions Of
former speakers.