The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29
CLAY WARD ACTIVES.
AFTER A LIVELY DISC USSION THEY
ENDORSE THE EPPs RESOLUTION.
Mr.. Meredith's speech-J. Brad Beverly
Discusses Popu.isiic Measures-Demo-
cratic Speaking in Fulton.

was decided to have a big open air rally
next Tuesday night on Oregon HILL The
committee In charge will select the place
and time Tor the meeting Hon. Beverly
B. Munford and Mr.. c. V. Meredith viii
be present TO address the gathering on this
| occasion.
| On motion on Mr.. i. +. Burke, IL was
decided to take the amended Epps reso-
luton from the table, which measure. as
considered by the meetiIs favored the
election of all the heads Of the city de-
partments, except the Chief Of Fire De-
partment, Chief OF Police and Superin-
tendent Of Public Charities. by a direct
vote Of the people.
Mr.. Burke spoke strongly in favor OF
the measure, and contended that such
was the wish OF the people
Mr. Emmett Hin offered as a substitute
that the Epps resolution be passed after
being so amended as to include the Presi-
cent Oh the Board Of Health, Police JUS
tce, Fire and Police Commissioners.
President Snead CIR. T. A. French in
the chain expressed his regret that this
subject should have been brought before
the meeting. He was Of the opinion that
the question had no bearing upon the APP
preaching contest, and feared that II
would create dlscord in the club. He
hoped 1t would be postponed until after
the election. After some little discussion
on this point, Mr. Snead's motion was
iost, the vote standing g TO 49,
MI HllIs substitute was then adopted
a good deal Of discussion was INDUCED |
m, and one OF the members took tbe |
loor and stated that ali that talk was |
'ut OF place One club couldr't decide |
% ~. city ofhcials should be included in
ne list The Council would decide that
natter. and it might finally 20 TO the
legislature. There would be enough
,plnion on that question later He
hought that Mr. Burke should withdraw
is amendment, and that Mr. Hill should
'lthdraw his substitute, and let the club
ote on the original Epps resolution as
lbmitted to the Council
Messrs. Burke and Hill agreed to this
nd the vote was taken, and resulted 20
Il IN IaVor OF endorsing the resolution
offered by Mr.. Epps.
Mr. Wyndham X. Meredith then adj
Sa9eu tne cIub briefly, by request. and I
uuIseu III some good Datured th~,iets at
esSIs' burke and Hill for their long
ndedness in the discussion. He er1nbe-
'eu the important character of ~ an
odchlhg election, and stated that he
70 sorry the club had taken action ON !
Epps resolution at this time He Il
Iusnt the question ought TO have been
5tponed until after the contest -, ~ y
nber It'll 'e'' On NO 7
ar Meredith then branched of IN ~. a
nIns election. He reviewed the irf,,- C
Us administration Of the RepubIicsn
" ana exposed the false theories in Z,
,,a tS poIlcy' urging the club to S
MI n'elnSeiVes Democrats in adversely IN
~, "e I,.,. aS IN prosperity, and heb do n
party VI tie fopu-
rs address was practical and stroro -
setting forth the injurious efrects %
! would result from anv otber -
~ tdIc government, and aroueine, ~
81 ponucal enthusiasm annono, tha-9 III
'enC lie was heartily appIauded ~
$50, 80 OF his speech, and the club then D,
Mr.. Beverly IN Swapsboro. by
- d. trad Beverly candidate Tor tee
1 a,,5IHt Governor on the Populist tick Ne
addressed a meeting last niche - an
Ut Iorty men in Swansboro.
e SPOKE Tor over an hour and dis
,eu the various issues upon which bis A
- PIOPOse 10 tight the campaign. Tn
man subject Of his address vvae r. fni
'aI BILL to which he gave the me- bu,
us time. He criticised Colonel or. ed.
severely for the way in which ba Jer
'oted upon the repeal bill. when +ba+ SIN
sure was before the House and sec
u az some length upon the birth ~ Loi
feople's Party from the Democrats Do,
Wa
beverly presented to his listeners Smi
theories. upon which as n boeie Mr..
-hought the members OF Congress- Ora
Il saIely legislate upon the great pee
cIai question. The meeting was ~ the.
1hlrd party gathering in every res
B E,e spoke in a clear tone Of II
/, .. ms spech being distinctly audible look
IS audience. He will speak Monda,, Of ;
IN Johnson's Hall, on Twent,,, hav
n street and on Tuesday night NJ and
nd Market Hall. s'' d g.
The Fulton Democrats. FIR
Fulton Democratic C,luh boa and
ing at Powhatan Hall last niebt Of
was one or the most stirring and com
~ attended during this carnDoic~,, was
president Mr.. r. S. W. billiard. pre- proc
ana introduced the speakers the
'er Of members were enrolled. stree
John Welsh made objection m hQus
iihutes OF the last meeting upon the tale
"a tnat ne was recorded as HAVING
q the motion endorsing the Ems
''tol when was mistake. Mr. Mr.
N''o'N ioiocu the point that III fhfq And
TO- as the second to the motion was conn
member Of the club. but a declared Last
ISL, the motion was irregular. and rouz7
De stricken from the minutes and
resident declared the point wei Ia killed
ma the club sustained him.
'mmlttee Of three was appointed N
similar committee from the FuIton
'rauc Club, to arrange for a grand - blI'
'-'N cial
rs. Aston CabelI, Squire Jones Aia.'
- Lamb and Honorable John a run
mace stirring speeches. Mr.. AL HIdtlu
= Cohen also made a very able Deeh
In the interest of Democracy. was
'''"'' and (
u bilyson returned yesterday being
y from flying trip to Wasbin@- staten
10 matters had busy appearance saying
nocratic headquarters during the It has
rowing
al Fltz Lee arrived in the CITY debts
lay morning from a trip thror@S on est
Ster, Miiddlesex and Matthew some :
s. and reported the situation ae
very encouraging in that localft,,
opulist claim these counties &c
their strongest points. General FLO
"a httle doubt that Senator stubhs nave
e Democratic nominees for The the co
would have an easy victory. t nlhg c
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