The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-31

He stuck 10 the Democratic party as
long as Il Represented the interest OF the
people, but left them when they allied
themselves with the money powers against
the rights and welfare OF the masses. me
present can align was not an issue pc
tween Colonel OFerrall and captain
Cooke. not an issue between President
Cleveland and Mr.. Weaver, Dut u
was an issue between money pow
ers and the cause OF the great
depression I'm the country, ana the
contest vas 10 decide whether a re"
money kings should trample over the
hearts OF the great body Of the people
The sneaker then discussed the imam
ciai situation. and attempted 10 snow
mat the two other great political powers
,vore rosponsble for it. The People $
party was made up largely OF the haIu-
working honest people VINO Were pens
/ derived OF their earnings by the Dankers'
money lenders, capitalists and BROKEN
down poitical hacks clamoring Tor once.
ne Ion the Democratic party. said he,
because be believed the Peoples party
,ree doing more good, and he would leave
the latter organization tomorrow, II he
Sr,,rd another which could do more good
10 poor suffering humaitay.
e rem SuG of People.
Judge Kerr then attempted 10 picture
10 his hearers what he regarded the ex-
IRENE suffering and degradation OF the
people. and appealed 20 the fancy TO
follow him I'm his description Of the most
depressed situation among the poorer
classes. He criticized the Democratic
administration. went for Grover Cleve-
land Colonel O'Ferrall and other promi-
nent Democrats as far as decency would
permit and declared that Judas IscariOt
was greatly preferable IN his estimation
10 Mr.. Voorhees, and others in the United
States Senate.
The speaker then took mp the silver
question, and elaborated upon the i'm
portance Of a free coinage Of that metal.
lie advocated the same principle OF free
coinage OF silver and wanted plenty Of II.
His speech labounded I'm verbal IL
rades against the Democrats, and was
vlndictive harsh and fun Of envy. lie
was followed by Captain Cooke, VINO
smoke more than half an hour ana con-
fined himself chiefly TO a discussion OF
the silver question from mira party
standpoint. Captain Cooke was nlider
fin his criticism Of the Democrats than
was Judge Kerr. lie favored the Iopu-
lief urirclplcs because. said he. they were
the only means of relief for the depress-
ed financial condition OF the people.
Tie vyos calm. collected and delivered
his sDeech I'm an argumentative style.
After the meeting the two speakers
went to Oregan Hill to address meet
ing there.
Manchester Central Committee.
The City Central Committee Of Man
chester met i'm the Leader Office last
night and arranged matters for the re-
ception of Hon. John Goode who will
speak in Leader Hall Thursday night.
IL is expected that a large crowd VIII
greet Mr.. Goode, who IS a great favorite
in Manchester The committee adjourned
10 meet again next Friday night.
PoIiticni Note.
A Democratic rally will be held on
Oregon Hi tonight, when Hon. 3. b.
Munford and Mr. c. V. Meredith will
address the meeting.
III Bst.c ofthe Ballots
To-day week the canvass will close, and
the battle OF the ballots will take place.
IL is a week that will be made the most
OF by the Democrats Of Virginia, whose
political pride and patriotism rs at last
aroused. and a red hot campaign Will
mark the closing days Of the canvass.
The POpulsts who, by reason Of their
activity when the Democrats were supine,
gained Roadway i'm some sections now
feel the hOpelessness Of their fight
Senator James n. Stubs, Of Glou- !
cester, and Senator Little of Fredericks- |
burg, were among the visitors to Rich |
mond yesterday.