Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
LIQUOR In POLITICS.
MR.. sIBLeVs PROHIBITION GRAFTON
AT OLO MARKET LAST NIGHT.
Business Before the City Communicable
Dro"mers Preparing for Their Demon
stration-Negroes Not for Grant.

| Tho Prohibition meeting Mt the Old-Nsrket
nan last night was attended by about $50 per-
Sons, including two negroes. The majority OF
THIS audience were Prohibitionists, though tho
| meeting was not an enthusiastic one by any
means. The address of the evening was de-
ivcrod by Hon. Frank J. smiley, Of Georgia, and
was rather denunciation OF the measures ad-
vocated by the old parties than a sound aud
hexblo argument IN favor Of prohibition or tho
| causes Of its candidates. The meeting vas
opened with prayer and was presided over by
] Dr. John G.. Lumpkn. The speaker was intro
| duced 10y Mr.. James Berkeley, president OF the
Manchester Prohibition Club.
Mr. Sibey opened 10y saying that ho was not
mere to impugn the motives Of people who diff
Tered With him politically 10 say that In thcso
contests he doubted that they were acting con-
scentiously. The definition he gave Of the
words political party was that IL an
agreement OF some number Of people upon one
or more great public Issues. He spoke OF tho
difference between renl aud fictitious issues and
asserted that the latter we're created by poti-
Clans for campaign purposes
Speaking Of prohibition, he said that II no
voice from Maine TO California and Washington
10 the Gulf OF Mexico would lift Itself in this
cause simple glance at the streets, in the
ptlsOns. in tue homes OF the cites. would con-
vince oIo that II was m issue" the only real
Issue before yOu to-day" He ridicued tho
tariff ana tho force bill asissues and sai1 that
they had been placed in the campaign by politi-
cal trckstors, but that they had no place there
because they were not In the hearts Of the people,
REPUBLICAN FREE TRADE.
THE Republican party IL free trade party
and the Democratic party is q protective party"
asserted the speaker. lie then endeavOred 10
illustrate what he meant by reading from the
platform Of the Republican party the two open
ing clauses. stating that In the first il declared
for protection and IA tho second A. kicked this
over by It's reciprocity plank. This was free
trade said Mr. Slbloy, and he proceeded 20 read
from tho Democratic platform. 1T declares"
reelected the speaker "thRt IL will only tax the
people sufficiently to carry on the government,
and II tho Democrats were 70 do that It would
require a revenue OF Si7J,0O0,OOO, while the
Republicans Ouly exact $2i5,O0O.0OO. This
would necessitate a raising of the tariff
The rum-kickcr handled the force bull with
curved lip and a most sarcastic tongue. lie es-
sured his hearers that II there were a Republic
can majority OF two To one in the United states
Congress no 6uch measure would be passed
Talk about negro supremacy Just 20 down
IN Georgia and Alabama; the Democrats have
got the black vote sOidly that all the force bills
tnat could be passed in ten centuries couldn't
get Il away IRON them" He wanted a bill where
10y every American citizen could cast n free and
unrestricted ballot IN eVCry election and have II
counted a. cast, exclaimed NJ. Sihiey, as he ro-
TERED in most scathing terms 20 certain alleged
election frauds.
The tsrn is neither n blessing nor il 1t n
curse. The competition among the industries of
this country Is 50 sharp that II would not make
any difference in the price Of commodities II q
taiin OF COO per cent were piled on.
"The rum-shOps are to-day the most potent
factor in American politics. continued Mr.. : b.
ley. 1t isn't tho Democrats or Republicans
who are going 10 elect a President 1T is tho rum
shops. You know Just as well "a you know that
you are sitting here that on next Tue d " this
great contest viii be decided upon the rlums Of
the city OF New NOrk. There - WhevC the ma
lorlty has been gotten from Tor the past eight
years"
RUNS RELATION TO THE FIREsIDE.
The hand OF rum incendiarism has set moro
fires and destroyed more millions Of property
than my other cause in this broad land. the
speaker declared with good deal Of emphasis.
lie referred to the requirements OF all big rail-
roads that their employees should not drink. aud
said thet in times of great peril the presence OF
whBkey and drunkenness enhanced tho danger.
The speaker went into a home picture and de-
pictc1 some OF the awful genes TO be found
there. lie said If he were able 10 picture tho
darkest night without a star !, would DO but an
Humned scene when compared with those OF
some Of those frcsdcs.
Al the conclusion OF bis remarks Mr. Sbley
Was loudly applAudCd.
DR.. Lump&in announced Just before the crowd
dispersed that he would give 20 any one desiring
10 JON the party the ticket 10 be voted on the
Sta. one or two persons went up for the slipOt
paper but the audience as "a whOio quietly let
tho hall.
Meeting Of the city Committee Last Night.
Every member Of the City Democratic Com
last night, and "A great deal Of routine business
was transacted. The several ward superiutcn.
dents made their reports relative "a the recent
registration, which we're very satisfactory. Jhcy
showed heavy white registration all over the
city aud Less disposition among the negroes TO
register than was expected. The entire conf
mlttee will be On duty electlon-day, special
wire viii be run into headquarters for the re-
ceipt Of election news and the registrars viii re-
port there Tuesday night.
The matter OF making final preparations for
the rally TO be held at tho Academy Of Music
tomorrow night, under the auspices Of the COM
mittee, was referred TO the Executive Commit
tee This body decided that II would be Dettcf
not 10 have parade OF the clubs, As
there would be torch-lieht demonstrations
on trldaytand Saturday ulghts. lhey expect
however, general Outp0urng OF the De-
mocraCy Of the city to hear Hon John Randolph
Tucker. who will be the only speaker. Messrs.
: S. =. Patteson, X. 4. Daniel, and J. Fiec.
peasants were appointed a committee 10 re-
cciyo Mr.. Tucker II is not known whether Mr..
Tucker VIII be entertained by the committee or
stay at the house Of q iricnd.
Nj. Ham to Address the Drummers.
The ever persistent drummers arc again 10
the front and their Democratic club will give a
Grand demonstration in the Academy Of Music
on Saturday night. The speaker of the occasion
viii 10 the distinguished Georgia orator. Hon.
II. W. j. Ham, a member OF the Legislature of
that State. There will, OF course, be addresses
by other campaign speakers Of note, and the
rally will be second TO none held IN this city
since the present contest began. Mr. Ham Will
speak at Tsmmany Hail. New YORK. Thursday
evening ana will stop in Richmond by urgent
invitation end address the Democrats here On
his return South.
Mayor Ellyson will preside over the meeting.
Colonel John Il. Purcell viii be the chief mar
sllal OF the parade and Colonel j. V. Bidgood
will be his chief aide. The mnrshals from the
different clubs will report 10 Colonel Bldgood for
Instructions. The drummers will have two large
boats and will present fun ranks.
ORDER or FORMATION.
The following order has been issued for the for
nation of the procession: All clubs from Fulton |
TO form on the north side Of Main between Four
teenth and Fifteenth streets; clubs from Church
HHl, Jefferson. anu lower jackson Wards, form
on south side Of Main between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets; Manchester clubs 30 form on
Fourteenth between Main and Cary streets {;
College Democratic Club form on Thirteenth
rect between Main and Franklin streets;
I leveland and Stevenson, Powhaian, Jarn Re-
form clubs 70 form on Eleventh between Main
and BANK; Madison-Ward Club 10 form
on Tenth between Nam and Bank;
Actives and Workingman's
Democratic Club TO form on south Tenth |
street; United Democratic Club OF jackson
Ward to form on Ninth between Main and
Bank streets.
The nSe of march will be as follows Start
from Fourteenth and Main streets. up Main 10
Fifth street, up Fifth street TO Franklin, up
FranKlin 20 Beyidere down Belvdere 70 Broad,
down Broad 90 Eighth, Eighth 70 Academy OF
Music.
All clubs are requested TO be IN position by
T.3O T. H. sharp and be ready 20 move prompt |
ly. Each club is % appoint marshal for their
club. and he TO be mounted.
Seats will be reserved for the clubs, and fun
turnout l. asked.
The club will meet again Friday night and
every member is expected TO be present, as all
will then be completed.
The THIRD Precinct.
The Thurman Democratic Club, OF Jefferson
Ward, will have grand rally and demonstration
AZ the county courthouse, corner Twenty-second
and Main streets, Friday evening. The meeting
viii be presided over by Mr.. James L. Botto,
president Of the precinct club. The citizens Will
be addressed by the Hon. George ID. Wise, {. V.
Meredith II. ii. Smith, Jr., and others.
The following gentlemen have been selected as
a Committee on Invitation and Arrangements:
Mesars. BeyeLy z. Crump. Georee Bannlster. |